Experience the Word by listening to Scripture.

Learning from the Bible with others as it is read out loud remains important for those interested in connecting with God and each other. In this short but essential course, Prof. N.T. Wright explains why experiencing the Bible read aloud is a formative activity everyone should experience.

Course Outline

    1. Welcome to Reading Scripture in Public

    2. Introduction

    1. Framing Questions

    2. Reading of Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25

    3. Reading as Regular Routine

    4. Reflect

    1. Framing Questions

    2. Reading of 2 Kings 22:8-13 & 23:1-3

    3. Reading for Reform and Renewal

    4. Reflect

    1. Framing Questions

    2. Reading of Nehemiah 7:73b – 8:1-12

    3. Reading for Understanding and Rejoicing

    4. Practice

    1. Framing Questions

    2. Reading of 1 Timothy 4:6-16

    3. Reading as God’s Work in the World

    4. Reflect

    1. Review

    2. Wrapping Up

About Reading Scripture in Public

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Meet Your Instructor

N.T. Wright

Professor

Prof. N.T. (Tom) Wright is Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He is one of the world’s leading Bible scholars, with expertise in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity, the New Testament, and Biblical Studies. He is also Emeritus Professor at the University of St. Andrews and the former Bishop of Durham. He has published over 85 books and is co-founder of N.T. Wright Online.

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Inspiring!

Sarah Liguori

In a world where there are a thousand distractions competing for our time, and even many churches have lost their emphasis on Scripture, this course is a great resource and encouragement to simply read the Bible!

In a world where there are a thousand distractions competing for our time, and even many churches have lost their emphasis on Scripture, this course is a great resource and encouragement to simply read the Bible!

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The importance of Scripture

Jeffrey Turnbull

Prof Wright demonstrates the importance not just of regularly reading passages from the Bible for our personal growth but that reading in public brings corporate growth and can give events real life.

Prof Wright demonstrates the importance not just of regularly reading passages from the Bible for our personal growth but that reading in public brings corporate growth and can give events real life.

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Courses developed for Admirato are made possible by the generous donations of people who support the Wisconsin Center for Christian Studies, Inc., a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. Tuition paid enables us to provide scholarships for those in need and allows us to fund new courses and translations of existing courses, and we are able to offer courses at significant discounts. Admirato is the online home for N.T. Wright Online courses and other resources developed by the Wisconsin Center for Christian Studies, Inc. Admirato exists as a legal entity under the umbrella of the Wisconsin Center for Christian Studies, Inc., and is considered part of the non-profit work according to the laws for 501c3 organizations.