Bible Study

There are a number of opportunities to meet with others to study the Bible, share life stories, and build strong ties of friendship and support.

Sunday Morning

The Sunday morning adult Bible study meets at 9:00 am in the library adjacent to the sanctuary from September through mid-June. This pastor-led class is based on the lectionary Bible passages.

The lectionary is a list of Scripture readings for each Sunday and holy day in a three-year cycle. Many preachers and churches, including First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, use the lectionary to select the passages for preaching in worship on Sunday mornings. The passages studied in the Sunday morning “Feasting on the Word” class are likely to be the same ones read in worship later that morning. All are welcome; bring your Bibles!

Wednesday Bible Study

Join us for a bi-monthly Bible study that meets every second and fourth Wednesday in the Fireside Room at 10:00 am during the academic year, led by Chris Schilling, Seminary Intern.

We are studying “Confessing the Beatitudes,” the Horizons Study book for 2011/12.

The Beatitudes are some of the most beloved teachings of Jesus, yet they may well be some of the most pointed. We may miss their point, however, if we do not study them within their literary, historical, and cultural contexts. In this study, Margaret Aymer invites us to consider the Beatitudes as they might have been heard when Jesus spoke them—during the time of the Roman Empire. While great in many respects, Rome was a cruel and brutal regime that did not stop short of executing anyone who challenged its authority. As you study the Beatitudes, it will be important to remember this context.

Confessing the Beatitudes is aptly named, as we are invited at the end of each lesson to enter into a process of confession. The ancient practice of confession marks Christians as a people who recognize the truth, learn about the truth, and speak the truth—both about God and about ourselves. Through reading the Accra Confession of 2004, and creating our own confessions, we live out our trust in the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Confession in this heartfelt manner is a concrete way for us to make the Beatitudes part of our journey of discipleship as we move from confession to action.