The document discusses the evolution of Bible engagement through technology, emphasizing the transition from printed to digital formats and the integration of resources for enhanced study. It highlights the emergence of digital Bibles and applications as essential tools for accessing scripture in the modern era. The document also addresses challenges such as declining Bible reading habits and the impact of individualism and technology on interpretation and community engagement.

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2. Scripture Engagement
for the Next Generation
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Outline:

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Started with simple Indonesian digital
Bibles for OnLine Bible Software.
20+ years of experiences
in the IT ministry.
sabda.org

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“Freely received, freely give.”
It’s growing into a large IT ministry

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Finally, digital Bibles and Resources
For Mobile Bible Applications .
Bibles and Bible Resources are Everywhere!
Focus: Bible in many platforms

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What’s next?
From …
… Here …
To …
… Where?

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9. A Bible; plus an ecosystem
Bible for the 21st century
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10. Alkitab Yang Terbuka (Opened) – AYT
Faithful
1. To the original Languages (Heb + Grk).
2. To history of Bible translation (Eng + Indo).
3. To modern Indonesian language.
Clear
1. Easy to read – Clear, Simple and Accurate.
2. Easy to understand – Tools and Helps.
3. Easy to listen – Multi Forms and Formats.
Relevant
1. Digital first, and also Print – Bible
2. Multi-Media, and also Texts – Library
3. Social-Media, and sharing – Community
1. Opened Bible
The text of the Bible is integrated
with other biblical resources for
the purpose of studying the Bible
responsibly.
2. Opened Library
Lots of other Christian resources
are prepared to built an integrated
study environment.
3. Opened Community
A place where the community
of the believers can discuss and
share what they learn from
studying the Bible.
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11. Spoken Bible
Before 15th cent.
Oral Culture
Listening
Clergy
Very Limited
Printed Bible
15 -20th cent.
Writing Culture
Reading
Educated/Rich
Many people
Digital Bible
After 20th cent.
‘Gadget’ Culture
Listening & Reading
Anybody
Unlimited people
The access of the Bible
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Bible for the 21st century

13. Technology changes the world so fast.
Inovasi
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14. Digital Immigrant and Digital Natives
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15. Smart phones, a revolution !?
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16. Social Media, … an Evolution !?
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17. Statistics Smartphone users
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18. Smartphone addiction
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19. SABDA 2020 -- Our Challenge, Our Hope !!
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20. 1. The Lost of Bible Reading Habit
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21. 2. The Fortune Cookies Bible
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22. 3. Pure individualism interpretation
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23. 4. Bible become just data.
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24. 5. New generation of Pharisees
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25. Scripture Union’s Experience(s)
SU Indonesia – Rebirthing an Organization?
SU International – FIT, MasterPlan, or DNA!
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26. Quo Vadis Bible Engagement?
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27. Where are the Christians and the churches in
this digital age?
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