“All scripture is inspired by God and
is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in
righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped
for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
According to a
Gallup poll survey, 92% of all Americans own at least one Bible -- the average U.S.
household has 3, and 27% say they own at least 5. But do we really know what’s
in them? And do we really read them? One pastor once remarked that “The Bible
is the best-selling, least read, and least understood book” in human history.
Consider, for
example, some responses received by Ann Landers in a Bible test originally
given in the “Vancover Sun” newspaper:
“--Noah’s
wife was Joan of Ark
--Lot's
wife was a pillar of salt by day and a ball of fire by night
--Moses
went to the top of Mt. Cyanide to get the 10 Commandments
--The 7th
Commandment is "Thou shalt not admit adultery"
--Joshua
led the Hebrews in the battle of Geritol
--The
epistles were the wives of the apostles
--A
Christian should have only one wife.
This is called monotony.”
Obviously,
there’s a great deal of misunderstanding about the Bible today (even among
Christians)!
That’s why
programs and opportunities like “Disciple” Bible Study are so important and
vital to the life of any Christian congregation -- not only do they give us the
chance to learn about and be informed about holy scripture, but more
importantly to be transformed by holy
scripture! In worship today we
celebrated God’s work in and through the lives of the participants of this past
year’s “Disciple” Bible Study classes, and also learned about the upcoming
class opportunities for this Fall.
If you've never participated in a “Disciple” class, I strongly encourage you to
prayerfully consider doing so beginning this Fall. Your life might just be changed by it! Remember, God loves you and I do, too!
[For more
information about our church’s “Disciple” Bible Study program and opportunities
that begin this August, CLICK HERE]
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