What do we mean by the phrase, “The Word of God”?
Bible Study with Dr. Tom Sauline
Tuesday, 9:30-11 AM in the Mackin Room of St. Joseph Campus or Join by Zoom
Wednesday, 9:30-11 AM in the Rectory Meeting Room of IHM Campus
The Current Session ends May 6-7, 2025
The next session begins in the Fall of 2025
Theme: Questions Jesus Asks
Join us in person or virtually by Zoom to explore this theme for 6 weeks!
One of the most striking characteristics of Jesus’ ministry is the way he continually asks
questions of those he encounters. While Jesus’ questions do not demand quick and easy
answers, they evoke new understandings, help listeners see different perspectives, and
ultimately, change lives.
This Bible Study examines the questions Jesus asks his listeners. From the simple, “How many
loaves do you have?” to the challenging, “Could you not stay awake with me one hour?” and to
one that inspires inward searching, “Who do you say that I am?”, each chapter invites us to new
ways of encountering Jesus in the gospels, to better understand who he was for his original
disciples and who he is for us today.
Methods
- Read at home the assigned biblical texts and commentaries.
- Discuss the questions for reflection during the sessions.
- Pray with select passages.
Join by Zoom (Tuesday Morning Sessions Only)
Participants who prefer to avoid gathering in groups have the option of joining this Bible study from home using Zoom video conferencing. Our Bible study room was recently renovated with state of the art technology to bring you into the Bible study by Zoom for a high quality audio and visual experience with microphones throughout the room so you can hear every questions and every comment, a camera that will make you feel like you are in the room with everyone else, and the ability to watch any videos the presenter offers to the group during the study.
How to Join by Zoom
If you are interested in joining the Bible study from home, please email Jim Merhaut at jmerhaut@stjosephaustintown.org and David Labra at dlabra@stjosephaustintown.org to request a Zoom link for the Bible study. One of them will send you the link. It’s important to email both of them in case one is unavailable.
Check the parish calendar for the up-to-date schedule.
The Bible Project
The Bible Project is a collaboration between a visual storyteller and a biblical scholar. They have created a way to learn about the Bible in small, digestible chunks, especially with their playlist concept. We invite you to register for their free resources and begin your journey deeper into one of the pillars of our faith.
Yale Bible Study
The Yale Bible Study was developed by the Yale Divinity School as a free resource for anyone who wants to take a deeper dive into the study of Sacred Scripture. There are programs for individual books of the Bible as well as thematic studies that explore a single theme that develops throughout the Bible.
Daily Video Scripture Reflection for Busy People
Click Here to access a listing of daily video Scripture reflections.
Together with God’s Word
“Together with God’s Word” has short, thoughtful insight into the daily Sunday readings, plus clear, helpful aticles on reading the Old and New Testaments, all from a Catholic Perspective.