Bible Engagement Defined
What do we mean by the term Bible engagement? Bible engagement is the process that connects us with the Bible so that we have meaningful encounters with Jesus Christ in order for our lives to be progressively transformed in Him. To elaborate: Bible engagement happens throughout our lives as we find our part in God’s […]
Consistent Bible Engagement
It’s important to stay consistent with reading the Bible. Here are 3 practical tips to help you stay consistent with Bible reading
Spiritually Malnourished
Our hunger needs to be satiated. We were made to feed on God’s Word. Spiritual malnourishment shouldn’t exist in the Church, but that will only happen when we learn to eat the Word.
Healthy Bible Engagement
The reason why most people fail to connect with the Bible is sin.
Why 95% of Christians Struggle With Bible Engagement
Why 95% of Christians struggle to read the Bible and with Bible engagement
Cultivating Bible Engagement
Cultivating Bible engagement … The challenge of Bible engagement. Many pastors urge their congregations to read/hear the Bible personally. Many local churches freely offer Bible reading plans or daily devotional books. Now and again, churches have special events (e.g. Bible Sunday) to encourage individuals to get into the Word. Yet despite what’s being done to […]
Preach the Word: The Need for Bold, Convicting Preaching
Preach the Word … The focus of modern preaching. In many local churches today, the preaching mainly emphasizes what’s positive, encouraging and inspiring. Heart-warming messages are the order of the day. Helping people deal with their felt needs is part of the regular Sunday diet. And enticing seekers to come and hear next week’s message […]
Re-reading the Bible
Re-reading the Bible … Once, while doing some street outreach, I asked a lady if she read the Bible. “Yes,” she said, “Many years ago, I read it from cover to cover.” “Do you still read it?” I asked. With a face registering surprise, she said, “Why would I do that? I’ve read it once, […]
Hand-Copying Scripture
Hand-copying Scripture … “Apply yourself totally to the text; apply the text totally to yourself” – Motto in the 1734 edition of the Greek New Testament. One of God’s special requirements for the kings of Israel was that they would hand-copy Scripture. When he takes the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself on […]
Dramatizing Scripture
Dramatizing Scripture … “I hear, I forget. I see, I remember. I do, I understand” – Ancient Proverb. Bringing artistry and Scripture together. When God created us, He adorned our lives with humour, pathos, fragility, and strength. These unique traits provide brilliant opportunities for artistry and Scripture to come together. Little wonder the prophets of […]