St Andrew the Great church, Cambridge

There’s no better way to get clearer on Christianity or grow as a Christian than through studying God’s word together with others. That’s what Focus is all about.

We meet on Tuesdays 7-9pm. There’s a meal all together, we listen to a talk, and then we go into groups, led by older members of the church family, to study a passage, pray and encourage each other.  At Focus we aim to handle God’s word carefully, in order to hear the authentic voice of his Spirit.

Focus is a great way to get to know Jesus better, but it’s also the best way to get more connected with other people at St Andrew the Great. You are free to try it just once; and if studying the Bible is new to you, you are very welcome to sit and listen in.

Focus on the powerful gospel

The Christian good news is radical. In Romans, Paul shows how it can transform our status, our hearts, our focus, and our communities. Over the year, we will be studying Romans bit by bit, to understand how the gospel draws us ultimately into confident, united and God-centred partnership. 

Here's what we will be studying each term:

In the past, people's lives have often been changed by studying Romans. Here are some examples:

• ‘It was as if a light of relief from all anxiety flooded into my heart. All the shadows of doubt were dispelled.’ (Augustine of Hippo, 397)
• ‘It became to me a gateway into heaven.’ (Martin Luther, 1545)
• ‘An assurance was given me that [Christ] had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me.’ (John Wesley, 1738)

It’s our prayer that God does a similar work in us over the year. If you want to read ahead, this is how the weeks break down: