Two new opportunities for Bible study have begun, one held as a Sunday School for adults, and the other a mid-week evening discussion on matters of faith. These are in addition to the weekly Monday afternoon Bible study led by Elder Dan Desilva.
The Sunday morning group meets from 9:30 to 10:10 am. The theme is: “Great Stories from the Old Testament.” The group looks at the lives of a number of individuals described in the Old Testament, and explores how their stories connect with our own. For example, the incident between Daniel, Darius, the jealous nobles and the den of lions became a platform for group discussion on the nature of friendship as well as that of faith. Other examples of Old Testament individuals to be studied are: Naaman the Syrian whose leprosy was healed; Gehazi the greedy servant; Nehemiah the daring cupbearer to the king; Elijah the prophet who prayed to die; and the Man who brought calamity to the camp. The series will run every Sunday until June 26th.
The Wednesday evening group meets from 7 to 8 pm. The theme is: “Matters of Faith.” The series is conducted as a free-flowing discussion structured around Hebrews 10:19 to Hebrews 12:3. The principal objective of this study group is to understand the nature of faith and to explore its relevance to our modern lives. The learning experience is interactive where thoughts, opinions and faith experiences are freely shared and respected. At the end of the series, the group will have arrived at a deeper sense and appreciation of the faith journey in Christ. The meetings are held every week and will conclude on June 29.
In closing, I offer to the readers a few lines from Romans 10: “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!’ So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
Come and join us! Together we will walk through the foundations of our faith as we explore the Bible.
by Rev. Dr. Victor C. Gavino
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