Matthew 13
Having sometimes struggled as to whether I should do both BSF or my own study, I have come to the understanding that both are needed. BSF helps with "head" understanding but in my view is less effective for me in terms of hearing God's message specifically for me - "personal or heart" understanding.
This verse in my Matthew reinforces that both are key.
My Prayer: Lord You are a great God and Your Word is complete and perfect in its Truth and in its wisdom. Of course there are so many other ways You are great and why Your Word is great. My words are insufficient... my worship is insufficient for how great You are. Forgive me for my lack of boldness and my lack of effort to be the best possible servant I can be for Your glory. Thank You that You love me but please help me be the man You intend for me.
When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. v19
Having sometimes struggled as to whether I should do both BSF or my own study, I have come to the understanding that both are needed. BSF helps with "head" understanding but in my view is less effective for me in terms of hearing God's message specifically for me - "personal or heart" understanding.
This verse in my Matthew reinforces that both are key.
My Prayer: Lord You are a great God and Your Word is complete and perfect in its Truth and in its wisdom. Of course there are so many other ways You are great and why Your Word is great. My words are insufficient... my worship is insufficient for how great You are. Forgive me for my lack of boldness and my lack of effort to be the best possible servant I can be for Your glory. Thank You that You love me but please help me be the man You intend for me.
