BIBLE STUDY FOR LENT

Women’s Bible Study for Lent - with Rev. Vicky Hanjian

Exploring the Book of Job
Wednesday March 16, 23 and 30, and April 6 at 10:30am

Why read “Job?”  We live in a confusing and often volatile world where innocent people often suffer while those who seem heedless of the need for human understanding and compassion transgress against other human beings in personal and public ways without apparent suffering or responsibility.  Where is God in the midst of the tumult and confusion?

The book of Job examines the Divine/human relationship under stress in a kind of parable  - complete with a “fairy tale” beginning and ending that embraces the central dialogue between Job and his friends and between Job and God.  While it is a controversial work that conflicts with the conventional wisdom for the time in which it was written, Job is very conversant with the Hebrew scriptures and is a veritable treasure trove of wisdom.

The Women’s Bible Study Group will dive into this fascinating text in 4 weekly sessions beginning on March 16 at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary.

Participants are invited to register ahead of time either with the church office or with Vicky Hanjian (508-696-8225; armenvicky@gmail.com) so that preparation materials may be e-mailed to participants prior to the first meeting.