Find yourself impacted by the Bible in new and deeper ways. Join us for one, two or all of these Explore Scripture follow-up sessions—each focusing on a different method of reading God’s word.
Explore Scripture Follow-up Session: 66 Love Letter Method
Sat 3/16 10:00am-11:30am
The 66 Love Letter approach to studying the Bible revolves around a prayerful conversation with God through each of the books of the Bible, asking Him to summarize in one sentence what He wants you to take away from each book. Together, they tell a story God wants you to hear.
Explore Scripture Follow-up Session: Unpacking Method
Sun 3/17 10:45am-12:15pm
The Unpacking approach to studying the Bible includes a comprehensive Bible-wide study of a specific concept, looking at every single passage that touches on that topic, paying attention to original wording and immediate context. By the end, we have an accurate understanding of how the Bible defines that concept, tells us how to embrace it, and reveals what it results in.
Exploring Scripture Follow-up Session: Exegetical Method
Thu 3/21 7-8:30pm
The Exegetical-Hermeneutical approach to studying the Bible entails comprehensive research underlying a passage, including author, initial audience, historical and cultural background, literary style, book context, key words & phrases, original languages, communication techniques, related biblical passages, and relevant application opportunities.
Exploring Scripture Follow-up Session: Meditative Method
Sat 3/23 10:00am-11:30am
The Meditative approach to studying the Bible centers around prayerfully pondering on (even murmuring or reciting) a verse over and over again, contemplating it until God reveals what He wants you to see in that verse and what to take away from it.
Exploring Scripture Follow-up Session: Storying Method
Sun 3/24 10:45am-12:15pm
The Storying approach to studying the Bible plays out through memorizing a story-version of a specific passage and reciting it to others orally, asking probing questions afterward. This follows the adage of one of the best ways to understanding something is to teach it to others.