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Lectio DivinaChristian tradition developed the practice of lectio divina as a way to exercise this kind of prayerful reading.
Lectio divina traditionally consists of four simple steps:
1. Reading (lectio): Read a passage of Scripture slowly and attentively.
2. Meditation (meditatio): Meditate on the passage, turning it over in your mind and connecting it with other passages in the Bible.
3. Prayer (oratio): Respond to God in prayer, telling him your thoughts, questions, hopes, fears, and desires as they relate to the passage.
4. Contemplation (contemplatio): Rest in God, enjoying his presence and receiving his love.
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The Kerygma
- The Goodness of Creation: I am made in God's image and likeness and loved beyond all measure.
- The Consequences of Sin: The consequences are separation from God and enslavement to powers I cannot compete against. On my own, there is no way to break free from it. Heaven is a place without sin.
- God's Response to Sin: God becomes man to invade one kingdom by a stronger kingdom. The result of this is deliverance from a tyrant I cannot compete against. Jesus atones for my sins and makes it possible for me to reach the destiny for which He created me.
- My Response: To entrust myself to the One who has demonstrated His love and His power for me personally.
- God loves you personally and has a plan for your life.
- Sin separates you from God.
- Jesus died on the cross to atone for your sins. This makes heaven possible for you.
- Jesus is inviting you to accept His gift of salvation.
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