Quiet Times
Expected time: 4 sessions of 15 minutes (except for memorization). Check each item when completed.
- Pray about this lesson. (Allow God to do beyond your capabilities in this lesson.)
- Read Isaiah 64:4. Of what benefit is having a regular quiet time with God?
- Memorize Psalms 119:147. Notes on memorization:
- It is difficult to succeed in any fundamental area of living without memorizing a verse on it.
- Always memorize in one translation.
- Always memorize word-for-word.
- When saying, always say the verse reference, then the verse itself, then the reference again.
- Memorize during "brainless" activities, like driving, standing in line, during commercials, ...
- Regularly review verses previously memorized.
- Read as many of the following as time permits, answering the questions below.
- List the characteristics of a quiet time (where, when, who, how long, what do you do).
- List the benefits of a regular quiet time. What are the differences between the results of inconsistent quiet times and regular quiet times?
- Discuss: "You are not very serious about Christianity if you are not having a regular quiet time." If you are not consistent with quiet times, is it due to a lack of time or a problem with priorities?
- What would it take for you to have a regular quiet time? (Do you require accountability?) What effects would it have on your life?
- From the above, determine something of which you need to change. One way to encourage success in this area is to say a memorized verse on this subject when struggling with what to do. What one other thing can you be doing to improve in this area?
This lesson is from the BibleSteak Team.