Noah Herrin preaches from Matthew 4 as part of a 'Holy Habits' series, arguing that regular Bible engagement is essential for spiritual formation. Using Jesus' temptation, he shows that Scripture is the primary tool Jesus used to resist the devil, so Christians must 'know the Word of God before you need the Word of God.' Herrin contrasts being formed by Christ with being formed by culture, challenges common excuses for not reading the Bible, and gives practical steps for starting a consistent reading habit. He closes with concrete recommendations (start with 15 minutes, read to understand, use commentaries/podcasts) and a personal habit - keeping a notebook of lies and matching scriptures - to internalize truth.
“Disciplinary tip: keep a small notebook of recurring lies and write the Scripture that counters each one - then use it to memorize truth.” · Noah Herrin
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Start small and specific: commit to 15 minutes of Bible reading daily and focus on understanding (not speed). Keep a simple notebook of the recurring lies you believe and pair each with a scripture to memorize and recall in temptation. Use accessible resources (commentaries, The Bible Project, The Bible Recap) to help with context and deeper understanding.
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