Lectio Divina and the Word of God

Anika, Daniel, and Zoe are attending a religious studies class. Their teacher asks them, 'Can anyone tell me what Lectio Divina is?'

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During a Latin class, Maya found the word 'Biblia'. Sophia, being curious, asked Nora about the meaning of 'Biblia'. What does 'Biblia' mean in Latin?

• A form of praying with Scripture

• A collection of books

• A habit of seeking silence

• A slow and thoughtful encounter with the Word of God

Why can it be difficult for Abigail to find silence in her house?

• Because there is too much noise from William and Ethan filling the silence

• Because Abigail doesn't like silence

• Because silence is hard for Abigail to understand

• Because silence is not important for Abigail

Noah, Oliver, and Harper are trying to focus on their studies but they find it difficult due to the constant noise around them. How can they become more comfortable with silence?

• By listening to radio and TV

• By avoiding silence

• By developing a habit of seeking silence

• By talking constantly

In a Bible study group, Elijah asked Nora and Evelyn, 'How does the author of Hebrews describe the Word of God in our daily lives?'

• It is dead and ineffective

• It is boring and irrelevant

• It is living and effective

• It is meaningless and useless

Evelyn and Rohan were discussing about the Word of God in their Bible study group. Evelyn said that the Word of God is alive. What did she mean by that?

• She meant that it can physically move

• She meant that it can speak different languages

• She meant that it can cause change in the hearts of those who hear it

• She meant that it can perform miracles

During a Bible study session, Mia, Arjun, and Jackson decided to practice Lectio Divina. What are they allowing the Scriptures to do in this process?

• Speak to their innermost beings, their true selves, and their hearts

• Entertain them with interesting stories

• Teach them new languages

• Guide them in making money

Sophia, Anika, and David are planning to have a spiritual session where they want to feel connected with God. What 4 things do they need to do to allow God to speak with them?

• Read a specific book, be in a noisy place, hear the Word of God in Scripture, reflect out loud

• Set aside a specific time to pray, be in a quiet place, hear the Word of God in Scripture, reflect in silence

• Pray all the time, be in a crowded place, hear the Word of God in Scripture, reflect with others

• Never pray, be in a busy place, hear the Word of God in Scripture, reflect in silence

Zoe, Mason, and Michael attended a workshop on Lectio Divina. They were asked to practice the 4 steps of Lectio Divina. Can you list and briefly describe these steps?

• Read, write, speak, listen

• Read, think, pray, rest

• Lectio, meditatio, oratio, pause

• Lectio, meditatio, oratio, contemplatio

Ethan, Avery, and Scarlett are discussing why the Bible is different from every other book in the world. What is the main reason for this difference?

• Because it is written in Latin

• Because it is a collection of books

• Because it is the only book that can be read straight through

• Because it is the Word of God