In 1 Timothy 4:13, Paul encourages us to devote ourselves to the public reading of Scripture. After the Israelites escaped slavery and when they entered the Promised Land, they came together to hear God’s law. In Deuteronomy, God commands that the entire law be read every seven years for all of the Israelites to hear. Even in the New Testament, we find Jesus reading Scripture aloud in the synagogue. Public reading of Scripture was a reminder of God’s law and his faithfulness. It also brought God’s people together in community.
Reading the Bible aloud with a group of people is an ancient practice. In fact, the origins of the Bible are deeply rooted in it being read aloud in public. The Bible Project provides a facinating look into the origins and development of this biblical topic, and how it offers us a model for engaging the Scriptures in our own day.
Our Montgomery County CBMC team meets weekly to encourage each other spiritually and to practically pursue the disciple-making work of the Great Commission — meeting men where they are and and helping one another to become the men that God intends us to be. We seek God’s wisdom and direction in life by reading the Bible together, discussing how it impacts our life and mission, and praying for each other.
Our group is for men only but open to all – please come and join us!