Sometimes Scripture can feel confusing and disconnected from our lives.

Yet it’s how God chose to communicate his heart with us.

Which means it is how we come to know God and ourselves better.



So, how do we read Scripture in a way that helps us connect with God?



Andrew Abernethy, author and professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College, wrote the book Savoring Scripture: A Six-Step Guide to Studying the Bible. A super helpful and practical guide that helps us savor Scripture – and, more importantly, the God of Scripture.



***DISCOUNT on Savoring Scripture****  

IVPress is graciously giving So Much More listeners 30% off and free shipping. Use the code MUCHMORE. Yay.

Valid 3/15/23-3/29/23 at this link:

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Some highlights from our conversation:
We talked about why Andrew felt he needed to write this book.
We talk about how I was taught to study Scripture: observation, interpretation, and application. I confess that this method stressed me out – and actually put a barrier between God and me.
Andrew starts with step one - our heart posture. And tells us why this is such a critical place to start.
We then discuss the remaining steps: flow, historical context, book context, whole Bible, savoring God, and our faithful response.
We discuss how Lectio Divina fits into this model and why it’s helpful.
We discuss Psalm 121 and Andrew’s time meditating on this beautiful passage. And the hope and peace it brought him that very day.
Lastly, Andrew encourages us to give this six-step method a try and tells us about his attempt to learn break dancing. Yes, it’s applicable.



You can follow Andrew on

Twitter: @AbernethyOTProf

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abernethybibleprof/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.abernethy.37

Sometimes Scripture can feel confusing and disconnected from our lives.
Yet it’s how God chose to communicate his heart with us.
Which means it is how we come to know God and ourselves better.
 
So, how do we read Scripture in a way that helps us connect with God?
 
Andrew Abernethy, author and professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College, wrote the book Savoring Scripture: A Six-Step Guide to Studying the Bible. A super helpful and practical guide that helps us savor Scripture – and, more importantly, the God of Scripture.
 
***DISCOUNT on Savoring Scripture****  
IVPress is graciously giving So Much More listeners 30% off and free shipping. Use the code MUCHMORE. Yay.
Valid 3/15/23-3/29/23 at this link:
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Some highlights from our conversation:
<ul>
<li>We talked about why Andrew felt he needed to write this book.</li>
<li>We talk about how I was taught to study Scripture: observation, interpretation, and application. I confess that this method stressed me out – and actually put a barrier between God and me.</li>
<li>Andrew starts with step one - our heart posture. And tells us why this is such a critical place to start.</li>
<li>We then discuss the remaining steps: flow, historical context, book context, whole Bible, savoring God, and our faithful response.</li>
<li>We discuss how Lectio Divina fits into this model and why it’s helpful.</li>
<li>We discuss Psalm 121 and Andrew’s time meditating on this beautiful passage. And the hope and peace it brought him that very day.</li>
<li>Lastly, Andrew encourages us to give this six-step method a try and tells us about his attempt to learn break dancing. Yes, it’s applicable.</li>
</ul>
 
You can follow Andrew on
Twitter: <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FAbernethyOTProf&amp;data=05%7C01%7Candrew.abernethy%40wheaton.edu%7Ca930cb26453941cc7c6f08daf98b7f94%7Cb7098c8ac6b24e8bba4c872cf5f00a20%7C0%7C0%7C638096675318469505%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Y%2B4g8Jq0MrYXCxd%2BXK5Bd6neyuLKf%2FMMZk17Xpy3kaY%3D&amp;reserved=0">@AbernethyOTProf</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abernethybibleprof/">https://www.instagram.com/abernethybibleprof/</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andy.abernethy.37">https://www.facebook.com/andy.abernethy.37</a>

Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God.

Topics Covered:

📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice
📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It
📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent

If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, https://www.jodieniznik.com/ for more information! 

Welcome to So Much More where we're creating space to be with God. This podcast, hosted by Jodie Niznik, introduces you to two types of bible scripture meditation experiences, Lectio Divina and Imaginative Prayer, and gives you space to practice them. It also creates space to hear what others have experienced in their time with God.
Topics Covered:
📖 What Is Lectio Divina and Why Is It a Helpful Christian Practice 📖 What Is Christian Meditation and How Do We Use Scripture to Practice It 📖 Special Church Seasonal Series Including Lent, Easter, and Advent
If you are a Christian looking for ways to pray more or meditate more on Scripture, be sure to visit Jodie's website, <a href="https://www.jodieniznik.com/">https://www.jodieniznik.com/</a> for more information!