The Malachi Model: Meditating on God’s Name
From the Life of Malachi, The Last Old Testament Prophet
Here we find a model of meditating on the names of God. Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them; so a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name (Mal. 3:16). Each name of God depicts a unique character or task of God that teaches us more of who He is and how He relates to us. Practicing the Malachi Model draws us into a greater trust relationship with the one who holds our hand.
Scripture Passages for Meditating on the Names of God
Exodus 3:14-15
Exodus 33:18-34:8
Psalm 138:1-8
Malachi 3:16-4:2
Matthew 6:9-13
John 4:19-26
1 John 2:12
The Sons of Korah Model: Contemplating Intimacy With God
From the Life the Sons of Korah as Portrayed in the Psalms
The Sons of Korah Model focuses on knowing God intimately. Twelve descriptive psalms are attributed to the sons of Korah who declared, “We have thought of Your lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of Your temple” (Ps. 48:9). These psalmists loved and longed to know God more deeply. This generation was different from their patriarchal Korah, who was judged by God for not coming into the sanctuary of God. But the sons cried out, “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Ps. 12:1-2). Oh yes, let’s follow the next generation and hunger for His presence and meditate on the call to greater intimacy with God.
Scripture Passages on Intimacy With God
Psalm 2
Psalm 46:1-11
Psalm 84
Matthew 6:1-34
John 15:1-7
John 17:1-26
I John 2:1-18
I John 4:7-21
I trust that this Scripture teaching has been a blessing to you. If you want to learn more on this and other related subjects, then I need to refer you to the book The Lost Art of Practicing His Presence and the study guide Consecrated, Contemplative Prayer and the full class in our online school.
Dr. James Goll is the Founder of Encounters Network, Prayer Storm and helps carry on the work of Compassion Acts. For information on his online school visit: geteschool.com. James continues to live in TN and is a joyful father and grandfather today.
