Scouting the Divine

Searching for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey

By: Margaret Feinberg

Narrated by: Margaret Feinberg

Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Beloved Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg invites you on a remarkable spiritual adventure to live more courageous and free.

The Bible is full of clever plots and compelling stories, laced with historic insights and literary beauty. But despite its richness and depth, many of us struggle to close the gap between the ancient world and our own. What does it mean to know that Jesus is the Good Shepherd when the only place you've encountered sheep is at a petting zoo? How can you understand the promise of a land overflowing with honey when you buy yours in a bear-shaped bottle? Can you grasp the urgency of Jesus' invitation to abide in the vine when you shop for grapes at a local grocery store?

Margaret invites you to accompany her on the adventure of a lifetime - across the nation to herd sheep in Oregon, harvest fields with a Nebraska farmer, prune vines in California, and explore hives with a veteran beekeeper in Colorado. Along the way, you'll explore how ancient livelihoods illuminate meaningful truths that apply to life today.

"I asked one question to each person, 'How do you read the Scriptures in light of what you do every day?'" she writes. "Their answers changed the way I read the Bible forever."

With her trademark humor and vulnerability, you'll learn the secret of how to live like you have a shepherd, unlock the sweetest promises of God, and discover the gift of divine timing. You'll move from simply reading Scripture to entering stories that can be touched and tasted, smelled and savored. Scouting the Divine will revolutionize the way you understand the Bible - and leave you wonderstruck by the magnificence of God.

©2009 Margaret Feinberg (P)2009 Zondervan

Beautiful new look at scripture

My small group read this book and I gifted it to many of my friends and family as well . I listened to the audio with my children as well and can not say enough good things about it . This book really opened up and allowed me to look at scripture in a way I never had before . Helping me to really slow down and appreciate the real depth and beauty in scripture I was reading . Deepening my relationship with the Lord . I am so thankful for this book

Enlightening

Bringing me deeper still. Many times while listening I cried at the reality and truths of what was shared. Thank you for your love for the Lord and your passionate pursuit to know Him deeper.

fulfilling

I lived the way it clarified and put into perspective much of what I have read in the Bible many times.

Inviting! Contagious! Fresh!

I was delighted that the narration was Margaret's voice! Such a fresh and informative look at familiar passages (and some not so well known ) as each of these masters of their trade bring rich insights as Margaret applies fresh biblical perspectives . Absolutely loved it and highly recommend it. How much more I sense God's love and desire to know him more!

Perhaps her best book yet!

Wonderful read. Loved how relevant, practical and fun this book was. Great inside. I’m going to get the Bible study guide now too!

2nd Time Through = even better

I love Margaretfeinberg! This book is beautifully written, captivating, engaging and worth reading at least once. It's on my short list of personal favorites!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

God in the everyday

This book helped me understand how God's word is explaining His interaction with us by using modern agricultural and animal keeping examples. The author excels at extending Biblical reference into modern day scenarios to really help me see God at work in me around me. The pace is quick but not overwhelming. Sometimes the authors voice can get a little monotone but all in all the book is insightful and helped me understand God in New ways.

I found a treasure in this book

As a new beekeeper I am searching for books about bees written from a Biblical perspective. I didn’t think it would be so difficult to find. How could so many beekeepers see the intricacies of bees and not see God’s hand in their creation? This is the first book I have found that gave all the credit to God as the master creator. I truly enjoyed it! Thank you

Didn't like it.

Was not my type of book. I'm sorry I didn't know it would be that way or i won't have got it.