What is the purpose of bible study? Do we really need more ‘knowledge’ about the Bible or about God? Shouldn’t we just ‘do’ something instead of just acquiring more facts?
The rhythm of study is at best only a fifth of what it means to be Mosaic. It is not merely getting more facts about the Bible or more propositional statements about God (e.g. God is _insert big word here_) that don’t connect to real life. Instead, the rhythm of study can be a window into the other rhythms (i.e. Beautify, Listen, Eat, and Send). From the window of the rhythm of study we learn of the God who beautifies the outcast, listens to the lowly, eats with the sinner and sends the unexpected. The outcome would be that as we become better ‘studiers’ of God and his mission we become better ‘doers’ of that mission.
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The intro to this post mimics the diologue I've had inside my head lately. Gaining knowledge has been my motivation to study in the past and it is no longer motivating.
Your reasoning is so simple and refreshing. Thanks.
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