The Bible is known by many names. In the church it is also referred to as Scripture, God’s Written Word, and God’s Holy Word. ELCA Lutherans also refer to the Bible as our “Book of Faith.” At Good Shepherd, faithful engagement with our Book of Faith is a vital part of our daily life together as it helps to nurture our faith and points us to Jesus and the lives we are called to live as Christians. As Lutherans, we believe that studying the Bible is most faithfully done in community. While individual Bible study also enriches our understanding of God, Jesus and faith, having conversation with others about what we hear and see when we read the Bible helps us to hear and understand it more completely. Engagement with our Book of Faith with one another strengthens our community and leads us out into the world to serve the needs of our neighbors. In our Bible studies we read Scripture together, ask lots of questions, read and listen to what Bible scholars and teachers can bring to the conversation, and we listen to one another. We may end up with more questions than we have answers, but we are OK with that.
So read about our current Bible studies below and know that you are welcome to join in any of them!
Biology and Beliefs - Sunday Morning
Adult Bible Study – Sunday Morning
And Other Faith Stories - Sunday Evening – On break until April 22.
Crossways on Mondays
Lectio Divina - Tuesdays. Making Sense of the Cross begins February 28.
Making Sense of the Cross - Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Begins February 21.
Word on Wednesday
Making Sense of the Cross - Begins at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 23.
The Greatest Story – Saturdays
Follow these useful bible study links:
Book of Faith
Enter the Bible (from Luther Seminary)
New Testament Gateway
Into the New Testament
The Text this Week
Biblia – Bible Study Online
Sign up to receive daily Bible readings via email from elca.org. Click here.
You can also check out Bible Tutor! Click here and then enter username:goodshepherd and password: shepherd.
