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The Way of Scripture (Companions in Christ) - Softcover

Thompson, Marjorie J

 
9780835810333: The Way of Scripture (Companions in Christ)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 083581033X ISBN 13: 9780835810333
Publisher: Upper Room Books, 2010

Synopsis

Do you search the scriptures to validate your own beliefs and decisions, or do you allow the Word to search you? If you're looking for a deeper experience of God's Word, this study will support you in going beyond simple Bible study. You'll find ideas to help you lay aside preconceived notions and daily worries, creating a place for a transforming encounter with God. The Leader's Guide for the 8-week small-group study provides the following: The structure of each weekly 2-hour group meeting A list of materials for all meetings Simple worship suggestions for opening and closing the meetings Instructions for facilitating shared insights and learning A variety of practical approaches to lectio divina

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About the Author

Marjorie J. Thompson is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) who has served as spiritual director for Companions in Christ. She is a popular speaker and retreat leader and author of Family: the Forming Center and Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life, as well as many titles in the Companions in Christ series.

From the Back Cover

Christians serious about venturing into greater spiritual depths with God s Word will welcome The Way of Scripture, the ninth title in the Companions in Christ series. Employing the ancient, time-tested practice of praying the scriptures, this resource is designed for an eight-week small-group commitment. Between the weekly meetings, participants maintain a journal as they complete readings and daily exercises. However, this is much more than a Bible study! Through this process, participants consider the Bible as the Word-become-text. The journey encourages participants to set aside preconceived notions about the Bible, worries of the day, and tendencies to intellectualize, in order to open themselves to receive what God desires to share with them. The ultimate goal is to bring believers into a continually transforming encounter with God, so that the Word might become flesh in [them] for the sake of the world God loves so much.

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Publisher
Upper Room Books
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
083581033X
ISBN 13 
9780835810333
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
77