i was looking at my notes from our Bible Study Fellowship lecture this week & thought "this is good stuff"
i was writing down everything she said this week.
it was not normal for me…i am not usually a very good note taker.
but everything she was saying was just what i needed to hear….God is good at that isn't He?
this is page 3 of my personal notes.
i thought even without hearing the lecture….without even knowing what it's about…..
it makes sense and stands alone.
this year i started attending bible study fellowship.
the first time i had heard of this study was when i was just married.
16 years ago.
a friend attended one.
and steadily every year for the past 16 i knew someone who was in it.
i always said "it wasn't for me".
i had convinced myself there was too much homework (not true at all).
and that i wasn't "christian enough" for it. (there is no such thing…it isn't like that AT ALL)
and slowly slowly slowly God has turned my heart to it……16 years later.
i am a stubborn one.
Bible study fellowship is world wide.
it's all the same studies every week anywhere in the world!
i think that is pretty cool. (miley cyrus…hee hee heee)
there are classes with childcare….classes for men….night classes….child classes while YOU study.
we meet in small groups and then listen to a 40 minute lecture.
it is very structured and not a personal time to vent….focused on the study only.
most likely you can find one in your area.
you can join now if your group has space.
you don't have to wait for the year to start over
i am so glad i joined this year. (finally….it took long enough)
this year's study is the book of Isaiah.
my group meets every tuesday morning in wichita.
(which means i am guaranteed one starbucks a week and a trip to target….bonus)
i have learned more than i EVER would have studying it on my own.
(because what are the chances i would study it on my own….slim to none)
i love it.
are you studying a book of the bible right now? which one? how's it going?
Karen - I love learning new things about you, Meg. I am a BSFer too. I will never be the same again because of how personal my relationship with Christ has become from this way of studying. It’s a good thing 🙂 What a wonderful thing to share on your blog.
Rachel @ Pencil Shavings - Yay for BSF! This is my fifth year attending, and my first year as a Children’s Leader. God seriously moves in both women AND the kiddos through BSF! I LOVE it and it just tickled me pink to see that you are doing it too.
Erica Cooper - Oh I am sooo happy for you! Yes, God seeks us out and thankfully He keeps at it, even when it takes 16 years!
I have been in a similar bible study for 7+ years. (Coffee Break Study- also International.) After the first year I was hooked and became a leader. This last year I became Co-Director. What a blessing this study has been to my life. I have learned so much and developed such wonderful relationships. We are currently in Romans, but have studied 2-3 books each year.
Meg, may you be blessed beyond measure with this new closer walk with God. He rejoices in our obedience…Let him stretch you and give you wings. 🙂
Debra - Hi there, I just happened to find you thru Urban Farmgirl. I attended BSF around 10 years ago and went thru all the studies. I know it was a real life changer for me. I learned more in those years than I could have ever imagined. So nice to see you sharing this with blogland. Come by and visit when you can. Besides my regular blog I have a Bible Study Blog,(sort of) that’s linked on my sidebar.
So nice to meet you,
hugs,
Debra
Susan - I was so excited to read about BSF. It was just the push I needed to do some research and I discovered there is a group not TOO far from me. You have inspired me to start in the fall! Thank you!
We are just about to finish Beth Moore’s Esther study. I have really enjoyed it, but my favorite so far has been Jesus, the One and Only. I guess that makes sense….why wouldn’t studying love- in- human- form be the best?
Julia - I’m leading a study on Psalms. Wednesday mornings at my church. We started out with 8 and five weeks into it 4 are coming. Whatever 🙂
Kelly - I am actually doing a really cool thing right now. My mother-in-law asked her two daughters and I if we would like to do a Bible study together. We are spread out between two countries and three time zones and every Wednesday we video chat with each other and do a Bible study. It’s been really neat. We are studying the beatitudes. Kelly
ESTER RODRIQUEZ - THANK YOU for posting this, I needed to read this, you will never know how much this spoke to me TODAY, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Tanya - Those were great notes!
AND they spoke to me!
I just had to stop before I even got to the end of the post and pray for God to show His strenght in an area of my life.
Thanks Meg.
Emily B - Great note-taking! I am in the Weds. morning Wichita BSF, and sad to hear I could’ve been in a group with you, if only Tues. would have worked! Yet, I know I’m in the right place. This morning I was irritated at what seemed like a redundant question, but then I had a lightbulb moment from said question. They know what they’re doing, it’s such a good study, why do I doubt? 🙂
Sorry for the giant comment, but there’s more. 🙂 My mom avoided BSF for the longest time too. A friend had been pestering her to go so long that she finally gave in and went thinking afterward she’d tell that friend that two hours was too long to have her two-year-old in childcare (me). But then I started to sing “Jesus Loves Me” in the car on the way home from what was supposed to be our one visit, and she was hooked! Isn’t it incredible how God can use even a toddler to bring us closer to Him! She ended up participating in BSF for 20-ish years and was involved with leadership too. I started last year with my two-year-old daughter and she is the reason I keep going when I feel too busy and want to put it off for another year. The teachers love and invest so much into the little ones! God is doing some awesome things through BSF.
Darcie L. - Studying Psalms this week with my girls on Tuesday mornings as well! Child care, yay! We’re doing a study where you do one book of the Bible a WEEK. Which means it takes 66 weeks (3 year program) to finish the whole thing. I am loving it! It’s called The Amazing Collection. Don’t know how I’ll finish reading Psalms by tomorrow, but at least they don’t judge when we haven’t done all of our “assignments.”
Love your blog… love your honesty about faith, life, kids, wife-ing, parenting. Love that you’re “real” and you’ll show your dirty laundry (literal and figurative!)
Kristin - I am studying Breaking Free by Beth Moore. It also camps out in Isaiah. I love the way God uses these studies to meet you where you are and teach you something new each time.
Kelley - I am currently reading in the book of Job. yikes!! Lots to learn there! I am learning all about being Steadfast. 😉 Also, if you are looking for a new book to read…one that will make you question, laugh, cry and dig deeper… Radical. wow. wow. wow. WOOOWWWW!!!!!! Amazing!!!!
Rebecca - I am doing Community Bible Study and LOVE it. We are studying Peter. I’m a single mom who has lost my job and the Lord is really using it to speak to me. I loved your notes!!!
Joel Rodell - I agree with Mel. It’s awesome to see God using you through your blog. Our church, Westlink Christian, is currently studying Lee Strobel’s “Case for Christ”. Makes me have to think, which is good. Go Meg! Go God!
Mel - I so love that you posted this. It’s so awesome how God uses you and your blog to reach out. That takes courage. Who knows how many people you have encouraged in their study of the Word? Well done! : )
I’m studying 1&2 Peter (Community Bible Study) and John the Baptist (Beth Moore). I’m not all that ambitious. I just need all the help I can get. I have two-almost three- teenagers. Bible Study changes my life.
Jemm - I’ve been doing “The Amazing Collection” the last 2 semesters now. This week we’re on Job. We cover a book per week, each semester is 12 weeks. It’s a 3 year study I’ve been told. And it is Amazing. It’s just great for getting to know the Bible.
happygirl - I’ve done MANY BSF studies. And, I had to drive a LONG WAY to get to them. You are going to LOVE it. I’ve never taken the Isaiah study. I did think there was a lot of homework, but it was probably a prioritizing thing for me. I think I was in BSF for 9 years. I’m glad you are doing this. You will learn SO much about God’s word and how much He loves you.
Fanee - I rarely read comments or leave comments, but I have to share a study I did about a year ago called The Story Formed Life. To say it changed my heart is an understatement… I fell in love with God. I definitely did not feel “Christian enough” going in, but it didn’t matter at all. I can’t recommend it enough 🙂
Tracie - My husband and I are studying Isaiah in our Sunday school class. We are incredibly privileged to have a seminary professor as our teacher. The history he is teaching us has been eye opening for me. I love studying God’s word. I need to be doing that more than just reading books about faith. I am also doing Beth Moore’s Esther study with my mom. That one is awesome too!
Ann - Hi Meg,
I’ve been doing Community Bible Study now for three years and it’s been great. The homework takes some time but it is so worth it. I’ve learned so much! I did BSF International when I was in Cairo. BSF and CBS are very much alike. Good move trying it out!
Ann
Melinda Knatterud - Thank you for posting about BSF! I joined this year for the first time, so I’ve been studying Isaiah right along with you! It has been challenging and so amazing. I have never studied the Bible this way, and now I’m totally hooked. It’s great to hear how the same study has impacted others. 🙂
tara - the one year I did BSF was the best year I’ve ever had of personal bible study.
I really, really, really need to do one again…and the fact that Isaiah is set for next year makes my heart skip a beat.
i just might find one in orlando and do it!
thanks for the push, meg.
crystal beutler - Oh Meg, I can’t tell you how much I loved this, especially that you shared your personal notes. Loved it for several reasons.
First, I’m with you. Making time each week to meet with others and study the scriptures is life changing. It really is. I began 3 years ago at a time when life was hard. What I gained by faithfully going every single week helped fill my cup. I received personal revelation from a loving Father In Heaven as we discussed different chapters, and verse. I wrote it down — all those thoughts that come into my head, as we talked as a class. Those answers I received gave me great strength that helped me carry on, and do the things that were required of me. I felt such peace even though I was surrounded by turmoil.
Second, it amazes me how as we study scriptures as a group, each of us individually is inspired in completely different ways. The thoughts that come into our minds is so personal to us, and our circumstances, isn’t it? It teaches me that God and his Son personally know, and love, each of us; and that we are never alone. We have Heavenly help whenever we need it, and all we have to do is ask.
Finally, I know that making time to study each week has made me a better mother, wife, friend, fellow human being. I have drawn closer to Christ, and doing so has helped be become more like him. And even with my many flaws — He makes up the difference. I am thankful for His mercy, and His grace. I know it is real.
Thanks for putting yourself out there, and sharing who you are. You are such an inspiration. Can’t wait to see you next month at Sug.
Krystle - So glad you posted this! I attend CBS, Community Bible Study which sounds just like BSF. Brilliant idea to share and encourage like this on here!
Melissa - Thank you for posting that!
My favorite is the lines “Rise up! You are free!”
I think I’m going to write that somewhere where I’ll see it often. 🙂
Cara - So glad you posted about BSF!! I heard about it from another bible study I’m in, and I’m attending my BSF intro meeting at the beginning of April. I’m a little worried about the time commitment, but so excited about learning more about the books of the Bible!
SoCalLynn - My womens’ bible study group is studying the book of Romans. I have been afraid to join BSF for many of the same reasons you were. I’m really sorry I didn’t get in on the Isaiah study though. No excuses for next year. None.
Valerie - Meg, I’m like you, I’d heard of BSF years ago, know lots of people who have/are taking the class and think I should join one…but like your reasons, I haven’t yet…but maybe I should! Your notes are true and words I need to hear right now.
Amy - Studying Acts in Community Bible Study (CBS) in Virginia. Thanks for sharing Megan. 🙂
Jess - I love BSF. I am learning so much. The message of hope in Isaiah has been an amazing encouragement to me this year. I just love going every week. And the kids program is amazing too. Levi loves it. Wish we were in the same one! 🙂
Michelle - That’s awesome you’re doing BSF this year..I AM TOO (in Houston)! It’s my 1st year as well, and I’m LOVING IT! I love love love the program for the kids too. I love it that all over we’re all studying the same thing! Thanks for sharing.
Tammy - Your notes were awesome. what I needed to hear. Funny how God works that way, huh?
Julie Schmidt - We are doing a 6 week lenten bible study of the Psalms. I, also have never done a bible study. I converted to Catholicism after my 3rd child was born (I have 4 children). We send them to Catholic school so they all come home and discuss bible stories, and rattle of prayers like they are nursery rhyms – I love that! I am always asking them to “tell me that story again”. I figured it was time for me to learn for myself. I have really enjoyed it. I leave the discussion feeling closer to God. We all need that. Happy Sunday.
Happygirl02 - Right now I am reading Stormie Omartian’s book, “The Power of Praying Through the Bible.” It’s a great book. I read the passage she chose for that day, study it, reflect and pray on it, and then I read her portion and prayer. It’s great if you don’t have a lot of time OR if you want to dig in. I’m about to start leading a study by Beth Moore, “Jesus the One and Only”. Can’t wait!! It’s sometimes hard to get into the habit of studying the Word, but it’s SO powerful and I am always so blessed when I do.
Stefanie Arnold - I love your notes. I needed that tonight – thanks for sharing with us.
Ashley B. Chandler - BSF always sounds great. I (like several other commenters) attend CBS- Community Bible Study, which I understand to be pretty similar to BSF. There are tons of CBS classes all over the world, too. So readers, if you can’t find a BSF class in your area check out CBS. Visitors can come see a class in action anytime in April. My class is studying Luke this year and it has been just what I needed. Glad you have plugged into a great study. And thanks for posting this- what an encouragement to others!
Wendy - I love BSF. I am a graduate! But not really, I guess, since I haven’t studied Isaiah yet. I’ll go back again, though. So glad you’re enjoying it. ♥
Lindsey - I’m studying Isaiah this year too. It’s Beth Moore’s Breaking Free (there is a lot of homework). I love it though! I have always been Christian (but not really) but since my son was born 2 years ago I found a need to know God better. I love the girls in m BS and I love reading blogs of women who love God too!
Cynthia - Hi Meg! 🙂 So glad to know you are enjoying BSF. This is my second year…AND I LOVE IT!!!!!! My 4 year old son went last year, and he loved it and learned so much too. My Mom started going this year for the first time too and says it’s the best Bible Study she has ever been a part of.
Joni - I did BSF for years and was a group leader, it is so good; so much to learn. I should join again, I think I missed the year they taught major and minor prophets! So glad you are going, Meg! Really something to look forward to each week, unless you don’t have your study questions done!
:0)
Join
HopefulLeigh - My mom is a BSF leader and loves it. Glad to hear you’re getting so much out of it!
Robin - Currently studying the book of Proverbs and it’s wonderful! So practical and applicable to everyday situations.
Joy - I just finished Hosea and it was so eye opening. I mean God, who is GOD, loves Israel despite the fact that they consistently reject Him. He practically begs them to return to Him. It just made me think in my mind about that teenagery way of obsessing about a boy. God wants us with that same obsessive desire, and He wants to lavish us with His gifts. He just wants us to love Him back. So why the heck are we so STUBBORN?
Tammy @ The Sabourin Family - I facilitate a weekly “Women in the Word” Bible Study and we’re focusing on the Book of Genesis and we sponsor a child in Mexico as a missional aspect. It’s a multi-generational group and I know I learn more from them than they ever do from me. 😉
tara pollard pakosta - there was a BSF right down the street from my house and I planned to join when my girls were babies, but they didn’t do well in daycare, so I never did join! totally regret it and was going to look for one in our area, but my girls homeschool now, so not sure what I would do with them! plus we may be moving, so still not sure what to do! but eventually I will join! I always hear great things about it. my sil is in it!
tara
cathy - i loved bsf, too 🙂 i just started studying the Psalms of Ascent (beth moore) and love it! thanks for including your page of notes — good stuff!
Molly Abshire - I love BSF and I love your blog. Thanks for sharing your life with us! Molly from Texas
Julie - My college roommate has attended BSF for years as has my cousin who was my flower girl in my wedding 23 years ago ~ both highly recommend it! It’s great to have your “two thumbs up” as well. The closest one to me right now is Paris (yes, as in France); too far for me to go, but I’ll be in the US in a couple months (YEAH!!!!) and plan on finding one ASAP!!!!! Thanks for sharing your experience with BSF. “Not Christian enough” made me laugh. I think most of us often feel this way. 🙂
Shiloh - My small group is just finishing Acts and our sermon series is on James. I am really enjoying both. Act’s always intimidated me so it’s really refreshing studying it with a small group. James has rocked my world. It was just the right message for me this year.
Carla G - Wow. God is amazing. I needed this, today, so much. Am going through a weird and HARD trial at work . . . the words from your notes spoke right to me – what perfect GODLY timing. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Sigh.
Julie - It is a great study. I did it for 3 years, and had my little girls in the program. I went because of the program for my girls….and left with so much more. Last year it didn’t work with 1/2 day kindergarten. I made excuses for myself this year…and I do miss it. I miss being challenged. I miss the lectures. I miss being in the Bible almost every day. I miss the mental stimulation. I don’t miss some of the clique feeling, and the anxiety that provided me each week….but maybe I should think about it again for next year….
Maggie Nunez - OMG{goodness},you hit home. My sis has been going to BSF for the past two years.She always tells me, you should go. I have been wanting to join but i feel the same, not christian enough, i work and don’t have that kind of time…and a bunch of other thoughts that paralyze me…but in my heart i want it, need it, seek it…thanks for sharing your thoughts once more.
colleen - Am currently studying Hebrews in the Bible Study I am in and Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free” in my personal time with the Lord. Both have been a tremendous blessing. Love the time with other women each week that are seeking to walk out the truth until Jesus takes us home!
megan - can you believe it…..not ONE in the whole state of Maine. ugh! i really needed this 🙁
Timalee - I’m participating in something similar this year, Community Bible Study (also worldwide). I had been on the waiting list for 3 years before they had openings for my kids! We are studying the book of Revelation this year and I am loving it, I had never even read it before. My general knowledge of the bible is improving, and the focused study helps so with finding my peace and joy in the Lord! Thx for another great post!
Vicki - I just started attending MOPS this year (Mothers of Preschoolers) and every other week, they have an optional women’s bible study you can attend. And they have the same teachers on all the weeks for the kids, which is nice. We’re studying James and I’m still a stubborn lout – I won’t study – I just show up and try not to talk (aka: LISTEN (which I’m horrible at, generally)). But it’s growing on me. The best part is, my kids are learning Bible verses every week and are learning how to be good friends and helpers and they LOVE it.
Jenny B. - I keep hearing about BSF. I’m starting to think maybe I’m supposed to go also. 🙂
brooke - Our church in Wichita (First Free) use to host ABF a few years ago. Where do you attend?
Kari - Yay for BSF! This is my first official year in it as well and I love it! I know that I’m being stretched by God through BSF and I’m so thankful for it! Thanks for sharing this!
Patty M - My bible study group just started Priscilla Shirers study on the book of Jonah. I can’t imagine my life without my core group of girls, studying God’s word together and living life out loud.
Karen Gerstenberger - When I decided to leave the Christian Science church, a friend invited me to BSF. It was very different from what I had learned growing up, but I LOVED the Bible study and the women there.
That is when my relationship with God took a new shape, and when I “gave myself to Him.” I had always loved God, but this was more like a marriage. I still try to run my own show, and I still forget that I am HIS, but BSF was a wonderful place to be at that time. Because of it, I was baptized with our children, and joined a different church.
There are several amazing connections that happened at BSF – one of which is that I met my friend, Kathleen, whose son Hayden had cancer. Their journey broke my heart open. If I hadn’t met her, I would not have known what to do when Katie was diagnosed. We were swindled by a home builder while I was in BSF, and the ladies in my study group prayed with me – and that helped me through it. I am so thankful for the founder – her life story is fascinating. You can get the book, if you’re interested – I think it’s called “Created for Committment.”
Thanks for bringing this up, Meg.
april's craft nest - my MIL went to BSF years ago and loved it. i have not checked it out yet. i have been in other Bible studies before my son was born, but not this one. so glad you love it!
Janie Fox - I attend a bible study with a group of women that has met for about the last 8 or 9 years,. We have done organized studies ,like Beth Moore series and others. Now we are just doing scripture together. I LOVE it and I love those ladies.
Jessica Johnson - i’ve been dragging my heels about BSF for YEARS because i’m scared of the homework and attendance policy. i need to just go for it. i hear so many wonderful things about it. i’m studying ephesians right now. predestination vs. free will. tough stuff. it really hurts my head. but it’s challenging me. in a good way.
georgia - I don’t believe in religion personally, I tune out when people get all God this, god that. But each to their own etc
I believe in angels, and I believe my great grandads spirit is always with me when I need him. But I dnt believe there is some higher almighty person.
I guess its not something I need in my life, maybe one day I will.
It must be nice to have a lot of friends to meet up and talk and learn with every week though 🙂
Xx
Melissa - thanks for sharing! i’ve never done bible study fellowship but i’ve been in quite a few bible studies. i just finished Jonah by Priscilla Shirer. it’s an amazing study! it challenged me and was stretching!
Esther Dee - Great stuff Meg!!!! I used to do BSF and it got way to difficult for me, but I so encourage all of you young brains to do it. I am old and my brain doesn’t work as good. hahaha!!
Kristin S - Meg, this was fun to read. I’ve considered joining a BSF study for years and years. I didn’t in my early 20’s because it seemed the trendy thing to do. I don’t like trendy. Then I was a part of a women’s study at church I LOVED but had to stop due to my work schedule. Now my best friend is a BSF leader and I love hearing what she shares. I just might join in next year… Thanks for the push (you didn’t intend). 🙂
Kris - That sounds very good. I need to attend something like that. I am going to meet you Blog Sugar!!
Kris
Patricia - I’m doing Isaiah with you! I’ve done lots of studies through my church and with friends over the years, but never BSF. I joined for the first time this year, too, and I’m so glad I did! It’s so amazing to think of the thousands and thousands of women around the world (and men, too!) that I’m studying Isaiah right alongside.
megan - For the last few months, I have been reading two pages of OT, one psalm, and one page of NT every morning. I’ve never read so much of the Bible before, and it’s has been very interesting! Especially the OT which most Bible studies don’t cover in depth too much. It’s also such a blessing as a way to refocus and start my day with prayer and meditation on His word.
Liana - Yay! So glad you posted this. At first I wondered why I didn’t know you did BSF before now…and then I kept readying. So happy for you that you joined this year. I took the year off (new baby) and really miss it. I did it long ago as a single and then again after having kids. My dad is a leader and my 91 year old grandma is back in a class after a 15+ year break. Love how they put you in a small group with people in your same life stage.
You are motivating me to find a class for next year! I so wish I could have done Isaiah (new this year, I think?).
Anyway, so happy for you. Thanks for sharing!
Catriona - Our sermon series at church is on the Lord’s Prayer – breaking it down line by line, working out what it means – and we have been looking more at that in our Growth Group (what we call our small groups at church). I am reading ‘Praying The Lord’s Prayer’ by J.I. Packer alongside this and can really recommend it. So encouraging that God would give us even the words with which to pray!
pam - AMAZING post with just one picture. I love BSF…haven’t been to one for a few years. Even a Beth Moore study is not too much homework….do what you can….there will always be nuggets even if you listen and never do anything else on your own. We just finished a Joyce Meyer DVD….Battlefield for the Mind….glory she is a cheer leader, reminding us who we belong to and what His Word says….BELIEVE IT! So good to be with others on the journey…hears other views, others heart for God. AND Starbucks…great topper.
Vera - I am doing a course this year that actually IS a lot of homework – it’s a four year course offered through the theology department at the University of the South at Sewanee, and I too have put it off for a few years. Actually, I always wanted to take it, but I never had a full year where I wasn’t having a baby ha! It’s WONDERFUL, but it’s a lot of work… I am in year one, and we are doing The Old Testament. Yeah, the whole thing. But it’s wonderful and has blessed me SO much!
Kelly - This makes me want to jump up & down and shout HOORAY! I love that you posted this. I was talking to my sister recently about how it seems everyone in blogland talks a lot about “stuff”. There are linky parties for everything under the sun – what we’re wearing, what we want to be wearing, what we make, the parties we throw – but nobody (that I have found) has one that says “Hey how’s God working on you right now?” I’m not sure why that is but I love that you shared this, shared how God is working and then asked how He is working in others!
Anyway – 2 Timothy is where my attention is right now. It’s challenging me so much in what I’m doing to make sure I’m instilling TRUTH in my kids. It’s been so good!
Lisa Currie-Gurney - MORNING MEG… THIS SONG IS ONE I FOUND A LITTLE BIT AGO, AND JUST REFOUND IT AGAIN THE OTHER DAY. SO GOOD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbSMfL5LuSo
HUGS FROM MY HEART.
Heather R. - I’m not in a bible study group right now. But I love hearing about your faith. Miley Cyrus…pretty cool…and all. 🙂
Lori - Thanks for sharing this, Meg. I have been working on the book of James – yes, it’s really short but that’s my starting point. It is full of good advice!
Juli - There’s also Community Bible Study (CBS) which is the same… in communities everywhere, free, has childcare/classes (kids study the same things you do at their level!)daytime, night-time classes, have homework…
They have a website too. I don’t know if I’m allowed to show a link in the comments so Google it, if there isn’t a BSF in your area.
I too, have been so bad about joining even though I’ve had several friends take part for as long as I’ve known about it. I’ve committed to starting in the Fall (though you can start anytime) We homeschool & that will be our Bible curriculum next year for everyone, including my 3 yr old!
Melissa - We are reading through the books of acts. Good stuff!!!