Welcome to the Encounter Website!
Encounter is designed to help you read God's Word in community. Each week, you are invited to read a portion of Scripture, watch videos that introduce books of the Bible, and engage in conversation about the Bible reading. Read below to learn more about it.
WHAT IS ENCOUNTER?
An opportunity to read the Bible in community
WHAT DO I NEED?
A Bible
A hunger for God’s Word
Internet access for emails, videos, and the Encounter website (https://sites.google.com/view/encounter-the-bible)
WHAT MATERIALS WILL WE BE USING?
The Bible (any translation will be fine)
Videos with overviews of the books of the Bible from www.bibleproject.com and www.immersebible.com.
Selections from How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens: A Guide to Christ-Focused Reading of Scripture by Michael Williams (Professor of OT at Calvin Theological Seminary).
HOW WILL IT WORK?
Each week, a Bible reading goal, along with video links and some reflection questions, will be sent to you via an email pointing you to this website.
We will follow a rhythm of LEARN, READ, INTERACT
LEARN: Each week, there will be videos to watch with overviews of the books of the Bible and readings we're covering that week. In addition, Michael Williams gives us some themes and questions to keep in mind as we read.
READ: A reading plan for each week is detailed for you.
INTERACT: Share your insights, comments, reflections, and questions by adding your comments to a weekly blog. About once a month, we will have an opportunity to share via a Zoom/in-person meeting.