Bible Study Synopsis January 19, 2006

Imma's Testimony:
She had viewed the bible as a historical manuscript until she moved to NY last fall and purchased a new bible "The Message" from Barnes & Noble. Things look much different now and she sees the bible as a real time application.
Here are some scriptures that God used to give her direction last
semester:
- Psalm 45:11 "Be here"
- Hebrews 12: 1-2a "Run for it"
- Ephesians 1 "Don't get tired"
- Mark 13:13 "Stay with it"
The end of the struggle was success, Glory be to God.
The bible is a God's spoken word to us. Let's apply it in our daily
work.
Imma expressed how much love she has felt from ECF.
Thanks for sharing dearest Imma.

Who's next????

Bible Study: Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1-12)

This passage is a very thought provoking one as we shared on Thursday.
As you read through the text, consider the following questions:
- In verse 8-9, is Jesus telling us to be more shrewd? Is shrewdness a bad thing?
- What is Jesus implying in verse 9 exactly? What is the significance of eternal dwellings?

The scripture says that we are live in the world, but we are not of this world.
As we discussed the meaning of the parable, one the key thought was to use our tangible possessions, and innate intelligence to draw people to Christ.

Points to reflect on:
What resource(s) has God entrusted you with and what is your attitude towards them?
Are we/what keeps us from being generous with the resources and talents that God has given us?
Please feel free to discuss any questions or thought with any "ECFer" as you run into them this week.
Looking forward to a great time of fellowship on Thursday January 26, 2006!

-Kemi (aadekoje@montefiore.org)