Daily Disciples will Daily Disciples will MeditateMeditate

Joshua 1:6-9Joshua 1:6-9

2011 Congregational Theme: Daily Disciples: 2011 Congregational Theme: Daily Disciples: MeditationMeditation

What is meditation?What is meditation?

“HagahHagah”: to ponder, devise, muse, imagine or plot. ◦Thinking - Dwelling on a subject … to

seek greater understanding.◦Seeking to have a deeper understanding of God & His word.

On what do we meditate?On what do we meditate?

God’s God’s WordWord◦“This Book of the Law shall not

depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day & night” (Josh 1:8a).

◦A forgetful hearer is NOT blessed by the Lord (Jas 1:25).

On what do we meditate?On what do we meditate?

God’s God’s WorksWorks ◦“I will remember the works of the

LORD; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. I will meditate on all your works & consider all your mighty deeds” (Psa 77).

◦It puts us in awe of God’s power.◦It reminds us that God works for us

(Rom 8:28; 2 Cor 1:3-5; 7:5-7; Phil 4:8).

What will meditation do?What will meditation do?

Make Us Strong & Courageous (Josh 1:6, 7, 9; cf. Psa 28:7)!

What will meditation do?What will meditation do?

Make Us Strong & Courageous (Josh 1:6, 7, 9; cf. Psa 28:7)!

Make Us Obedient (Josh 1:7, 8; 24:14-15; cf. Psa 119:11; Matt 4:1-10)!

What will meditation do?What will meditation do?

Make Us Strong & Courageous (Josh 1:6, 7, 9; cf. Psa 28:7)!

Make Us Obedient (Josh 1:7, 8; 24:14-15; cf. Psa 119:11; Matt 4:1-10)!

Make Us Prosperous & Successful In The End (Josh 1:8; Matt 25:23)!

StrengthStrength, , CourageCourage, , ObedienceObedience, , ProsperityProsperity & & SuccessSuccess in the Lord’s in the Lord’s work:work:

Psalms 1:1-3 – Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, & in His law he meditates day & night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; & whatever he does shall prosper.

The Gospel Plan of Salvation:The Gospel Plan of Salvation:• Believe the gospel of Jesus Christ

John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10• Repent of your sins

Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31• Confess your faith in Christ

Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10• Be immersed in water

Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:213:21

• Live in obedient faith to God1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:101 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10