Kissed by the Word: Encountering Jesus in Scripture
In this episode of The Scroll + Press Podcast, Emily and Courtney share what they mean when they say “the Word of God”—not just ink on a page, but a Person: Jesus, the Living Word.
They talk about how the Word has become their daily bread in wilderness seasons, how praying Scripture shapes our desires, and how seeing God rightly breaks off shame, striving, and an orphan mindset.
You’ll also hear them unpack Isaiah 55, John 6, Ruth & Boaz, and Song of Songs as a picture of Jesus setting a table for us, inviting us to feast, not perform. This episode is an invitation to move from spiritual “fast food” and secondhand revelation into first-love intimacy with Jesus and confidence that His words over you create new life inside.
In this episode, we talk about:
- What we mean by “the Word of God” (Logos & Rhema — written Word and spoken Word)
- Why Scripture is daily nourishment in both mountaintops and wilderness
- Praying the Word vs. only praying our feelings
- How the nature of God (harsh vs. kind, distant vs. near) shapes how we read the Bible
- The war on the secret place in a distracted, content-heavy culture
- Ruth & Boaz as a picture of Jesus: the Kinsman-Redeemer who sets a table for us
- Song of Songs as language of bridal intimacy, not religious performance
- Moving from striving and self-reliance into surrender, dependence, and first love
Key Scriptures:
- John 1 – Jesus, the Word made flesh
- Hebrews 4:12 – The Word as a living, active sword
- Isaiah 55 – “Listen and eat what is good… your soul will delight in abundance”
- John 6 – Jesus, the Bread of Life; eating His flesh and drinking His blood
- Psalm 23:5 – A table prepared in the presence of our enemies
- Ruth 2–4 – Boaz the kinsman-redeemer
- Song of Songs (esp. ch. 1, 2, 4, 7) – Kisses, communion, and bridal love
- Romans 5, 8; Hebrews 10 – No condemnation, friendship with God, bold access
Episode Invitation:
If you’ve felt dry in the Word, stuck in shame, or living on everyone else’s revelation, this conversation is an invitation to:
- Come back to the table Jesus has already set
- Let His Word kiss, align, and empower your heart
- Believe that your prayers do move His heart—because in Him, you are righteous and dearly loved.
Maranatha. 🕊📖✨
