The Experiment...

I have a theory… God’s Word changes people. In my mind it is not really just a theory, but to many people, the Bible, as a book is just a collection of fairy tales. I don’t agree. You’d have to ignore a LOT of archeological evidence to come to that conclusion. But just for the sake of argument, let’s ask the question: Does God’s Word change people? When I say “God’s Word” I mean the Bible.

So let’s set up the conditions of the test:

• For a period of one week, let’s set aside about half an hour a day where you can spend some time with God.
• Find a quiet place.
• Bring your Bible, some paper, and a pen.
• Be alone.
• Start out with prayer… Ask God to forgive you for any sin that is on your conscience.
• If you need to make some things right with someone, go do it.
• Thank God for all the needs in your life that he has provided for.
• Ask his Holy Spirit to come and teach you and bring out the truth of God’s Word.
• Read a chapter of the Bible (preferably something in the New Testament).
• Spend some time reflecting on what it says, and make some notes.
• Write down some ways that you can apply what you have learned.

After a week, let’s hear your results!