Well-Trained Bible Study

parrothead* · Veteran Member

Where to start?

3blessings4me · Member

I vote to start from Genesis to Jesus. My CCD experience growing up was less than stellar and I'd like to learn everything over. The right way, ya know.

Brianamouse · Veteran Member

I don't know!

Genesis to Jesus because yeah, it's the beginning and coming out of Sola I need a brain cleanse.

Mary because as a new revert, she's where I struggle the most-not in acceptance but how to bring more of her into my life.

The Lamb's Supper because the Mass is so different than most Sunday services -it's so full of meaning and to know all of that is to be more of a part of it.

But I voted Genesis though I would be happy with any.

TeachinMine · Member

Parrothead thank you so much for setting this up!!! I'd be happy starting with any of them. They all sound great. : )

Penny_P · Member

I voted the Mass- it seems to be the crux of our worship each week and I really would like to understand it better. Genesis to Jesus would be interesting from a Catholic perspective since I used MOH1 last year- it was really my first introduction to the Old Testament.

Robyn · Member

I voted the Mass also. Coming from a Protestant background, the Eucharist was what it all finally came down to when I was struggling with the direction our family was heading. The homily at the Mass of Corpus Christi had me vigorously shaking my head in agreement.

But I am perfectly happy to do the Genesis to Jesus study as well, or any of them for that matter.

Brianamouse · Veteran Member

Robyn wrote:
I voted the Mass also. Coming from a Protestant background, the Eucharist was what it all finally came down to when I was struggling with the direction our family was heading. The homily at the Mass of Corpus Christi had me vigorously shaking my head in agreement.

But I am perfectly happy to do the Genesis to Jesus study as well, or any of them for that matter.

Yup, Yup, Yup.

drexel · Member

I also voted Genesis to Jesus. They all look great though!

kimnc · Member

Genesis to Jesus first, as a cradle Catholic raised in the 70's I haven't gotten nearly enough background in the Old Testament.

(I notice that most of these study topics sound a lot like Dr. Scott Hahn's book titles.)

parrothead* · Veteran Member

kimnc wrote:
Genesis to Jesus first, as a cradle Catholic raised in the 70's I haven't gotten nearly enough background in the Old Testament.

(I notice that most of these study topics sound a lot like Dr. Scott Hahn's book titles.)

Both the Genesis and the Mass courses use his books as supplemental material.

mommy2fourboys · Newbie

3blessings4me wrote:
I vote to start from Genesis to Jesus. My CCD experience growing up was less than stellar and I'd like to learn everything over. The right way, ya know.

I agree.

kristinannie · Member

Is there something I need to purchase? I am so excited to be a part of this. We used to have adult ed at my church, but we got a new priest who doesn't do that!

kristinannie · Member

BTW, I saw this author on EWTN. This book is supposed to be an overview of the Bible for Catholics so that we understand how it all fits together. It looks really good. Walking With God: A Journey Through the Bible http://www.amazon.com/Walking-God-Journey-through-Bible/dp/1934217891/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309549903&sr=8-1 Sorry, I don't know how to post a link on here!

-- Edited by kristinannie on Friday 1st of July 2011 12:54:12 PM

Zuzu822 · Newbie

I voted for Genesis to Jesus.

I like the Mass study too, but with the new mass translation, it might be best wait... It's my understanding the new translation draws even more from Scripture and his study/book might need updating. Any thoughts?

Hannah C · Newbie

I voted for From Genesis to Jesus - I've done a lot of Bible study from a Protestant perspective and I would really like to get the Catholic view now!

kimnc · Member

Zuzu822 wrote:
I voted for Genesis to Jesus.
I like the Mass study too, but with the new mass translation, it might be best wait... It's my understanding the new translation draws even more from Scripture and his study/book might need updating. Any thoughts?

My understanding of the new translation is that it doesn't change the Mass-- the Mass is the same as it has always been. It is just a more literal translation, and one that is closer to the original Latin.

One of the most quoted changes that I've heard is they changed the response "et cum spiritu tuo" from "and also with you" to "and with your spirit".

Zuzu822 · Newbie

Lol, yeah I know the Mass itself isn't changing! I just wasn't sure about the context of the book. I read more about it and grabbed a copy of The Lamb's Supper at the library, and it doesn't seem like the new translation would affect the book. It might be a good one to do next! :)