The
future of Bible engagement …
Bible engagement is at a pivotal point. Smartphones, tablets, and other devices make the Scriptures more accessible than ever before. We live in exceptional times, and digital technology provides proximity and unprecedented connectivity to the Bible.
Beyond Gutenberg.
New technologies and social media make it possible to dream about doing things that would have been beyond reach some years ago. Since we crossed over from Gutenberg to Google, there have been tremendous opportunities to retell the story in creative new ways. Imagine an online game enabling children or youth to develop avatars, enter a virtual world, and, as part of the action, engage with the Scriptures – it’s coming. Imagine the Bible in 3D – it’s coming. Or Imagine interfacing with a hologram of David as he slots a stone into his sling and begins to run toward Goliath – it’s coming!
Bible engagement for a new generation.
Imagine interactive technology prompting you to reflect on the Scriptures daily, tracking your progress and facilitating sharing via social media – it’s come! Scripture Union Canada has developed and published theStory™ – an online Bible reading guide emphasizing the biblical narrative. Features of theStory™ are:
- connects our stories with God’s Story
- a chronological plan
- free subscription at https://thestorybibleguide.ca/
- unpacks the Bible in 4-5 years
- the 3R’s methodology
- trans-denominational and Evangelical
- global audience
- geared for millennials
- suitable for adults of all ages
- distinctive partnership of writers
- flexible and shareable format
- networking and promotional features
- invites you to “write” yourself into it
theStory™ is one step forward, but we’re continuing to dream about what we can do to enhance it. What if we added an audio version, film, or multiple languages or provided a blog that enabled subscribers to chat about biblical reflections with the writers and other readers? What if we could add family, youth, children’s and small group versions of theStory™? And what if we could help this generation become the most biblically engaged of all time?
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Summary
Future of Bible engagement. We live in transformative times, with smartphones and digital devices making the Scriptures more accessible than ever. New technologies and social media open up creative possibilities, such as interactive experiences where users can engage with the Bible innovatively, like games and 3D representations. Scripture Union Canada’s theStory™ offers a chronological online Bible reading guide that connects personal stories with God’s story, providing a flexible and shareable format suited for people of all ages. As theStory™ continues to evolve, exciting opportunities exist to expand its reach with features like audio versions, film, and community interaction, aiming to foster the most biblically engaged generation yet.
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