Lesson 6 · Galatians 2:20
Biblical Meditation: Preparing the Heart
Fruitful meditation requires a prepared heart. Explore dying to self as surrendering our will to Christ so that His life, grace, and purposes can increasingly shape us.
Original session title: Dying to Self
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Dying to Self
Required Exercise
Complete Exercise 6 — Dying to Self. Your written responses remain private; BFF records only that you completed the exercise.
Required Reading
Deepen Your Roots, pp. 79–87 — Dying to self — self-denial, brokenness, and empowerment; preparing the heart to receive God’s grace.
Use the finalized Deepen Your Roots course book supplied through your private enrollment message / My Progress page.
Go Deeper
Dying to Self
The Spiritual Discipline that Leads to Renewal
This lesson introduces dying to self as preparation for fruitful biblical meditation. For a fuller treatment of self-denial, brokenness, empowerment, and practical meditations from Joshua, explore the companion book.
For Reflection
These questions are ungraded. Your answers are personal and are not submitted to BFF.
- How regular and fruitful are your present times with the Lord?
- What do you normally do when Scripture feels dry or unprofitable?
- What does “dying to self” mean in your daily life?
- What is presently the hardest area of your life to entrust to God?
- How can recognizing weakness open the way for greater dependence on Christ?
Check Your Understanding
Five questions. A score of 4/5 (80%) passes. Answers and explanations appear after you choose Check Answers.
Lesson Completion
Complete each required item below. Blue checks update from your private course record.