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Why So Hard?

Another year of BSF, another incredible study and fabulous discussion group...that's theory at least.

I do have a great discussion leader with whom I think I've connected as well as a couple of ladies in the discussion group.  It's a terrific cluster with a diverse cast of personalities and a good mix of single, married, and married with kids.

It's my second year in BSF.  Last year was the study of the life of Moses.  It was a wonderful study and a great introduction to the BSF formula.  This year we're studying the gospel of John.  And so far I'm really struggling with it.

I guess I kind of feel like one of the Jews that just didn't get what John the Baptist or Jesus was saying.  It feels like something's not translating; as if I'm reading the Bible in the original Hebrew or Greek and can't make head or tails of it.

Except I know what they're saying.  I believe what I'm reading is the truth (John 5:24, 5:31-38).  I believe in the Son (John 3:33-36).  I've become a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).  I know Christ lives in me (1 John 4:13). 

So why are these study questions so hard for me to answer?

I don't know.  I'm still working it out.  Speaking of, I should probably work on it right now.

To Be Continued.....
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