Solitude
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Solitude and Silence
Solitude and Silence
Introduction:
Lexham Figurative Language of the Bible Glossary According to Oneself as Alone
“According to oneself” denotes being alone.
Dictionary of Bible Themes 5950 silence
silence
A stillness or absence of noise, often associated with the absence of life or people, but also associated with a sense of expectancy or reverence, especially in the presence of God. Scripture stresses that God is not silent, but has spoken his word to his creation. The silence of Jesus Christ before his accusers is seen as the fulfilment of OT prophecy.
(NIV) “It is not the dead who praise the Lord, those who go down to the place of silence.”
(NIV) “It is not the dead who praise the Lord, those who go down to the place of silence.”
17 It is not the dead who praise the Lord,
those who go down to the place of silence
175 Sermon Outlines 137. The Strength of Solitude
THE STRENGTH OF SOLITUDE
“And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.” Matthew 14:23
1. Solitude Allows Us to Reflect
2. Solitude Helps Us to Heal Our Broken Hearts
3. Solitude Strengthens Us for the Tasks Ahead
(NIV) “He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed.”
(NIV) “He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed.”
41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed
(NIV) “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
(NIV) “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.