1. Christian Foundations

2. The Book How many “books” in The Book? How many authors?
How did we get The Book?

3. How did (do) we get The Book?
Revelation
2. Inspiration
3. Copying
4. Canonicity
5. Translation
6. Interpretation
7. Illumination
8. Application

4. Connecting to The Book Our Eschaton determines our Ethic.
Our view of heaven determines how we live.

5. For Serious Followers
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that God’s people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

6. Feasting on the Word Read/reread or listen to passages.
Do word studies.
Attend Bible small groups.
Pray the Scripture – Lectio Divina.
Prayerfully read the Daily Office.
Use Bible Gateway or Bible Suite.

7. Glow-worms & Broccoli

8. Prayer of Renewal
Lord, I want more than “accepting you.” I choose to follow you, to dedicate my energies towards you. May my life revolve around your Kingdom, being oriented to a new reality. I commit myself to feasting on your Word, being formed by your presence. I am yours to use as you wish. In Christ’s name, Amen.