Bible Study Group
The format is simple: after a welcoming cup of tea/coffee and a short introduction from the compère for the evening, we break into small groups to discuss the bible passage for the evening, which will have been made available in advance for those who like to be prepared! The discussion is facilitated by group leaders who have volunteered for the task. Then after more tea/coffee we gather for a closing meditation, prayers or other activity, decided upon by the compère (again, a volunteer). Many of us continue the discussion over a drink at a local pub afterwards, so this is a great group for getting to know people and making new friends.
Everyone is very welcome, and no special bible knowledge is needed, simply a desire to let the scriptures touch our lives. Participation can be at whatever level you want, from offering to compère a session to simply turning up now and then.
During Lent we hold weekly meetings on Fridays to follow a Lent course.
Further information can be obtained from Steve Evans (English Martyrs) on 07800 697975 or Gareth Morgan (Our Lady's) on 788885
Meetings 2007-2008
This year we will be studying John's Gospel.
- September 14
- Prologue, 1.1-3.21
- October 12
- Journeys, 3.22-4.54
- Hand-out
- November 9
- Second Feast in Jerusalem, ch. 5
- Hand-out
- December 14
- Bread of Life, ch 6
- Hand-out
- January 11
- Feast of Tabernacles, 7.1-10.21
On Fridays in Lent we will follow a Lent course
- February 8
- The single-hearted person
- Meditation
- Hand-out
- February 15
- February 22
- February 29
- March 7
- March 14
- April 11
- Feast of Dedication, 10.22-11.54
- Hand-out
- May 9
- Last Passover, 11.55-19.42
- June 13
- Resurrection, 20.1-29
- Hand-out
- July 11
- Conclusion and Appendix, 20.30-21.25
- Hand-out
Meetings 2008-2009
Next year we will be studying the Acts of the Apostles.
- September 12
- Introduction
- October 10
- Ascension and Pentecost: Chapters 1-2
- November 14
- Miracles, Generosity, Fraud: Chapters 3-5
- Questions
- December 12
- The earliest missions: Chapters 6-8
- Questions
- January 9
- Conversion of Paul and early miracles of Peter: Chapters 9-12
- February 13
- Mission of Paul and Barnabas and the Council of Jerusalem: 13-15:35
- May 8
- Paul's missionary travels: 15:36-19:20
- June 12
- End of St. Paul's missions, work and arrest: 19:21-21
- July 10
- Paul's trials and speeches: Chapters 22-26
- August 14
- Departure for Rome, shipwreck at Malta: Chapters 27-28