Day 74 – Sharing the Word – Acts -40
This little story has several interesting points. Notice how scripture and the Spirit both work together in leading the eunuch to follow Jesus.
Also notice that the eunuch recognized that study of scripture on our own has limits. “Do you understand what you are reading?” He [the eunuch] replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” (vv 30-31) Personal study along with communal study is preferable. Certainly I would note that while this study has been useful, the lack of true interaction has placed some limits on the study.
So the eunuch is baptized. One, who due to race and physical issue (eunuchs are specified as outside the covenant, in Jewish law), could never enjoy full community, now can due to Jesus. What is a false restriction to your own relationship with Jesus?
In Christ,
Randy
This is a nice way to get to know the main scriptures, however I don't consider this a true Bible study. It needs more interactions from members to be a Bible study group. I think a group needs to meet for several weeks to get to know each then maybe everyone reading might be more comfortable with their comments.
ReplyDeleteThose are some great points, Randy and Gay. I realized a long time ago that simply reading the scripture with no interpretation or commentary often leaves me confused, so I rely on a study Bible, which is kind of a boiled down "guide" if you will. I love the flexibility of this kind of Bible study but there's no comparison to the kind of personal Bible study Gay refers to. It's just such a shame that so many of us (myelf included!) are so caught up in the busyness of life that we don't make time for study and fellowship like that.
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