From the Ten Commandments to Jesus’ call to love one another as God loved us, Scripture unfolds the story of God’s relationship with God’s people. Scripture shares with us grace and laws. Scripture lifts up people of faith as models and examples. Scripture provides words of wisdom and parables. Scripture reveals God’s care for the world and the promise of God’s eternal presence with us. Scripture is a tool God gives us to help guide our lives of faith. As we familiarize ourselves with Scripture, we grow in our understand of God’s will for us as God’s people. Here are a few tools to help you Study Scripture.
Scripture Study: Tips and Tools
Luther Seminary provides a wonderful online resource, EntertheBible.org which provides both general and specific information on the Bible. You can learn about books of the Bible, individuals in the Bible and the history of the time.
The ELCA provides a page with information on reading the Bible, devotions and leading a Bible Study – ELCA: The Bible.
Here is a free, searchable online version of the Bible: Bible Reader.
If you are interested in learning more about Martin Luther’s teachings, here is an excellent online version of Luther’s Small Catechism.
Here are a few thoughts on reading the Bible from Pastor John: Thoughts on Reading the Bible
Adult Sunday School Notes on the Book of Revelation
In 2009, the class studied the Book of Revelation. The study is based on the books, “Come, Lord Jesus: A Study of Revelation” by Mark Braaten and “The Rapture Exposed: the Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation” by Barbara R. Rossing. Both books are available from the store at www.augsburgfortress.org .
The Book of Revelation- Week 13 2010
The Book of Revelation-Week 12 2009
The Book of Revelation – Wk 11 2009
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