One way of opening Scripture and joining the conversation in your congregation or organization is to watch the Book of Faith Assembly video together and engage each other through some of the accompanying Bible studies. The video suggests just a few of the many ways that the Bible renews, enlivens, and empowers our daily lives. Click here for a short study guide.

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The two guiding passages of the video are from Colossians 3 and Psalm 1:

Colossians 3:16-17
Colossians 3:16-17 is presented by ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson. In the video, Bishop Hanson contemplates the passage,
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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Psalm 1:1a, 2-3
Psalm 1:1a, 2-3 is read to us by Prof. Diane Jacobson, Director for the Book of Faith Initiative. In the video, Dr. Jacobson reflects on the passage,
Happy are they ... whose delight is in the law of the Lord. They meditate on God’s teaching day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither.
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