Topic: Bible Studies

+ Bible Studies
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Damo 04 Aug 04, 13:35	+ Bible Studies Did you enjoy the Bible Studies at camp? Would you like to do regular bible studies? Would you like to be able to choose the topics you study? What about doing it online from the comfort of your own room? If you are interested in this then I am suggesting doing a once weekly bible study in a specially set up chat room (so no silly people messing about). Monday evening would be best for me but doesn't have to be. I would suggest about an hour (it takes longer when typing) but you don't have to stay the whole time. I'm open to suggestions for topics (or I can choose something). If you are interested then please post your thoughts and comments below. Damo
chatty 04 Aug 04, 15:03	+ I think that is a very good idea and monday evening sounds good.
Yerbs 05 Aug 04, 15:29	+ ... Actually, Monday evening would work. [Busy schedule! ] That, or Thursday. Either way, count me in.
gorjess 05 Aug 04, 17:12	+ yer tht wud b kewl, mondays fine 4 me aswell. what time?
Damo 05 Aug 04, 18:52	+ What time would be good for people? Also any suggestions for what to study? We could either work through a book (eg James) or look at a Character (eg Daniel) or take a theme (eg God's Love) or do topics (eg alcohol).
gorjess 05 Aug 04, 20:54	+ i'd like to look at a character personally because i find it helpful to find out that people in the bible went through situations that we can relate to in the present day. but im willing to do anything really. anytime's fine for me aswell so someone set one.
Damo 06 Aug 04, 19:28	+ Any thoughts about who to look at? Some of my favourites are Daniel (young man trying to live for God in a foreign land) Esther (young lady serving God in a difficult environment) Gideon (learning to trust in God) Any other suggestions anyone?
gorjess 06 Aug 04, 21:56	+ i'd quite like to look at esther if thats a favourite of urs, either that or someone like job?
Damo 06 Aug 04, 22:06	+ I'm just reading Job at the moment. A fascinating story and so much to learn from it but very hard going. Esther would be great. Such a fab story. I taught it to the people in the hospital where I worked in Papua New Guinea and they were fascinated.
Damo 06 Aug 04, 22:11	+ What I propose to do is to have a special section of the website for this. There would be a separate page for each weeks study. Before the study the page would have the details of the next study. Some reading to do beforehand and some questions to think about - that sort of thing. Just before the study starts the chat room would open so people can come in and settle down. The study would start proper at the specified time with me leading. I hoping one or two other officers might help too. Then after the study I would put up a condensed version of the discussion so people can read it (so if they miss one they won't miss out).
gorjess 06 Aug 04, 22:20	+ well that sounds great! wen r u thinkin of starting it?
Damo 06 Aug 04, 22:40	+ soon although it would be nice to have a few more people join. At the moment I think it's just 3 people. I'm happy to do it just for 3 people but it would be nice if there were a few more. I'm sure there must be other people who would be interested.
skippy 07 Aug 04, 15:39	+ I'd like to join, though I can't guarantee that I'd be able to come online every Monday at a set time... maybe it'd be better if i just read the 'condensed version' afterwards.
Annabannana 07 Aug 04, 23:42	+ I would love to be involved too but i am not around between 6 and 7.30pm on Monday. It sounds like a brilliant idea to grow in the knowledge of God and to build up each other.
Damo 08 Aug 04, 20:24	+ What about 8pm to 9pm (roughly)? That's not too late for anyone is it?
gorjess 08 Aug 04, 22:17	+ tht would b fine for me
hun 08 Aug 04, 22:52	+ gd 4 me too!!
Annabannana 09 Aug 04, 01:13	+ sound like a good idea.
Damo 09 Aug 04, 11:03	+ Excellent - We'll wait for everyone to reply and then set a start date (soon). Do continue to see if you can get other people to join us. I will hopefully be getting one or two other leaders to help as well (particularly soem female ones)
hun 09 Aug 04, 11:53	+ kk gd b lookin forward to them!!