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gather together to discuss it . Instead of narrow study questions , the conversation starters are the same each week :
- What stood out to you this week ? - Was there anything confusing or troubling ? - Did anything make you think differently about God ? - How might this change the way we live ? as we ’ ve made it . By challenging some entrenched norms and assumptions , we can reignite our curiosity and imagination around the Scriptures , diving anew into the epic story of God and his creation .
Reading and reflecting on these questions has proven to be a game-changer for many communities . Knowing that a discussion is coming keeps them motivated to read throughout the week , and conversations are usually rich and lively . Group members build each other up , encourage each other , and share new perspectives on passages that others hadn ’ t considered before .
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Bible reading will never be easy . It ’ s a compilation of literature written long ago and far away , full of mystery , pointing toward a God beyond our comprehension .
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That said , it doesn ’ t need to be as hard
Alex Goodwin is cofounder of the Institute for Bible Reading and cocreator of Immerse : The Bible Reading Experience and Immerse : The Reading Bible , winner of the 2022 ECPA Bible of the Year award . He counts himself as one of many Christians who have struggled to read the Bible and believes that changing how we interact with Scripture can help us become immersed in its transformative story . Alex lives in Colorado Springs with his wife , Lacey , and their children , Jack and Ellie . 17