Practicing the Way: Reading Scripture (Andrew East)

Andrew launched the "Practicing the Way" series by defining discipleship as an apprenticeship focused on learning the ways and words of Jesus. He honoured the legacy of William Tyndale, reminding us that while Scripture is now easily accessible, its availability was won through great sacrifice. Andrew explained that the Bible is both human and divine, requiring diligent exegesis to find original meaning and hermeneutics to apply it to our modern context. By fulfilling the moral, ceremonial, and civic laws, Jesus became the centre of the scriptural story, transforming it from mere information into a tool for spiritual formation. We were challenged to engage deeply through practices like memorisation, reading whole books, and joining community groups to foster a "year of the Word." Ultimately, immersing ourselves in Scripture allows the Spirit to reshape our character into the image of Christ.Matthew 5:17–20; Deuteronomy 6:13; Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 24; 2 Timothy 3:16-17Let Us Know You Are Listening