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