The Scripture Practice - Session 03: Study
This session is from the Scripture Practice made by Practicing the Way. The library of Scripture isn’t easy to understand. It was written thousands of years ago, in another culture, by dozens of different authors, and in a variety of literary genres. What’s more, for many in a post-Christian culture, the commands in Scripture are hard to accept, much less obey. And yet for Jesus, this library was the frame for his entire life. And so for apprentices of Jesus, the process of learning what the text says is key to living under the timeless wisdom of God. Session 03 explores how the process of learning what the text says is key to living under the timeless wisdom of God.
Key Scripture: Acts 2:42
Initial Questions
What was your experience of engaging with scripture through lecture Davina?
Of the four movements of engaging with scripture through Lactea, which movements felt most natural or challenging to you.
What arose in your heart and imagination as you read meditated prayed and contemplated.
Did you have any opportunities to live out what you were reading this week? How did that deepen the meaning of that scripture for you?
Reflection Questions
As you listened, what resonated with your heart and mind were there moments you experienced resistance or your perspective was challenged?
What is one word to describe your initial feeling toward the idea of studying scripture? Why did you choose that word?
Who is an example of someone in your life who has been positively formed through the study of scripture? What do you want to consider from their example as you approach studying scripture this week?
If studying scripture risks becoming about intellectual curiosity rather than fostering a deeper love for Jesus what signs can help us recognise when we are leaning towards one or the other?