What better way is there to spend a snowy day than to work on the next Bible study lesson guide? It's actually kind of pretty outside and not so tough to take when we know it could all be gone in just a day or two.
This section of Romans is another bit of practical advice from Paul on how to live as good Christians. I am really hoping that we will be able to cover this lesson adequately and still have time at our next meeting to finally get to the catechism lesson that I have been hauling around in my folder for months on Dogma, Doctrine, and Canon Law.
Enjoy the snow. Go Twins! (We're having brats tonight to celebrate the opener, but I think I'll be cooking them inside.) See you on April 10th.
Lesson Seventeen Study Guide
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Lesson Sixteen Update
My notes aren't too exciting for this lesson, but I still thought that I would put up what I have in case anyone is interested. This lesson gave us a break from the deep theological issues we've been covering and offered some practical advice on how we can apply our faith to our lives. It seems to all boil down to humility and love--both tough things to achieve sometimes. It's that, and the message that we really do show our love for God by how we treat one another.
I took book orders today and will place an order over the weekend. Pope Benedict's book Jesus of Nazareth was the popular choice for our summer read. That is an ambitious choice. In other words, don't wait until the beginning of September to start reading. Now that I know which book we are going to use, I will schedule some time to prepare a study guide, and with some luck, I will be able to give them to everyone by our last meeting.
Thanks for the good session. I'll get the next lesson up ASAP. See you on April 10.
Lesson Sixteen Study Guide w/Notes
I took book orders today and will place an order over the weekend. Pope Benedict's book Jesus of Nazareth was the popular choice for our summer read. That is an ambitious choice. In other words, don't wait until the beginning of September to start reading. Now that I know which book we are going to use, I will schedule some time to prepare a study guide, and with some luck, I will be able to give them to everyone by our last meeting.
Thanks for the good session. I'll get the next lesson up ASAP. See you on April 10.
Lesson Sixteen Study Guide w/Notes
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Lesson Sixteen
I wanted to get our next lesson's study guide finished so that I could enjoy spring break with a clear conscience. This is a great lesson with some good practical advice--not necessarily easy--about how we should live as Christians. This study guide has some fill-in-the-blank sections because I really want each of you to take the time to look up the scriptural references that are given for a couple of the questions in the LC book. (Admit it, those are easy to skip, aren't they?)
Please take the time to read the information in the post just below this one. There is some important information about our Bible Study group--dates, book order information, and some changes for the coming year. I will be taking book orders at our next meeting on March 27th.
Aloha! Malama pono.
Lesson Sixteen Study Guide
Please take the time to read the information in the post just below this one. There is some important information about our Bible Study group--dates, book order information, and some changes for the coming year. I will be taking book orders at our next meeting on March 27th.
Aloha! Malama pono.
Lesson Sixteen Study Guide
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Lesson Fifteen Update and Important Group Information
Believe it or not, after this week's session we have only four more meetings before our breakfast at the end of May. Since I know how how quickly this time will fly by, I've already done some planning for next year.
1) A tentative schedule for a 2008-09 Bible Study of the First Letter to the Corinthians is printed on the study guide notes for this lesson and can also be found if you scroll ahead on the calendar at the bottom of this web page. Unless there are some strong objections, these are the dates that I will be turning in to the office soon to reserve our classroom.
2) If you would like me to place an order for your books for next year, I would like to be able to do that during first week of April. We are going to use the same two types of books again next year that we have in the past--the Life Change and Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. The next volume of the ICSB contains both 1&2Corinthians, so if you would like me to go ahead and order the next two volumes of the LC books, we would be set for the next two years. The ICSB is $9.99 and each LC book is $8.99. I will be taking book orders at the March 27 meeting.
3) Speaking of books, we also need to decide on the book that we would like to read over the summer to discuss at our first meeting in the fall on September 11. Just to the right of this post is a place where you can vote for your preference. I will announce which book was chosen at the March 27th meeting and will have price information if you would like me to order a copy along with the textbooks for our study.
4) Finally, I just wanted to let you know that I have decided to remove the word "Women's" from "Women's Bible Study" when I post an announcement in the bulletin for fall registration. We really need to boost the numbers of people who will actively participate in our Bible Study just to make the preparation worthwhile and the discussion sessions engaging. Since Christmas, we've have very few well attended meetings, and while I understand that there are important things that keep you away, it's been more than a little discouraging to have lessons prepared and then only have one or two people who show up for our sessions. Please, don't get me wrong--I'm glad for when our snowbirds are present when they can be, and I understand that life can sometimes get in the way, but in order for me to continue devoting my time and energy in this way, I need to know that it is having some impact. I want to serve, but I want to serve where I am useful. I would love to continue with our Bible Study, so I'm going to open the group up to anyone who may be interested. I would also appreciate it if you would encourage people who may want to join us this fall. The more the merrier!
Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter Sunday!
Study Guide w/Notes Lesson Fifteen
1) A tentative schedule for a 2008-09 Bible Study of the First Letter to the Corinthians is printed on the study guide notes for this lesson and can also be found if you scroll ahead on the calendar at the bottom of this web page. Unless there are some strong objections, these are the dates that I will be turning in to the office soon to reserve our classroom.
2) If you would like me to place an order for your books for next year, I would like to be able to do that during first week of April. We are going to use the same two types of books again next year that we have in the past--the Life Change and Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. The next volume of the ICSB contains both 1&2Corinthians, so if you would like me to go ahead and order the next two volumes of the LC books, we would be set for the next two years. The ICSB is $9.99 and each LC book is $8.99. I will be taking book orders at the March 27 meeting.
3) Speaking of books, we also need to decide on the book that we would like to read over the summer to discuss at our first meeting in the fall on September 11. Just to the right of this post is a place where you can vote for your preference. I will announce which book was chosen at the March 27th meeting and will have price information if you would like me to order a copy along with the textbooks for our study.
4) Finally, I just wanted to let you know that I have decided to remove the word "Women's" from "Women's Bible Study" when I post an announcement in the bulletin for fall registration. We really need to boost the numbers of people who will actively participate in our Bible Study just to make the preparation worthwhile and the discussion sessions engaging. Since Christmas, we've have very few well attended meetings, and while I understand that there are important things that keep you away, it's been more than a little discouraging to have lessons prepared and then only have one or two people who show up for our sessions. Please, don't get me wrong--I'm glad for when our snowbirds are present when they can be, and I understand that life can sometimes get in the way, but in order for me to continue devoting my time and energy in this way, I need to know that it is having some impact. I want to serve, but I want to serve where I am useful. I would love to continue with our Bible Study, so I'm going to open the group up to anyone who may be interested. I would also appreciate it if you would encourage people who may want to join us this fall. The more the merrier!
Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter Sunday!
Study Guide w/Notes Lesson Fifteen
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Lesson Fifteen
Sorry the new study guide is a little later than usual, but my brain was preoccupied with preparing for last week's book group discussion sessions. This lesson covers it all--salvation, divine discipline, horticulture, and mystery. Intriguing!
In addition to our regular lesson, I have some business we must discuss, and I would love to finally get to one of the extra catechism topics that I've been holding onto for several months. Hope to see you all on Thursday.
Study Guide: Lesson 15
In addition to our regular lesson, I have some business we must discuss, and I would love to finally get to one of the extra catechism topics that I've been holding onto for several months. Hope to see you all on Thursday.
Study Guide: Lesson 15
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