Has there ever been a Bible Study done on here besides reading The Purpose Driven Life? I think that would be a good thing to start. Pick a certain book of the Bible or something like that, give the study for the week/day/whatever & then have a discussion about it. How the scripture speaks to you.

I tried to start one of these in a yahoo group once but didn't have much of a response. What do you all think? Can everyone find the time to do this?

SFM,
I think that is a great idea. I would arrange my time for something like that.

\O/ PTL Again, for your road to restoration.

God's Love and Peace be upon you and your husband,
ttsmm

I would enjoy this too, especially if we're using a Scripture, as I need to get back to basics.

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> Good idea Standing. I would love to be a part of it.

Time is one thing I've been short of; but if you don't mind I'll put my .02 worth in when I can.

S&C

I'm on board Captain!

sg

I guess this is a go then! I am doing some research on how to conduct a good bible study (I guess I'm one of those thorough people <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> ). I'll let you guys know when it'll start & what day to tune in for it. I think weekly would be good so everyone has a chance to ponder over the week and then submit their replies. Sound good to everyone?

Count me in!! I can't wait!!! Weekly sounds good to me too.


CJ

YES!!!!!!!

Do you need any help?

Glad to see you're going to join us Sheryl. Would love the help actually. Is there anything specific you wanted to do?

Okay everyone. Bible study will start this weekend. Please tune in for the scriptures that I'm going to post. I thought we'd put a different twist on reading. I have downloaded readings that would take us through the historical timeline of the Bible. This should be interesting. I've never done it that way before!

Feel free to post your ideas, questions, etc. throughout the week after reading the passages. Ready for the long haul? Look for scripture postings this weekend! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

I'm just so excited! This will surely get me disciplined to read the Bible every day (something I have been lacking <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" /> ).

I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you yesterday! Sounds like you have everything under control, but if you need anything, let me know. I'm thinking if perhaps you are unable to post a week's study or something you could send it to me and I could post it, something like that?

Let me know, and I look forward to studying with you.

Great idea Yvette! I'll watch for it but I am trying to limit my time on here. I do lurk and post about once a day or every couple days.

I'll be watching for it.

*waves hi to Sheryl*

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

DZZZ

Week 1 - Let's start off with going back to the beginning (what a great way to start). Our first lesson will cover the creation and the fall of man. Let me know if this is too much scripture for you in a week's time. Let's try to have a great discussion! Feel free to post your comments and/or questions.

Gen 1:1-5:32

Can't wait for your comments! Have fun! God bless!

sfm,
Great idea! I'm going through my Bible and selecting the sections that I have notes on.

2:24 "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body"
Marie should have been more important to than my Mom or Dad. She is right that I "should have cut the cord sooner." I was honoring my father and mother, and in the process, dishonoring her.

3:4 "But the serpent said to the woman: 'You certainly will not die.'"
Partial truth. You will not die a physical death right now, but, you will die a spiritual one.

That's my 42-1/2 cents worth <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> .

God's Grace,
ttsmm

While I always loved the Creation story, I always felt like the punishment for the woman being "begiled... and I did eat..." (3:13) was very harsh.

...in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children... (3:16)

And it also makes me wonder if it was really NOT going to be painful to get a baby out of that tiny opening before she ate. Those of us who have been through labor can appreciate that, I think.

nb,
IMVHO, plus I'm a guy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> , I remember hearing in a sermon once (don't remember how old I was at the time) that the way Jesus was born into the world, Mary remained a virgin; it was a miraculous birth. Just as the Holy Spirit, blessed Mary and she became pregnant, the same was at the birth; "Like light passing through a window." This is how it was suppose to be for all women.

God's Grace,
ttsmm

We are starting a study of James in my mens group at church. Is anyone interested in me sharing what we study in that group?

I know I struggle daily with practicing James 1:19-20 and James 5:7-12

Tony

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by tryingTOsaveMYmarriage:
<strong> "Like light passing through a window." This is how it was suppose to be for all women.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Now that sounds soooooo much more comfortable!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Thanks for clarifying that... very interesting!

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">2:24 "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body"
Marie should have been more important to than my Mom or Dad. She is right that I "should have cut the cord sooner." I was honoring my father and mother, and in the process, dishonoring her.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I suppose this works the same for a woman as well. I always have had the habit of "listening to my mother". I always have been searching for her approval. Not that she was a bad mother or anything (I had a fairly good childhood), but I find myself constantly telling her everything about my life where I should be keeping certain things private. When I left my home to join with my H, I am now realizing that I didn't really "leave" my home. I am still "letting her run my life" so to speak. A lot of times this conflicted with my H's decisions. I am learning that although my mother means well, some things are meant to stay between my H & I and no one else & the decisions we make together have to be just that, made together with no help from Momma. Thanks for the lesson, Trying.