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Engaging with the Bible for Yourself – John & Gilbert Lennox

In this conversation, brothers John Lennox and Gilbert Lennox reflect on their personal journeys of engaging with the Bible, from early family devotionals to wrestling with Scripture at university, and learning to approach the text with curiosity and depth. They discuss practical ways to read the Bible for yourself, the value of asking good questions, the role of mentors, and how to grow in confidence when faced with challenges to Scripture. Along the way, John shares formative experiences that shaped his lifelong love of the Bible and how these lessons can help others draw closer to God through His Word. Topics include: 🔹 How family shaped their first encounters with the Bible 🔹 Learning to study Scripture with curiosity and structure 🔹 The importance of mentors and walking with others 🔹 Overcoming doubts and challenges to the Bible’s reliability 🔹 Practical tips for getting started and staying engaged 📺 Subscribe to watch more at: ‪@OCCAOxford‬ 00:00 // Early encounters with the Bible in family life 01:39 // Asking questions and exploring Scripture as a child 03:07 // Seeing Scripture as the centre of real life 04:36 // University years and a crisis of interest in the Bible 05:53 // Meeting David Gooding and a life-changing Bible study method 08:50 // Learning to ask the right questions of the text 11:03 // Applying the method in group Bible studies 12:21 // Why personal engagement matters for every Christian 14:17 // Different callings and capacities for Bible study 15:59 // The value of walking with someone more experienced 18:02 // Encouraging new Christians to start with Scripture 21:39 // Facing criticism of the Bible with confidence 23:53 // Being ready to give a reason for the hope we have 26:09 // Wrestling with questions to strengthen understanding 27:30 // Engaging with Scripture to know God better #JohnLennox #BibleStudy #ScriptureEngagement #ChristianFaith #OCCA #Apologetics #BibleQuestions #Mentoring #HowToReadTheBible