Astonished by the Word recaptures an ancient way of engaging with Scripture that takes you beyond knowledge to whole-life transformation and a greater love of God and neighbor.
Using the Idolatherapy tool – an experiential method that combines biblical studies with spiritual direction and contemplative practice – you will learn how to move from reading the text to allowing Scripture to read you, changing you from the inside out.
Discover how reading the Bible can bring you inner healing, help you understand yourself and God better, and become a more loving person as you walk through the world.
Astonished by the Word is a blueprint for:
Approaching Scripture with fresh eyes and ears
Understanding who God is and how Scripture is authoritative in today’s modern world
Identifying and overcoming your biases and blocks when approaching the text
Finding inner healing and transformation through your reading of Scripture
Learning how to integrate powerful ancient practices like Centering Prayer and Lectio
Divina into your Bible reading
Growing in love of God and neighbor by reading the Bible
Table of Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One: How Scripture Works in Our Lives
Chapter One: Inspiration, Attention, and Astonishment
Chapter Two: Our Conscious Neglect of Scripture
Chapter Three: Inspiration, Human and Divine
Chapter Four: The Wesleyan Quadrilateral and Our Blind Spots
Chapter Five: The Transcendence of God and Why It Matters for Understanding the Bible
Chapter Six: Psalm 19–the Witness of Creation and ‘God Who Speaks’
Chapter Seven: Scripture as a Two-Edged Sword
Part Two: Opening Ourselves Fully to God’s Word
Chapter Eight: Idolatherapy
Chapter Nine: The Danger of Disordered Desires
Chapter Ten: W[hole]ness and Scripture
Chapter Eleven: Interpretation as Conversion
Chapter Twelve: The Shema as a Guide for Living the Word
Part Three: Drinking from the Well
Chapter Thirteen: Contemplative Reading–Strategies for Preparing the Heart for Even More of God
Chapter Fourteen: New Questions and a Mindset for Transformation
Chapter Fifteen: Sabbath and Work
Chapter Sixteen: Is God on My Side? Reading Joshua 5:13-15
Chapter Seventeen: How to Pray the Psalms of Vengeance with Integrity
Chapter Eighteen: Skin in the Game
Conclusion: Take Up and Read
About the author
Brian D. Russell, Ph.D, is an award-winning teacher, speaker, and spiritual coach. He serves as Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is an in-demand coach for spiritually minded leaders (www.brianrussellphd.com) and curates a dynamic group coaching program for pastors ( www.deepdivespirituality.com).
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