1st Bletchley Amicus

I have very little idea about how to write up this week’s Bible Study – because we went so far off-piste that we barely made it back again.  Combine this with a lack of time, and you’ll understand why this update is so short.  Below are some of the questions which were asked during the evening and, where appropriate, links to pages which may help to answer them.

Simon did an excellent job in leading us through the Bible study which was based loosely on the film Monsters, Inc. and dealt with issues of fear, deception and truth.  We started by looking at the following readings, before moving onto the less focused questions:

• 1 Samuel 3:1-21 – the call of Samuel
• Mark 10:13-16 – ‘let the children come to me’
• Genesis 3:1-7 – the deception and the fall
• Luke 8:22-25 – Jesus calms the storm
• Titus 3:1-8 – be ready for every good work
• John 3:1-21 – ‘truly, truly I say to you…’

The questions in no particular order:

• Is the devil a fallen angel, and if so, how did that happen? {shorter version}
• Where does the popular image of the devil as a horned red creature come from? {examples}
• Are there other books which didn’t “make it into” the Bible?
• How was the final composition of the Bible Decided?
• Will our earthly marriages continue in heaven?

If I’ve missed any of the questions and you’re still wanting answer, let’s keep the discussion going in the comments.

And Finally

For those who remember the Amicus fascination with LineRider, you’ll be pleased to hear that it’s finally come of age (or perhaps ‘sold out’).  McDonalds have used it to create one of their adverts.

Next week: Not sure yet – sorry, but I have essays leaking out of my ears and little other capacity to think.  Perhaps this…