My husband and I would like to join a small group bible study but they are age-based. We don't fit!?

Our church's couples Bible Studies are grouped by age - i.e. 20s, 30s, 40s etc. I am 28 and my husband is 41. We would probably fit the best in the 30s group...if you were an existing group member do you think you would mind if people joined who were not actually in their 30s?

My husband and I would like to join a small group bible study but they are age-based. We don't fit!?
No. I don't think that they would mind. Just explain to the the situation and I am sure they will understand.
Reply:The groups leader would be the best person to put this question to. Every group is made up of individuals with unique personalities. That person would know if you and your husband would be a good addition based on the groups personality. It really has more to do with that then it does with an age the couple happen to be.


Another alternative is to consider forming a group that incorporates couples with a similar difference of their ages.
Reply:Why not one week you go to the 20s group with your husband; and the next week go to the 40s group with your husband.





That way when you go to the 20s group your husband can put in a 41 input. When you go to the 40s group you can remind them of the 28 prospective.
Reply:If they didn't let you in, then they are not practicing the faith that they were led to believe in.
Reply:I realize you are trying to be kind. But i see no problem with


just talking to some members. Christians, should as all faiths


should not have a problem. You just want to read and discuss the Bible.
Reply:This is perhaps a sign sent to you that you should go instead to conferences at the science museum with your husband and let religious superstitions and delusions quietly fade away...
Reply:They shouldn't. Another suggestion would be to start one of you own inviting the ones your age.
Reply:Those age limits, like the lane markings on the road and most stop signs, are merely suggestions.
Reply:If you are really sincere then send me and invite and I will give you one over the Internet.
Reply:do you think you would mind if people joined who were not actually in their 30s?%26lt;%26lt;==I think it's fine.
Reply:I''m sure the bible study groups and your church will understand. Just let them know that you would like to be together :-) Its discrimination if they dont let you.





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Reply:go to the 30s group one week and the 40s one the next week and see which one you fit into as a couple better.
Reply:I would hope these are loosely based restrictions. If they object then you should take note of that spirit in them. You may want to, with your husband, confront the group leaders privately and maybe some elders about it. If that fails, find another congregation.





I think these group distinctions are flesh (Purpose D)riven and not Holy Spirit led. Think about it. Would the Holy Spirit seperate the aged and wise from the youth who need instruction? I never understood these age-based groups like what you have there. Maybe some more broader groups, I don't know.
Reply:sounds like a swingers convention

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