A group of men have been meeting for some time on Sunday nights to study the book of Genesis. It has been a fruitful study, but we have decided to change course for a few weeks and embark on a book study that relates to living out our Christian faith in our ever-growing secular world.
The video series that I have chosen to use is based on the book, "How Should We Then Live?" by the late Christian thinker/apologist, Francis Schaeffer. This study includes 10 different episodes (25-30 minutes each), with each episode looking at a different era of history, beginning with the Roman age. In each video Dr. Schaeffer's intention is to demonstrate how a Christian world-view (a way of thinking about the world) is essential for possessing an understanding about the meaning of our lives.
As Christians we encounter people everyday who exist without knowing that TRUTH exists. So many people wonder aimlessly through life; subject to whatever the current philosophy of life may happen to be; without ever having any significant reason for their existence. But the Bible testifies to the glorious fact that meaning and truth are ultimately discovered in knowing Jesus Christ, who is, "The Way, the Truth, and the Life." In each of the 10 lessons, using a significant era in history, Schaeffer will show the futility of trying to find meaning in life apart from God
We will plan to meet for 10 weeks corresponding to the 10 lessons (taking December 26 and January 2 off) Each study will last approximately 1 hour. We will begin at 5pm, watch the video, and then conclude with a discussion of the video material. A study guide will be provided.
Please feel free to invite anyone else that you think might be interested.
God bless,
Pastor David Gibbs
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