Behold God & Live His Truth (5L's)
The 5 L's of Seeing Him, Knowing Him, and Living Like Him
The focus is on discovering God’s character and heart in His Word and responding by living His truth in daily life.
a Biblical Meditation by Raimer Rojas
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Biblical Meditation Description:
Biblical Meditation Description:
Behold God and Live His Truth is a simple, five-step way to deepen your connection with God by looking at what He does, listening to what He says, learning who He is, loving Him in response, and living out His truth daily. This practice works beautifully with Scripture to meditate on it, helping you uncover God’s character and heart in every passage. But it’s also powerful when applied to real-life moments — when you reflect on a situation or challenge where you sensed God stepping in. By engaging both Bible and life, you train your heart to see God’s presence and guidance all around you, inspiring a faith that’s alive, personal, and transformative.
Inviting Opener:
Inviting Opener:
In the context of introducing this practice to individuals and groups you could say something like this:
“Today, we’re going to learn a simple way to see God more clearly—in His Word and in our everyday lives. This practice helps us notice how God shows up, what He says, who He really is, and how we can live out His truth with our whole heart. Let’s open our eyes and hearts together to behold God and live it out.”
50 narrative Bible passages that work well with this practice
50 narrative Bible passages that work well with this practice
(keep in mind this is just an inital list for getting started with this practice. They are many more Biblical passages that work.)
Old Testament Narratives
Old Testament Narratives
God Calls Abram to Trust and Go — Genesis 12:1–9
Hagar: The God Who Sees Me — Genesis 16:1–14
Abraham Pleads for Mercy — Genesis 18:16–33
Jacob Wrestles with God — Genesis 32:22–32
Joseph Forgives His Brothers — Genesis 45:1–15
God Hears Israel’s Groaning — Exodus 2:23–25
The Burning Bush: Holy God, Personal Call — Exodus 3:1–15
Passover: Rescue Through the Blood — Exodus 12:1–14, 21–28
God Opens the Sea — Exodus 14:10–31
Manna: Daily Dependence — Exodus 16:1–18
Moses Intercedes After the Golden Calf — Exodus 32:7–14, 30–35
God Reveals His Character to Moses — Exodus 33:12–23; 34:5–7
Balaam’s Donkey: God Interrupts Blindness — Numbers 22:21–35
Joshua Meets the Commander of the Lord — Joshua 5:13–15
Rahab: Faith that Risks — Joshua 2:1–14
Gideon: Peace in Fear — Judges 6:11–24
Hannah’s Prayer and God’s Answer — 1 Samuel 1:9–20
Samuel Hears God’s Voice — 1 Samuel 3:1–18
David and Goliath: Courage in God — 1 Samuel 17:32–50
David Spares Saul: Mercy Over Revenge — 1 Samuel 24:1–22
Elijah and the Widow: God Provides — 1 Kings 17:8–16
Elijah on Mount Carmel: God Answers — 1 Kings 18:20–39
Elijah: God Meets the Burned-Out Prophet — 1 Kings 19:1–18
Josiah Responds to God’s Word — 2 Kings 22:8–13; 23:1–3
The Lord Gives Daniel Courage and Wisdom — Daniel 1:8–20
New Testament Narratives
New Testament Narratives
Mary Says Yes to God — Luke 1:26–38
Zechariah Learns God Keeps His Word — Luke 1:11–20, 57–66
Jesus Is Baptized: The Father Affirms the Son — Matthew 3:13–17
Jesus Faces Temptation with Scripture — Matthew 4:1–11
Jesus Calls the First Disciples — Luke 5:1–11
Jesus Heals a Leper: Compassion that Touches — Mark 1:40–45
Jesus Forgives and Heals the Paralyzed Man — Mark 2:1–12
Jesus Calms the Storm: Peace Over Fear — Mark 4:35–41
Jesus Restores the Demoniac: Freedom and Mission — Mark 5:1–20
Jairus’ Daughter + The Bleeding Woman: Faith Under Pressure — Mark 5:21–43
Jesus Feeds the 5,000: Provision and Compassion — Mark 6:30–44
Jesus Walks on Water: “It Is I—Don’t Be Afraid” — Mark 6:45–52
Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman: Persistent Faith — Mark 7:24–30
Peter Confesses Jesus / Jesus Redefines Messiahship — Mark 8:27–38
The Transfiguration: Glory and Listening — Matthew 17:1–8
Jesus Welcomes Children — Mark 10:13–16
The Rich Young Ruler: The One Thing You Lack — Mark 10:17–27
Zacchaeus: Salvation Enters a Home — Luke 19:1–10
The Prodigal Son: The Father Who Runs — Luke 15:11–32
The Good Samaritan: Neighbor Love in Action — Luke 10:25–37
Martha and Mary: One Thing Is Needed — Luke 10:38–42
Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery: Mercy and Change — John 8:1–11
The Woman at the Well: Living Water for the Thirsty — John 4:4–30
Peter Restored: “Do You Love Me?” — John 21:15–19
Saul Encounters Jesus: From Threat to Witness — Acts 9:1–19
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