Scripture Study
Growing by Encountering God in the Bible
Bible study is an opportunity to encounter God as well as learn about who we are as a Church. When people study God’s Word together in groups, they have an opportunity to know each other on a deeper level than is usually possible. It becomes an opportunity to build community and to extend that community in care for others.
Adult Bible Study: Women in the New Testament
Women were essential to the ministry of Jesus and the flourishing of the early church. In Women in the New Testament, trusted guide Catherine Cory delves into the lives of the fascinating women who befriended Jesus, were healed and transformed by him, followed him as disciples, and proclaimed the good news of his resurrection. Journey through the New Testament, exploring the social and religious world of first-century Palestine and the remarkable lives of these women of faith. Six lessons survey New Testament texts about Mary the mother of Jesus, women healed by Jesus, the Samaritan woman, Mary and Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene, and various women of the early church, such as Priscilla and Phoebe.
Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers, and access to online video lectures are included. Introduction and six lessons.
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Daily Personal Study: Participants spend time prayerfully reading and reflecting on an assigned section of the Scriptures. Each lesson includes prayer, the assigned Scripture text, solid biblical commentary, and questions for learning and reflection. Ideally, if you devote about 20 minutes a day to the process, you will find it manageable and allow time for the material to sink in. This time of personal study provides the foundation for each week’s small group discussion.
Weekly Small-Group Sharing (90 minutes): Gather weekly with others who are studying the same material. You will share the fruits of your personal study, and in the process, discover new insights. A facilitator will help to create an atmosphere of openness and trust in which God’s Word and its application to daily life can be discovered and discussed. A brief video lecture will help to develop and clarify the themes of the lesson. |
Mondays, 6:30 - 8 pm
St. Patrick's, Cambridge Immaculate Conception, Hoosick Falls Or on Zoom Participants have the option to attend discussions in person or virtually. Anyone interested in a virtual option will receive step by step instructions for connecting to the Zoom meeting by internet or phone, and we have cameras/mics to lend. Meetings will be moved to Zoom if inclement weather or community spread of Covid-19 require us to close parish meeting spaces. Participants will be notified when books are available for pickup. |
Tentative Schedule
Mondays, 6:30 - 8 pm, St. Patrick’s and Immaculate Conception
April 8 - Introduction April 15 - Lesson 1 (Introduction and Mary, Mother of Jesus) April 22 - Lesson 2 (Women Beneficiaries of Jesus' Miracles) April 29 - Lesson 3 (The Samaritan Woman of John's Gospel) May 6 - Lesson 4 (Mary and Martha, Models of Devotion and Service) May 13 - Lesson 5 (Mary Magdelene, Apostle of the Resurrection) May 20 - Lesson 6 (Other Important, But Lesser-Known Women of the New Testament) All sessions available on Zoom |