Day 20: Corporate Reading
Reflecting and Recording
What are the times and places in which you experience the corporate use of scripture? How do such times enrich your devotional life?
In the corporate setting, how important is the role of the leader in his or her knowledge and use of the Bible?
What is the role of others in the corporate setting?
Relating
If you have a hymnal at home, look up several hymns by Charles Wesley.
See how many explicit or implicit references to scripture you can find in them.
Day, 20
1. What are the times and in which you experience the corporate use of scripture? And how do you such times enrich your devotional life?
 I’ve been to several Bible study classes. Although I’m not really Bible study, per say. Companion group, shepherds, group, choir, roast, beef, dinners, Christmas fairs, summer, fairs, church, meetings, finance, meetings, council, meetings, SPRC meetings. Dinners, lunches, quiet time with my husband. Driving in the car. All of these, I would consider corporate use of scripture.
For many, it’s making sure that there’s a devotional present, opening with a prayer closing with prayer. Always welcome. In the conversation of God and the Holy Spirit.
2. In the settings, how important is the…
Corporate Settings- When I was in a companionship group at church. Also the praise and worship sessions before the small group sessions in Celebrate Recovery. I used to have a Bible study in my home. We grow together in Christ and can share our experiences with each other.
The most important thing for a leader to do is listen before speaking. Many times when I led the Bible study, I had my notes, however if I saw the group discussion taking a life of its own, I put away my notes and let the Holy Spirit direct the meeting.