331: Keith Ferrin and Relational Bible Study

Keith Ferrin is an author and speaker who has been speaking at conference, churches, universities, and banquets for 25+ years. His passion is helping people not just read and study the Bible, but deeply enjoy it! He uses live events, books, and online courses to equip individuals and families to not just read and study the Bible, but deeply enjoy it! He is also the founder of the BibleLife Community, an online community where people read, study, and discuss the Bible together. Today, Keith shares how he discovered this relational practices, the events that led him to start a membership, and why psycology is important in Bible study. Keith’s story reminds us that God wants to live with us and that’s a beautiful thing.

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Stories Keith shared:

Growing up all over the United States before settling in Washington State
Never knowing a time without faith
Going to youth group as a kid and having an active faith
Realizing that he had never talked to anyone about Jesus while playing soccer
Heading to college to study psychology
Using psychology to learn the Bible
His father’s call to tell him that he was leaving his mother
Solidifying his relationship with God through college
Serving as a youth pastor when his personal journey with the Bible was rocked
April 18, 1993 when he saw a presentation of Luke being recited
Deciding to read Philippians every day for the summer
Presenting the Gospel of John as an entry point for studying the Bible
Seasons that were difficult with the Lord
Starting BibleLife Community during the pandemic

Great quotes from Keith:

The living word of God went from being a phrase to a reality.

God is good even when I’m confused.

The more relational our approach, the more information we will learn.

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