WoW! Women of the Word
Spring Bible Study SessionAbout the Study:
Paul's second letter to the Corinthians explores the meaning of the cross in terms of personal suffering--his own, and that of all the Messiah's people. If in Galatians he is angry, if in Philippians he is joyful, in this letter his deep sorrow and the raw wounds of his own recent suffering are very apparent. Yet he is determined to view all of his suffering and all of the troubles of the world through the lens of the gospel. This study by N.T. Wright on this powerful epistle points us toward the strange comfort to be found in the suffering, death and resurrection-life of Jesus, the Lord of the world. This study is designed to help us understand Scripture in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide us more deeply into God's word. Course Goals:
The goal of this course is to dive deeply into God’s Word through Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, while we examine its relevance for our times. In so doing, our hope is to equip us all to “better live out the lordship of Christ in today’s cosmopolitan [and increasingly secular] world” and to thus discover how we can participate more fully in God’s Kingdom. Join us if you want to:
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TEXT: 2 Corinthians: Bible Studies for Everyone
Participant Workbook by Bishop N.T. Wright 
Other Resources
Holy Bible, your preferred translation Paul for Everyone: 2 Corinthians, N.T. Wright Group Leader Karla Probert 719-434-8120 (home) 719-440-6048 (mobile/text) StGeorgeRectorAssistant@comcast.net |
Beginning June 4th - Summer Session
You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit
by James K.A. Smith
by James K.A. Smith
You are what you love. But you might not love what you think.
In this book, award-winning author James K. A. Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. He explains that worship is the "imagination station" that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom. This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleship.
In this book, award-winning author James K. A. Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. He explains that worship is the "imagination station" that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom. This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleship.
Reading & Discussion Schedule
- June 4th - Chapter 1, You Are What you Love
- June 11th - Chapter 2, You Might Not Love What You Think
- June 18th - Chapter 3 , The Spirit Meets You Where You Are
- June 25th - Chapter 4, What Story Are You In?
- July 2nd - BREAK for Independence Day
- July 9th - Chapter 5, Guard Your Heart
- July 16th - Chapter 6, Teach Your Children Well
- July 23rd - Chapter 7, You Make What You Want