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Participation and Growth
One of the key elements of participatory Bible study is that everyone participates in the study, and everybody participates in living that study. The approach is intended to draw more people into action in your church or community and to help them continue to learn new things. Repetitive Too much Christian education is a repetitive…
Video: Are We Reading the Bible Wrong
A discussion of what goes into Bible study. The Holy Spirit? Trusted teachers? Scholars?
Study Guide: Perspectives on Job
A 6-Session Participatory Journey through the Ash Heap This guide is designed to be used with the books With Friends Like These …: Job’s Friends and Religious Foolishness by Dr. Larry Dixon and Finding God in Suffering: A Journey with Job by Dr. Bruce Epperly, which have different perspectives, but some converging conclusions about ministry…
Don’t Miss the Big Picture: Why Biblical Theology is Essential for Deep Bible Study
What’s This About? If you’re passionate about personal Bible study, you likely already recognize that observing the text accurately—pulling out the true meaning, or exegesis—is paramount. But how often do you find yourself feeling bogged down in Leviticus, or unsure how a particular verse relates to the vast, glorious sweep of God’s plan? We believe…
Value in the Historical-Critical Method
Energion author Steve Kindle talks about the value of various historical-critical disciplines in Bible study. Participatory Bible study calls for incorporating a variety of approaches to one’s Bible study and to celebrate having diverse study groups that will differ on their approaches. Learn more through this podcast at Faith on the Edge.
Don’t Take This Precious Gift For Granted
By Energion author Linda Estes.
