TCHH ~~ Women's Bible Study - Mark Part Three

For this swap, you will read and study the Book of Mark, Chapters 11 through 16. 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. 11-16, 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 the 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 11: Before we seek the Lord in prayer, we must forgive those that have wronged or hurt us. Who do you need to offer forgiveness to today?

• Chapter 12: The greatest commandment is that we love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength and the second is that we love others as ourselves. We don't always wake up in the morning ready to love God and others the way we should. How can we center our thoughts and minds on obeying these two greatest commandments every morning?

• Chapter 13: We are called to watch for the coming of the Lord because we do not know the day nor the hour of His return. How are you watching for Jesus' return?

• Chapter 14: Often we have the best intentions to follow the Lord, as His disciples did, yet along the way we fail. Is there something that is tempting you today? Watch yourself. Write a prayer telling God your temptations and ask him for strength to not fall.

• Chapter 15: No question for this one. Jesus shed His blood for YOU! Let's all take a moment and praise Him!

• Chapter 16: We are called to go into the world and share the gospel with everyone. How are you taking part in fulfilling the great commission?

Focus Scripture

"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” - Mark 12:30-31

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.