What do we mean by the phrase, “The Word of God”?
“THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS NOT A RELIGION OF THE BOOK.”
Tuesday Bible Study with Dr. Tom Sauline
9:30-11 am in the Mackin Room or Join by Zoom*
Theme: Jesus the Compassionate Savior – Luke Part 2
Join us in person or virtually by Zoom to explore this theme for 6 Tuesday mornings from March 28th to May 9th, 9:30-11am. We will not meet on April 4th due to Holy Week.
Jesus the Compassionate Savior: Gospel of Luke Part 2, Chapters 12-24, introduces participants to the second half of the Gospel of Luke which recounts the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem where he will be arrested, crucified, and risen from the dead. With the parables of the Good Samaritan and Prodigal Son, Luke emphasizes Jesus’ ministry to the outcast and lost. In his Gospel, Luke highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus. In the Acts of the Apostles, Luke’s second volume, Jesus sends the Spirit to animate the Church.
GOALS
- Become more familiar with Jesus as the compassionate savior
- Appreciate the role of forgiveness in the life of Jesus
- Reflect on the good news of Jesus Christ as salvation for all
OUTCOMES
- Identify select stories unique to the Gospel of Luke, especially the parables and the passion
- Cite examples of Jesus as a compassionate Savior in the Gospel of Luke
- Understand God loves everyone, especially the poor and marginalized
- Find in the Gospel of Luke evidence of the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus
METHODS
- Read at home the assigned biblical texts and commentaries
- Discuss the questions for reflection during the sessions
- Pray with select passages
*Join by Zoom
Participants who prefer to avoid gathering in groups have the option of joining this Bible study from home using Zoom video conferencing. Our Bible study room was recently renovated with state of the art technology to bring you into the Bible study by Zoom for a high quality audio and visual experience with microphones throughout the room so you can hear every questions and every comment, a camera that will make you feel like you are in the room with everyone else, and the ability to watch any videos the presenter offers to the group during the study.
How to Join by Zoom:
If you are interested in joining the Bible study from home, please email Jim Merhaut at jmerhaut@stjosephaustintown.org to request a Zoom link for the Bible study.
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 am
Place: The Mackin Room or Zoom
Check the parish calendar for the up-to-date schedule.
Daily Video Scripture Reflection for Busy People
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Scripture Chat
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