CHAPTER THREE: QUIET TIME

POD DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

READING: IF QUIET TIME IS NEW TO YOU

Adapted from Lord of the Universe, Lord of My Life

1. What is the purpose of setting aside a specific time for a daily quiet time rather than having impromptu moments with Christ?

2. How can reading the Bible during a quiet time differ from other forms of Bible study?

3. In what ways can meditation on the Bible impact a person’s mind, emotions, and will?

4. Why is it essential to include prayer in a daily quiet time, and what components should this prayer include?

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

5. Discuss the significance of the continual burnt offering in the Old Testament and its relation to a daily quiet time.

6. How can a daily quiet time please the Lord beyond other religious practices?

7. What are the personal benefits of having a daily quiet time, according to the text?

8. How does the example of Jesus having a quiet time influence our understanding of its importance?HOW TO BEGIN

9. What is the principle of self-discipline, and how does it relate to establishing a daily quiet time?

10. Why might the morning be considered a preferable time for a quiet time, and what alternatives could be considered?

11. How can one’s nightly routine impact the effectiveness of a daily quiet time?

12. What strategies can help make a quiet time a truly quiet and focused experience?

13. How can asking the Holy Spirit for guidance at the start of a quiet time enhance the experience?

14. Why is keeping a notebook during quiet time beneficial, and what should be recorded in it?

15. What role can a friend play in helping someone develop the discipline of a daily quiet time?WHEN PROBLEMS ARISE

16. What should you do if you find yourself lacking the desire to have a daily quiet time?

17. How can you address the issue of not feeling like having a daily quiet time?

18. What are some practical steps to take when your mind wanders during a quiet time?

19. How can missing too many quiet times be addressed, and what role can accountability play in this?

20. If a daily quiet time feels like a drag, what can be done to restore joy and interest in the practice?