Searching the scriptures: find the nourishment your soul needs

Introduction: A testimony from the chef

Stage one: Finding the food

Surveying the shelves: understanding the basic story of the Bible

Considering true nourishment: discovering the transforming nature of the Bible

Stage two: Preparing the meal

Choosing the recipe: pursuing the treasures of scripture

Reading the ingredients: observing the text

Understanding the nutrients: interpreting the text

Comparing the flavors: correlating the text

Adding the spices: applying the text

Stage three: Serving the feast

Setting the table: preparing to dig into God's word

Tasting a sample: learning where we fit in the story

Feeding the hungry: presenting the truth

A final word: Bon appétit: providing nourishing meals for yourself and others.