A Wednesday Wrap Up
I used to enjoy the freedom of having an empty calendar and no fixed plans, but now I have responsibilities and people counting on me. As a first-born child, I've always taken my commitments seriously; that's what we do. Since I started facilitating this discussion group in BSF, I've found nothing but joy in shepherding these dear ladies. It may be a commitment in that I agreed to do this for 9 months, and I would be letting down the other leaders, etc., but I'm enjoying all facets of it. There's work and a lot of study involved but God keeps me propped up. I'm still smacking myself over this. My God is doing this, because it sure isn't me!
Next week, we'll have our group fellowship before diving into our Bible study. I can't wait to get to know them even more.
In our Leaders' workshop today, they introduced Homiletics, a method for deconstructing a Bible passage to form a summarizing sentence. It's optional, but I hope to embrace it this time around.
I took the liberty of taking photos for you all -
I'm sure most of you might already use this method.
Here is an excellent link to how to apply homiletics to your study of the Bible.
It goes into more detail.
https://www.eouinaction.org/homiletics-for-bible-study/
I have yet to try breaking it down. This week's lesson is homiletics (in addition to the regular lesson), so I will give it some time on Friday or Saturday. I appreciated that they told us it should only take 30-45 minutes and no longer than an hour. There's a learning curve. I remember years ago, some would spend all day.
Who has time for that?
Once I can learn this, it will open up so much for me.
I'm looking forward to trying the method on Isaiah.
We had a leaders' fellowship before our workshop, this morning which was a great way to get to know the others more intimately.
We were to break up into 4-5 ladies in a pod and discuss these questions:
What is your biggest blessing you are bringing into this year's study?
What is your biggest prayer request or heart burden that you are carrying into the study this year?
This opened up some really deep conversations.
Change of Subject!
How many of you have a troll or two who stalk your blog and leave anonymous comments that are argumentative and just plain mean?
Either this is a new one, or the old one found me here! So far, there have been only two comments, so I deleted them. So, every time she comments, I will pray for her. I say "she" because the comments sound like something a catty woman would say to another woman. If my blog isn't her cup of tea, why bother with what I write about? I don't get it.
I'm thinking I must rub people the wrong way. This is not the first time I've had to deal with haters. My husband said it could be because I have been boldly posting things that not everyone agrees with or wants to hear. Oh well.
Something to think about:
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.
Rev. 1:3
This week we're on Lesson 4 Revelation 2; 1-11
I've heard about homiletics but haven't tried it. I really need to!
ReplyDeleteYour words about enjoying being a leader show that when God asks us to do something he gives us the means to do it and gives us joy in doing it too!
I'm sorry about the troll. I believe your husband is right, you've been posting truth and someone doesn't like it!
I try not to let the turkeys get me down. I just don’t understand why. You can disagree without being so disagreeable and mean.
DeleteI'm so sorry about this follower! You are so right, if she disagrees with you so much, why does she even come here? Our purpose is to lift people up, not cause them problems!! This Homiletics, I asked Phil what he knows about it. His dad was a preacher, and the word used to mean preaching. His dad took a college course called Homiletics. This newer meaning of the word seems fascinating! But also very hard to do in only one sentence!
ReplyDeleteYes that is what they said. Pastors use it to for a sermon. Of course this is a scaled down version to use for a deeper meaning of a verse for personal study. There will be a steep learning curve that I hope I will be able to understand and use.
DeleteI have only had one troll as such, and I did post her comment. I actually think I know who it is. Then ignored her completely. I sometimes think that trolls have nothing better to do then try and pull someone into their downward spiral.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your study.
God bless.
I had a few over the years. I think you’re right. They’re bored with nothing better to do.
DeleteThank you for all your good works. Yes, I have had anonymous rude comments over the years - emails too. The best thing to do is ignore them and delete them.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you.
I agree.
DeleteIt’s wonderful that you’re finding so much joy in your leadership role! Read my new post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know
DeleteHi Debby, keep up shining THE LIGHT!!! There are so many who want to SHUT US UP. Just recently someone got mad about a young man saying "God Bless Your Day" at our local market. Grrrr.. How silly.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thank you for sharing all that you do regarding your teachings. Very interesting.
Carla
Oh brother. We can’t even say God bless your day? Ridiculous.
DeleteI recently had an anonymous comment and it seemed that I must have posted something that irritated the person. It is so disappointing when you are have a great day and ONE single person can instantly break the happiness in your heart. I chose to ignore the comment as well as delete it. I guess it is hard for me to believe that people would be so unkind to speak against what you have written or to degrade you in a certain manner. I'm going to look a little deeper in to Homiletics. I've not heard of this.
ReplyDeleteI don’t understand people.
DeleteWhat a blessing you must be to your small group. I know being a leader (of any type of Bible study) is such a big commitment but a what an impact a faithful leader makes for everyone. I know your study and willingness to even learn new ways to study is really helping and blessing the ladies in your group. I can't really say much about rude and/or anonymous comments as I have not come across this yet...but I don't want to jinx it either!?:) Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThere really is something kinda sick when someone is so hell bent to troll someone. Obviously they need a life.
DeleteI guess I really don't get the pleasure in being mean or being a troll.
ReplyDeleteGod has placed you exactly where He knows you can grow and be challenged. I think if things would go smoothly all the time we would get "fat and lazy"
Keep at it my Friend.
You are really in some heavy duty studying. I have to get out of my mushy brained mode asap. Thanks for the push.
Sue
I’m with you on that. Oh well like my husband says, haters are gonna hate!
DeleteI'm sure you are doing a good job leading the Bible Study Class. The Ten Commandments are a great rule to follow, and they are God's law. I always loved it when my kids learned about them in Catechism classes. So sorry you got some unkind comments. But your husband is wise, sometimes people don't agree with what we post, and that's Ok. I've had a few people questioning me too, but later through e-mail, I explained, and she appreciated that.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
My troll is a coward and wants to harass me anonymously.
DeleteIf I read a blog post that isn't to my liking or my way of thinking I either just leave without commenting or say I visited but I don't agree but that's ok I don't have to, I do not understand why some people are just nasty and narrow minded and don't like it when people have different opinions grow the hell up and accept we are all as different as we are alike.
ReplyDelete⬆️. Truth!
DeleteI get some mean comments once in a great while and just delete the comment and forget about it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're doing a great job on the Bible study, but like you said it's God leading you. :)
Yes I am enjoying it.
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