Mar 4, 2018
I work as a Hospice Chaplain and having worked as an ICU
chaplain in a busy hospital, my purpose in making this podcast is
to help you find more peace in your life and to be more open to be
changed by the Spirit of God by using a centuries old form of
Christian Meditation called Lectio Divina. It consists of:
Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation,
Visualization
Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:
Calm yourself to prepare to receive God's word.
Bible verse for meditation:
NIV
7 The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to
that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.”
8 When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid,
9 and he went back inside the palace. “Where do you come from?” he
asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer.
10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize
I have power either to free you or to crucify you?”
11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not
given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to
you is guilty of a greater sin.”
12 From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jewish
leaders kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend
of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.”
KJV
7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to
die, because he made himself the Son of God.
8 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more
afraid;
9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus,
Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest
thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to
release thee?
11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me,
except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered
me unto thee hath the greater sin.
12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews
cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's
friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against
Caesar.
Notice the similarities and differences in the translations presented.
What does this scripture mean to you?
Has it had a different effect this reading as compared to times
past?
How does this scripture make you feel?
Continue breathing deeply as you ponder this meaning.
Meditation on scripture / bible verse meditation:
There are any different aspects of the passion narrative. I’ve been
thinking about the role of Pilate.
Many times as we discuss Pilate we try and figure out if he is a
good person or not.
Pilate’s troubled history with the
Pilate’s wife’s dream
Pilate seems to have had some kind of belief in Jesus. It turns out
that it wasn’t the kind of belief that leads to deep faith. Many
times we see Pilate as a total villain. Based on the little that
the Bible says about him it seems he made some half attempts to
believe in Jesus. He even made some vague attempts to free Him.
As I read about Pilate I can’t help but to see parallels to us. Our
natural desires work against us. When we have an encounter God and
make a full commitment to Him, He can makes our efforts holy
through His glory.
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.
Pray now in a spirit of submission to Him.
Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm:
I invite you to sit in silence feeling the comfort and Love of
God
Meditate and Visualize Positive Change in Your Life:
This part is very important. It is no accident that scripture is so
full of narratives. Our minds connect with narratives. Imagine a
visualization of a Narrative of your life knowing the truths from
this scripture.
Now visualize someone or a group of people who need this message.
Imagine what their face would look like as they receive this
scripture in their hearts. Imagine how you can share it with
them.
Conclusion:
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