Rule of Life Scripture 04: Reading Scripture as a Spiritual Discipline
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Feb 25, 2025 
Dr. Tim Mackie, a scholar with the Bible Project Scholar Team, sheds light on reading Scripture as a transformative spiritual discipline. He emphasizes the power of reading aloud in community, a practice harking back to early house churches, to foster deeper connections with the text. The conversation dives into the benefits of engaging with larger passages to capture their unity and flow. Personal anecdotes enrich the discussion, making a compelling case for integrating communal reading into daily life, enhancing both understanding and personal growth.
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Communal Reading
- Read longer portions of scripture aloud, together with others.
- This simple practice can create a shared, transformative experience.
Reading Scripture Without Interruptions
- Try reading scripture without chapters, verses, or headings.
- This allows you to experience the natural flow and literary design.
Benefits of Reading Aloud
- Hearing scripture read aloud reveals literary design and thematic connections.
- This is often missed when reading in fragments.
