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Danny Mequet
I’m looking forward to coaching my son’s 6-year old soccer team this year. I think one of the biggest challenges I will have is not wanting to run out onto the field and kick the ball myself to help us win! I have to continually remind myself that my job is to coach the kids so that they can play the game.
In the same manner, our role as leaders should not be to do the work, but to coach those we are leading to take responsibility for their growth. As Christian leaders, our top priority should be to get people engaged in God’s Word.
“The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
It is God’s Word, not our work, which will ultimately bring about life-change. Therefore, we must recognize that our role is to encourage and coach people into encountering God through the Bible.
In order for people to hear from God when they read the Bible they must learn to ask the following three questions:
1) What does this mean?
- This question focuses on the meaning of the scripture passage.
2) What is God saying to me?
- This question makes the Bible passage become personal.
3) How will I be different because of what I read today?
- This question calls the reader to action and leads to life-change.
Think about it…
- Who will I commit to helping develop their ability to engage in God’s Word?
- What will I do to help them learn how to hear God when they read the Bible?
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