This mornings thought is from The Pebble, a newsletter from National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA.Give these some thought… Something to reflect on regarding how you came to faith, and what you think of the Scriptures.
Feel free to comment.
Pebbles to Ponder:
- Think about the ways Scripture was taught to you. How did those methods impact your understanding of the Bible’s role in your life? Did you develop curiosity and interest in studying Scripture through these experiences?
- What role does the Bible have in the life of your congregation? Is it studied, quoted, and read?
- How do church leaders (and not just the Pastor) respond to questions about Scripture? Does the life of the church and the lifestyles of the members embody biblical principals?
- When you hear someone say, “It’s biblical,” what do you think he or she means by that phrase?
- What characteristics would church school curriculum materials need to have for you to consider them as being Bible-based?
- What does it mean to know Scripture? What is the purpose of knowing Scripture?
1 comment:
I wish the "Pebbles" were numbered, it would be easier to reply.
I first learned scripture through singing traditional hymns in Sunday School. We had a small hymnbook and could choose which ones to sing, and the teachers got us to try a new one regularly. Being children, we memorized them early and easily, and it stays with you. Nearly all the long lasting music is based directly on Bible quotes and personal response to them.
All the church school and VBS materials I've ever seen were based on quoted Bible verses. I can't imagine anything else.
Often, to me at least, to come to "know" a section of scripture means to come to a new enlightenment or understanding of the deeper meaning of what is written.
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