Sunday, January 27, 2019

Living the Bible - Genesis Edition: Justice, Love, and Generosity (Chris)

We explore how the story of Cain and Abel focuses on generosity and illuminates the justice of God and the love of God.  We see how we can be like Cain ourselves if and when we pursue our relationship with God selfishly and out of obligation rather than love.  Even then, we conclude that God loves us no matter what.

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Living the Bible - Genesis Edition: 7 Truths of Adam and Eve (Randy)


We are so familiar with the story of Adam and Eve that we miss God’s powerful wisdom packed within it.  A careful reading reveals at least 7 truths around which we can orient our lives.

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Living the Bible - Genesis Edition: In the Beginning (Chris)

January is a good time to reflect on beginnings as our class settles in to a new year and a new series.  We are made in God's image, and God gave us the ability to create -- to initiate new things.  With such opportunities in mind, what does Genesis teach us about how to harness our creativity in service to God and to each other?

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Living the Bible - Genesis Edition: Creation (Randy)

Most of us remember reading the Genesis stories in our children’s Bibles, but what do they really say, and how do they impact our faith and the way we live our lives?  Genesis offers a rich theology that shapes our worldview in ways we don’t even realize, and by digging deeper into it, we can grow in our faith in meaningful ways.  Today, we begin at the beginning with the creation story and explore how it shapes our everyday lives.

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