The Bible: Importance and Impact Today
Fully Alive 1 Year 8
Term One, Module One: The Bible
Lesson 14: The Importance of the Bible Today
Learning Intentions
In this lesson you will be learning about:
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why it is important to read the Bible and give it a central place in your life;
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how the Bible could change your life.
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What People say about the Bible…
A history of God’s love for
all people
The Word of God
Sacred Scripture
The sacred text of Christianity
A library of
different books
A special book for
Jews as well as
Christians
The most important book
ever written
An ancient religious text
An outdated and difficult book
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1450 John Gutenberg printed the very first copies of the Bible.
The Bible is now the most printed book of all time.
The Bible is huge: it contains about 900,000 words.
The Bible has been translated into around two thousand languages.
The Bible is the most influential book of all time.
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The Bible Today
In the Catholic Church in the past, the Bible was mainly associated
with communal worship in churches or used as a teaching tool in
schools and universities. Today, however, the Catholic Church
strongly encourages all Catholics to read the Bible prayerfully and to
give it a central place in their daily life. And so the practice of
ordinary people reading and studying the Bible and sharing the faith
in Bible-study groups has grown.
Those who take the time to read and reflect on the stories and other
passages in the Bible discover that the words and messages in it are
alive, powerful and relevant to their lives today, and that these
words can influence the way people live and act. Most especially, the
Bible reminds us of how much God loves us.
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Pope Francis has called the Bible ‘God’s love letter’ to humanity.
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says that
we should not rush through it, especially in prayer. God wants to speak to us
through the words in the Bible, but we must have ears to hear.
This means
that
when you sit down to read a passage or story from the Bible,
you should read it slowly, and then re-read it several times to become
familiar with it.
Only when we allow the words to enter into our hearts can we truly
appreciate what God is saying to us through those words.
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A time to pray …
Sign of the Cross
Teacher
We will end this lesson by praying the
Prayer on Opening the Bible
to remind us to
open our minds and hearts to God’s Word whenever we read passages or stories
from Sacred Scripture.
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Bless us, O God, so that in opening the Bible
I may open my mind and my heart to your Word.
May your Word nourish me
as it nourished Jesus.
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God is with us when we read from the Bible.
We pray that God’s Word in the Bible will inspire us to live as Jesus asked.
We will now listen to God’s Word from the Bible.
Jesus said, ‘I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one
another. If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples.’ (John 13:34-35)
All
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Teacher
We ask God quietly in our own hearts to help us to live as Jesus has asked us to do in these words from the
Gospel.
All
Amen.
Sign of the Cross
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In this lesson, explore the significance of the Bible in modern times and how it can transform lives. Discover insights about the history, translations, and encouragement to read the Bible prayerfully. Dive into why the Bible is considered a sacred text and a source of God's love, influencing individuals worldwide. Learn practical tips on how to engage with the Bible for a deeper understanding and connection with God's message.
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Fully Alive 1 Year 8 Term One, Module One: The Bible Lesson 14: The Importance of the Bible Today
Learning Intentions In this lesson you will be learning about: why it is important to read the Bible and give it a central place in your life; how the Bible could change your life. 2
What People say about the Bible A history of God s love for all people Sacred Scripture The sacred text of Christianity The Word of God A special book for Jews as well as Christians An outdated and difficult book A library of different books An ancient religious text The most important book ever written 3
DID YOU KNOW? In 1450 John Gutenberg printed the very first copies of the Bible. The Bible is now the most printed book of all time. The Bible is huge: it contains about 900,000 words. The Bible has been translated into around two thousand languages. The Bible is the most influential book of all time. 4
The Bible Today In the Catholic Church in the past, the Bible was mainly associated with communal worship in churches or used as a teaching tool in schools and universities. Today, however, the Catholic Church strongly encourages all Catholics to read the Bible prayerfully and to give it a central place in their daily life. And so the practice of ordinary people reading and studying the Bible and sharing the faith in Bible-study groups has grown. Those who take the time to read and reflect on the stories and other passages in the Bible discover that the words and messages in it are alive, powerful and relevant to their lives today, and that these words can influence the way people live and act. Most especially, the Bible reminds us of how much God loves us. 5
How to read the Bible How to read the Bible Pope Francis has called the Bible God s love letter to humanity. He says that we should not rush through it, especially in prayer. God wants to speak to us through the words in the Bible, but we must have ears to hear. This means that when you sit down to read a passage or story from the Bible, you should read it slowly, and then re-read it several times to become familiar with it. Only when we allow the words to enter into our hearts can we truly appreciate what God is saying to us through those words. 6
A time to pray A time to pray A time to pray Sign of the Cross Teacher We will end this lesson by praying the Prayer on Opening the Bible to remind us to open our minds and hearts to God s Word whenever we read passages or stories from Sacred Scripture. All Bless us, O God, so that in opening the Bible I may open my mind and my heart to your Word. May your Word nourish me as it nourished Jesus. 7
A time to pray (continued) A time to pray (continued) Teacher God is with us when we read from the Bible. We pray that God s Word in the Bible will inspire us to live as Jesus asked. We will now listen to God s Word from the Bible. Jesus said, I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples. (John 13:34-35) All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Teacher We ask God quietly in our own hearts to help us to live as Jesus has asked us to do in these words from the Gospel. All Amen. Sign of the Cross 8
