The Anglican Diocese of Ballarat
49 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
Getting to know your bible
Two or three series of studies of specific books of the Bible are offered each year. Each series consists of four or five sessions: for an in-person group in Synod Hall on consecutive Mondays, and on-line on consecutive Wednesdays. Both run from 5.30 for one hour.
We attempt to understand each book both as an example of human-to-human communication and as a means through which God communicates to us today. In exploring the first theme, we seek to bring the book to life by answering questions such as: who wrote it; when; to whom; and why? These answers help to make the writing more relevant and intelligible to us, and thus more meaningful as the Word of God.
Format:
The sessions are less like lectures than round-table discussions: the emphasis in both groups is on participants’ contributions. Everyone is encouraged to raise questions, express doubts, and share insights.
Notes:
Notes, with questions for reflection, are provided after each session, for follow-up reading and preparation for the following week’s get-together.
​
Join us:
All in-person and on-line sessions are open to anyone interested.
If you would like to participate please email:
Rev Dr Mark Garner
markwjgarner@gmail.com
2024 Series
Series 1
“On this rock I will build my church”
—the epistles of Peter
​
Commencing July 2024
Series 2
“The by-word for patience”
—the book of Job
​
Commencing October 2024
Series 1
“On this rock I will build my church”
—the epistles of Peter
​
In person learning
Synod Hall
Cathedral Church of Christ the King
49 Lydiard Street South
Ballarat, Victoria
​
5:30 to 6:30pm
​
Session 1:
Monday
15 July 2024​
Session 2:
Monday
22 July 2024
Session 3:
Monday
29 July 2024
Session 4:
Monday
5 August 2024
Join us:
To confirm attendance please email:
Rev Dr Mark Garner
markwjgarner@gmail.com
Series 2
“The by-word for patience”
—the book of Job
​
In person learning
Synod Hall
Cathedral Church of Christ the King
49 Lydiard Street South
Ballarat, Victoria
​
5:30 to 6:30pm
​
Session 1:
Monday
14 October 2024​
Session 2:
Monday
21 October 2024
Session 3:
Monday
28 October 2024
Session 4:
Monday
4 November 2024
Join us:
To confirm attendance please email:
Rev Dr Mark Garner
markwjgarner@gmail.com