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Reading the Bible as Meditation Literature

Psalms 1-2•Dr. Tim Mackie
What does it mean to read the Bible as meditation literature? Learn the tools and skills that unlock the Bible’s literary styles—structure, parallelism, and repeated words—and see how Psalms 1 and 2 invite a lifetime of engagement with Scripture.
4 hr 47 min
9 Sessions
2 Modules
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How does the Bible talk about reading the Bible? Learn about the biblical portrayal of Scripture meditation.

2 hr 28 min
Session 1

What Is Meditation Literature?

The Bible is ancient meditation literature, but what does it mean to read with this in mind? Discover the impact of reading the Bible on its own terms.

34 min
Session 2

The Biblical Authors‘ Toolkit

The biblical authors were literary geniuses who designed the Bible for a lifetime of meditation. Learn the tools they used to craft the text of Scripture.

43 min
Session 3

Meditating on Psalm 1:1-3

Biblical literature is exquisitely crafted, from the design of the smallest line to the shape of the entire collection. Examine the intricacies of the first lines of Psalm 1.

37 min
Session 4

Meditating on Psalm 1:4-6

Study Psalm 1:4-6 to discover how biblical authors develop ideas and connect to ideas outside the passage.

31 min
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