Rule of Life Scripture 01: Three Problematic Approaches to Scripture
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Feb 4, 2025 
Tim Mackie, co-founder of the Bible Project, and Hakeem Bradley, a member of its Scholar Team, delve into fascinating discussions on the nature of Scripture. They challenge traditional approaches that limit understanding, advocating for a view that embraces the Bible as both human and divine literature. The duo emphasizes the importance of cultural context in interpretation and the transformative power of engaging with Scripture within a community. They introduce a framework aimed at fostering deeper connections to biblical texts, encouraging listeners to rethink their relationship with the Bible.
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Early Bible Project Sketches
- John Mark Comer reminisces about Tim Mackie's early Bible Project sketches in his office.
- These sketches included images like Isaiah and a stump with a branch and crazy hair.
Contrasting Bible Experiences
- Tim Mackie and John Collins, co-founders of Bible Project, had contrasting experiences with their Bible college education.
- Mackie left feeling fired up, while Collins felt frustrated, leading him to become a "un-Bible Christian."
High View, Low Hermeneutics
- John Mark Comer discusses the challenge of reconciling a high view of Scripture with inadequate reading methods.
- He emphasizes the need for both interpretation and meditation when engaging with the Bible.