The Bible is the very word of the living God, inspired by God and given to us to exercise ourselves in all that is necessary for life and piety. As God’s people, we are deeply dependent on the scriptures, convinced that the Bible is the only infallible and infallible means by which God speaks to us. For this reason, the scriptures should be at the center of our worship services. We must read them, sing them and preach them every Sunday! Reading the scriptures is not something we do out of duty or obligation, but something we do with pleasure, sure that it is a means by which the Lord blesses, seeks, convinces, and attracts. Standing in front of a church and reading the Bible is putting yourself in God’s place and proclaiming His Word.
Because of the importance of the Word of God in Grace Fellowship Church, do we invite some church members to participate in a Bible reading ministry?A ministry of those who are specially trained and prepared to read the Word of God and read It we see it as a ministry of education, which means that it is a ministry only for men.
- Here are some of the things we are trying to teach men who participate in this ministry.
- I hope they can serve you when you plan to read the scriptures in a public place.
- They assume that the person who reads the scriptures has time to prepare.
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To read a passage correctly, you must first understand it; you need to understand the gender, tone, purpose for which it was written and at least have a general understanding of what the passage means. Is this a triumphant passage that proclaims the glories?Is it a poetic and meditative passage, reflecting on pain and persecution?What is God trying to communicate to us in him?
Once you have received a ticket, take at least a few minutes to make sure you understand. If it is not a passage you know and have trouble understanding it, it may be helpful to read the passage in other translations or do something. If you still have any questions, ask someone!
Once you have a basic understanding of the passage, you should practice reading it. As you read, you will try to understand how it develops, understand natural divisions, and make sure you know how to pronounce each word.
As you’ll read aloud, you should practice it out loud. Read the passage from start to finish, until you’re sure you can capture its fluidity, at least five or six times.
While practicing, learn which words or phrases you need to focus on, find natural places to stop, and look for places where you need to increase or decrease the volume. Practice varying your tone and rhythm, but be careful Not to become an actor in a theatrical performance?It’s not Shakespeare! Your task is to read the scriptures in a way that helps you understand, but without draw attention to yourself. You will have succeeded if people are attracted to the Word of God and don’t even fix you!
If you find names, places, or other difficult words, you can visit the Bible in audio and listen to any passage to find a specific pronunciation. Be sure to practice these words enough so that you don’t hesitate to use them during the service.
Know in advance what you will say as an introduction and conclusion. In general, the reader’s task is simply to read the Bible and not ramble (?It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?)
Dress appropriately and according to the dress code of those who remain at the front, if your church has one. Don’t wear anything that distracts you (such as T-shirts with a slogan or logo). marked in your Bible, so you can open it without having to go page by page. Read it at least twice on Sunday mornings to make sure your memory is fresh.
There are times when the script reader will be invited to announce the passage to read, so that everyone can follow it in their own Bible; other times he will simply read the passage, without announcing it. know what is expected of you.
Also ask if you will wear a tie microphone or in front of other microphones. If you’re using a back, make sure you know how to turn it on and off (or even if you need it).
At the right time of service, go unhurriedly, go to church, and open your Bible in the passage. We hope that our readings will begin with these words: “This is how Sacred Scripture says. “
Maintain a firm posture, without bending down. Hold the Bible in your hand, instead of placing it in your pulpit. Hold it loud enough to be able to look at it and make eye contact with the people you’re reading to. Use the other hand to guide your reading, if necessary. As often as possible, look at the Bible and look at people. Read it a little later, so you can make eye contact when your mouth follows your brain. Try to maintain a pleasant natural rhythm. Your tendency is probably to read a little too fast. Remember at all times that you read for the benefit of the church, so serve your brothers and sisters as you read the Word of God to them.
At the end of the passage, stop for a moment before saying your last words: “This is the Word of the Lord. Amen? Go back to your seat, but don’t run. “
Here are some common errors to avoid
Don’t be surprised to be a little nervous at least the first time you read. Does this nervousness make people go too fast?Run forward, read fast and return safely to your chair. If in doubt, slow down.
Do your best to prepare properly. The Word of God deserves our best efforts. If you hesitate, crush, or confuse words, you will not serve your brothers and sisters as well as you could.
Be careful not to fall victim to this strange habit of reading the passage monotonously. Use a projected but natural voice. I know you. Read to people as if they wanted them to understand, not as if they were heating up an engine.
The key to good vocal projection is to breathe well (don’t gasp!) Before your first word, then use the diaphragm to get the sound out of your mouth. Read as if you’re trying to help the man sitting down to hear him without amplification. When it comes to amplification, it may seem high, but you will have to learn to entrust the volume to the sound operators. Speak completely, loudly and safely.
Do everything you can to feel the text when you read it. Having prepared it so well, you understand a lot of what he says. Let the truth influence you and interact with you as you read.
Even though you wanted to? When reading the text, be careful not to become an actor with a dramatic recital.
A fun habit some people develop is to project the first third of a sentence well, but lose your voice and turn it into a near-whisper in the last third. Adjust your exhalation so that your vocal cords always move at the end of the phrase. prayer and prayer. You are a reader, not a mime.
Reading God’s word is calling people to act, so you should read it as a herald, you have something to say, and you can expect people within your voice to pay attention to it, it’s mostly the mood of the reader, but nothing less that subtly communicates selflessness.
Here are a handful of useful passages to practice
How will you read the first two verses, how would David have spoken to them, how did Christ speak to them?Do you read like David or Jesus?What kind of transition will be between verses 5 and 6?What tone will you use in the last words of verse 31?
How are you going to move from verse 2 to 3, after 6 to 7?Will you pause at the end of verse 7 in the middle?What does Zion say, how are you going to pronounce the words at the beginning of verse 11?
In all the accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion, do we find different voices: officers, soldiers, thieves, and, of course, Jesus himself?How will you read the mocking words (verses 30: 31)?How will you pronounce and read the last words of Jesus without being too dramatic (verse 34)?How will you grasp the centurion’s faith and admiration when you realize who he just crucified (verse 39)?
What kind of information is it and how can you tell it during preparation?How will you go from description to talk (for example, verse 4)?How will you transition between verses 12 and 13?How can you indicate that Wisdom weeps, but without exaggerating intonation?
Paul uses many great words, long sentences, and Old Testament quotations. How will you read all the questions in verses 1, 2, and 3 without seeming forced?How will you read the exclamation of verse 4?Will your tone or voice in any way vary between verses 10 and 11 to indicate that you have passed from Paul to an Old Testament quotation?
How are you going to point out that in verse 3 there is a strong voice from the throne, without exaggerating the intonation of that voice?How are you going to set the pace of the sin list in verse 8, so that each of them will be highlighted, without mixing them all?Sardio? Chrysolite ?,?Beryl? And “jacinthe” Can you pronounce the twelfth, amethyst? Without running the words (it’s actually quite difficult!)?