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The Rhythm of Scripture
9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. 10 With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! 11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 12 Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! 13 With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth. 14 In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. 15 I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. 16 I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
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The Rhythm of Scripture
Scripture is the place where God has revealed Himself and breathed out His word in one, communal place for all people. Since it is the place that God shows who He is, what He is like, and what He desires, it is important for us as His people to make it a regular rhythm in our lives; but one of the most common barriers for us is making time and understanding what it is that we are reading. Here are some tools that can help you as you start a rhythm of reading God’s word.
Understanding the Bible and its Story
Helpful videos for context.
The Overall Story of the Bible
What is the Old Testament About?
Can I Actually Trust What I’m Reading is True?
What Translation Should I Read?
At Quest, we use the ESV.
At Quest, we use the ESV translation of the Bible in all of our sermons and official communication. This isn’t because we think it is the only translation worth reading, but because we believe it balances readability and faithfulness to the original text in a way that fits our family’s needs at Quest best.
Bible Study Tips
SOAP Method
S - Scripture: Read the scripture and summarize it in your own words.
O - Observation: Note anything that stands out in the passage.
A - Application: What is this passage calling you to do, to not do, wrestle with, or to consider?
P - Prayer: Write out a prayer to God based on what you just read.
SOAP Bible Study Worksheet →Bible Study Tips
WORD Method
W - Walk with the Author: Do some research using the tools listed below.
O - Organize the Text: What kind of writing or genre is this passage?
R - Read with Focus: Read word-for-word with intention.
D - Do What’s Next: Pray and plan ways that you can put all of this into action in your life.
WORD Bible Study Worksheet →Helpful Apps and Websites
Tools for reading and studying Scripture.
Blue Letter Bible
Website and app that allows you to see the Bible in multiple translations, do word study, and see free commentary and reference resources.
Visit Site → Free AppYouVersion Bible
App for your phone that offers the Bible in multiple translations, free Bible studies, videos, and other resources.
Visit Site → Free AppReadScripture App
Put out by the BibleProject, this app offers video content to help you understand the Bible as you read.
Visit Site → Free AppStreetlights Bible
Listen to Scripture as spoken word, produced by Christian hip hop artists.
Visit Site →Reference Materials and Books
Study tools for going deeper.
ESV Study Bible
A Study Bible offers built in tools, introductions, articles, essays, and footnotes.
Available on Amazon → BookHolman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
A helpful resource for names, words, ideas, and places you aren’t familiar with.
Available on Amazon → CommentaryGod’s Word for You Commentary Collection
Commentaries written by pastors and scholars to help explain Scripture in a deeper way.
Visit Site → Free ToolBible Atlas
See where biblical places are in relation to other places mentioned in Scripture.
Visit Site →
Prayer
The Rhythm of Prayer
5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites...” Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven...”
Prayer Requests
Share Your Prayer Requests & Praises
Let us know if there is anything we need to be praying for, or praising God for, alongside you.
Share Your Prayer Requests & Praises Here →At The Table
The Rhythm of Prayer
Prayer is how we not only talk to God, but with God, which is why it is so important for this rhythm to be a part of every believer’s life.
Books on Prayer
Recommended reading.
God on Mute
Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer by Pete Greig.
Available on Amazon → BookPraying with the Psalms
A Year of Daily Prayers by Eugene H. Peterson.
Available on Amazon → BookThe Papa Prayer
The Prayer You’ve Never Prayed by Larry Crabb.
Available on Amazon → BookFervent
A Women’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific, and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer.
Available on Amazon → BookPraying Like Monks, Living Like Fools
An invitation to the wonder and mystery of prayer by Tyler Staton.
Available on Amazon →Podcasts on Prayer
Rule of Life Podcast episodes.
Prayer Ep. 1: Talking to God
Rule of Life Podcast
Prayer Ep. 2: Talking with God
Rule of Life Podcast
Prayer Ep. 3: Listening to God
Rule of Life Podcast
Prayer Ep. 4: Being with God
Rule of Life Podcast
Videos on Prayer
Helpful teaching on prayer.
What Do We Pray About?
Prayer Prompt Challenge
9 Prompts to Help You Pray
Sometimes we struggle to pray because we aren’t sure what to pray about. While there are plenty of ways to add structure to your prayer time, we’ve compiled a 9 prayer prompts based off of those found in our Foundations series that you can use to help guide, structure, and challenge yourself as you make prayer a regular rhythm in your life.
Practicing Prayer Challenge →Gratitude
The Rhythm of Gratitude
“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice...”
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The Rhythm of Gratitude
Resources on Gratitude
Books, PDFs, articles, and challenges.
The Grumbler’s Guide to Giving Thanks
Reclaiming the Gifts of a Lost Spiritual Discipline by Dustin Crowe.
Available on Amazon → PDFGratitude Through the Ages
A collection of Scriptures and quotes from believers through Church history.
Download the PDF → ArticleGratitude is Hard
Explores why it is difficult to live a life of gratitude and how to cultivate it.
Read Article → ArticleHow Can We Give Thanks in All Circumstances?
Looks at thankfulness even when life is hard.
Read Article → ArticleWhy Contentment Stems from a Thankful Heart
Explores the relationship between gratitude and contentment.
Read Article → PDFCount Your Blessings
100 Blessings Challenge.
Download PDF →Fasting
The Rhythm of Fasting
16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites... But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face...”
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The Rhythm of Fasting
Fasting Guide
Tips for making the most of your fasting experience.
Download PDF → PDFPrayer Prompts & Devotional for Your Fast
Prayer prompts and devotional content for your fast.
Download PDF →Videos on Fasting
Helpful teaching on fasting.
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