Special Small Group Topics

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