Lectionary Bible Study & Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study

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Leader’s Guide: How To Lead A Bible Study

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Using the Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study workbook, you do not have to have an extensive background in the Bible in order to lead a Bible study discussion group. Remember, you are a discussion leader, not necessarily a teacher. The Leader's Guide You can download and print a Leader's Guide by clicking here. or by clicking on the image at left. Here are some hints for the first class session: Sit around a table or place chairs in a circle so that everyone has the opportunity for eye contact with the other participants in the discussion group. Introduce yourself and ask...

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Why Is It Important To Study The Bible?

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• To develop a closer personal relationship with the Lord. • To learn about the people and events in the Bible. • To understand why these events became part of the Holy Bible. • To better understand the scripture readings and the sermon each Sunday. • To apply the lessons learned from the Bible to one’s life •  To personally experience the Holy Spirit working in our lives.  

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Keep Your Congregation Engaged While Variants of Covid Are Still Active

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During this time, when not all church members can attend services in person, how can church members stay connected and engaged with their fellow parishioners while waiting for a return to Sunday services in the church building? Interacting with our church family members is an important part of our Christian life. One suggestion is to provide many diverse small-group Zoom-activities. The groups can have totally unrelated purposes, but it is important for each parishioner to be motivated to join at least one of the small groups on Zoom.Examples of these groups could be: Bible studies, book discussion groups, a weekly...

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Conducting Bible Studies While Covid and Its Variants Are Still Active

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During this challenging period of continuing Covid restrictions, many in-person Bible Study classes have been cancelled. Some churches are using online meeting platforms such as Zoom or others, to create a virtual Bible study classroom that would bring the class leader and participants together by means of the internet. Here are some applications that allow online groups to meet: Webex (click for info and to download) or the Zoom app  click for info and to download) . These two apps are easy to set up. They both make it possible to conveniently bring everyone in the class together for a virtual weekly...

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What To Do For Lent

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ŸHave you ever wondered what you should give up for Lent? In the past did you give up chocolates, TV, or something else that you enjoy? This year consider a new approach.  Instead of subtracting something, add something to your life that represents a sacrifice, something that would draw you closer to the Lord and the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice.  Start a Bible study group and  study the lectionary Lenten scriptures found in The Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study. Spend a few minutes each day answering the questions and then gather for a weekly discussion group to share your answers to the questions...

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Study the Bible on your Smart Devise or Computer

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][caption id="attachment_26246" align="alignright" width="300"] The RCLBS Digital Edition saves on postage![/caption] Paraklete Press of California celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study with a new, digital version of these quarterly workbooks designed to help individuals or classes to easily learn about and understand the weekly readings used in many churches.  The Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study, digital version is an interactive PDF format, available for download onto smart devices: cell phones, laptops or tablets adding mobility and extending relevance to both seasoned believers or new seekers after God. This version is ideal for classes or individuals...

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What impact can this Bible Study have on your church?

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Many churches that use “The Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study” report that the people who participate in the study become more dedicated and involved members of their parish. They learn to appreciate what worship in “community” means, not only to themselves personally, but also to other church members.  At the end of each lesson, and included during the final prayer, many leaders ask for participants to submit prayer requests that they would like the group to include during the final prayer and in their private prayer time at home. The knowledge that others are praying for them has helped to...

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