"Read it once, and you don't have questions? Read it again...read it until you have questions!" - Pete (InterVarsity Staff)
3+9 hours and we are only half way through Mark chapter 2. It's just so amazing how you much you can dig out of the scriptures. And I'm not kidding, seeing the progression, the reoccurring themes, Mark's so no detailed (some parts) of writing...I want to study the whole thing again quietly by myself, but I guess my body doesn't quite allowing that to happen.
There was prayer time after lunch, and it was really good solo time ;) We were playing with clay (children's clay), and we were encouraged to make things in accordance in what we've learned these past two days.
Since this morning, I'm still thinking about the phrase - follow me. The great things about these few Bible studies is that it flows so well! After in depth studying the themes, you seem to "get it" a little more, and when it comes to application, things flow through. It feels so great participating in the discussion, throwing ideas back and forth, challenging one another with questions. In a sense, it sheds some light in what a great manuscript study is, the facilitator/group leader invites you in this journey and just guides you through. Very organic, great dynamics, and simply ignites an excitement for the word from within.
Seeing the word coming alive through the whole process is so cool. As you go through the passage again and again, with questions and observation, the Word speaks to you. When repeatedly reading the passage, you see the words used, the connections, how things slowly fall into place (but obviously, not all questions can be answered).
"In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there." Mark 1:35
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