The Purpose

The purpose of this blog is to encourage the family of Four Mile Church to eat God's word on a more regular basis; to be nourished and fortified. Mile markers help you to know how far you have come and how much further you have to go. God's word is like a mile marker. My prayer is that this simple blogg helps you to partake in God's word and prayer on a more regular basis.



Please share your insights and revelations if you think they may encourage another brother or sister in Christ.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Day 15 - Baptism

Objective - To gain new insights into Christ so that you might be with him, become more like him, and live for him.

Scripture - Matthew 3:13-17, Read the text twice. Read the text a third time, making the following observations.

1. Is there a universal principle or truth being shared in the text? For example, " For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled. . .' (Luke 14:11). If so, mark that portion with a P.

2. What in this text inspires me to love God more? Mark that port with an A (for Attachment).

3. What in this text helps me to know myself as I really am. Mark that portion with an I ( for Insight).

4. What in the text in calling me to deny myself. Mark that portion with a D (for Deny).


The goal is not to mark every portion with a letter. PAID is not a secret code hidden within every passage. It is a simple tool to help you observe what the Lord is revealing to you in the text. You may only make one or two observations within a the text.

Response: After you have made the insights, give thanks for them and take time to consider why God has revealed these insights to you at this time. You may want to write these in a journal and come back to them throughout the day or before you go to bed. Conclude your time by offering yourself in service for Christ.


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