Resources: Scripture

Belonging and Becoming…deeply rooted Followers of Jesus is our purpose at Sherwood Park Alliance Church. How do we become deeply rooted followers of Jesus?  There are certain time tested, biblically inspired, sacred practices which are pathways to a life of deep communion with God:  Sabbath; Prayer; Fasting; Solitude; Scripture; Simplicity; Community; Generosity; Hospitality; Service.

Below are a few resources on the practice of Scripture. These are often best explored, and even implemented, in the context of community.  We can’t encourage you enough to find a group to journey with as you pursue life with Jesus.

Group Experiences

To start or join a group or to receive the sermon-based questions for the Scripture series, email [email protected]. OR you can subscribe to Sermon-based question for all our series at spac.ca/subscribe.

The Scripture Practice from Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer - A free 4-week journey to help you explore and implement the practice of Solitude. For additional info on how to use Practicing the Way material go to  Practicing the Way website.

Podcasts

Three Problematic Approaches to Scripture  John Mark is joined by BibleProject scholars Dr. Tim Mackie, Dr. Brittany Kim, and Hakeem Bradley for a conversation on the nature of Scripture and our relationship with it.   

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How to Read the Bible – From The BibleProject - explore the different literary styles found in the Bible and learn how each uniquely contributes to the overall story of Scripture. We can better understand what the Bible actually is by understanding how it was written.

Books

Eat this Book – Eugene Peterson challenges us to read the Scriptures on their own terms, as God’s revelation, and to live them as we read them.

Shaped by the Word  - Robert Mulholland shows readers how to listen for God's voice in our study of the Word and allow God to lead our reading and understanding so that we may truly be transformed.

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth –Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart – A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first century life.

The Blue Parakeet - Scot McKnight challenges us to rethink how to read the Bible, not just to puzzle it together into some systematic belief or historical tradition but to see it as an ongoing Story that we're summoned to enter and to carry forward in our day.

The Story - A chronological Bible that reads like a novel. With no verse references, the Scripture segments flow together seamlessly, connected by transition text to form a single narrative. Starting September 2025, we’ll journey through The Story together as a church. You don’t need to purchase the book as we’ll provide all the references and verses along the way.

Scripture Resources PDF Linked Here