This episode is a follow up on Thomas Manton’s counsel about biblical meditation to (1) Read/Listen (2) Meditate/Reflect (3) Pray.
Psalm 1:1-2 is reviewed to use as an example of applying Manton’s advice.
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Two verses from Psalm 119 point to a supernatural, spiritual light from the Bible. Verse 130 is examined in detail using a technique from the 17th century British minister Thomas Manton.
We will learn to take in Scripture (by reading or listening), meditate/reflect on it and offer these up in prayer for others and ourselves.
Painting of Thomas Manton By Gustavus Ellinthorpe Sintzenich – Art UK, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28585150
Data visualization created by Chris Harrison that displays the 63,779 cross-references in the Bible – Photograph: Christoph Römhild and Chris Harrison.
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In Episode 75, we will be discussing the central importance of prayer in Christian Spiritual Formation as well as some suggestions about starting or deepening a life of prayer in Christ.
Link to Episode 15 of the Finding Hidden Treasure which discusses the Puritan Practice of Meditation can be found here
Link to Amazon for hardcopy version of the official 1662 Book of Common Prayer can be found here
Link to Ligonier Ministries for a hardcopy of a collection of Puritan prayers known as “The Valley of Vision” can be found here.
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In Episode 17, we will be exploring the Resolutions of the 18th century pastor and theologian, Jonathan Edwards.
Link to a pdf of Jonathan Edwards Resolutions can be found here
Link to the works of Thomas Manton, whose 27th sermon on Psalm 119 is mentioned in the Resolutions can be found here
A link to the Cripplegate blog which reviews and summarizes Edwards’ 70 Resolutions can be found here.
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In Episode 26, we will be exploring a sermon recommended by Jonathan Edwards. It is Thomas Manton’s 27th sermon on Psalm 119.