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Brian G. Hedges discusses the importance of contemplation as a spiritual discipline that fosters communion with God and inner transformation.

In this sermon, Brian G. Hedges explores the spiritual discipline of contemplation, defined as the soul’s deep “gaze on the beauty and glory of God,” as illustrated in Psalms 27 and 63. He argues that contemplation reorients the believer’s heart toward communion with God beyond mere activity or duty. He explains why this practice is essential: for inner transformation into Christlikeness, for deep spiritual satisfaction, and as preparation for the vision of God for eternity. Finally, he offer...

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Host: Brian G. Hedges

Topics covered

• contemplation
• spiritual discipline
• communion with God
• inner transformation
• Christlikeness
• spiritual satisfaction
• vision of God

Keywords

• contemplation
• spiritual discipline
• communion
• inner transformation
• Christlikeness
• Psalms
• spiritual satisfaction

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Psalms 27, Psalms 63

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