Men’s Bible Study

#6 – Evaluating Claims of Truth

Since we began this Bible study, we’ve been making an assumption. It isn’t a bad assumption, but it is still one worth investigating. What we’ve been assuming is this – that we find Truth in the Bible. After all, if … Continue reading

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#5 – Context

Context The biggest mistake most people make when reading the Bible is to think too small. Yes, the Bible is a collection of books, and many of the books can in turn be studied as a collection of stories, songs, … Continue reading

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#4 – Parables

Parables Once was I asked to come up with a definition of the word “art,” and my answer was this: ‘Art is the attempt to promote a point of view under the cover of aesthetics.’ It’s been years since I … Continue reading

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#3 – Epistles

Every year after Christmas, it was time to write thank you notes.  When I first started writing thank you notes, they looked like the following, minus the verse numbers I’m adding to ease discussion: (1) Dear Aunt X and Uncle … Continue reading

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#2 – The Law

Men’s Bible Study #2 – So, another blind reading?. As you’re reading, please ask yourself a few questions, like: What kind of text am I reading? What is the desired outcome? What kind of people wrote this? All passenger motor … Continue reading

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#1 – Types of Biblical Literature

Please read the following – note, I’m purposely not telling you what or where it is just yet. Please read the text, and answer each question in order BEFORE going any further. Have mercy on me, O God, because of … Continue reading

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