Scripture is the living and active word of God, that tells a unified story, leading us to Jesus.
Congregational Application of the Practice
This season, we encourage you practice reading scripture before looking at a screen. This practice aims to guide our affections and desires toward the triune God before the onslaught of news, updates, and tasks. Alternatively, if you use your phone for scripture, read scripture first.
Feeling overwhelmed? We recommend the "Intro to the Bible" series from the Bible Project as a good place to start as you approach scripture.
Scripture Resources
The Bible Project exists to help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus. Through videos and podcasts, this collective is a helpful tool to supplement scripture reading. Their free content is accessible to students and adults alike.
In Words of Life, Timothy Ward examines why, in order to worship God faithfully, we need to pay close attention to the Bible; why, in order to be faithful disciples of Jesus we need to base out lives on the words of the Bible; and why, in order to keep in step with the Holy Spirit, we need to trust and obey what the Bible says.
Extensive study notes, charts, maps, and articles make this study Bible a valuable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of God’s Word.
Women of the Word is a great resource for how to study the Bible, focusing on core exegesis and principles. This book helps equip women and men alike to engage God’s word in a way that trains our mind and transforms our heart.
Inspired by God (1 Timothy 3:10-17) ~ Teaching
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