How can we apply the principle of writing God's Word today? Setting the Scene “ ‘When he is seated on his royal throne, he is to write for himself on a scroll a copy of this Instruction, taken from that of the priests, who are Levites.’ ” (Deuteronomy 17:18) Why the King Had to Pick Up a Pen • Personal ownership—no outsourcing his walk with God • Daily accountability—verse 19 says it was to be “with him” and read “all the days of his life” • Heart alignment—“so that he may learn to fear the Lord his God” (v. 19) Timeless Purposes Behind the Command • Internalization (Psalm 119:11) • Ongoing meditation (Joshua 1:8) • Guarding against pride (Deuteronomy 17:20) • Ensuring obedience (James 1:22) How Writing God’s Word Shapes Us Today • Slows us down—handwriting (or deliberate typing) forces reflection • Nails down memory—engages eyes, hands, mind, and heart at once • Reveals patterns—re-reading our own copy highlights recurring themes • Sparks conversation—written verses slip naturally into family, church, and workplace life Simple, Doable Practices 1. Scripture-writing journal – Copy one chapter a week or a handful of verses daily – Date each entry; note brief reflections under the text 2. Verse cards – Write a verse on an index card; carry it until it’s memorized, then file it and start another 3. Digital copy project – Create a personal document of an entire book (e.g., Philippians) using a trusty Bible website and careful typing 4. Family scroll – Big roll of craft paper on the dining-room wall; each member writes favorite verses 5. Prayer-letter integration – Begin letters or emails with a handwritten verse, reinforcing both Scripture and relationships Linking the Old Directive to New-Covenant Reality • Jeremiah 31:33—God now writes the law on hearts; our writing cooperates with His work • 2 Corinthians 3:3—we become “letters from Christ,” inked by the Spirit • Colossians 3:16—“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly”; transcription invites that indwelling Closing Challenge Take one tool from the list above, start today, and keep at it for thirty days. By physically writing God’s Word, you will find it writing itself on your heart, just as the Lord intended for Israel’s kings—and for every modern disciple. |
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