Inviting other Orthodox Christians to Bible Study

hello, i'm not the leader of the bible study but trying to learn and understand how the Orthodox Church reads the divine scriptures.

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I tend to find that the best Bible studies are done when the parish priest is instructing us in the Scriptures. I can't speak for others here, but I know for myself that I wouldn't be qualified to formally expound upon the Scriptures. There's too much of a chance that I would lead you the wrong way. That's why I tend to stick with my priest for that. I'm not telling you what to do, I'm just saying what works best for me.

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Do you have the OSB? See: Orthodox Study Bible - Conciliar Press It is probably the best overall tool for those of us in America.

Originally Posted by Lukaris

Do you have the OSB? See: Orthodox Study Bible - Conciliar Press It is probably the best overall tool for those of us in America.

Yes, I have the Bible and Holy Fathers for Orthodox, the NKJV OSB, NIV, olde english KJV, Evidence Bible, Book of Concord, Interlinear Hebrew&Greek&English Bible, and a neat little pocket NIV.

I've haven't exactly learned how to use the The Bible and Holy Fathers for Orthdox because of the arrangement of dates,teachings of the fathers, and divine scriptures.

Originally Posted by knee-v

I tend to find that the best Bible studies are done when the parish priest is instructing us in the Scriptures. I can't speak for others here, but I know for myself that I wouldn't be qualified to formally expound upon the Scriptures. There's too much of a chance that I would lead you the wrong way. That's why I tend to stick with my priest for that. I'm not telling you what to do, I'm just saying what works best for me.

Orthodox tip) Regular reading of the Bible of your choice is commended by St. John Chrysostom.

I'll start this thread with a short verse.

(Ephesians 3.3) how that revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already. (4) by which when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ.

There certainly are a lot of things to cross-reference, and it can get complicated. If you start with the Orthodox Study Bible you can get a feel for some patristics. What works for me is to look at the bottom of the page (for the Orthodox Study Bible). Each new note starts with a bolded verse reference. For example, I opened to a random page, which happened to be page 1162 which starts Jeremiah 51. At the bottom of the page, the first note has a bolded 50:10, which is followed by an explanation of something pertaining to Nebuchadnezzar. You can then look back up the page and find verse 50:10 and read about what that note is talking about.

Some of the notes offer a brief explanation from an Orthodox point of view, while some of them quote one or more of the Church Fathers for what they say about that verse. For instance, if you go over to page 1314, which is in the middle of Matthew 23, the first note (begins with a bolded 23:23-33) quotes St John Chrysostom. Perhaps that can give you a good introduction to comparing the Church Fathers to the Scriptures.

I hope that helps a little.

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"Aslan," said Lucy, "you're bigger."
"That is because you are older, little one," answered he.
"Not because you are?"
"I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger."



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Maybe these could be of some help.... Bible Study Downloads | St. Athanasius Orthodox Church There are many here and the studies seem comprehensive. The church is Antiochian OC (USA) so it is legitimate.

I think the best thing is to pay attention during the services. they are our best teaching tool.

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So, there is no more quoting the scriptures? . .

I think in most cases the best thing to do is read the whole book. Then you have the best chance of understanding the context - even better read the whole NT at least once per year during Advent, then read the entire Law and Psalms during Lent. Throw in some prophets here and there and you will read the whole Bible every year. Good luck

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