Lectio Divina
Objective
I can list and explain the parts of the Lectio Divina
Warm Up
Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
Discussion Questions
How does the author of Hebrews describe the Word of God, and what do you think this description means?
What are swords used for? Why do you think the author of Hebrews compares the Word of God to a two-edged sword?
What do you think the author means that the Word of God penetrates “between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart”?
Lectio Divina
Activity 1: Lectio Divina
As a group read the first two paragraphs under the section titled “Lectio Divina.”
Then discuss the following questions as a group.
What does Lectio Divina mean, and what is it? “Divine reading”; it is an ancient form of praying with Scripture.
How can Lectio Divina be described? As a slow, thoughtful encounter with the Word of God.
What is the goal of Lectio Divina?
Each groupmember picks one of the steps of Lectio Divina to become the “experts” on their assigned step and will later be responsible for teaching others about it (Make sure all four steps are covered). Read the section that connects to the assigned step and complete the Lectio Divina Expert Groups Worksheet.
Take turns teaching your group about the Lectio Divina step on which you are experts. Help each other complete the rest of the worksheet together.
Lectio Divina.pdfLectio Divina Expert Groups Worksheet.pdf