Here is a recent email discussion from people involved in Adult Education:I've heard that Daniel by Beth Moore is a great study and I am considering using it this fall. Has anyone else gone through it yet, and is there any conflict with our (CRC) beliefs or theology? (My pastor is encouraging caution.) I would appreciate your input! Kerri
Here are the responses: I am sure you will find them helpful. I did!
I did the Daniel Beth Moore study a couple of years ago. Part one was great, no problems. Part two, dealing with the end times, was not reformed. The women did enjoy the study. Sam
Our Thursday women’s Bible study, that consisted of four or five groups combined, used it this past year, as did several co-ed and women’s small groups. We reviewed the material in advance. Our leadership highlighted that the last part of the study didn’t reflect the theology of every denomination, that Beth Moore was explaining one perspective, which Beth Moore clearly states.
We had our pastor join in the last day of class to hear testimonies and provide a reformed perspective and answer questions. The results were a more well-informed group of people who seemed to appreciate the learning experience greatly. Many people had also read the Left Behind series of books without any opportunity to discuss this in light of various understandings of scripture. Offering this study helped follow up on those folks as well. We found it to be very positive. Gina
We had 60 women go through Daniel last year, as some have said the only “problem” comes in the last few lessons on end time theology. I am the leader of that group called WORD and introduced the subject and its differences with the traditional Reformed teaching. I copied a chart I had from a previous class taught by one of our pastors on the 4 views on the millennium and a time line. The Lord also led me to draw one of my own describing the time line of God’s relationship to His People—first Jews, then Jews and Gentiles that make up the Church. It seemed to make things clearer for many. I can send those if you wish. I also ordered 20 copies of The Day by Andrew Kuyvenhoven which sold well. He addresses the very same issues and texts that Beth does. She is very fair and explains all the main views and encourages the student every week to study, read other sources and speak to their pastor about these things. She never says her way is the only way, just how she understands the scripture. Actually since so many have read the Left Behind series without ever being able to discuss the interpretation, we found the study very enlightening and refreshing. You might also note that Reformed theologians Sproul and Ladd are both Historic Pre-millennial adherents. Hope this helps a little.
Judy
