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Religious Meditation

Jubalatte Bible Studies

"Every word of God is pure: He is a shield

  unto them that put their trust in Him."

               Proverbs 30:5

To be transformed into his image, sharing his image with our music, learning not just to do his commands, but to be the person he has called us to be.

“To be or not to be—that is the question.”

How many times have we heard or used this brilliant, telling quote from Hamlet?

Setting aside Hamlet’s contemplation of ending his life, think what this profound question can convey.​ Whether or not Will ever penned “To do or not to do”, it is obvious that “doing” is more doable than “being.” Ay, there’s the rub.

The process of taking a piece from the initial technical practice to a polished performance parallels our Christian lives in the process from doing what Jesus taught to being transformed into his image.

"And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is Spirit." 

2 Corinthians 3:18

Thoughts to be pondered,

answers to be sought,

prayers to be said:

  • How do I allow God to modulate my self from doing to being?

Prepare your heart, quiet your soul, take your time

Church Steeple with Cross

Individual study — if possible, plan this time
                                       just before practice/rehearsal

For group study — prior to gathering:

  • Pray for the meeting.
     

  • Read the given Scriptures. (Read each chapter twice. First, read as a historical narrative. Try to get into the scene. Second, read with an open heart to hear God speaking to you personally)
     

  • Jot down anything you would like to remember personally and/or to share.
     

  • Make a commitment, mark your calendar.

Bible Study No. 1

The Christian Performance

by Barbara Kavanaugh

Sunset in the Forest

1

Gratitude

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 

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1 Thessalonians 5:18

2

Diligence

"For I am the Lord you brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God; Thus you shall be holy, for I am holy." 

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Leviticus 11:45

3

Grace

And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin. 

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Exodus 34:6-7

4

Service

So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today - to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul - I will send rain…

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Deuteronomy 11:13

5

The Audience

Ears that hear and eyes that see  - the Lord has made them both.

 

Proverbs 20:12

6

The Presentation

I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

 

John 15:5

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