Small Group Study: Biblical Myth Busters
Book: Osborne, Larry (2009) "10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe", Colorado Springs: Multnomah Books; Bible (Purchase Book)
Suggested Additional Resources in COS Library:
230 Le2 Lewis, C.S.; Mere Christianity
232 Stl Strobel, Lee; The Case for Faith
234.5 Sm Smedes, Lewis B.; Forgive and Forget
248.13 Veith; Spirituality of the Cross
248.4 Th2 Thurman, Chris; The lies we believe
Description: Your small group is invited to study over the next twelve sessions, this bible study. You will dissect the dangers embedded in ten commonly held cultural assumptions about the Bible and a life of faith. While the foundation of our study is God’s Word, which has been, is now, and forever will be the ultimate source of Truth, you will use Osborne’s book as a springboard for discussion about common myths many ascribe to the Christian faith. So be ready to learn how wrinkled thinking about faith, forgiveness, and life’s trials leads to a bumpy road as you tackle the “clichés” of our time that turn the Joy of our Salvation in Christ alone into “happy talk” and “wishful” living.
Study Materials (compliments of Sue & Mark Speirs):
Click here for Intro to Biblical Myths 1 slides
Click here for Myth 1 Worksheet "Faith Can Fix Anything"
Click here for Myth 1 "Faith Can Fix Anything" video slides
Click here for Myth 2 "Forgiveness Means Forgetting" worksheet
Click here for Myth 2 "Forgiveness Means Forgetting" video slides
Click here for Myth 3 "A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids" worksheet
Click here for Myth 3 "A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids" slides
Click here for a related article on Myth 3
Click here for Myth 4 "God Has a Blueprint for My Life" worksheet
Click here for Myth 4 "God Has a Blueprint for My Life" slides
Click here for Myth 5 "Christians Shouldn't Judge" worksheet
Click here for Myth 5 "Christians Shouldn't Judge" slides
Click here for Myth 6 "Everything Happens For a Reason" worksheet
Click here for Myth 6 "Everything Happens For a Reason" slides
Click here for Myth 7 "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide" worksheet
Click here for Myth 7 "Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide" slides
Click here for Myth 8 "God Brings Good Luck" worksheet
Click here for Myth 8 "God Brings Good Luck" slides
Click here for Myth 9 "A Valley Means a Wrong Turn" worksheet
Click here for Myth 9 "A Valley Means a Wrong Turn" slides
Click here for Myth 10 "Dead People Go To a Better Place" worksheet
Click here for Myth 10 "Dead People Go To a Better Place" slides
Click here for "Final Thoughts" worksheet
Click here for "Final Thoughts" slides
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