TCHH ~~ Women's Bible Study: Mark (Part One)

To those who participated in my previous Bible Study that was public, I've changed the format a bit, so please read carefully.

For this swap, you will read and study the Book of Mark, Chapters 1 through 5. You will keep notes on what you read and send those notes (or a photocopy of them) to your partner.

First, you will need a Bible. Any translation is fine. You can even use an online Bible for free if you do not have one at home to use. Make note of what translation you are using at the beginning of your notes.

You should read the Book of Mark, Ch. 1-5, and take notes. See "required notes" section below to ensure you meet swap requirements, but you can feel free to write as much as you would like for your note-taking. Just make sure you meet the required note guidelines at a minimum - otherwise you will not be meeting swap requirements and can be rated down. Different perspectives, fellowship, and learning from one another is the point here!

You may choose to handwrite or type your notes. Make sure, whichever you choose, that the font/handwriting is legible. Your partner should not have to guess what they are reading.

Send your notes or a photocopy of those notes to your partner on or before the swap deadline. Rate your partner promptly and according to Swap-Bot Rating Guidelines.

Required Notes to Take

• What translation are you reading?
• Each chapter, write at least one verse in your notes and tell why you chose to write down that verse. You can write what that verse means to you, how you can apply it to your own life, etc... it's up to you what your notes say!
• Answer the Personal Reflection Question (see below) for each chapter.
• After you've read all 5 chapters and written your notes, look at the Focus Scripture for this study. Tell us what it means to you, what you get from it, etc.

Personal Reflection Questions

• Chapter 1: When Jesus called his first disciples, the Bible says they immediately dropped everything to follow him. Have you ever felt God leading you in a new direction and how did you respond?

• Chapter 2: Today we are reminded that Jesus ministered to those that others deemed unworthy. Is there someone in your life who seems unworthy but who needs both the gospel and your love?

• Chapter 3: We are reminded as believers that we are all family. How can this truth help fill a void in your life? How have you already experienced this?

• Chapter 4: Jesus has all authority over nature. Even the wind and waves obey Him. How does knowing the power of Jesus, give you peace in the midst of your life storms?

• Chapter 5: Jesus reminds us that faith in him can heal us spiritually and even physically. Name a time when faith in Jesus has helped you overcome a struggle.

Focus Scripture

On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." - Mark 2:17 (NIV)

What To Send To Your Partner

Send your notes (or a photocopy of them) to your partner via snail mail. The notes should meet the guidelines above in order to meet swap requirements. You will have two weeks from the time partners are assigned until the send-by date.

Participation Requirements

• Rating of 4.95 or higher.
• No unresolved 1's owed to active members.
• No 3's in the past 3 months.
• Be female (I am not trying to start a gender-war or go into the theology of genders and gender roles. Simply looking for a group consisting of only women because I want to study the Bible with fellow women.)

Questions, ask here or via PM before signing up. Please feel free to start on this as soon as you join, since it is completely sender's choice!

I will angel this if needed (but hopefully it is not needed). You must have contacted your partner, rate them a 1, and contact me via PM for me to angel this swap. Communication is key!

I am using WomenLivingWell as a guideline for this Bible study. Future swaps in this series may or may not use the same site. I will always give credit when using publicized works as guidelines.