Biblical Meditation

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit (NIV). - 2 Corinthians 3:18

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.

3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4 The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.

5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; 6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 1

2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, (Heart) and on his law he meditates day and night. (Mind)-

“chêphets” = to take pleasure or find enjoyment in something; inclining toward something,”

We move toward that which we take pleasure and find enjoyment in.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; - Psalm 1:1

(Reasons we may lean toward the path of wickedness)

We haven’t recognized the depth of our brokenness
We haven’t been called toward something different
We are new creations battling old behaviors

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. - 2 Cor. 5:17

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. - Romans 12:2

‘hâgâh’ = a low sigh, groan, or muttering.

Inward utterance; the words we speak to ourselves; the words we ruminate upon (repeat over and over again to

Biblical meditation is the practice of repeating scripture to ourselves. And, in doing so, learning to hear from God and to obey his voice.

When We Delight in Our Salvation, We’ll Delight in Our Savior's Word. When We delight in our savior's word, we’ll delight all the more in His Salvation.

“chêphets” = to take pleasure or find enjoyment in something; inclining toward something,”

We move toward that which we take pleasure and find enjoyment in.

(Reasons we may lean toward the path of wickedness)

We haven’t recognized the depth of our brokenness

We haven’t been called toward something different

We are new creations battling old behaviors

‘hâgâh’ = a low sigh, groan, or muttering.

Inward utterance; the words we speak to ourselves; the words we ruminate upon (repeat over and over again to

Biblical meditation is the practice of repeating scripture to ourselves. And, in doing so, learning to hear from God and to obey his voice.

When We Delight in Our Salvation, We’ll Delight in Our Savior's Word. When We delight in our savior's word, we’ll delight all the more in His Salvation.