Why Should I Join a Bible Study?
In a world filled with constant distractions and busy schedules, finding time for spiritual growth can often feel challenging. Yet, deepening our understanding of faith and scripture is essential for personal and communal growth. Joining a Bible study offers a unique opportunity to engage with God’s Word in a supportive environment, allowing us to explore our beliefs, share insights, and foster meaningful connections with others. Whether you’re new to the Bible or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, participating in a Bible study at the JPII Newman Center can transform your faith journey, providing both guidance and community. In this post, we’ll explore the many reasons to consider joining a Bible study and how it can enrich your spiritual life. As Proverbs 27:17 reminds us, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
“I think that Bible studies have so much to offer. They make for great spaces to meet new people and to grow in your faith. Having a set time each week to learn and talk about God’s word helped deepen my relationship with God and quickly became one of my favorite parts of my routine, looking forward to it each week.”
“I love bible study because it provides an intimate atmosphere in which I can share and connect with my brothers in faith through Sacred Scripture in a more personal way.”
“I love the direction our leader Grant Peters takes the bible study. It is a very socratic approach, where we read a passage in the bible, spend quiet time reflecting on the passage, writes about it, and discuss it as a group. There are so many graces that have come from it, from growing in faith with my brothers around me to the community I’ve built. I have really enjoyed running to God with them by my side.”
“My freshman year of college, I was an angry, closed-off kid who had no patience whatsoever. The two guys who led my bible study changed my life and were so insanely patient with me, they were the only ones who could deal with me, and looking back I will be forever thankful for them. They changed the course of my life.”
“Newman’s bible studies have given me such an amazing space to make genuine connections with people that I get to walk to Jesus with! I look forward to the conversations every week that cover a variety of topics in the Catholic faith and dive intimately into Scripture. They have been such a blessing in my life. I have made friends along the way that support and love in me in every way!”
“Bible study has allowed me to make genuine friendships. This was something that I struggled with my freshman year of college and it made it difficult to grow in my faith. Since joining a bible study, I have been blessed with many amazing things. Some of these are friendships that help me grow in faith and goodness, a real relationship with God, and a love for the scripture. All of this started with some guy who invited this shy kid to his bible study randomly after church and thank God he did.”