{"product_id":"9781612781488","title":"Lectio Divina Bible Study: Learning to Pray in Scripture","description":"\u003cb\u003ePraying with the Bible's Great Prayers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an exceptional combination of one of the most ancient forms of Scripture study with historical, theological, and scriptural perspectives, Stephen Binz leads us on an incredible journey of enlightenment and appreciation in the areas of prayer, Sacraments, and the Mass.  \u003ci\u003eLectio Divina\u003c\/i\u003e, the ancient practice of Scripture immersion, is at the heart of this process.  It explores complex topics with sequential steps of study, meditation, and internalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study shows the way that various characters in the Bible prayed and what they can teach you about prayer.  It also delves into various types of prayer and what you can learn from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter leads you forward through a sequence of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Listening - Reading Scripture with expectancy, trusting that God will speak His Word to us through it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding - Seeking to comprehend the meaning of the text, encountering God there and being changed by that encounter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflecting - Linking the truth of the Scriptures to the experience of faith in the world in which we live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Praying - A dialogue with God: we listen to God, then we respond in prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActing - After prayerfully listening to God through a passage of Scripture, we should be inspired to make a difference in the way we live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eLectio Divina\u003c\/i\u003e Bible Study series is suitable for parish, small group, or individual use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139016343792,"sku":"9781612781488","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781612781488_p0.jpg?v=1763846742","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781612781488","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}