1. Paul's bible study was studying Philippians several years ago. On a night Paul was speaking at our Cru weekly meeting, the following conversation occurred:
Student: Hey Pauuuul. (THICK country accent. For some reason, I legitimately think it adds to the story.) Man, you're all spiffed up, lookin' gooood. Are you speakin' at Cru tonight?
Paul: Hey man, yep. I sure am.
Student: Well, whatcha speakin' on? You speakin' on them....them....Filipinos?
Paul: Well. Um, no. I think you're talking about the Philippians. But no, I'm speaking on a passage in James.
2. Merideth's bible study was in the midst of a study on the attributes of God, one key attribute being that God is good. As an intro question to the study, Merideth asked "How to do we go about defining good?" and "Where do we get our definition of good from?" Here's one response that eventually surfaced:
Student: Well, um....I kinda think good and God are kinda the same thing.
Merideth: (thinking to myself, "Good...this girl is on to something here...") Okay, so let's go with that. Expound on that a little more.
Student: Okay. Well. See, goooood and God are kinda the saaaame thing. The only difference is just another letter "o"!
Merideth: (Blank stare on face. The other 15 girls erupt in laughter.)
3. Paul's bible study is finishing up a few weeks at the end of a semester by studying Song of Solomon & learning how to be godly men who pursue women in a biblical way.
Paul: Okay y'all, so this part is a discussion between the guy, the girl & the "friends". Let's read first, then we'll discuss. Who wants to read the girl part?
The group: "K" you should read it!! (Note: "K" is a big, burly, manly black guy that has the most gentle, precious spirit ever. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, loves K.)
K: (after some mild peer pressure) Alright, alright. I'll do it.
Another student: (jokingly) K, make sure you read it with some deep emotion, aaaight?!
K: Sure. You got it.
Paul: Okay...let's go.
The group & Paul: (looks back to the scripture, no one really realizing what text was coming next. K begins to read...)
K: Okay, Chapter 1, verse 5. (with emotion, as promised) ......I am dark, and lovely......
The group & Paul: (long pause. Then everyone, including K, absolutely lost it.)
4. Merideth's group is kicking off a study on Galatians. When discussing the tone of Paul's letter, the girls agree that Paul's tone is angry & frustrated. They share thoughts on what words give clues to his tone. At the end of the discussion, the following comment is made:
Student: You know. This letter is kinda like a "Howler".Merideth: Well....um...I never thought we'd use Harry Potter to explain the bible, but yes, you are correct.
5. Merideth is discussing the role of the Holy Spirit in a believers life within a small group of girls. Before the conversation gets very far at all, a student pipes up with questions.
Student: See, I have never understood the Holy Spirit. It's soooo confusing. I mean, isn't the Holy Spirit just the 'suped-up' version of your conscience?
Merideth: Well. Hmmm. See, I don't even know how to respond to that. But...no.
Stay tuned for more. Trust me....there's sooo many more. :) Thanks for laughing & loving this life with us!
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3 comments:
hilarious!
thank you for the laugh!
I came across your blog by hitting "the next blog" button (never done that before). And just wanted to say that I met Jesus through Crusade when I was in college. It has a special place in my heart. What you are doing matters so much!
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