Maybe you have been attending a Bible Study for years, but there are millions of people who have never attended a Bible Study, and it isn't always what some people think. This post is for them.
A Bible Study is a little bit like a huddle in that they come together in one place.
A Bible Study can last about 35-45 minutes. It can go longer depending upon the level of engagement.
A Bible Study can focus on a theme or a selected passage or book of the Bible.
A Bible Study doesn't require that you know Greek or Hebrew.
A Bible Study can include men and women together or just men or just women.
A Bible Study doesn't require people to take tests.
A Bible Study isn't always 'serious' in its approach. It is intended to be real and address issues that are real with an approach, What Would Jesus Do.
A Bible Study often creates relationships between people in the group that grow outside the group.
A Bible Study doesn't require membership.
A Bible Study often creates an atmosphere where people sense a closeness to God.
A Bible Study will help you understand how the Bible is put together, the order of the books. Usually people develop 'favorite books.'
A Bible Study may not last forever. Some last a few months, others can last years and even decades (the one study I attend was originally formed in 1977).
So if you are not in a Bible Study, Google around for one near you. Most are open to new people. Your first time you might feel a little unsure, but chances are you will be welcomed with a lot of "hello's" and "where are you from's". I went to my first Bible Study in 1979. It changed my life. It will change yours too.
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