About The Big Bible Project
From 2010–2015, the BigBible Project sought to host conversations about the Bible through local reading groups & online conversations. Since 2016, the project has taken a slightly different focus, hosting discussion from experts on Biblical Literacy and Biblical Reception in a Digital World.
The 2010–2015 archive can be found here.
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Romans Archive
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Was the Old Testament God a forgiving or vengeful God? Reflection on 1 Samuel 3:14 (@minidvr)
Posted on September 10, 2013 | No Comments“So I have vowed that the sins of Eli and his sons will never be forgiven by sacrifices or offerings”. (1 Samuel 3:14 (ESV[1])). Wow, where is the Merciful God of forgiveness in this? Eli was a Levite (the Priestly […] -
The cyclical nature of our own brokenness (@nedlunn)
Posted on July 28, 2013 | No CommentsFor me, Judges is about the cyclical nature of our own brokenness. We are all caught in the cycles of sin; turning away from God through our actions, thoughts and words, repenting, returning to God through confession and receiving His […] -
Today’s #BigBible #SatSession Notes
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Blog Round-Up April 1-14
Posted on April 16, 2013 | No CommentsSo, into April, and we’re into our fourth book of the Bible, and we’re looking to be “Inspired by Numbers”: #BigBible Laura Skyes discovers that the Book of Numbers is ‘not about maths at all‘, and Rector Chick sums it […] -
Discipleship and its Cost (@minidvr)
Posted on April 10, 2013 | 1 CommentHaving recently completed a course on ‘Deepening Discipleship and Pastoral Care I had cause to reflect on ’ Discipleship and its cost’. We are all called to be disciples – aren’t we? Mark 1:14-17 (NIV) points us to Jesus’ first […] -
#BigRead13: Day 44: Minds
Posted on March 28, 2013 | 1 CommentEach day we will select an extract from the Narnia novels, The Screwtape Letters or Mere Christianity, combined with a Bible passage (not necessarily restricted to Luke’s gospel), something to think about, a prayer, and an action (usually from @40Acts). We’d love it, […] -
Becoming like Nadab and Abihu
Posted on March 22, 2013 | No CommentsThe story of Aaron’s sons, as told in Leviticus 10, should be a warning to us all to give to God what He wants rather than seeking to give Him what we want. If you are not familiar with this […] -
The Significance and Awkwardness of Leviticus in the New Testament (@Byers_Andy)
Posted on March 20, 2013 | No CommentsLeviticus: what does this arcane, ancient document from the sands of the Near East have to do with Jesus and the writings of the New Testament? Here are some citations and “echoes” (allusions)… “Be holy, for I am holy“—Lev 11:44. […] -
Spiritual Disciplines: The Holy Habit of Purity (@longingtobeholy)
Posted on March 19, 2013 | 6 CommentsLast month, I offered study as the discipline of the month. Perhaps some of you joined in by studying someone with a view to learning from them about God. If you have, please do add a link to any blog […]