For more than 20 years I hosted a women’s Biblestudy out of our home. I loved every woman and each new study. So many videos and workbooks and life-long friendships! But schedules have a way of changing. My work increased with childcare of a grandbaby ❤️ and office hours for my husband. Most of the women went back to work. Getting together weekly just wasnt possible. We tried the online thing and finally opted for a prayer-chain alongside our personal study. For everything there is a season.
I have found new freedom in studying the Bible. I can explore and rabbit-trail to my heart’s content, seeking and answering any question I’ve had. I’ve dabbled in Hebrew and Greek and found deeper meaning from the original words. Without the use of a curriculum, I set two guidelines: 1. No question is off limits. And 2. ALL answers must come from scripture. For years others have guided and taught me. Commentaries being a staple. This time I want to find it out for myself. Just me and The Word.
More than I ever expected, this journey has been the best. Every day is so rewarding. Especially enriching has been the translation work, learning all titles for “God” in both languages. What a thrill. Not a life-changer, but a life-enhancer. At 59, I feel privileged to be discovering what has been there all along. The more I uncover, the more I thirst to find. It’s addictive.
I’ve asked Him if I’ll ever come to the end of my study? What I sense is, no… anymore than I’ll reach my completion this side of Heaven 😉
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