Bible Study In Amharic May 2026

Selam reached into her bag. She had brought the Amharic Bible after all, though she hadn't planned to open it. She turned to John 1:14. The Amharic letters, like dancing teardrops and angular birds, stared back at her.

"In Amharic," she began, "the verse says: የቃል ሥጋ ሆነና በመካከላችን ሰፈረ —‘The Word became flesh and tabernacled among us.’ The verb is sefera . It doesn't just mean 'to live' or 'to stay.' It means to pitch a tent. To dwell in a temporary, fragile, dusty home. Like our ancestors in the wilderness. Like an immigrant in a new country." bible study in amharic

Everyone turned. Sarah smiled. "Of course, Selam." Selam reached into her bag

The retired teacher took off his glasses. "I've studied the Bible for forty years in English," he said. "Tonight, I realized I've been reading it with one eye closed." The Amharic letters, like dancing teardrops and angular

The Amharic Bible had been her grandmother’s. It smelled of frankincense and coffee. But lately, Selam had stopped opening it. The English Bible felt like a requirement, a key to fitting in. Every Wednesday, Sarah invited her to a small Bible study. "It's a great way to practice your English and meet people," Sarah had said.