Below are the notes for this study. I encourage you to print them out and fill in the blanks as you listen to this video.

Study Notes by Anika Jones

Abide-to wait for. To remain stable or fixed in a state. Stay in a place of expectancy.
The Connection Between Abiding and Trust
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How Do I Abide?
John 1:1 NIV
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:14 NIV
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
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Practical Ways to Study the Word of God

Pick the Verse You Want to Study

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Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
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How to apply the above principles to Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Amplified
Trust in and rely confidently on the LORD with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding.6 [b]In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].

Words to Define

Repetitions

What is required of me?

Promise

If it is a passage about a specific character. I ask the following questions:
1. How do I see myself in the character (good and bad)?
2. What choices did the character make that got them in this position (any parallels to my own life)?
3. Was the character submitted to God? What was the outcome?
4. Does this story connect to anything I am going through right now?


Cross Reference
Cross Reference for Proverbs 3:5
Proverbs 28:26
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Cross Reference for Proverbs 3:6
Psalm 32:8 NIV I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

Quiz Yourself-What Did I Learn?
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Ask Questions: Questions to ask for this study
1. “Do I trust the Lord completely?
2. Are there areas in my life that reflects a lack of trust in the Lord?
3. What were the results of me trusting the Lord in the past?
4. What happened when I took matters in my own hands and chose not to trust the Lord?
Bonus Point: Studying God’s word helps us to hear His voice.
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John 10:4-5 NIV 4When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice."
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Joshua 1:8 NLT
Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.