Today I kicked off my third year of BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) via Zoom. That's how we ended last year's study of Acts, thanks to the pandemic. Since the ladies who attend at our location either have kids at home or are in their retirement years, it makes perfect sense that we'd do distance learning until a vaccine is readily available. Until then, we just have to make do with our lectures, discussions and fellowshipping all done via the internet.
This year's study takes us to the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Believed to have been written by Moses and spanning about 300 years, it will no doubt serve as a timely and timeless reminder of how God created us in His image and set mankind on an ultimate path to redemption through His son, Jesus Christ. In the past I have sometimes grumbled a bit about the Old Testament. However, the history lover in me always appreciates the narratives that tell the tale of God's chosen people.
The ladies in my group are always so much fun and really offer some great insights for our weekly lessons. I love the notes and read them in advance of the questions every week. I like to supplement it with a couple commentaries, too. Warren Wiersbe is one of my favorites because he always makes scripture so easily understood and applicable to our daily lives. Gone is the King James thees and thous from my youth, where the language was often a stumbling block to genuine understanding. I adore my NIV Bible. I say use whatever Bible really speaks to you.
If you're looking for a Bible study that will allow you to dive deep into meaning, I believe you'd be blessed to start in the beginning with BSF this fall!
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