Daily Scripture Reading - 2014 Scripture has the power to transform us, whether we realize it or not God is alive and active in Scripture The Bible can transform us even if we feel like we do not get anything out of reading it Modern approaches to reading the Bible tend to focus on the study of footnotes and biblical sources However, the Word of God is alive and inspired by the Holy Spirit Focus should be on the actual Word of God The actual verses have the power to meet us where we are and lead us to deeper relationship with the Lord

Daily Scripture Reading - 2014 Our Daily Process: Read the Scripture out loud, as a class Focus on one word or phrase What got your attention? Choose a word or phrase that evokes a feeling or gets your mind thinking Put yourself in the place of a person in the passage Try to imagine what they may be thinking or feeling Reflect and pray about what you have read Write a brief response to the readings

Daily Scripture Reading - 2014 Example Entry 8/11/14 Ez 1: 2-5, 24-28 Ps 148: 1-2, 11-12, 13, 14 Mt 17: 22-27 Heaven and Earth are filled with Your Glory. God is the Creator of the world and everything in it. We are all made in His image and likeness. We were made out of love and should strive to serve others with that same love.

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