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“Meditate” �And Isaac went out to meditate in the field in the evening; and he lifted his eyes and looked, and there, the camels were coming. Gen 24: 63 (NKJV) � Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. Psalms 1: 1 -2 (NKJV)

“Meditate” � Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. Phil 4: 8 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Phil 4: 8 (KJV) � Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. 1 Tim 4: 15 -16 (NKJV)

(Philippians 4: 8; 1 Timothy 4: 15) “Meditating on God’s Word”

Questions Concerning “Meditation” 1) 2) 3) What exactly is meditation? Why should we take time to meditate? How should we meditate?

Meditation in the Bible is NOT… � Like what is practiced by many eastern religions � “In Hindu philosophy the mind (manas) is viewed as a receptacle (dhi) into which thoughts pour back and forth from the universal pool of thought forms. According to Hindu tradition, the human mind has the creative potency of God. You become what you think. You are a sum total of your thoughts and desires, not only of this life but also of your past lives” http: //www. hinduwebsite. com/hinduism/essays/meditat ion. asp

Meditation in the Bible is NOT… � Like what is practiced by many eastern religions � “As its name suggests, the purpose of insight meditation is the realization of important truths. ” http: //www. religionfacts. com/meditation/buddhism

The Man of God Meditates On… �The Lord Himself (Psalm 63: 6). �His works (Psalm 77: 12). �His Revealed Word (Psalm 119: 15, 23, 48, 97 - 99, 148). �On "things" noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, any virtue, anything praiseworthy (Philippians 4: 8).

Psalm 1: 2 “Meditate” KJV H 1897 הגה ha ga h BDB Definition: 1) to moan, growl, utter, muse, mutter, meditate, devise, plot, speak 1 a) (Qal) 1 a 1) to roar, growl, groan 1 a 2) to utter, speak 1 a 3) to meditate, devise, muse, imagine 1 b) (Poal) to utter 1 c) (Hiphil) to mutter Part of Speech: verb A Related Word by BDB/Strong’s Number: a primitive root [compare H 1901] Same Word by TWOT Number: 467 (Brown-Driver-Briggs’ Hebrew Definitions)

Philippians 4: 8 “Think on” KJV G 3049 λογι ζομαι logizomai Thayer Definition: 1) to reckon, count, compute, calculate, count over 1 a) to take into account, to make an account of 1 a 1) metaphorically to pass to one’s account, to impute 1 a 2) a thing is reckoned as or to be something, i. e. as availing for or equivalent to something, as having the like force and weight 1 b) to number among, reckon with 1 c) to reckon or account 2) to reckon inward, count up or weigh the reasons, to deliberate 3) by reckoning up all the reasons, to gather or infer 3 a) to consider, take into account, weigh, meditate on 3 b) to suppose, deem, judge 3 c) to determine, purpose, decide Part of Speech: verb A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: middle voice from G 3056 Citing in TDNT: 4: 284, 536

Why We Should Meditate… �It produces joy and strength (Psalm 1: 1 -3; Isaiah 40: 28 -31). �It allows us to renew our mind (Romans 12: 1 -2); setting our minds on things above (Colossians 3: 1 -14; Romans 8: 5 -8). �We are commanded to do so (Philippians 4: 8)!

How should we Meditate? �Isaac meditated in the field at evening (Genesis 24: 63). �David meditated in his bed during the night watches (Psalm 4: 3 -4; 63: 1 -6). Ø Seek out a time & place free of distraction.

Meditate on Scripture… �But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. Psalms 1: 2 (NKJV) �I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. Psalms 119: 15 (NKJV) �Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law. Psalms 119: 18 (NKJV)

Psalm 1: 2 “Meditate” KJV H 1897 הגה ha ga h BDB Definition: 1) to moan, growl, utter, muse, mutter, meditate, devise, plot, speak 1 a) (Qal) 1 a 1) to roar, growl, groan 1 a 2) to utter, speak 1 a 3) to meditate, devise, muse, imagine 1 b) (Poal) to utter 1 c) (Hiphil) to mutter Part of Speech: verb A Related Word by BDB/Strong’s Number: a primitive root [compare H 1901] Same Word by TWOT Number: 467 (Brown-Driver-Briggs’ Hebrew Definitions)

Psalm 119: 10 -11 (NKJV) With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You!

Meditation of God’s Word �Involves thinking & reflecting upon things the Lord has revealed to us. �Is commanded. �Is very beneficial: Fosters joy and strength. Transform our minds. Enables us to overcome when tempted.