how to engage
Scripture
HOW TO ENGAGE SCRIPTURE is part of a training series founded on Jesus’ discipleship model. An apprentice (i.e. disciple) spends time with Jesus, becomes like Jesus, and does the things he does. We want to follow in his steps so closely that we become covered in the dust of our Rabbi. How to Engage Scripture is one of four growth practices that help us become like him and do what he did.
Scripture - Disciples study, meditate on and apply Scripture.
Service - Disciples demonstrate the gospel by giving their lives away.
Share - Disciples declare the gospel.
Supplication & Other Types of Prayer - Disciples intercede and interact with God through prayer.
SCRIPTURE (Logos)—Scripture is God’s word, and the primary means given to understand reality as the Author created it. Through Scripture, we learn God’s story, and who we are in it. We must prioritize the ingestion of Scripture, allowing God’s story to inform our view of life and the world and to transform us into His image.
S.O.A.P. METHOD - We will learn the S.O.A.P. method for engaging in Scripture and utilize two primary resources, the book Priority Time: Addicted to God’s Word by Chris Conlee and a resource called Scripture Engagement found at www.biblegateway.org/resources/scripture-engagement/.
Objectives
Understand Scriptural Engagement as a relational process whereby we meet with God and are changed by him.
Learn how to approach Scripture in such a way that you are prepared mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually to hear from God.
Understand the ingredients that go into effective Scripture Engagement and be proficient in using the ingredients of Scripture Engagement.
Become proficient enough in the Scripture Engagement practices so that the student can engage in the practices on their own and train others in the process of Scripture engagement.
Nothing has changed and sustained me more than engaging with God through His Word. It is life-giving to me! This hasn't always been the case. For many years I was nursed along by the milk of the Word and depended on others to spoon-feed me. Little by little I learned practices that would grow my love for God and his Word.
In this training, we will discover the basic ingredients that allow us to engage the Bible in a way that leads to intimacy with God and life transformation. I look forward to joining with you as we seek to know Him and be transformed by Him. To know Him is life eternal. Jay