Believers simply can’t be considered literate without knowing the basics of the Bible. And without that knowledge, believers certainly can’t be considered growing
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Four main tools and a four-step plan to help your church get serious about biblical literacy: 1. Read the book as a church.
of churchgoers read the Bible every day.
3. Get your members a “coach.” Reader’s Guide to the Bible instructs readers day by day on how to read the Scripture well and how to apply it to life by:
Everyone—from the smartphone-packing student to the seasoned businessperson, from the dedicated churchgoer to the casual reader—needs an accessible Bible appreciation tool to bring God’s Word back into their lives in a relevant, understandable way. Written by George W. Guthrie, this book’s warm, conversational style will capture the interest of even the most scan-happy blogger. Down-to-earth conversations with leading Bible scholars, pastors, and other Christian leaders offer personal dialogue that’s easy to understand; impossible to forget.
• Offering a daily Bible-reading plan that enables people to read through the Bible in one year • Coaching readers in how to read a daily assigned portion of Scripture • Laying out the biblical story in 3 acts and 17 scenes to familiarize readers with the framework of the Bible’s story • Providing daily commentary orientation for reading Scripture on a day-by-day basis Plus, A Reader’s Guide to the Bible familiarizes Bible students with the grand story of Scripture and pulls them deeper into the biblical story to realize that it really is their story and has implications for their lives today
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2. Engage as a church in small groups.
read the Bible at least once a week.
say that reading and studying the Bible has made a significant difference in the way they live their lives.
Isn’t it time your church did something about it?
The Read the Bible for Life bible study teaches group members how to read the various types of biblical literature in a way that unlocks God’s intended meaning, enabling them to accurately interpret the Bible and appropriately apply its teachings to life. Includes tools and a process in the life of a church for ongoing, life-changing training that equips members to understand this grand story and how its various parts fit together. Read the Bible for Life DVD Leader Kit 005253507 $99.95 Read the Bible for Life Workbook 005321768 $11.95 Also available: digital downloads of each session for $4.99
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4. Provide members with God’s story.
Reading God’s Story is organized to make clear the step-by-step development of the biblical story and includes helpful introductory articles on each “Act” and “Scene” in that story.
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Taken together, these four steps lay the foundation for a vibrant campaign in your church for addressing the troubling decline of biblical literacy, putting God’s Word at the center of your members’ lives and at the center of your church. And all four tools are supplemented with free, downloadable resources from the Web site.
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