How the Study Works

Everyday Objects is a Bible study that uses visual association with objects we see in our daily life to memorize God's word. Very simply:
1. You see an object
2. A word comes to mind (any word, not just 'Spiritual' words), 3. Using a Bible Concordance, you find & study a verse in the Bible that has that word understanding the context & application to your life.
4. Everytime you see that object, you try to recall the verse or the Biblical application to your life.

The study uses things we see everyday to guide us into and remind us of God's Word.
Example:
When you see a coffee pot, you may think of the word morning or cup. You use a condordance to look up verses with the word morning or cup & study the verse--trust me, both those words are in the Bible. You pick one verse & do a study on that verse. Then, through the week, every time you see a coffee pot you try to remember the verse and application. Before you know it, you'll have the verse memorized! The more objects you do, the more verses you'll remember and the more of God's Word you'll be hiding in your heart & mind! It's that easy.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Week 5 - Lemonade/Water with Lemons

Word: Refreshing
Verse: Isaiah 28:12 - "to whom he said, 'This is the resting place, let the weary rest'; and, 'this is the place of refreshing' but they would not listen."
This was one of those verses where you think it is going to be 'comforting,' however, upon closer look, in context, it was really an admonishment to Judah. God brought a simple, clear message, but to those who rejected it, it seemed foreign. Matthew Henry's commentary put it best: The service of God is only true rest for those weary from service to sin. There is no refreshment but under the easy yoke of the Lord Jesus."
Personal Application: Do I over-complicate God's message of grace? Do I daily find refreshment in salvation from my sin?
While on a run, I got the following from Him:
The sour taste of our sin can be washed away by the saving water of salvation in Jesus and the sweetness of His grace.
The sour tang of temptation can be overcome with the sweet taste of surrender and a fresh washing in the water of the Holy Spirit.
The sour sting from hurts can be refreshed with the living water of Jesus and the sweetness of His love.
Blessings,
Eileen
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