"Bible" Studies?

Here we go again with “Bible” studies that appeal to the flesh rather than lead one to a deeper relationship with God.

The first one to tell you about is a study based on the movie Braveheart. Here is the study plan outline as found at http://biblestudies.stores.yahoo.net/braveheart.html

This study guide will help you discuss some of the major themes of Braveheart. When is it right to wage war? What is the meaning of freedom, and how is it attained? What do people live and die for?

Discussion Guide

1. Movie Summary 2. Discussing the Scenes

a. War (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Genesis 14:1-16; Numbers 31:1-12; Revelation 19:11-21; Ephesians 6:10-18)

b. Freedom (Romans 13:1-7; Luke 4:14-21; John 8:31-36; Romans 6:18)

c. What Do You Live and Die For? (Philippians 1:12-14; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Mark 8:34-38; Romans 6:5-10)

3. As the Credits Roll

The next one is called a “secular Bible study.” Say what!?!?!?! Take a look at this article, and notice the comments also! http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/faith/39916382.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DU2EPaL_V_9E7ODiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr

Here’s a good quote from the article:

"Secular Bible Study hopes to attract a variety of people -- Buddhists, atheists, agnostics, Christians and even Jews and Muslims." The weekly class will focus on the Bible's historical and cultural context. Organizers have drawn up a set of ground rules designed to keep participants from proselytizing, but that doesn't mean that they want to discourage disagreement.”

Of course this one comes from the United Methodists, so it’s no real surprise.

I guess it all goes back to what Paul said to Timothy: “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron” 1 Tim 4:1,2 “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” 2 Tim 4:3