The One Thing Study enables a focused engagement with God's word, serving as the starting point in the disciple-making journey. This simple, yet powerful method is designed to be easily passed on to your disciples, encouraging individuals to read, obey, and share God's word. The study comprises three fundamental steps, encapsulated by the acronym O.N.E.
O = Observe
Start by reading at least a passage of Scripture. Passages are the basic units of thought in the Bible. Begin with a book in the New Testament and read through it gradually. Identify the "One Thing" that stands out to you the most—whether it's a word, phrase, or sentence. Choose something small, like a word or phrase, that is easy to recall throughout the day.
N = Note
Once you've identified this "One Thing," mark it by underlining, highlighting, or circling it. This will make it readily accessible for personal reflection or sharing with others.
E = Express
Allow God's word to prompt a response. Let your love for God inspire obedience, such as an expression of thanksgiving, prayer, or a specific action. The key is to move beyond mere knowledge into practical application. Remember 1 John 2:5 as motivations for this obedience.
The One Thing Study ensures that engaging with the Bible is practical and impactful, encouraging a deeper connection with God's word that transforms knowledge into action.
O = Observe
Start by reading at least a passage of Scripture. Passages are the basic units of thought in the Bible. Begin with a book in the New Testament and read through it gradually. Identify the "One Thing" that stands out to you the most—whether it's a word, phrase, or sentence. Choose something small, like a word or phrase, that is easy to recall throughout the day.
N = Note
Once you've identified this "One Thing," mark it by underlining, highlighting, or circling it. This will make it readily accessible for personal reflection or sharing with others.
E = Express
Allow God's word to prompt a response. Let your love for God inspire obedience, such as an expression of thanksgiving, prayer, or a specific action. The key is to move beyond mere knowledge into practical application. Remember 1 John 2:5 as motivations for this obedience.
The One Thing Study ensures that engaging with the Bible is practical and impactful, encouraging a deeper connection with God's word that transforms knowledge into action.
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Simple doesn't mean shallow. The One Thing Study is life-changing because it connects readers with the exact words God intends for them. While devotionals can be helpful, they are, at best, someone else's selection of words. The One Thing Study provides the precise words chosen for you by the Holy Spirit, and meditating on them consistently over time can bring about transformation (2 Timothy 3:15-17).
Disciple-making begins vertically before it goes horizontal—worship precedes witness. Our personal experiences with God shape what we express about Him publicly.
The One Thing Study is a foundational tool for teaching new disciples. It follows the principle of teaching someone to fish rather than just giving them a fish, providing sustenance for a lifetime.
Integrate the One Thing Study into your daily prayer life. Pray your "One Thing" for your family, friends, disciples, and the day ahead.
The One Thing Study is not referred to as a daily devotional tool. It's important not to let perfectionism hinder the study; missing a day or two doesn't require more to "catch up." Similarly, avoid the trap of going through the motions without true engagement. As Rick Warren notes, we are as spiritually mature as we choose to be.
Revealing in nature. Sharing One Thing Study insights is like listening to someone's heart through a spiritual stethoscope. It unveils the true nature of a person's relationship with God like nothing else.
Disciple-making begins vertically before it goes horizontal—worship precedes witness. Our personal experiences with God shape what we express about Him publicly.
The One Thing Study is a foundational tool for teaching new disciples. It follows the principle of teaching someone to fish rather than just giving them a fish, providing sustenance for a lifetime.
Integrate the One Thing Study into your daily prayer life. Pray your "One Thing" for your family, friends, disciples, and the day ahead.
The One Thing Study is not referred to as a daily devotional tool. It's important not to let perfectionism hinder the study; missing a day or two doesn't require more to "catch up." Similarly, avoid the trap of going through the motions without true engagement. As Rick Warren notes, we are as spiritually mature as we choose to be.
Revealing in nature. Sharing One Thing Study insights is like listening to someone's heart through a spiritual stethoscope. It unveils the true nature of a person's relationship with God like nothing else.
Resources
- Watch The Bible is Alive (2:09)
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