Exploring Scripture is an experiential class that invites attendees to engage scripture in new ways. We focus on formation that allows the text to form us (and hopefully, transform us). The weekly Thursday class will primarily practice lectio divina, an ancient spiritual practice that allows us to experience scripture as God’s living Word. Latin for “divine or sacred reading,” lectio divina helps us interact with scripture through quiet reflection and listening for God’s leading.
If you are not able to attend the class, you may practice on your own.
If you are new to lectio divina, click here for instructions.
Sign Up Information
To sign up for class or to receive the weekly Reflection by email, exploringscripture@foothillsumc.org
Exploring Scripture meets each Thursday at 1:00 pm.
The current session begins April 9th, 2026 and goes through May 21st, 2026.
Exploring Scripture Reflection Sept 6, 2026
Just a reminder – one more week till we start class again – September 10 at 1:00!
Scripture for September 6, 2026: Matthew 7:24-27
Sermon Title: Called to Rebuild
Matthew 7:24-27
24 “Everyone, then, who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. 25 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall because it had been founded on rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall!”
(The following is listed as a possible scripture to be used along with the Matthew one. I’m including it so you can read it just in case.)
Jeremiah 1:14-19
14 Then the Lord said to me: “Out of the north disaster shall break out on all the inhabitants of the land. 15 For now I am calling all the tribes of the kingdoms of the north, says the Lord, and they shall come, and all of them shall set their thrones at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, against all its surrounding walls and against all the cities of Judah. 16 And I will utter my judgments against them for all their wickedness in forsaking me; they have made offerings to other gods and worshiped the works of their own hands. 17 But you, gird up your loins; stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not break down before them, or I will break you before them. 18 And I for my part have made you today a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. 19 They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, says the Lord, to deliver you.”