You are invited to engage with “The Story.” Whether you’ve read through the entire Bible or not, this journey provides an opportunity to see how God moved throughout the narrative of Scripture and to explore how God is still moving today. Follow along with the weekly reading, join a Story Group, or spend some time in personal reflection.
Following the fellowship time, Dr. Daryl Fisher-Ogden will be helping us understand some of the background and related events during the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon. These three men built up the nation of Israel and ushered in the ‘Golden Era’ for the Israelites. But what else was going on in the ancient world at that time? Who were the nations and tribes that surrounded, and sometimes attacked, the Israelites? What other strong leaders lived at the same time? What were the Romans and Greeks doing during this period?
Speaker, Rev. David Wilkinson discusses "Judah and Israel Fight the Neighborhood Bullies and Each Other".
What happened after Solomon? How do 'holy history' and 'secular history' jibe? Listen for an exploration of the backstory to the Bible and the power politics of the time.
Elder Pieter DeVries will be leading the discussion.
Israel in Exile and the Wages of Sin; redemption and return - a brief history!
Join us as we explore the “lost” years and unpack the history, events and actions that set the stage for the Messiah’s coming. We will be discussing the ‘in between years’ in terms of the world around Judea and the ebb and flow of Empire that dictated the actions of that small enclave of a determined Jewish population, leading up to an autonomous Jewish state that laid the groundwork for Jesus and his ministry. Some of the historical documentation we will be covering may surprise or cause you to raise an eyebrow as well. Stop by for a look back at those passed over, yet critical, years.
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