​ But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it,  and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.  All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,  so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:14-17

We presented elementary students with their first Bible this week at DPUMC.  It was a great day to reflect on the importance of scripture to our faith and formation.  [hear sermon audio] This week, take some time to go deeper.  Use these scriptures and questions to reflect in your devotion time.

Texts to read:

• Psalm 119:97-105
• Deuteronomy 6:4-9
• The Means of Grace (sermon of John Wesley)

Do and share:

• Make your own scripture resource file.  Get a journal or some index cards.  Then spend some time finding scriptures you love for each category and put one on each page or card.
  • Scriptures for times of Joy
  • Scriptures for times of Greif
  • Scriptures for times of Disappointment
  • Scriptures for times of Uncertainty
  • Scriptures for times of Hope
• Encourage your friends to make a list of these scriptures too.  Swap lists and add their thoughts to your file.
• Share a scripture of Joy in our Facebook group or on Twitter (@dpumc).

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