Scripture (ft. Tim Mackie and Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E3
Apr 19, 2024
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Tim Mackie and Tyler Staton discuss the confusion surrounding Scriptures and how to read them with the right tools. They explore approaching the Bible as a story leading to Jesus, emphasizing the importance of engaging with different types of literature within the biblical text.
Approach Scriptures with the right tools to read them like a story leading to Jesus.
Embrace the complexity of the Bible's narrative for a transformative spiritual journey.
Acknowledge diverse individual impacts of Scripture and engage with its complex story for wisdom.
Deep dives
Overview of Partnership with Bridgtown Church on Practices for a Rule of Life
Continuing their series with Bridgtown Church, the podcast delves into nine practices for a rule of life, focusing on exploring the practice of Scripture. The teaching features Tyler Staden and Tim Mackey, co-founder of the Bible Project. Listeners are encouraged to consider their challenges with understanding Scripture and its complexity.
John's Unexpected Discovery of the Bible
John's initial skepticism towards the Bible shifts as he delves into its complexities, discovering a thought-provoking and morally challenging narrative rather than the oversimplified version he anticipated. The Bible challenges him to reassess his beliefs and relinquish control, leading him to embrace its complexity and embark on a transformative spiritual journey.
Contrasting Experiences with Scripture: John vs. Matt
The podcast contrasts John's transformative experience with the Bible to Matt's negative encounter, where Matt's exposure to the Bible's darker narratives leads him to question and ultimately turn away from his faith entirely. These contrasting narratives highlight the diverse impact Scripture can have on individuals.
Unique Relationship with the Bible
The episode delves into the intricate relationships individuals have with the Bible, emphasizing its influence across different cultures and personal experiences. It acknowledges varied perspectives towards the Bible, from suspicion and skepticism to fascination and love, highlighting the complex and personal nature of engaging with this ancient text.
Unfolding the Narrative of Scripture: A Journey of Wisdom and Truth
Exploring the Bible's narrative as a complex story that tackles fundamental human questions, the podcast emphasizes the importance of engaging with Scripture to gain wisdom about truth and discern between good and bad. It highlights the Bible as a dynamic training ground for understanding God's voice, fostering wisdom, and offering a transformative journey through its poetic, narrative, and epistolary elements.
Why are the Scriptures so confusing? Tim Mackie and Tyler Staton discuss how our intuition about what the Bible should do - that it's supposed to tell us about what's true, good, and God's voice - are correct. But these intuitions without the right tools to read can destruct our faith more than they construct it. Together, Tyler and Tim show us how to approach the Scriptures with the right tools, and read it like a story: one that leads us to Jesus.
Key Scripture Passage: Psalm 1v1-3
This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Amy from Fort Wayne, Indiana; Claire from Madison, Mississippi; Cheyenne from Charlotte, North Carolina; Michele from Plymouth, Minnesota; and Beth from Fort Worth, Texas.Thank you all so much!
If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
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