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A Musical Lectio DivinaA Musical Lectio Divina

Ryan Lott's meditative, mystical, and mesmerizing debut.

Andy Whitman | posted 4/24/2008 08:47AM

At last spring's Festival of Faith and Music at Calvin College, I was asked to officiate in a contest called "Bandspotting." It was like American Idol in that we were asked to evaluate a lot of musical ...

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Jason

Posted: April 26, 2008 9:43 PM

How interesting that none of the comments so far actually address or discuss the music of Son Lux, which is the point of this particular article. Surely, there are better places to discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of Lectio Divina. I've only heard snippets of Son Lux's music so far, but I find in very intriguing. I hear elements of Sufjan Stevens, Radiohead, and some of the other artists on the Anticon roster, like Alias and Clouddead. I hope to pick up the CD soon, so I can check it out more thoroughly.

Amanda

Posted: April 25, 2008 12:43 PM

Lectio Divina is a method of study; it's not at all in opposition to study (I'm not sure why people are suggesting so). The mediation is just one segment of the whole, and it is meditation on scripture, which is biblical. The point of Lectio Divina is to read scripture, contemplate what God is saying to us through scripture, consider how we can apply God's Word to our lives, and finally to pray scripture. It is a useful study discipline which takes a well-rounded approach to make sure that one is not studying just to acquire knowledge about God, but to have an intimate encounter with the living God in his Word and to be transformed by Him. Sounds pretty evangelical to me ;) Also, I really enjoyed this article and can't wait to hear this CD.

Anonymous

Posted: April 25, 2008 11:06 AM

John, I appreciate your comments. I agree with you that the Matt. verse cited below was taken out of context. This has to do with praying pridefully for others to see. It doesn't speak to repitition at all regarding meditation to put ourselves in a trance. Thank you for pointing that out. Also, yes, we are commanded to meditate on Scripture, such as said in Psalm 1. But, we must be careful with things such as the Lectio because they go way beyond what is commanded in Scriture. Their version of meditation is MUCH different than the meditation commanded in the Bible. For example, in his pastoral letter to Timothy, Paul says to STUDY to show himself approved and that he is able to accurately use the Word of God which is the bedrock of our ministry. Study is what we are called to do so it gets inside of us, just as Psalm 1 says. Study, study, study with our whole being is what we are called to do, not empty our mind. We worship God in spirit AND in truth. Again, thanks.

John	Posted: April 25, 2008 2:36 AM

The posts from Brian and Ralph are absolutely ridiculous. First, Ralph, the Matthew 6:7-9 reference clearly addresses hypocrites and pagans who "pray." Second, Brian, repeatedly in the Old Testament we are told to meditate on the Law of the Lord, His word. There is a huge difference between Christian meditation upon the things of God and the eastern form of meditation that seeks to empty the mind. The apostle Paul, after instructing Timothy in I Timothy 4:13 to give attention to reading the Scriptures and doctrine, tells him in verse 15 to "meditate on these things" (NKJV). Meditation upon the Word of God is not only of great value, believers are commanded in both Testaments to do it.

Ralph Gaily

Posted: April 24, 2008 5:50 PM


"But when you pray, don't use vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not, therefore, like them: for your Father knows what things you have need of, before you ask him. After this manner therefore pray: 'Our Father which art in heaven.....' Matthew 6:7-9

Brian

Posted: April 24, 2008 1:09 PM

Please, please be careful with recommending the Lectio Devina or suggesting that it is a "spiritual discipline". Just because you repeat something over and over has no Biblical, lasting effect on you. This has its roots in eastern, mystical religous practices. Repeating something over and over may give you a physical experience, but it is only through careful study of God's word, prayer, application, and obedience that we get the Word of God into us. That is how we are transformed. Please be careful and look at Scripture. This type of spiritual discipline is not found anywhere in it; in fact, it is something we are told not to do.

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