Bible Quote by Adam S. McHugh
““It signaled a big shift in my approach to the Bible when I started calling it not "reading" but "listening." In listening to the Bible, I remind myself that behind all the words, there is a voice. I aim to listen to a person before I dissect a text. McKnight calls this a "relational" approach to the Bible, one that "invites us to listen to God speak in the Bible and to engage God as we listen.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Bible and Spiritual Listening, 2021
Listening to the Bible as a voice, not just words, invites relational engagement with God.
In simple terms: Listen to the Bible as a voice, not just text.
Key Takeaway
Practice relational listening in spiritual study.
Themes
spirituality
listening
relationship
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
inspirational
educational
When to use this quote
- personal devotions
- study groups
- preaching
Key Concepts
theology
relational approach
Questions to Reflect On
- How does listening change your understanding?
- What practices foster deeper relational listening?
A Different Perspective
May not apply to all faith traditions.
