Christian Living Education 9

Sacred reading practice deepening our relationship with God through the scripture

Lectio Divina

“Divine Reading” + Ancient Benedictine practice of prayerful scripture reading

Goal: Encounter God, not just study the text. A journey of listening, reflecting, responding, and resting

Step 1: LECTIO (READING)

Read the passage slowly and attentively

Notice words or phrases that stands out

Listen if God is speaking directly to you

Step 2: MEDITATIO (MEDITATION)

Reflect on the meaning of the text

Ask: What is God trying to tell me personally?

Let the word resonate in your heart

Step 3: ORATIO (PRAYER)

Respond to God with a prayer

Speak from the heart: thanksgiving, petition, praise

Begin with a dialogue with God

Step 4: CONTEMPLATIO (CONTEMPLATION)

Rest silently in God’s presence

Move beyond words into communion

Allow transformation to happen

Step 5: ACTIO (ACTION)

Live out the word in daily life

Let scripture inspire concrete deeds

Faith becomes practice

CONCLUSION

Lectio Divina = Read - Reflect - Respond - Rest - Act

Spiritual rhythm for daily life

Encourages deeper intimacy with God through his words

Lesson 2: GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGE AND LIKENESS

BIBLICAL FOUNDATION

God created man in His own image and likeness

Genesis 1:26-27 teaches that God created human beings in His image and likeness. This gives every person unique dignity and value

KEY CONCEPTS

IMAGE OF GOD

Human reflects God's qualities in a limited way through reason, creativity, moral awareness, love and the ability to form relationships.

LIKENESS OF GOD

Likeness refers to humanity's call to grow in holiness, goodness, love, and obedience to God.

HUMAN DIGNITY

Because every person bears God's image, all people deserve respect regardless of age, ability, culture, status or background.

HUMAN FREEDOM & RESPONSIBILITIES

God gave human beings free will. We are responsible for our choices and called to use our freedom for good.

RELATIONSHIP REFLECTS GOD NATURE

Humans are made for relationship – with God, with others and with creation. Love and community reflect God's nature.

STEWARD OF CREATION

Being made in God's image includes taking responsibility for the earth, animals, and resources entrusted to us.

EFFECT OF SIN

Sin damages relationships and obscures God's image in us, but it does not remove our God-given dignity.

LIVING AS GOD’S IMAGE TODAY

Show kindness, humility, compassion, forgiveness, respect and service to others in everyday life.

Lesson 3: THE GIFTS AND FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPRIT

HOLY SPIRIT

Our guide, comforter, and empower us

Gifts & fruits strengthen faith and witness

Porpuse: to live spirit filled Christian life

3rd person of the Holy Trinity

God the Father

God the Son

God the holy spirit

Helper, guide, comforter, teacher, strength

Gives us wisdom to make good choices

GIFTS

Given by the spirit

Empower for service

Help in ministry

FRUITS

Grown by the spirit

Develop our character

Help in daily life

SCRIPTURE READING Isiah 11: 2-3

Gifts of the Holy spirit are special blessings grew by God to help Christian live a holy live

Strengthen us to:

Follow Jeus

Make good decisions

Serve Others

Resist temptation

Grow close to god

7 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1.WISDOM

Help us choose what is right

See life from God’s perspective

Value important things that temporary pleasure

2.UNDERSTANDING

Allow us to understand God's teaching, the Bible and the meaning of faith