The Bible Study is now suspended for the Summer but will resume once again in September - check back here in late August for details. In the meantime, please consider trying one of the online studies available through some of the links below which are all home based /self study with no exams involved.
There are many varying modes of learning and teaching through the course, which is as much led by those attending as by any Leader. If you would be interested in joining up to this please email Wesley and provide your details for information on the format and how it can be tailored to your needs if necessary. This is a fully accessible event for those who are disabled with easy access and room for a wheelchair.
Bible Study Winter 2010: TBA
See Calendar for any other info on dates/times.
How NOT to read your Bible 
I supposed I knew my Bible,
Reading piecemeal, hit or miss,
Now a bit of John or Matthew,
Now a snatch of Genesis,
Certain chapters of Isaiah,
Certain Psalms (the twenty-third)
Twelfth of Romans, First of Proverbs--
Yes, I thought I knew the Word!
But I found that thorough reading
Was a different thing to do,
And the way was unfamiliar
When I read the Bible through.
You who like to play at Bible,
Dip and dabble, here and there.
Just before you kneel aweary,
And yawn through a hurried prayer;
You who treat the Crown of Writings
As you treat no other book--
Just a paragraph disjointed,
Just a crude impatient look--
Try a worthier procedure
Try a broad and steady view;
You will kneel in very rapture
When you read the Bible through!
-- Amos R. Wells
Bible Study Resources:
If you are attending any of the bible studies in BMC, or indeed are unable to attend, you may find some of these resources useful. The resources are also invaluable for anyone who is studying from home and wanting to avail of study aids to better understand the scriptures.
Firstly, check out the resources already here on this website which are new as of Jan 2009, and can be hugely useful in providing additional information and material of help and if you do find these of use, we'd love to hear about it.
RESOURCES
The Journal - The Journal is a powerful diary and writing tool that can help you take control of your life. The Journal is highly flexible and can be personalized to suit your style. Whether for business or personal use, you can customize The Journal to be exactly right for you. (Commercial product).
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- Journaling is a powerful tool of self analysis. With The Journal, you can quickly and easily record your thoughts and feelings throughout the day.
- Daily Devotionals! Record your spiritual insights and know that you can always find them again.
- Family Historians! Combined with the Memory Grabber, The Journal makes it easy to write your own memoirs. You can also help your parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents record the exciting story of their life.
BIBLES
Bible.Org- large site devoted to providing multiple bible study tools, and also various theology studies. Has many courses that can be downloaded and/or studied online quite easily with video presentations. Also has a free bible download that is more comprehensive than ESword with many more elements within it (does provide the NIV version), to ensure you can truly research topics and passages etc. A must for any theology student. Vibrant discussion forums.
E-Sword - superb free resource for anyone serious about studying the bible in depth. It not only provides the facility for accessing many different versions of the bible although is missing some of the more popular ones or only provides them as paid versions e.g. NIV, but there is a wealth of commentaries, dictionaries and other useful aids which can be downloaded and installed into the program, including many of the Greek & Hebrew texts and works of the Ante-Nicene Fathers and Josephus amongst many others. One of the best resources around.
World Wide Study Bible - another useful set of resources all held on one site. Each Chapter has a list of possible commentaries and a host of other invaluable tools to enable you to gain most benefit out of your study.
Bible Gateway - one of the best places around to obtain good bible study resources. You can find audio bibles, e-books, commentaries and dictionaries for use in your studies.
New Testament Gateway - similar to the Bible Gateway, but provides a host of other useful additions such as Bible translations, hermeneutics, access to numerous E-lists you can join to connect with others, and loads more.
STUDIES
K-House Bible Study Resources - how to study your bible more effectively at home. Chuck Missler is a renowned teacher and will provide you with a lot of new and interesting ideas on how to get more of your time in the Word.
The Voice- a global and ecumenical ministry dedicated to providing biblical and theological resources for growing Christians. Provides an extensive series of studies into all aspects of Christian life - no exams or other difficult challenges - just pure learning!
Jesus Walk Bible Studies - The JesusWalk Bible Study Series is designed to engage serious followers in interactive Bible study in a way which changes their lives. Dr. Wilson helps you study the passage carefully, understanding the meanings of the significant Hebrew or Greek words. Then helps you draw out the implications of the passage with questions designed to induce you to apply the lessons to your life.
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