I have signed up for the Scripture style, which is one of my stronger and have re-read the section on this style and finding my own position within it. Not so word driven in the sense of loving word studies but enjoying meditation with input from a more "blue" style of using my imagination.
Imagine a church where your pastor is in another city and the sermon is "broadcast" to the various campuses. Imagine a church where the garage band (not the "modern" but still melodious music that you may hear on K-Love (a US Christian radio station) today) is the worship music. Imagine a church where the Bible is on everyone's iPhone and everyone can annotate and comment on both the pastor's interpretation and each other's comments, much like a Wiki.
The Message Bible, a recent bíble translation into day-to-day English, done by old Presbyterian Pastor and Scholar Eugene H. Peterson, is my favorite bible for several years by now. Even though I am German I prefer it to all German translations I know. (I have read 6 German translations completely so far.)
As my wife and I started this journey, we both immediately began to relate non christian family members to different styles. This has opened our eyes to look at different ways to show Christ according to how the person relates to spiritual issues.
For example, it is obvious to us that one relative is rational, and another is mystical.
I took a workshop in 3 Colors of Your Spirituality at a church convocation this month. Initially, I thought I was fairly comfortable in my native style (sensory) and open to other styles. Perhaps I am, but what I realized as I read the book was that I feel that I could use some work on my foundation (prayer and worship, learning from scripture, etc.) and sink into that this Lent. I think I am in need of the intensification of Level A growth right now.
Prayers welcome! :)
Jolene
Toledo,OH
If you've not done so already, get involved in a Mutual Mentoring relationship with someone who has the Scripture-driven spiritual style.
The Mutual Mentoring guide is contained in Part 2 of the workbook How to Embrace The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality in Your World, or can be downloaded freely from the web site (click the link below and then go to "Mutual Mentoring").
Memorise the key Scripture for each of the 9 spiritual styles and share them with a friend (you will undertake this exercise 4 times during the 28 days of scripture-driven discipline so don't worry if you are not able to memorise all of the texts on the first time through).
Sensory: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalm 19:1)
Think of one important thought or belief in your life that you would not be aware of if someone had not presented biblical teaching to you at some stage.
Share it with a friend.
Move onto a different thought or belief if repeating this discipline.
-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org
If you have any negative feelings toward the Scripture-driven style or toward people who have that style, right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God's forgiveness and for him to renew your mind. Ask God to help you separate the perils from the strengths of that style so that you might one day fully embrace the strengths.
Or...
Read 4 chapters of the Bible from the book of Mark today. Either start with the first 4 chapters or, if repeating this discipline, move onto the next 4 chapters.
Note down any new encouragement, challenges, thoughts or questions that come to your mind as you read and share them with a friend.
Memorise the Motto, Focus, and key Scripture for the Scripture-driven style
Motto: applying the Word of God
Focus: Bible study & discipleship
Key Scripture: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom. (Colossians 3:16)
Share them with a friend.
-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org
Right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God, in your own words, for a greater appreciation of Bible study & discipleship in your relationship with him. Say honestly how you feel about the Scripture-driven style.
Be sure to leave yourself a moment when you've finished to see if God brings anything to your mind about the topic.
Note down anything you sense during this time.
At some stage during the next day or so, visit the http://www.biblegateway.com web site and look up the following passages in three or more different versions of the Bible. If unsure which versions to look up, refer to the New International Version, The Message, and the Amplified Bible.
Memorise the key Scripture for each of the 9 spiritual styles and share them with a friend (you will undertake this exercise 4 times during the 28 days of scripture-driven discipline so don't worry if you are not able to memorise all of the texts on the first time through).
Sensory: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalm 19:1)
Think of one important thought or belief in your life that you would not be aware of if someone had not presented biblical teaching to you at some stage.
Share it with a friend.
Move onto a differet thought or belief if repeating this discipline.
-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org
If you have any negative feelings toward the Scripture-driven style or toward people who have that style, right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God's forgiveness and for him to renew your mind. Ask God to help you separate the perils from the strengths of that style so that you might one day fully embrace the strengths.
Or...
Read 4 chapters of the Bible from the book of Mark today. Either start with the first 4 chapters or, if repeating this discipline, move onto the next 4 chapters.
Note down any new encouragement, challenges, thoughts or questions that come to your mind as you read and share them with a friend.
Für Christen mit einem bibelzentrierten Stil ist es am na- türlichsten, ihrer Spiritualität über das Studium und die Verkündi- gung des Wortes Gottes Ausdruck zu verleihen. Stärke des Stils ist die Umsetzung biblischer Prinzipien in den Alltag; die Gefährdung liegt in seiner Neigung, die Bibel auch für Bereiche in Anspruch zu neh- men, zu denen sie keine Aussagen macht (Biblizismus)...Auszug von Die 3 Farben Deiner Spiritualität - Christian A.
Memorise the Motto, Focus, and key Scripture for the Scripture-driven style
Motto: applying the Word of God
Focus: Bible study & discipleship
Key Scripture: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom. (Colossians 3:16)
-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org
Right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God, in your own words, for a greater appreciation of Bible study & discipleship in your relationship with him. Say honestly how you feel about the Scripture-driven style.
Be sure to leave yourself a moment when you've finished to see if God brings anything to your mind about the topic.
Note down anything you sense during this time.
Re-read the chapter in The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality about the Scripture-driven style. Note down any thoughts or questions that have come to mind about the topic and post one of them on the web site for others to consider and perhaps respond to or comment on.
- Just visit the link below
- Create a free account on the site or just log in if you already have an account
Memorise the key Scripture for each of the 9 spiritual styles and share them with a friend (you will undertake this exercise 4 times during the 28 days of scripture-driven discipline so don't worry if you are not able to memorise all of the texts on the first time through).
Sensory: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalm 19:1)
Think of one important thought or belief in your life that you would not be aware of if someone had not presented biblical teaching to you at some stage.
Share it with a friend.
Move onto a differet thought or belief if repeating this discipline.
-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org
If you have any negative feelings toward the Scripture-driven style or toward people who have that style, right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God's forgiveness and for him to renew your mind. Ask God to help you separate the perils from the strengths of that style so that you might one day fully embrace the strengths.
Or...
Read 4 chapters of the Bible from the book of Mark today. Either start with the first 4 chapters or, if repeating this discipline, move onto the next 4 chapters.
Note down any new encouragement, challenges, thoughts or questions that come to your mind as you read and share them with a friend.
Memorise the Motto, Focus, and key Scripture for the Scripture-driven style
Motto: applying the Word of God
Focus: Bible study & discipleship
Key Scripture: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom. (Colossians 3:16)
-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org
Right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God, in your own words, for a greater appreciation of Bible study & discipleship in your relationship with him. Say honestly how you feel about the Scripture-driven style.
Be sure to leave yourself a moment when you've finished to see if God brings anything to your mind about the topic.
Note down anything you sense during this time.
Arrange to pray together with a friend (or two) at some time during the next few days. Set aside enough time that it would be a stretch. That might mean 15 minutes, half an hour, an hour or more depending on how long you would usually pray with another person.
Memorise the key Scripture for each of the 9 spiritual styles and share them with a friend (you will undertake this exercise 4 times during the 28 days of scripture-driven discipline so don't worry if you are not able to memorise all of the texts on the first time through).
Sensory: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalm 19:1)
Think of one important thought or belief in your life that you would not be aware of if someone had not presented biblical teaching to you at some stage.
Share it with a friend.
Move onto a differet thought or belief if repeating this discipline.
-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org