Episode How Technology Tells the Story of the Bible | Week 2
Explore some stories where technology shows up in the Bible and find wisdom and freedom to navigate the tech in our world to connect with God and others!
Chapter 6
Don’t miss Discover the Word this week as Daniel Ryan Day leads Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Rasool Berry in the continuation of a series about “How Technology Tells the Story of the Bible.” In this first conversation, they explore how technology was part of worship in the Old Testament. Does how you use technology point you to God or away from Him? Be part of this conversation that can shape the way we use technology today.
Chapter 7
How often do you use technology to fix your problems? At its best, that’s what tech does! But while technology can help us, in this conversation, the Discover the Word group explores how technology can also steer us away from God. Join them as they discuss ways that technology can tempt us to worship created things rather than the Creator. And discover some boundaries that can help us use technology to point us to God!
Chapter 8
What are some of the limitations of using technology to connect with others? We’re discovering that electronic “friendship” is a different kind of “friendship.” Be part of the Discover the Word group as they discuss an age-old technology that we still use today. They’ll explore what 2 John reveals about this technology’s limitations and how it can influence, both positively and negatively, our relationships today.
Chapter 9
Can you think of any ways that technology can be used to harm others? It’s not difficult, is it? While technology offers many benefits, it also has a dark side. In this Discover the Word conversation, the group explores when technology was at its worst in the Bible. Join them to discover how God turned the worst use of tech ever into the best thing that ever happened!
Chapter 10
Technology changes so quickly, doesn’t it? We’ve seen many technological advances in the last 25 years, and undoubtedly, we’ll see many more in the next 25 years. Join the Discover the Word group as they conclude a series about “How Technology Tells the Story of the Bible.” They’ll discuss Micah’s prophetic warning about the consequences of our choices as they discover how technology at its best can be used for peacekeeping and prosperity.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
In this continuation of our series about how technology tells the story of the Bible, we find that technology at its best can be used to meet with God and worship Him. We also find that technology at its worst can steer us away from God and harm others.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- Exodus 31:1-11 shows how God equipped His people to build the tabernacle where they could focus on worshipping Him. What’s one way you could use technology to worship God?
- What’s one way that you can turn to God for help today instead of technology?
- Technology has some limitations in how it allows us to connect with others. What’s one thing you can do this week to reach out to someone in person?
- What’s one way you can use technology to share peace this week?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, prompt me to turn to you more frequently than technology for help. And prompt me to see opportunities to use technology to worship you, to reach out to others, and to share peace. Amen.”
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