{"id":24505,"date":"2020-03-30T16:33:43","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T21:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampaseo.expert\/focus\/?p=24505"},"modified":"2020-03-30T16:33:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T21:33:43","slug":"igrow-devotionals-matthew-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampaseo.expert\/focus\/2020\/03\/30\/igrow-devotionals-matthew-4\/","title":{"rendered":"iGrow Devotionals &#8211; Matthew 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>During this time of quarantine and social distancing we want to encourage everyone to take the added down time to grow in their walk with God. We especially hope that families will take up the practice of daily devotions, if they haven\u2019t been doing them previously. In order to help with this, we\u2019re sharing a page out of our devotional book, iGrow, each day. They can be used for either family or personal devotions. To view all of the available devotionals, click <a href=\"https:\/\/tampaseo.expert\/focus\/category\/devotionals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 7: Matthew 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Relax<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 Spend one minute with your eyes closed thinking of Jesus sitting at the right hand of God in heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 Devote four minutes to reading Matthew 4<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Reflect<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 Take three minutes to think through the following questions<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How did Jesus end up in the wilderness?<\/li><li>In your opinion, which of these temptations was the most difficult for Jesus? Why? <\/li><li>How would you describe Satan based on your reading today?<\/li><li>What did you learn from Matthew 4 that will help you overcome Satan?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><strong>Record<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 Spend three minutes answering the following questions<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>List two characteristics you learned about Jesus from this chapter.<\/li><li>What did you learn about Jesus&#8217; purpose for life from Matthew 4:23?<\/li><li>Write down one personal observation or question from Matthew 4.<\/li><li>Write down one action step you will take in your life based on your reading today. I will\u2026<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><strong>Request<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 Devote the rest of your time to talking to God<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<p>How to use iGrow\u2019s 15 minute method:<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Relax (1 minute)<br \/>\n\u2013 Take a minute to focus your mind on God<br \/>\nRead the Word (4 minutes)<br \/>\n\u2013 As you read, focus on listening to God as He speaks to you through His Word<br \/>\n\u2013 Have an open mind and an open heart to God\u2019s Word<br \/>\nReflect on the Word (3 minutes)<br \/>\n\u2013 Think through what you just read. How does this Scripture apply to my life?<br \/>\n\u2013 How does this apply to my relationship with God and with others?<br \/>\nRecord (3 minutes)<br \/>\n\u2013 Write down important questions, observations, and personal applications from your reading<br \/>\n\u2013 Decide on one action step to take based on your reading<br \/>\nRequest (4 minutes)<br \/>\n\u2013 Pray to God with thankfulness and express your needs to Him<br \/>\n\u2013 Pray for strength to follow through with your action step for the day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During this time of quarantine and social distancing we want to encourage everyone to take the added down time to grow in their walk with God. We especially hope that families will take up the practice of daily devotions, if they haven\u2019t been doing them previously. 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