The One Thing Study is a simple and powerful approach to Bible reading, easily shareable with your disciples. It involves three steps, forming the word O.N.E.
O = Observe.
Read at least a passage of Scripture. They are the basic units of thought in the Bible. Begin with a book in the New Testament, reading through it gradually. Identify the One Thing that resonates with you the most, whether it's a word, phrase, or sentence. Choose something small (a word of phrase) that is easy to recall throughout the day.
N = Note.
Once you've identified it, mark it by underlining, highlighting, or circling it. This will make it readily accessible for personal reflection or sharing with others.
E = Express.
Allow God's word to stir a response. This could involve believing a truth, offering a prayer, or taking a specific action that reflects what you've just read. Keep in mind that obedience is the ultimate objective of receiving divine revelation. Psalm 119:34 Committing to these devotions consistently over time results in profound transformation.
O = Observe.
Read at least a passage of Scripture. They are the basic units of thought in the Bible. Begin with a book in the New Testament, reading through it gradually. Identify the One Thing that resonates with you the most, whether it's a word, phrase, or sentence. Choose something small (a word of phrase) that is easy to recall throughout the day.
N = Note.
Once you've identified it, mark it by underlining, highlighting, or circling it. This will make it readily accessible for personal reflection or sharing with others.
E = Express.
Allow God's word to stir a response. This could involve believing a truth, offering a prayer, or taking a specific action that reflects what you've just read. Keep in mind that obedience is the ultimate objective of receiving divine revelation. Psalm 119:34 Committing to these devotions consistently over time results in profound transformation.
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The One Thing Study holds great power; simplicity doesn't mean it's shallow. It's life-changing because it connects readers with the exact words God intends for them. While devotionals can be helpful, they are, at best, someone else's selection of words. The One Thing Study provides the precise words chosen for you by the Holy Spirit, and meditating on them consistently over time can bring about transformation (Psalm 19:7-14; 119:103; 2 Timothy 3:15-17).
Foundationally, the One Thing Study emphasizes that disciple-making begins vertically before it goes horizontal—worship comes before witness. Our personal experiences with God shape what we express about Him publicly.
Make the One Thing Study a foundational tool for teaching new disciples. It follows the principle of teaching someone to fish rather than just giving them a fish, providing sustenance for a lifetime.
Integrate the One Thing Study into your daily prayer life. Allow it to shape how you pray for yourself, your loved ones, those you meet, and the various aspects of life you encounter or are involved in, including discipling others. Let the insights gleaned from your study guide your prayers for family, friends, and daily challenges.
This study is personal, not a daily devotional tool. It's important not to let perfectionism hinder the study; missing a day or two doesn't diminish its impact. Similarly, avoid the trap of going through the motions without true engagement. As Rick Warren notes, we are as spiritually mature as we choose to be.
Revealing in nature, sharing One Thing Study insights is like listening to someone's heart through a spiritual stethoscope. It unveils the true nature of their relationship with God.
Foundationally, the One Thing Study emphasizes that disciple-making begins vertically before it goes horizontal—worship comes before witness. Our personal experiences with God shape what we express about Him publicly.
Make the One Thing Study a foundational tool for teaching new disciples. It follows the principle of teaching someone to fish rather than just giving them a fish, providing sustenance for a lifetime.
Integrate the One Thing Study into your daily prayer life. Allow it to shape how you pray for yourself, your loved ones, those you meet, and the various aspects of life you encounter or are involved in, including discipling others. Let the insights gleaned from your study guide your prayers for family, friends, and daily challenges.
This study is personal, not a daily devotional tool. It's important not to let perfectionism hinder the study; missing a day or two doesn't diminish its impact. Similarly, avoid the trap of going through the motions without true engagement. As Rick Warren notes, we are as spiritually mature as we choose to be.
Revealing in nature, sharing One Thing Study insights is like listening to someone's heart through a spiritual stethoscope. It unveils the true nature of their relationship with God.
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