Bishop's Bible Study

BIBLE STUDY WITH THE BISHOP

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place restrictions, the Bishop released regularly scheduled video messages, prayers and reflections to stay connected with the people of the Diocese. He continues to offer periodic seasonal and study series.

Lenten Reflections 2022:
The Book of Job & the Nature of Suffering

April 13, 2022 - In his final Lenten reflection for Holy Week 2022,
the Bishop offers a message on suffering in relation to the story of Job and our faith in Jesus Christ. In it, he quotes George Herbert, Simone Weil, and Elie Wiesel.

April 6, 2022 - The Bishop concludes the Book of Job with Chapters 38-42.

March 30, 2022 - The Bishop continues his Lenten series with Chapters 31-37 from the Book of Job.

March 23, 2022 - The Bishop continues his Lenten series with Chapters 15-30 from the Book of Job. (Video was recorded on March 24)

March 16, 2022 - The Bishop continues his Lenten series with Chapters 8-14 from the Book of Job.

March 9, 2022 - The Bishop continues his Lenten series with Chapters 2-7 from the Book of Job.

The Bishop kicks off his 2022 Lenten Series with a timely Ash Wednesday Message on suffering. The subject of his series is "The Book of Job & the Nature of Suffering." Every Wednesday during Lent, the Bishop will release a video message on the topic.

Bible Study & Reflections 2021

March 24, 2021 - Continuing walk through the Baptismal Covenant.

March 17, 2021 - Continuing walk through the Baptismal Covenant

March 10, 2021 - Continuing walk through the Baptismal Covenent: "Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?"

March 3, 2021 - Continuing walk through the Baptismal Covenant: "Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the son of God?"

February 24, 2021 - Walking through the Baptismal Covenant in the Book of Common Prayer

February 17, 2021 - Ash Wednesday-Lenten Reflection: An Exhortation from the BCP

January 20, 2021 - Inaugural Reflection on Romans 13:1-7

Reflection, Theology, Q&A
(September-October 2020)

With the Bishop's schedule uncertain while preparing for this year's virtual Annual Meeting, he will be offering reflections on elements in the Book of Common Prayer and theology during the months of September and October. He will also be addressing questions and concerns you have on worship, theology, the practice of faith, or social issues. If you have a question, please send it to the Bishop at Questions for the Bishop (be sure to include your name and congregation). He will do his best to answer your questions. Please note that this email address is only used for such questions and survey results. The Bishop never uses it for communication. He looks to begin the Wednesday Scripture studies again in November after the October Annual Meeting of Diocesan Convention (October 24).

September 2, 2020 - "An Exhortation"

September 9, 2020 - Voting & Faith

September 16, 2020 - Exploring Prayer with Archbishop Justin Welby

September 23, 2020 - Q&A

September 30, 2020- Archbishop Justin Welby's sermon at the National Cathedral

The Letter of James
(June 15-August 26, 2020)

Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick begins this Bible Study series on The Letter of James in two parts. The first video is an introduction and explanation of how and why we read the Bible as sacred Scripture. The second video is the actual reading of The Letter of James, in preparation for the lessons that will commence on June 24.

June 15, 2020 - Introduction Part I

June 15, 2020 - Introduction Part 2

June 24, 2020 - James 1:1

July 1, 2020 - James 1:2-12

July 8, 2020 - James 1:13-18

July 15, 2020 - James 1:19-27

July 22, 2020 James 2:1-13

July 29, 2020 - James 2:14-26

August 5, 2020 - James 3:1-12

August 12, 2020 - James 3:13-18

August 19, 2020 - James 4:1-12

August 26, 2020 - James 4:13-5:20
The concluding lesson in this series

The First Letter of Peter
(April 1-May 27, 2020)

The Bishop's first study "series" is on the First Letter of Peter, that began as Wednesday midday prayers with a reflection. This was being offered during a difficult time for everyone as COVID-19 kept people physically separated and sheltered in place.