Bible Study with Bishop Miller
The Second Sunday in Advent
December 6, 2009
Dear Friends in Christ,
Thank you for joining me. I hope your reading of Luke's Gospel straight through was helpful for you. What struck me as I read through was Luke's frequent use of the word, once, and that there was much less emphasis on the end of times (apocalypse) than in Matthew or Mark. I am interested to hear what you noticed.
As I told you I am writing this week from where it all took place. I am staying at a kibbutz on the Sea of Galilee, which is home to a museum which houses a boat that dates back to Jesus' time. Today we visited Capernaum where Jesus began preaching and called his first disciples. Tomorrow we will go to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation the place where Mary heard the message that she would bear God's Son.
I invite you this week to re-read the stories of the birth of John the Baptist and the birth of Jesus. In what ways are they similar and in what ways are they different. You may want to outline the elements of each story side by side to help in your comparison. If you would like compare your notes with a friend and see where you agree and disagree on the outline and what stood out for each one of you.
Let me know what you find. Know, too, that as I visit that holy place I will be saying a prayer for each of you.
Yours in Christ,
The Right Rev. Steven Andrew Miller
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Bible Study with Bishop Miller
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
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
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