The next Bible study methods class for men will be 7 AM, Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Perryville, MD.Even if you do not come to the study, you can learn and practice this method to grow and stay fresh in your study. Men can come without doing the assignment and still learn. But you will learn more if you take the time to study and practice this method.

We will practice the Bible study technique called Pumping Proverbs. The assignment is:

1. Read Proverbs 15:1, 2, 4, 28.

2. Rewrite each verse, paraphrasing it in your own words so that it brings out the author’s intended meaning.

3. Meditate (prayerfully think about) and write a personal application for each verse (i.e. What should change because this verse is true?).

4. Where possible, make a specific application of each verse for different spheres of your life:

a. Wife, girlfriend, or close friend.

b. Closest friend or associate.

c. Children or parents.

d. Work or school.

e. Church family

f. Unbelievers

The training and discussion will be led by Dr. Gauger, pastor at the First Baptist Church of Perryville, MD. The First Baptist Church (also known to some as the Perryville Baptist Church) is located in Cecil County, on Route 40, 1 1/2 miles east of Route 222. The church is across Route 40 from the new construction where the Principio Medical Center is being built.

The Bible study will be held at the church in the back classroom on the second floor. Park near the back door or use the main entrance. Bring your Bible, a pen or pencil, and your notes or paper to take down what you learn. Dress is casual. The study will last about an hour, but the pastor will stay longer for any with additional questions.