Out of Date

At the Church I attend there is a big push to get folks involved in Wednesday evening Bible Study with the coming of the New Year. Heaven knows we need more Bible Study in our lives.

There is not a lot said about Sunday School, however. That’s the longest running, and most efficient Bible Study operation in the Church of Jesus Christ. The problem is, lots of folks ignore it, and I think I know why. It’s the name. We all think school is for kids, and therefore Sunday School has to be trite and boring. Plus, if it’s been around for a thousand years (give or take a few hundred), it can’t possibly have any contemporary importance. Besides, a significant number of Churches have dropped it, opting instead for a Children’s Church, a Youth Church, and an extended session of “Worship” for Adults.

First, let’s make sure we call it what it is – Age Group Bible Study. Secondly, let’s make sure that people understand that what takes place is a thorough, intensive study of God’s Word (and make sure that is what happens), and lets make it a priority in our lives.

Let’s also make sure we see and utilize the by-product of this resource in our arsenal of Truth proclaimation, which is the llove and care that comes through the interaction of small groups. It’s there that we get to know one another, care about one another, and learn the disciplines of llove in a unique environment quite different from the Church-at-large.

Get thyself to Bible Study!