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What is the Mission of BSF?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

What is the mission of BSF?

Bible Study Fellowship, or BSF, states on their website their mission:

“Our mission is global, in-depth Bible studies producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word and His Church. Our vision is to magnify God and mature His people.”

BSF carries out this mission with their Bible studies that run for 9 to 10 months and that follows the school year. They offer their Bible studies in-person or online. What’s important is that people come together in His name to learn, grow, and share God with others. All are welcome at this global Bible study. Learn more, and sign up for their BSF study, People of the Promise, in the fall today!

Contact me with questions!

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Announcing Summer Bible Study for June: Wisdom

by atozmom, posted in BSF Matthew 2021/2022

Hey all!

I will be doing the WordGo summer Bible study entitled “Wisdom.” This will begin June 13th, and this Bible study will run for three weeks.

You are more than welcome to follow along with me and leave comments! I’ll be posting my answers here.

Contact me with questions!

Have a great week!

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How Do You Join Bible Study Fellowship?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Today’s question we’ll answer is “How do you join Bible Study Fellowship?

There are a couple of ways to join Bible Study Fellowship, or BSF. You can go online and request to join a group. The link is HERE. You can search groups near you and then request to join a group all online.

You can also request to join an online BSF Group. That link is HERE. You can search by time, day, and language. This is a great option for older people and for those who prefer to meet from the comfort of their home.

Bible Study Fellowship is free, and now you can choose the way you like to study the Bible with others.

Join a group today!

Contact me with questions!

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How Long is Bible Study Fellowship?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

“How long is Bible Study Fellowship?”

Bible Study Fellowship now runs for 30 weeks and follows the school year. In the United States, the first BSF classes begin the week after Labor Day. There is a three-week break for Christmas and a one-week break for Spring Break, which varies depending on your BSF group.

This is different in other countries. Many begin in late August, and those in the Southern Hemisphere begin the BSF study about half-way through ours due to their different seasons.

The BSF classes themselves run approximately two hours. This includes group discussion and lecture.

In the past, BSF was 32 weeks and was 2.5 hours long. However, 2.5 hours is a long time for young children, and students at night would get home really late. Thirty weeks gives a bit more of a break during the summer, too.

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How Does Bible Study Fellowship Work?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Many people wonder, “How does Bible Study Fellowship work?” Perhaps, they have heard of it or have friends who participate, and they want to join.

Bible Study Fellowship, or BSF, takes a four-fold approach to its Bible study:

  1. Answer. You begin with a Bible lesson that covers a particular passage. This features questions that will help you to understand the passage better and explore what it means to you.
  2. Discuss. You will then meet with your group, going over the questions and gathering further insight to the passage based on what others have discovered.
  3. Listen. You will then listen to a lecture prepared by the teaching leader of your class that will further dive into the meaning of the passage and pose questions that may help you dive deeper into the Bible passage’s meaning to you.
  4. Explore. Finally, you’ll read about the passage and read Bible commentary for other great insights into the Bible passages’ meaning.

Here’s a nifty video of this approach from BSF HERE

Other Bible study ideas for you all!

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Is Bible Study Fellowship Free?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

I’ve gotten this question, “Is Bible Study Fellowship free?” many times, so I thought I’d set the record straight!

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) IS FREE!

There is absolutely no cost to this bible study. BSF is a non-profit, operating on donations for the most part and the sale of some items. Those who do attend are encouraged to give, and most BSF locations have a donation basket near where they hand out the questions for giving in person. BSF encourages those who are able to give online, too.

You can donate HERE if interested.

There should never be any restrictions to learning about God. BSF supports this view, too.

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My Proposal for an Online BSF Study

by atozmom, posted in BSF Matthew 2021/2022

Hey all!

I came across this blog post of mine from 2011 where I proposed an online BSF study.

I’m so happy that this finally came to fruition with the pandemic. I just thought this was REALLY cool since my proposal is very similar to what BSF came up with.

Happy Throwback Sunday!

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What Denomination is Bible Study Fellowship?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

Many people wonder what denomination Bible Study Fellowship (or BSF) is. This is important to some because they want to make sure beliefs that they don’t follow or agree with are taught, especially to their kids.

BSF is officially nondenominational and simply is a lay group offering a Bible study. It has grown due to its four-fold approach to studying the Bible, as well as its thoroughness. As the world changes, BSF has so far successfully adapted, offering online Bible studies and materials. This is great for rural communities and seniors who can’t make it to an in-person Bible study class.

Consider joining for next year’s study, People of the Promise, and contact me today!

Great Bible resources!

Enjoy!

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What is BSF?

by atozmom, posted in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

“What is BSF?”

Over the years, I’ve gotten this question, so I thought I would write a post and share with those who are new to BSF.

BSF stands for Bible Study Fellowship. It’s a free nondenominational bible study group founded in 1959 by A. Wetherell Johnson. It chooses a Bible Study every year to focus on that follows the school year, usually beginning the week following Labor Day and ending in mid-May. It uses a four-fold approach, which includes reading a Bible passage, answering questions on the passage, discussing the questions in a small group session, and then listening to a trainer speaker on the passage. It focuses solely on what God’s word says, not what others interpret it as.

woman studying the bible www.atozmomm.comThere are BSF bible study groups all over the world and the country. These groups are divided into women, men, and young adults. There is a student program that follows the adult program that parents can bring their children to. Since the pandemic, BSF has expanded to online groups as well.

The Bible study changes every year and usually focuses on one book or topic. For 2022/2023, BSF will be launching People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided, a study of many books of the Bible. This will be my 10th year, and I’m SUPER excited for this study!

I hope this explanation helps, and contact me with questions or leave a comment below!

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BSF Matthew Lesson 30 Additional Bible Resources: Book of Matthew

by atozmom, posted in BSF Matthew 2021/2022

Hey all!

Thought I’d just offer up some book of Matthew commentaries for you!

Enjoy!

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