Meditating is healthy, good, and beneficial. But not all meditation practices are created equal. Not all are biblical. Normal meditation practices, while helpful, can also be dangerous for Christians. So, we need to consider whether or not Lectio Divina is a normal meditation practice. Lectio Divina is not the same as what one would call…
When you start practicing Lectio Divina for the first time, you may start to get curious about similar contemplative practices such as centering prayer. So, it’s good to investigate the differences between Lectio Divina and other contemplative practices to determine if they are biblical and/or beneficial. Lectio Divina and centering prayer are not the same…
So often in Bible study we can get stuck academically analyzing a passage while neglecting spiritual transformation and personal application. Contemplative practices like Lectio Divina and Ignatian meditation can help remedy that. Lectio Divina and Ignatian Meditation are not the same thing. While both are contemplative practices, Lectio Divina is a prayerful reading of the…
If you know anything about Lectio Divina, it’s probably that it is a method of prayerfully reading Scripture created by Catholic monks. As such, Protestants may be hesitant to try it. But Protestants have their own history with Lectio Divina and contemplative practices of reading the Bible. If you want to explore the origins of…
What’s in a Bible study method? I mean other than the process. How can we know it’s goals and theological leanings? By looking at the history of that Bible study method. So, we can discover more about the theology of Lectio Divina by looking at its origins. The practice of Lectio Divina has strong roots…
It’s always a great idea to explore new ways of studying the Bible. It helps keep your Bible study habit exciting. But learning a new way of experiencing the Bible for the first time can be dangerous. This is especially true with Lectio Divina. As a general rule, Lectio Divina is dangerous when we take…
The first time I encountered Lectio Divina as a practice was in Bible college. It was different than anything else I knew or experienced. Perhaps, that’s where you are now. And like, everything that is new and different you suspect and have questions. That is okay. Lectio Divina is not a false teaching. Lectio Divina…