Be With Jesus: Through Scripture Scripture can be read for the reasons. 3 Common Distortions: Information Mode “I read to learn facts.” Performance Mode “I read to feel like a good Christian.” Comfort Mode “I read to confirm what I already think & believe.” — PRACTICE 5 — (Def) SCRIPTURE : regularly opening God’s Word to be with Jesus, hear His voice, and be formed into His likeness. Scripture practice is about , not just information. Luke 10:38–42 (NLT) Mary sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught… How are we to be WITH Jesus? QUOTE “The written Word (Scripture) exists to bring you to the living Word (Jesus).” John 5:39-40 (NLT) 39 “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! 40 Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life. Scripture practice is about , not just doing. Luke 10:38–42 (NLT) But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it…’ What Now? Let Scripture form you. So all of us… are being transformed into his image…” 2 Cor 3:18 (NLT) Continuing the Conversation 1. When you read the Bible, which mode do you drift toward most: information, performance, or presence? Why? 2. What makes it hardest for you to slow down and “sit at Jesus’ feet”? 3. What is one specific change you can make this week to practice Scripture as a way of being with Jesus?