A New Genesis and a New Exodus

NEW TESTAMENT: WEEK I

With the completion of our study of the Old Testament, we turn to the New Testament and the study of the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew sets the stage by making connections with stories of creation and exodus, themes of the Old Testament.

Questions -

1 - How have you experienced a new beginning or an exodus?

2 - How was God present during those experiences?

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Week XLIII: Malachi 4, Psalms 149-150

It’s here - Malachi, the end of our consideration of the Minor Prophets and also the end of the Old Testament and our year long study of the Hebrew Bible.

As we end our reflections with Malachi’s message of openness and hope, we look forward to next year - a year-long study of the New Testament.

Questions -

1 - How do you maintain a posture of openness and hope?

2 - In what ways do you find it difficult to stay open and hopeful?

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Week XLII: Zechariah 11-Malachi 3, Psalms 140-148

While the book of the prophet Zechariah can be seen as a continuation of the themes of Haggai, there is a shift in content and presentation that moves into an apocalyptic frame - an imaginative expression of future hopes cast in bold and poetic imagery.

Questions -

1 - In what ways must you reinterpret scripture to make sense of this age?

2 - Does permission to reinterpret scripture strengthen or weaken your faith?

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