Berean Bible Class

The Berean Bible class is for students who wish to dig into the Bible, doctrinal studies, or church history in a more full way than often happens in a Sunday morning Bible class at church. The class is so named because the Bereans were known to have “Examined the Scriptures” (Acts 17:11).

As with anything else in life, we get out of it what we put into it. So the Berean Bible class requires that students read prior to class, attend class regularly, take quizzes and tests, and prepare small reports. While this may seem to be a lot to ask of those who also have jobs, children, etc…, it is no more time or effort than any of us are willing to sacrifice for something else that is very important to us.

Those who have taken one of these classes have found that they grow in knowledge and depth of insight in God and His word. In addition, they discover that their lives are more shaped by God.

The classes for the upcoming year are as follows.

Fall 2008 – The Book of Romans
Spring 2008 – New Testament Survey

For more information about the Berean Bible classes or upcoming classes, please contact Curtis at curtis@palocedrochurch.com

What are they saying about the Berean Bible Class?

- I learned some new points that I hadn’t heard before - to be open to them and always check scripture to see if these things are so. - Martha

- The Nt Survey class is excellent. This class provided a great perspective of the NT I had not known before. Curtis did a stupendous job teaching this class as well as other classes I have taken from him. Everyone would benefit by taking this class. - Lyle

Now when I read the New Testament, I have a better understanding of what was going on at that time - politically and socially. My study time is more meaningful and rich as I am able to more deeply visualize and understand the “who, what, where, when, why” and I’m excited about bringing that knowledge to classes I teach. - Cindy

I have taken a lot of comprehensive book studies or theme studies, but looking at the Bible as a whole and reading the books straight thru at one sitting shed a different light on things. The proverbial “Couldn’t see the forest for the trees” is a good analogy here. I especially appreciated looking at the “letters” that way. Even though I understood that they were real letters written to specific churches for specific reasons, the light went on during this study. It never ceases to amaze me that even though I have read, even memorized, the same scriptures numerous times, I have seen something new that I didn’t see before. I would encourage anyone to challenge themselves with this class. - Pam