Cultivating a Deep and Personal Relationship with the Bible: Practical Insights and Approaches

Cottonwood Church

In this video podcast, we delve into the art of establishing a meaningful connection with scripture. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just beginning your journey with the Bible, this video offers valuable insights and practical approaches to enhance your spiritual engagement.

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During the video, we take a closer look at various aspects of scripture:

Slowing Down to Savor Scripture:

18:30 - Exploring Psalm 23

19:00 - Reflecting on Psalm 1:1-2

We discuss the importance of choosing what to read based on our season of life, drawing inspiration from Martin Luther's perspective on the Book of Psalms:

23:30 - “So that you may truly call the Book of Psalms, a little Bible; for in it all things that are contained in the whole Bible are given to us in the most wonderfully brief and sweet manner, and condensed into the most beautiful manual” - from Martin Luther’s A Manual on the Book of Psalms.

We also provide guidance on where to start reading in the Bible, depending on your familiarity with scripture:

24:14 - The Gospel of John and the Book of Romans are a good place to start if you’re just coming to know Jesus. The other gospels that talk about Jesus’s life are Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

24:43 - Ecclesiastes and Job help us tackle the big questions of life.

25:10 - Exploring "The Letters" from Romans to Jude.

Additionally, we touch on reading the entire Bible and understanding its interconnectedness:

31:50 - Learn more about the “hyperlinks” of the Bible in this BibleProject video: bibleproject.com/explore/video/links/

37:50 - Reflecting on Acts 20:27 and the concept of the "full counsel of God."

As we conclude, we find inspiration in Romans 11:33-36:

40:20 - "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 'Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?' 'Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?' For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen."

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