A verse that speaks out of its context - a common occurrence - does what you find there match the rest of what the Bible says? Meditation on Isaiah 45:3, "I will give you the treasures of darkness, and the hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name" (English Standard Version, King James Version). 

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If you are in the Boise, Idaho area, please consider joining us Saturday mornings at 10 am for services at the Oasis Church. Worship and teaching are followed by classes for all ages.  If you live in the Mountain Home, Idaho, area, you are invited to check out the Mountain Home Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2525 American Legion Blvd. Class for adults and children begin at 9:30, followed by services at 10:45am. 

The relationship between meditation and prayer - Meditation on Titus 3:4-5, "When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit" (New Living Translation). 

The relationship between Bible study and meditation - Meditation on 2 Corinthians 4:17, "For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever" (New Living Translation).

Review - what to do with the body - history of meditation in the Bible - Meditation on Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" (New International Version).

Heroes and monsters: common in stories from around the world and throughout history. What does the version passed down to us in the Bible tell us about God? Scriptures include Genesis 1; Psalm 74:12-14; Isaiah 51:9-10; Isaiah 27:1; Revelation 12:2-9; Revelation 20:10; Revelation 21:1. Excerpt from the Enuma Elish translated by L. W. King. and found at  http://www.sacred-texts.com/ane/enuma.htm

Breath in meditation - As a gift of God - As a Name of God - Meditation on Psalm 16:8, "I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken" (English Standard Version). 

Jesus takes His disciples to a town famous for its pagan temple to ask a question everyone should answer. 

Introduction to meditation - Foster on what the world needs - a high view of Scripture - Meditation on 2 Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you" (New Century Version).

The Aquifer's first Christmas episode: The Deir Alla Inscription - The Characters Who Don't Belong in the Story - A Prophet Who Went Bad - The God Who Walks Every Road.  Texts include Matthew 2:1-12; Numbers 22-25 and 31; Jeremiah 29:13; readings from the New International Version.

An English translation of the Deir Alla inscription can be found at http://www.livius.org/sources/content/deir-alla-inscription/?

The style of spirituality established by Jesus combines two contradictory ideas: absolute acceptance by God with the highest possible demands on His followers. How do we reconcile these?