“In many circles it is assumed that the most important
thing about the Bible is its “teaching”. However, much
of its poetry, its psalms, its parables, its humour and
irony, is lost when it is reduced conceptually to
“teaching”. It confronts us not just with information,
but with verdicts. In one direction the evangelical
approach may be criticised for being too cerebral. The
question: “What can I learn from all this?” is not
always the right one to ask. Some parts of Scripture
serve not to speak about joy, but to give joy; some
serve not to instruct us about reconciliation but to
reconcile us. The Bible not only tells us about Christ,
but also brings Christ to us.” (David Watson in
Discipleship)
It is good to share not only what we have learned from the Bible but also the things God has said directly and personally to us through His Word.
It is good to share not only what we have learned from the Bible but also the things God has said directly and personally to us through His Word.