Teach People How to Read Their Bibles [The Everyday Pastor - Ep. 43]

One of a pastor’s primary responsibilities is not only to teach Scripture, but also to help his people learn how to read the Bible for themselves. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how pastors can encourage their congregations to engage deeply with God’s Word, meditate on how he has revealed himself, and approach Scripture with obedience and joy. 🔗 MENTIONED ▫ A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation by Matthew C. Bingham - https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Aflame-God-Spiritual-Formation/dp/1433592622/?tag=thegospcoal-20 ▫ A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life by J. I. Packer - https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Godliness-Puritan-Vision-Christian/dp/1433515814/?tag=thegospcoal-20 ▫ Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word by Matt Smethurst - https://www.amazon.com/Before-You-Open-Your-Bible/dp/1912373718/?tag=thegospcoal-20 ▫ The Message of the Old Testament: Promises Made by Mark Dever - https://www.amazon.com/Message-Old-Testament-Promises-Made/dp/1433599252?adgrpid=180038477402&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=748008426858&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8917902780676209457&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026829&hvtargid=dsa-2414841786406&hydadcr=&mcid=&hvocijid=8917902780676209457--&hvexpln=m-dsad&tag=googhydr-20&hvsb=Religion_d&hvcampaign=dsadesk/?tag=thegospcoal-20 ▫ The Message of the New Testament: Promises Kept by Mark Dever - https://www.amazon.com/Message-New-Testament-Promises-Kept/dp/1581347162?adgrpid=180038477402&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=748008426858&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7199614627125977637&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026829&hvtargid=dsa-2414841786406&hydadcr=&mcid=&hvocijid=7199614627125977637--&hvexpln=m-dsad&tag=googhydr-20&hvsb=Religion_d&hvcampaign=dsadesk/?tag=thegospcoal-20 ▫ Ryken's Bible Handbook by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken, and James Wilhoit - https://www.amazon.com/Rykens-Bible-Handbook-Leland-Ryken/dp/0842384014/?tag=thegospcoal-20 ▫ Survey of the Bible by William Hendriksen - https://www.amazon.com/Survey-Bible-William-Hendriksen/dp/0852341741/?tag=thegospcoal-20 0:00 – Encouraging Biblical Literacy in Modern Congregations 6:39 – The Miracle of the Bible and God's Revelation 8:20 – Promoting Biblical Literacy Through Congregational Engagement and Resources 11:25 – Approaching the Bible: Nine Heart Postures for Spiritual Richness 19:46 – Guidance for Responsible Bible Reading and Interpretation 29:58 – Finding Focus and Faith Amidst Modern Distractions ——— 🎁 Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at https://tgc.org/together 📫 SIGN UP for exclusive content and updates for pastors: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/pa... 🎧 Don’t miss an episode of “The Everyday Pastor” with Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan! ▫ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-everyday-pastor/id1772922853 ▫ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oCDMJFvOI5P3yB2RlKhJy ✅ SUBSCRIBE: ▫ YouTube: / @thegospelcoalition ▫ TGC Updates: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/newsletters