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January 4 2010 at 5:59 am

Don Whitney on the Spiritual Disciplines

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Yesterday Don Whitney preached at Covenant Life on the importance of the “biblical spiritual disciplines” for our growth in godliness. From 1 Timothy 4:7, he unpacked what it means to “discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.”

Options:
  • Listen online or download an mp3 of the message.
  • Download a summary outline in PDF format.
  • Use the following questions to reflect on how to apply the message to your life:

1.  In 1 Timothy 4:7, Paul commands Timothy to train or discipline himself toward godliness.  Why are the biblical spiritual disciplines necessary for us to grow in godliness?


2.  What is the difference between personal and interpersonal biblical disciplines? How has the Lord used both to make you more like Christ?

3.  What is the spiritual impact of neglecting the practice of biblical spiritual disciplines?


4.  How would you describe your intake of God’s word—reading, memorizing and meditating on Scripture?  Where do you desire to grow?


5.  How would you describe your prayer life?  Where do you desire to grow as a person of prayer?


6.  Name one biblical spiritual discipline in which you would like to grow this year.  What specific and practical steps are you going to take to grow?





My prayers were heard!  I asked God that Donald’s message would be Spirit driven, not just practical help.  Donald spoke with unction.  Whoa, God touched our hearts and our minds.  May there be lasting fruit from this message.

By Dave Hartman on 01/05/2010

I agree Dave, I know my wife and I prayers were heard, we were just talking about studying to show thyself approved, meditating day and night, etc… Mr. Whitney, thank you for being empty of yourself and full of Jesus to share that timely word with us. I pray that hearts were changed. Btw, your semi truck example definitely hit home. Thank you.

By Michael Cox on 01/06/2010
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