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MATTHEW STARTER KIT

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Instructions for the prayer of recollection: A step by step guide to get you started.

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These sample questions will help lead your mind during the prayer of recollection meditation. There is also a bookmark version of these available to keep handy during the prayer of recollection.

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MATTHEW PART I READING PLAN

Day by day plan to take you through reading and meditating on Matt. 1-13.

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A format you can use for the prayer of recollection in the book of Matthew that gives space for notes. Section titles are omitted if you are looking for that element of "surprise." This version provides NIV alongside NASB, which is more of a word for word translation from the original language. If you prefer, you can also choose just NIV without section titles (no NASB).  I like to print this on hole punched paper to go in a binder.

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Same great format with the NIV and NASB, giving you room for notes, but this version includes section titles. Or you can get just the NIV with section titles (no NASB). You can print this on hole punched paper to go in a binder.

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Read about challenges others have faced and ideas for how to address those.

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GUIDED MEDITATIONS FOR MATTHEW

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SMPL is great if you:

  • Want a daily connection with Jesus through the Bible.

  • Have daily time with Jesus and the Bible, but are looking for something that will permeate from your head more deeply into your heart.

  • Are looking for a community of brothers and sisters to share your relationship with Jesus.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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If there’s a day that I missed practicing SMPL, I could tell you that on those days the challenges that I battle with so much and lack of peace were apparent to me.

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I think it is insane that when you draw near to God he will draw near to you. This is proving to be more and more and more true. In times of anxiety, anger, and fear, I am able to hear God’s heart better, more accurately.

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This spiritual discipline has been an absolute game changer in my relationship with Jesus.

I had grown weary of stale Bible studies that only engaged my mind but not my heart.

...You will be surprised at how powerfully Jesus speaks to you, often in ways you didn’t expect.

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