RHYTHMS 2: Take In God's Word

In the second installment of our "Rhythms" series, we dive into the essential spiritual discipline of Taking In God’s Word. While many Christians value the Bible, there is often a disconnect between belief and daily practice, leading to "Dusty Bibles" and spiritual shallowing. Drawing from Hebrews 4:12, we explore how Scripture is "living and active," designed not just for information but for total transformation. The message outlines five specific "movements" to deepen our engagement: Hearing, Reading, Studying, Memorizing, and Meditating. We discuss the difference between "raking" (reading for the big picture) and "shoveling" (studying to uncover deep truths), encouraging students to become "trees" with deep roots rather than "potted plants" that rely on others to be fed. By using practical tools like the [em-PHA-sis] method for meditation, we can move God’s truth from our heads to our hearts to shape who we are becoming. (Preached by Steve Coots on 1/21/26 to Crossroads Youth)