Selected passages preserve the named source’s wording; translations differ. The studio’s activities and interpretations are original reflections, not additional scripture.
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 6:6
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
Read this verse within the surrounding scene and teaching in Matthew. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Matthew 6:9
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
Read this verse within the surrounding scene and teaching in Matthew. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
Give us this day our daily bread.
Matthew 6:11
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
Read this verse within the surrounding scene and teaching in Matthew. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Matthew 6:13
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
Read this verse within the surrounding scene and teaching in Matthew. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
Read this verse within the surrounding scene and teaching in Matthew. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 11:29
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
Read this verse within the surrounding scene and teaching in Matthew. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Mark 6:31
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
Read this verse within the surrounding scene and teaching in Mark. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.
Luke 5:16
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
Read the larger narrative, including the people, power, and setting involved. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
A verse from a letter or larger theological text; read the surrounding chapter before applying it. The KJV word “careful” here concerns anxious concern. Symptoms of anxiety do not establish a failure of faith or a reason to stop treatment. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
A verse from a letter or larger theological text; read the surrounding chapter before applying it. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psalm 23:2
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
A psalm’s poetic voice and images need the surrounding song. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?
Christianity · Prayer, rest & attention
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23:3
King James Version · complete verse as transcribed in Project Gutenberg eBook 10
Context before application
A psalm’s poetic voice and images need the surrounding song. Studio application is an invitation to explore prayer, rest & attention, not the only interpretation of the text.
Studio reflection: What meaning, if any, do you find here? What would need clarification before applying it?