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The great St. Jerome once wrote that ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ. Catholics may not be familiar with chapters and verse, but any Catholic who faithfully attends Holy Mass is well familiar with the story of Salvation History contained in Sacred Scripture because each Sunday Mass contains at least four readings which are proclaimed or prayed... generally (1) a selection from the Old Testament, (2) a Psalm, (3) a selection from the New Testament epistles, Acts or Revelation, and (4) a selection from one of the four Gospels. The homily serves to explain the readings and apply them to our present lives. Plus, many of the prayers of the Mass are scripturally grounded.

Yet, there is much to be said for Catholics to gather in the Church to participate in bible studies. Here at St. Peter Chanel, we are blessed to have several opportunities each week to do so. Take a look below at the current offerings and join in as we encounter Christ in His Sacred Word.

Adventures in Revelation

SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Instructors: Bill and Ellen Lowderman
7:00am to 8:25am in SPC Classroom 1
Starts January 19, 2008

This is a small group of 10 to 15 people who will be studying the Book of Revelation (Appocalypse) using Jeff Cavins' "Adventures in Revelation" bible study.

In this intriguing look at one of the most talked-about books in Scripture, Jeff Cavins explores Revelation to demonstrate how the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. You will also learn what all the mysterious figures and images of Revelation represent, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened, and what is happening now in salvation history.

Topics Covered in the ten-part Series:

Introduction to Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come
Session 1 - Rev. 1: Introduction and Inaugural Vision
Session 2 - Rev. 2-3: Letters to the Seven Churches
Session 3 - Rev. 4-5: Creation and Redemption
Session 4 - Rev. 6-7: Opening the Seals
Session 5 - Rev. 8-11: The Seventh Seal Unleashes Seven Trumpets
Session 6 - Rev. 12-13: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Session 7 - Rev. 14-15: Praising the Lamb
Session 8 - Rev. 16-18: Seven Bowls of Judgment and the Fall of Babylon
Session 9 - Rev. 19-20: The Marriage Supper and the Great Judgment Session 10 - Rev. 21-22: A New Heaven and a New Earth

Deacon Mike Bickerstaff - Phone: 678-832-1228
email: mbickerstaff@stpeterchanel.org

John's Gospel

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Instructors: Deacon Mike Bickerstaff
10:45am to 12:00pm in Blessed Trinity High School Media Center
Begins September 23, 2007

View the Sunday Morning Bible Study Calendar.

This is a mid-sized group of 20 to 30 people who will be studying the Gospel of John using the Navarre bible commentary bible study.

The Gospel According to the Apostle John is rich in theology and in meaning for our lives today as Catholics living in the world as pilgrims journeying to our home in Heaven. This study group is proving to be among the best we have ever had at SPC. Consider joining in even if you missed earlier sessions.

Deacon Mike Bickerstaff - Phone: 678-832-1228
email: mbickerstaff@stpeterchanel.org

Adventures in Matthew

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Instructors: Cherie Czbala, Deacon Mike, et. al.
10:00am to 11:45am in SPC Classroom 1
Begins September 25, 2007

View the Tuesday Morning Bible Study Calendar. View the Beatitude Chart.

This is a large group of 45+ people who will be studying the Gospel of Matthew using Jeff Cavins' "Adventures in Matthew" bible study.

Nursery Available for Tuesday Morning Bible Study - Children age 1 and walking up to age 5.

Watch this space and the bulletin for announcements about this bible study. For more information please contact:

Deacon Mike Bickerstaff - Phone: 678-832-1228
email: mbickerstaff@stpeterchanel.org

Adventures in Matthew

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY

Instructors: John and Barbara Gordon
7:00pm to 8:30pm in SPC Classroom 1
Begins September 19, 2007

View the Wednesday evening Bible Study Calendar.

This is a large group of 30 to 40 people who will be studying the Gospel of Matthew using Jeff Cavins' "Adventures in Matthew" bible study.

Watch this space and the bulletin for announcements about this bible study. For more information please contact:

Deacon Mike Bickerstaff - Phone: 678-832-1228
email: mbickerstaff@stpeterchanel.org