The National Scripture Engagement Team develops resources and experiences that help people meet God in Scripture together. Their vision statement is Love Scripture. Lead Scripture. and they seek to cultivate healthy engagement of the Bible that increases our love for Jesus through Scripture and our witness to Jesus through Scripture. Please contact Christy Gates with questions or for more information.
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Discover for Yourself
The following method is designed to help you discover the core message of a passage and experience Jesus in his Word. Whether you are new to the Bible or have read it a lot, this approach will open up the text in amazing ways.
Open Your Heart to God's Presence
Throughout church history, believers have prayed the Scriptures. There are a number of reasons why the Bible can be a particularly helpful resource for our prayers.
Manuscript Bible Study
Tools for leading a Classic Manuscript Bible Study and Inductive Proclamation.
Leading Online Bible Study
These resources are yours to use and distribute as you find helpful. The Instructions for Prep and Quick Guide below are tools to help you prepare and lead a study.
Big Read (Public Reading of Scripture)
Public Reading of Scripture is a way to engage scripture aloud together as practiced by God’s people throughout the Bible to remember who their God is, who they are, and what they have been called by faith to do. We want to help recover this historic practice.
Memorizing Scripture
Tools and resources if you want to begin memorizing scripture.
Bibliodrama: Stepping into the Text
Bibliodrama is a vibrant dialogue around Scripture probably unlike any Bible study you have experienced before. Bibliodrama is participatory, improvisational, and interpretive. We will engage the text and interact with God by joining the drama ourselves – stepping into the scene and exploring from within.
Preparing for a Dig-In or Mark Study
A set of resources to use when you are preparing to lead a weekend or week-long bible study.
Pacing Templates for Bible Study
This handout outlines how to pace your small group's Bible study, depending on how much time you have available.