Reading Scripture in Corporate Worship: A How To Guide

If you’ve been asked to read Scripture during a church service, this video will show you how to do it well—without turning it into a performance or putting people to sleep. Drawing from over a decade of experience, I walk through a step-by-step guide on how to prepare and deliver a public Scripture reading that honors the text and serves the church. You’ll learn practical tips on how to mark up your passage, practice effectively, avoid common mistakes, and read in a way that helps people actually listen and understand the Word of God.

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📚 *Book Recommendation*
Unleashing the Word: Rediscovering the Public Reading of Scripture by Max McLean
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📜 *Video Chapters*
0:00 - Introduction: Why This Matters
0:57 - Preparing to Read Scripture Publicly
1:27 - Step #1 – Get the Passage Early
1:44 - Step #2 - Copy the Text to a Document
2:21 - Step #3 - Give It an Initial Read-Through
2:39 - Step #4 - Listen to a Professional Reading
3:17 - Step #5 - Practice Reading It Aloud Several Times
4:38 - Step #6 - Mark up your sheet
5:39 - Important note on final prep
5:50 - How to Read Scripture in Public
5:57 - Step #7 - Approach the Front Undistracted
6:27 - Step #8 - Don’t Give a Preamble
6:48 - Step #9 - Follow the Church’s Pattern
7:38 - Step #10 - Read with Passion
8:46 - Step #11 - Ask for Feedback
9:41 - A word for pastors
10:48 - Book Recommendation

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