Slow Bible

Mary Spencer
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The Slow Bible (with Mary Spencer) is an invitation for us to sit back and spend time praying with the Word of God, to soak in the Scriptures and in the presence of God. It is a precious break from the busyness of life. It’s a form of an ancient contemplative practice: Lectio Divina. These Latin words just mean “divine reading” - always brought with stillness, with contemplation, with repetition, and with a slow reading, creating space for the Holy Spirit to speak; Read, Reflect, Respond, Rest

  1. 1D AGO

    1 Corinthians 13 v 1-3

    1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (New Living Translation) If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

    10 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Psalm 119 v 105-108 (from the Archive)

    Psalm 119:105-108 (from the Archive)New Living Translation 105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet     and a light for my path. 106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:     I will obey your righteous regulations. 107 I have suffered much, O Lord;     restore my life again as you promised. 108 Lord, accept my offering of praise,     and teach me your regulations. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

    9 min

  3. FEB 4

    2 Corinthians 9 v 8-10

    2 Corinthians 9:8-10New Living Translation 8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 9 As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor.     Their good deeds will be remembered forever.” 10 For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

    10 min

  4. JAN 31

    Isaiah 41 v 9-10 (from the Archive)

    Isaiah 41:9-10 (from the Archive)New Living Translation 9 I have called you back from the ends of the earth,     saying, ‘You are my servant.’ For I have chosen you     and will not throw you away. 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.     Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.     I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

    10 min

  5. JAN 28

    Psalm 73 v25-28

    Psalm 73:25-28New Living Translation 25 Whom have I in heaven but you?     I desire you more than anything on earth. 26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,     but God remains the strength of my heart;     he is mine forever. 27 Those who desert him will perish,     for you destroy those who abandon you. 28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God!     I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter,     and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

    10 min

  6. JAN 24

    Luke 10 v 25-37 imaginative prayer (from the Archive)

    Luke 10:25-37New Living Translation 25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” 28 “Right!” Jesus told him. “Do this and you will live!” 29 The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” 30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’ 36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.” Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

    12 min

  7. JAN 21

    John 3 v 1-8

    John 3:1-8New Living Translation 3 There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. 2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.” 3 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” 4 “What do you mean?” exclaimed Nicodemus. “How can an old man go back into his mother’s womb and be born again?” 5 Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. 6 Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. 7 So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

    11 min

  8. JAN 17

    Psalm 90 v 1-2 (from the Archive)

    Psalm 90:1-2 (from the Archive)English Standard Version 90 Lord, you have been our dwelling place     in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth,     or ever you had formed the earth and the world,     from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

    9 min
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The Slow Bible (with Mary Spencer) is an invitation for us to sit back and spend time praying with the Word of God, to soak in the Scriptures and in the presence of God. It is a precious break from the busyness of life. It’s a form of an ancient contemplative practice: Lectio Divina. These Latin words just mean “divine reading” - always brought with stillness, with contemplation, with repetition, and with a slow reading, creating space for the Holy Spirit to speak; Read, Reflect, Respond, Rest

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  • Creator
    Mary Spencer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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