Hearing the Word is designed to help all who desire to hear the Word of God for themselves and to seek Him as they read the Bible.
It includes –
a) A rationale giving the basis for this approach. (Included in the HTW Manual)
b) An introduction course to explain the method. (Included in the HTW Manual)
c) A follow-on course, giving opportunity to practise it. (Included in the HTW Manual)
d) A range of different bible studies to apply it to.
The Rationale
The rationale is outlined here (PDF)
The Introduction
This is an interactive course that will take about 4 hours and works on a single passage (Mark 10:35-45).
It is complete and easy for a leader to present without much preparation. (The ability to ‘teach’ is not required but simply that of being able to lead a group).
The leader reads through the slides which covers the whole course, and pauses for individuals to complete 10 explorations.
Following each, there is then a discussion of their thoughts.
For Participants
- Hearing the Word Intro – Workbook for participants (PDF)
- Hearing the Word Intro – Answer Sheet for participants (PDF)
- Hearing the Word Intro – Mark Ch 9/10 bible passage for participants (PDF)
For Leaders
- Hearing the Word Intro – Leader’s Guide (PDF)
- Hearing the Word Intro – Presentation Slides for leaders (various)
The Follow On
Having completed the course, participants are then encouraged to practise the method on the next 6 passages in Mark’s Gospel.
In a group setting, having prepared through the week, participants are then encouraged to come together and discuss their thoughts.
For Participants
For Leaders
- Hearing the Word Follow on Leader’s Guide (PDF)
- Hearing the Word Follow on Presentation Slides (for online use) (.PDF)
- Hearing the Word Follow on Presentation Slides (for online use) (.PPTX)
- Hearing the Word Follow on Presentation Slides (for online use) (.KEY)
Bible Studies
These studies cover the different types of writing in the Bible – law, letters, story, parables, poetry, prophecy and visions.
Some background information is given to put today’s readers in the position of the original readers i.e.
a) Some help in reading this particular type of Bible literature.
b) Background information about the book and its author
c) Explanatory notes about contemporary customs and religious words whose meaning is not self-evident in the text.
Also given are some basic references to relevant passages in the rest of the Bible, a copy of the Hearing the Word model and some encouragement to share your reading of the Word of God with others.
You can find a list of the Bible Studies here…
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