In this episode, Jamie and Raz talk about the difference between reading the Bible academically versus relationally. Too often we treat Scripture as information to master, rather than an invitation to engage with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
They share four practical ways to begin reading the Bible relationally:
Prayer — Talk with God as you read. Picture Jesus with you and engage Him in conversation about the Scriptures.
Story — See the Bible as your family story. God is Father, we’ve been grafted into His people Israel, and we get to learn how our royal family lives and loves.
Theology — Study God Himself as a person—what He loves, hates, desires, and plans. Reading the Bible this way helps us know His heart and encounter Him.
Obedience — Be doers of the Word. Obeying what we learn is deeply relational because we do it, partnering with Jesus and the Spirit.
Finally, Jamie and Raz invite listeners to join the upcoming church-wide Bible reading journey starting soon.
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