Filter Ep. 6: What Is Biblical Mediation

Meditation is a topic that is not frequently taught in many churches. We shy away from it because of the connotations of non-Christian practices. However, biblical meditation is an essential part of the Christian life and is mentioned repeatedly in Scripture.

In this episode of Filter, Aaron will help you to understand what Christian meditation is, how it is different from non-Christian forms of mediation, and how you can practice biblical mediation in your own prayer life. Check out the show notes below for highlights and resources from this episode.

Show Notes

  • According to Psalm 1:2, the righteous “meditate” on the Scriptures day and night.

  • We should not fear biblical mediation because of the mystical associations with the word.

  • Meditation is all over the Bible.

  • “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Ps. 19:14

  • “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.” Ps. 143:5

  • “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it…” Joshua 1:8

  • Christian meditation is not just different than Eastern and transcendental meditation, it is the opposite of them. 

  • Eastern/transcendental meditation wants you to empty your mind to achieve insight. Christian meditation teaches you to fill your mind to receive insight.

  • “Meditation chews the cud, and gets the sweetness and nutritive virtue of the Word into the heart and life: this is the way the godly bring forth much fruit.” - Bartholomew Ashwood

  • Luther’s meditation questions:

    • Write down what the passage says. Ask three questions.

    • How does this truth lead me to praise God?

    • What sins do I need to confess in light of this truth?

    • What do I need to ask God for in light of this truth?

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