Bible Study
I consider myself so blessed by God to have the opportunity to attend three Bible studies and Sunday school. Attending Sunday school is a given for us. We both love to learn. Our pastor does an excellent job teaching. Currently he is teaching on holiness. His sermons and Bible studies in recent weeks have been especially timely and helpful as we are guiding our children into adulthood in a fallen world. We can't express enough appreciation for his sermons that not only show us God's standards but also show us through God’s word how to apply the principles to our daily lives.
My husband knew that the men’s study taught by our pastor would be equally worthwhile. There was an added blessing that the pastor’s wife was teaching a women’s study at the same time. She is also an exceptional teacher. She just finished a study on Abraham and will continue a study of the life of Isaac. Coming from a non-churched background, I have found that building a foundation in Genesis is helpful for understanding the New Testament.
Some other women in our church were working through a Beth Moore study. These women were all educators. I knew that as a former elementary school teacher, I would have a lot in common with them. I also knew that because they were educators they would really be dedicated to learning. The topic was growing in faith. Certainly something I could see as a benefit to my walk in Christ. So, I started attending that study as well.
I was not intending to add another Bible study to my schedule…but one of the younger women in our church just started a Bible study centered around Debi Pearl’s book Created to be His Help Meet. Neither my mother, nor my grandmother are/were Christians, so I did not have an example of godly womanhood growing up. I know I can grow a lot in the area of having a gentle spirit! So I’m attending this study too.
As the Bible says, make the most of your time because the days are evil. And what is God’s desire for us? He desires that we be conformed to the image of His Son Jesus Christ. How blessed am I to have the freedom of time, health, and opportunity to study God’s word in four different settings each week! So I will make the most of it. For who, but God knows what tomorrow will bring?
My husband knew that the men’s study taught by our pastor would be equally worthwhile. There was an added blessing that the pastor’s wife was teaching a women’s study at the same time. She is also an exceptional teacher. She just finished a study on Abraham and will continue a study of the life of Isaac. Coming from a non-churched background, I have found that building a foundation in Genesis is helpful for understanding the New Testament.
Some other women in our church were working through a Beth Moore study. These women were all educators. I knew that as a former elementary school teacher, I would have a lot in common with them. I also knew that because they were educators they would really be dedicated to learning. The topic was growing in faith. Certainly something I could see as a benefit to my walk in Christ. So, I started attending that study as well.
I was not intending to add another Bible study to my schedule…but one of the younger women in our church just started a Bible study centered around Debi Pearl’s book Created to be His Help Meet. Neither my mother, nor my grandmother are/were Christians, so I did not have an example of godly womanhood growing up. I know I can grow a lot in the area of having a gentle spirit! So I’m attending this study too.
As the Bible says, make the most of your time because the days are evil. And what is God’s desire for us? He desires that we be conformed to the image of His Son Jesus Christ. How blessed am I to have the freedom of time, health, and opportunity to study God’s word in four different settings each week! So I will make the most of it. For who, but God knows what tomorrow will bring?
