BIBLE 101

"I don't know much about the bible."

"I'd participate more, but I feel like they know a lot more than I do."

"I'd feel a little weird going to a bible -Everyone would know WAY more than me!"

Well, here's your shot! I'd like to start a bible study for beginners! Call it Bible Study for Dummies... Beginners Bible Study... Bible 101... or whatever... It's for people who might be interested in this, except they don't think they know enough to be in a group.

When: First class - Sunday Feb 8th
Where: Oakland Mills Interfaith Center 5885Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045
Time: 7:00PM to 8:30 PM


Here's the thing... the bible is the Sacred Document for both the Jewish and Christian traditions. (We'll talk about that more in class) And in recent surveys, most American claim to claim belonging in a particular flavor of religion (that claims the bible as it's sacred Scripture. Yet ALSO - most Americans claim to know very little about the bible.

What IS the bible? Good question! We'll talk about this.

Is the bible TRUE? Yet another good question... that we'll talk about

Here's the thing - the bible has, for about 3 thousand years (the Hebrew scriptures have been around for a little longer) has been motivating, empowering, leading, healing, guiding (and more) people for a long time.

The bible has lots of stories... stories of people, and God, and the interactions between the human and the divine. I believe one reason these stories are still around after so long is because they speak to the human condition, whether 3 thousand years ago, or now.

Anyway - YOU are invited!

But I need you to let me know if you plan to come. Please call the church office 410-730-1970 and let us know you're coming. This way I can plan for an appropriate room.

Thanks