Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus

"Don't just read the Bible. Let the Bible open you to knowing its Author. Dallas Willard is one of the most beloved figures in the modern spiritual formation movement, and his insights into Scripture have been described as revolutionary. Willard read the Bible with the reverence of a Southern Baptist, the intellect of a philosopher, and the heart of a mystic. Dave Ripper uncovers the unique, realistic approach Dallas took to reading the Bible, in which he moved beyond mere propositional knowledge about God to truly encountering the personal reality of the God of the Bible. This immersive approach to Scripture helps us learn to study, teach, and experience God in Scripture like Dallas did, as an apprentice of Jesus"--

Dave Ripper is the lead pastor of Crossway Christian Church, a multicongregational church in southern New Hampshire, focused on spiritual formation. He earned a doctor of ministry in spiritual direction from Fuller Theological Seminary and The Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Research Center at Westmont College. He is coauthor of The Fellowship of the Suffering and serves as the chaplain for the Boston Bruins. Dave and his wife, Erin, a mental health therapist, have three children. They make their home in the woodlands of New England near Nashua, New Hampshire.