Reality San Francisco Becoming Biblically Literate: A Conversation with Tim Mackie
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Mar 15, 2023 
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Bible's Purposeful Difficulty
- The Bible is intentionally designed to be unclear on a first read, forcing rereading and deeper engagement.
- Tim compares it to Cormac McCarthy novels times a thousand: the text rewards repeat reading and meditation rather than quick consumption.
Skatepark Community Sparked Tim's Study
- Tim's early formation came from a skateboard park ministry next to a Bible college where peers studied scripture together.
- That community pressured him to learn so he signed up for classes to become a better storyteller and teacher to his friends.
Learn Scripture Through Mentorship
- Do pursue apprenticeship-style mentoring to learn how to read scripture well rather than relying on solo internet searches.
- Tim warns it's like learning a trade: find wise teachers and practice reading with a community.