Reading the Bible regularly

 1.           The Quiet Time

Classic way of reading a passage of the Bible, perhaps using Bible reading notes and then praying about the way the passage has struck you.

 

2.          Two Ways of Meditating on the Bible

a)

· Read a passage slowly until a phrase captures your attention

· Reflect: chew the phrase carefully drawing the meaning out of it.

· Repeat it, roll it around your mind, suck it.

· Respond: pray about the thoughts/feelings that have emerged.

· Repeat: carry the passage with you through the day.

             b)

· Read the passage slowly and attentively.

· Put the Bible down, close your eyes and re-run the story, using

  the senses to enter it imaginatively (see the people, smell the

  sea air, listen to the voices, feel the stones underfoot…) Watch

  the story unfold.

· At the end, move closer in to Jesus and get into conversation

  with him about what has just happened. Let that conversation

  (prayer) go on as long as necessary.

· Reflect on what you’ve learned, and give thanks