Scripture reading
Scripture reading is the public or private reading of God’s written Word. In the Bible, hearing and reading Scripture is a basic means by which God instructs, corrects, and strengthens his people.
At a Glance
Scripture reading is the public or private reading of God’s written Word. In the Bible, hearing and reading Scripture is a basic means by which God instructs, corrects, and strengthens his people.
Description
Scripture reading is the practice of receiving God’s Word by reading it aloud or silently, whether in personal devotion, family life, or the assembled church. The Bible portrays both the public reading of Scripture and attentive hearing of it as important parts of covenant life and Christian worship. Through Scripture, God teaches, rebukes, corrects, and trains his people in righteousness, so regular reading should be approached with reverence, faith, and a readiness to obey. While Scripture reading is distinct from interpretation, preaching, and teaching, it is closely joined to them, since the written Word is the authoritative source by which the church is instructed and nourished.