![]() But by listening, you may actually be able to engage different with the text than ever before. While reading Paul’s sometimes long-winded letters, you may get lost and lose sight of the point of the sentence. Inflections can bring text to life, providing more emotion and context. This is similar to the differences you may find in reading an email and having a person talk to you over the phone. You also may discover that you can find new takeaways by listening. If this is you, then audio Bibles can be a game-changer. Most people learn better, retaining more information, by listening. You can more easily take in information and process it… and then remember it. This isn’t something we should be ashamed of, but recognize that there are a lot of unfamiliar concepts in there! Not only are you trying to understand what God is trying to teach you (a big enough goal!) but you’re also trying to pronounce Melchizideck correctly, understand the importance of Levirate law, and remember the context of the passage.īut audio Bibles can relieve some of that overload.īy listening, you can give your mind a break. Ever find yourself re-reading that verse for a third time? We’ve all been there.īut secondly, the Bible is definitely one of the more difficult books to stay completely focused while reading. But, for most people, reading is more of a challenge.įirst of all, it can be difficult to keep a focused mind. We all know at least one speed-reader who can bust through the Lord of the Rings trilogy in a month. It’s nice to step back, close your eyes, and hear God’s Word spoken over you like Christians and Jews experiences for centuries. ![]() But, when you listen to the Bible read aloud, you are participating in an ancient tradition. There are many important reasons for us to have Scripture written down. The stories of Jesus’ life belonged to the Christian community and were preserved by their constant re-hashing of events. Instead, for years the disciples shared the good news by word-of-mouth. The Gospels weren’t written immediately after the ascension. We can see this play out even after Jesus leaves. But, in hearing-dominant societies, authority remains in tradition and community. In our days of writing and reading, authority is often found in books and authors. If you hear something enough times, you’re sure to remember it. This may seem incredibly impressive-but, think about how many songs you know the words to, without ever seeing them written down. Traditions and stories were passed on, generation by generation, through word of mouth. Instead, all information was shared orally. They didn’t have much that compares to books and authors like we do today. ![]() Engage Holistically with Audio BiblesĪncient Near-Eastern societies were hearing dominant. ![]() Here are four ways that audio Bibles can change the way you engage Scripture and the world around you. But first, let’s answer the “why.” Why Should You Listen to Audio Bibles? We’ll get into the “how” of using audio Bibles in the app in this post. However, you’re actually participating in an ancient tradition of listening to God’s Word read aloud. By listening to the Bible, you may think you’ve joined the new phenomenon of audio book, podcasts, etc. ![]()
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