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Word: Reading & Memorization

Word: Reading & Memorization

Do you want more grace in your life? Things like kindness, beauty, generosity, forgiveness? Author David Mathis explains that tapping into grace is like getting a refreshing drink of water. We can turn on the faucet, but we’re not the source of the water. Similarly, God has designed rhythms and habits of life that can connect us to the flow of His grace, but we’re not the source of the grace. In Mathis’s (very readable!) book “Habits of Grace,” he groups these practices/disciplines into three categories: Hear His Voice (Word), Have His Ear (prayer), and Belong to His Body (fellowship, or community). Let’s explore a few of these habits together, as we seek a greater experience of God’s grace in our lives.

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North Platte Berean Church

202 W 8th St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 9:15 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

Sunday 6:00 PM

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Sunday large gatherings: 8, 9:15, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. (livestream info: npberean.org/live)
Bibles: available free at information center
Sound levels: assisted listening devices and earplugs available at sound booth
Office hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Tue. 1:30-2:30 p.m. for staff meeting)
Contact us: npberean.org, npberean@npberean.org, 308-532-7448

FOR FAMILIES
Mother's Room: A private place to care for your baby and still connect to the gathering via livestream – follow signs north of auditorium.
Kids Connect (infant-grade 6): Available at 9:15 and 11 a.m. – check-in east of Commons or upstairs from foyer. Kids also welcome in large gatherings.
Sola (grades 6-12): Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet in 252 Room/Commons.

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Text: text any amount to 84321
Mail: 202 W. 8th St., North Platte, NE 69101
This Week's Sermon: Word: Reading & Meditation

"Habits of Grace" by David Mathis

Free to download
https://www.desiringgod.org/books/habits-of-grace

"How (Not) to Read the Bible" by Dan Kimball


https://www.dankimball.com/how-not-to-read-the-bible
___ ______ testing

(God, orders)
The ____ is a ______

(Word, weapon)
• ____ it

(Read)

Bible reading ideas

Grow in relationship with Jesus through the Word.
https://npberean.org/grow#word
• ________ it

(Memorize)

Remember Me app

Free Bible memory app.
https://doc.remem.me
______ with ____

(Handle, care)
• The Bible is a _______ , not a ____

(library, book)
• _____ ____ a Bible _____

(Never, read, verse)
Talk It Over

Visit npberean.org/grow-groups to find a group, start a group, or get more resources.

• What was one thing you heard in the sermon that really has stuck with/challenged you?

Treasuring God: What’s a Bible verse you’ve memorized (or would like to) that could be useful in times of difficulty? What do you appreciate about this verse?

Being Transformed: What are 1-3 things that you desire to change about your Bible reading or memorization? Why?

Loving Others: How can we allow God’s Word to influence our care for others? What opportunities do you have to do that this week?

Pursuing Unity: How can our group help each other grow in handling the Bible well and in memorizing helpful passages? What would supporting each other look like practically?

Next Week's Sermon

What does it mean to be salt and light in the world? And how could the way we read the Bible have anything to do with that? Join in as we continue exploring a few of the many ways we can connect with Christ and seek to experience more of His grace in our lives.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A13-48&version=ESV