"As the
Christian population continues to grow in North America, the desire
to read and the ability to comprehend the Scriptures have not. For
many, the commitment to study the ancient text persists in being an
elusive pursuit. The hinderance can be described as Biblical
nescience. Although numerous Christians adhere to religious
doctrine, church ordinances, and corporate engagements such as
regular Sunday worship, Christian instruction, communion, Bible
study, prayer, ministry service, and giving, largely excluded from
the framework of faith is Bible reading.
Some
Christians acknowledge the major obstacle to be a lack of
understanding of the storyline. Another challenge for readers is
finding relevancy in the text, while others hold to the notion that
comprehensive Bible reading and study are the sole responsibility
of the pastor and church leaders to guide Christians beyond these
complexities and aid future believers to embrace the Living
Word.
This
writing seeks to reenergize and rekindle the importance of reading
and having a deeper understanding of the good news through the use
of a biblical plot-line that places emphasis on God’s
mission."
This
book is for: Everyone interested in learning more about Bible
reading, for undergrad and graduate theology students, for pastors
and lay-leaders seeking to encourage Bible reading and
discipleship. In addition to use in evangelism, and speaking to
diverse Christian communities."
Dr.
Diane L. Galmore
Bible
Teacher, Author, Speaker