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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: RickCarpenter Ordered by Date |
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1 | What should I read first? | Bible general Archive 4 | RickCarpenter | 220979 | ||
Mary Ann, I suggest you go to a church with which you feel most comfortable, and talk to the pastor about your desire to increase your knowledge of the Bible. He or she should be more than willing to let you know of their schedule of Bible study classes they offer, if they do, and suggest one that fits you. I recommend a 'small group' type of class rather than a lecture type. They are generally more friendly and open to discussion. "Beginners" are more likely to truly participate in these classes rather than in lectures. You'll get to know and trust the new friends you'll make, and that will make your journey into the Bible even more special. For instance, I'm Methodist and we promote a series called Disciple Bible Study. It was written by many Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars. It is used by other denominations, but I know the Methodists officially promote it. Each class is 32-34 weeks, once a week, so it's a commitment for sure, but it is NOT overwhelming. More than likely you'll be disappointed that it ends so soon, and will be eager to start the next. I'm amazed at how the lessons flow and build to grand "a-ha!" moment at the end. You'll have many little a-ha's in the course of the lessons too! I took DBS classes I through V as a student, and then facilitated them too, we're in IV now. I have made great Christian friends in these small group studies whom I trust, and I know I can rely on them for personal, spiritual, and prayer help 24-7. We pal around some and are involved in many projects in and around church together. These classes, while serious about learning, are just plain fun! I have gained better knowledge of the Bible and love Jesus all the more. You will too. Rick |
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2 | diermeneou and hermeneia | Gen 2:2 | RickCarpenter | 220962 | ||
Keliy and Brad Also... Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam. The Hebrew is pesher, interpretation or solution. |
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3 | creation | Gen 2:2 | RickCarpenter | 220914 | ||
I take the account of creation in Genesis as a picture of our faith development, not as literal history. The example I use to illustrate this in my Bible study classes is this: "Describe to me your child's first three years of life." I'd be willing to bet you didn't mention MANY details. I'll bet you didn't mention she ate food. I'll bet you didn't mention he grew to a height of xx inches. Do you see where this is leading? While your story is true, and it's what you wanted me to hear, it more than likely wasn't a heartbeat-by-heartbeat account of three years cell growth, intellect growth, spiritual growth. It's a picture of that three years done in probably 10-15 minutes. The creation account, I believe, is what God wanted us to know when we asked Him "How did I get here and why?" |
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