***Those at tonight's meeting suggested the following questions to keep in mind while reading:
1. What did this passage mean for those for whom it was first written?
2. How does this passage apply to my life today?
Seven members of Christ Episcopal Church gathered tonight to continue The Bible Challenge (http://thecenterforbiblicalstudies.org/what-is-the-bible-challenge/). If you are joining us, here are the readings for this week. Remember, you can choose Track 1 (All The Readings), Track 2 (Just the New Testament), Track 3 (The Psalms), or any combination thereof:
Monday, February 11th: Day 36 – Exodus 40, Psalm 30, Mark 3
Tuesday, February 12th: Day 37 – Leviticus 1-3, Psalm 31, Mark 4
Wednesday, February 13th: Day 38 – Leviticus 4-6, Psalm 32, Mark 5
Thursday, February 14th: Day 39 – Leviticus 7-9, Psalm 33, Mark 6
Friday, February 15th: Day 40 – Leviticus 10-12, Psalm 34, Mark 7
Saturday, February 16th: Day 41 – Leviticus 13-15, Psalm 35, Mark 8
Sunday, February 17th: Day 42 – Enjoy hearing the Scriptures read aloud in church
On Monday, February 18th, the group will meet in the Sunday School building at 7:30 p.m. to discuss what we've read this week. In the mean time, or if you cannot join us this week, feel free to comment on this post with questions, thoughts, or whatever strikes you from this week's readings. If you comment, please remember to include your name in your comment.
Peace,
Nick Szobota +
from Cel
ReplyDeleteWhat did these passages mean to the people for whom they were first written?
What do they mean for us today?
Laws can become dated. As you read Old Testament laws, are there any you think no longer apply? If so, what does that say about the meaning and use of the message of the bible?
Do the current laws of our culture say anything about us and the world we live in?
from Cel--questions to consider in reading Mark:
ReplyDeleteWhat key phrases or stories stand out for you?
How does the Gospel of Mark remain fresh and inform our lives and times?