Dear Friends,
Welcome to our Diocesan Online Bible Study. I am gratefully you are participating in this feast on the Word of God. Regular disciplined reading of scripture is an essential component of the Christian Life and I am delighted to be walking this journey with you. I can think of no better way to begin this new liturgical year.
Over the next weeks we will be reading and reflecting together on the Gospel of Luke, what Luke is saying to his first hearers and what Luke is saying to us today both as individuals and as the church. As we begin it is important to have a view of the whole of Luke’s Gospel. So what I ask you to do is sit down and read Luke straight through from beginning to end in one sitting. I know it sounds like a lot to ask but trust me it will be a real blessing. Pay attention to the following.
What are the words or phrases that stood out for you?
What words or phrases does Luke use the most?
Is there a particular scene or story that touched your heart?
Did anything surprise you?
Was there a story you expected to read that wasn’t there?
Is there anything else you wish to share?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Next week I’ll be writing from where this all took place. Pray for me as I will for you.
+Steven
Bishop
