The Table Church DC

Class - Reading the Bible for Liberation - Session 6 - Disarming Bible Bombs

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Disarming Bible Bombs
Trauma

How did Trauma affect the writing of Scripture?

Story of Audrey reading Battle of Jericho
How to respond, internally and to others, to the concept of "the Bible clearly says...."
  • Probably a hint that a more nuanced conversation isn't in the cards at the moment
  • Go up one level: recognize that people have said, "The Bible clearly says" in contradictory ways; which then means maybe it's not as "clear" as we thought
  • If Jesus were to confront this passage what would He say? "You've heard it said; I say unto you..."
    • What to do when you run into a verse, passage that gives a strong response; what tools, not just backing off
    • Name the internal feelings and emotions; identify the strong response or trauma
  • If Jesus were to confront this passage what would He say. "You've heard it said; I say unto you..."
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