Meeting God in Scripture: A Hands-On Guide to Lectio Divina - Softcover

Johnson, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830846220 ISBN 13: 9780830846221

Publisher: IVP, 2016

Synopsis

Dallas Willard Center Book Award Finalist

Jesus is speaking to us here and now.

Lectio divina is a practice of Scripture reading that treats the Bible not only as a text to be examined, but also as the living Word of God spoken anew to us. Experienced Bible teacher Jan Johnson gives us forty Scripture meditations, organized topically, giving us the tools we need to practice lectio divina on our own. Each meditation can be used both individually and in group settings, and includes

• an introductory space of quiet along with an optional preparatory exercise;
• the full text of a passage from Scripture with explanations of unusual or important words, and with cultural and historical background as needed;
• cues to help us enter the text;
• space to contemplate the passage, respond to God in prayer and rest in his presence; and
• an exercise to "try on" one of the main ideas of the passage in our daily lives.

Meeting God in Scripture moves us beyond merely understanding what the text meant in its original context to a direct spiritual encounter with Christ.

About this title

About the Author

Jan Johnson is a spiritual director and a frequent speaker at retreats and conferences. Based near Los Angeles, she is the author of numerous books and Bible studies, including Invitation to the Jesus Life, Enjoying the Presence of God and When the Soul Listens.

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830846220
• ISBN 13: 9780830846221
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256