The Gospel of John
As silly as this sounds, I've always shied away from formal Bible study groups because of the overwhelming sense that each person in that group is smarter and more spiritual than me and understands the Bible a whole lot better... and is probably not here for the first time (like me). So I've never done it. Yes, I am flawed on my obvious levels and truthfully I also see how silly some of my fears can be. So I've studied (or read really) the Bible solo... just me... and quite honestly my ADD (no - not really but I swear sometimes it feels like I have it) makes it difficult to keep focused. Or keep interested. I tend to jump all over the place. Spiral in frustration. Unfolding Scripture is at best intimidating... but I see the sheer joy so many people close to me get from this unfolding process. And I want that. So this year I decided two things. I would formally study the Bible in a more focused manner, asking for guidance and teaching through this process on my own, with the goal to really study and learn. I also decided to participate in at least one group at my church. The latter is still pending. So on my solo journey I chose the gospel of John to start with. This gospel focuses on proving conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in him will have eternal life. Believe me... its hard for me to stay focused and diligent in a study like this. But I did. And though I've spent a lot of time reflecting on many inspiring passages of the Bible this past year, I proudly can say that I read, contemplated, prayed through and completed the Gospel of John. I know... it may seem like such a very small "new" experience but for me it's significant. Self-discipline has not always been my strongest characteristic. Nor is it now. But prayer can be a powerful thing.
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