For our final study in the Drama of Redemption series, Skye, Brenaea, and Anna lead a discussion on the book of Revelation.

Anna, Skye, and Kristen continue their discussion of the book of Acts by reading from Acts chapters 1 and 2 and discussing the day of Pentecost, Peter's sermon, and the response of the listeners in Jerusalem.

Referenced resources on Pentecost:

• The Old Testament Roots of Pentecost - video from Chad Bird 
• Why Christ Poured out the Spirit on Pentecost: The OT and Rabbinic Roots of Pentecost or the Feast of Weeks - article by Chad Bird

Anna, Skye, and Kristen read Acts 1:1-11 and discuss the calling of Jesus's followers after Jesus ascended back into heaven. 

Anna, Sam, and Skye continue their discussion on the resurrection, addressing why the Resurrection is important for us as Christians.

Anna, Skye, and Sam discuss different theories about what might have happened after Jesus died, and why the idea that Jesus truly resurrected from the dead actually fits well with historical evidence. 

Brenaea, Anna, and Skye continue our Bible study on the Drama of Redemption by talking through the passages from Matthew that tell the story of the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. 

In part 2 of this lesson Anna, Skye, and Kristen read through John 3:1-21 and discuss Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus challenges Nicodemus on how he thinks about entering the kingdom of God.

Links referenced:

• The Bronze Serpent and Jesus A helpful 22-minute talk by Chad Bird of the 1517 Project.

This episode is part 1 of a two-part discussion of John 3. In this episode, we give the background to Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus by explaining what it means that Nicodemus was a "Pharisee", what it meant that he was a "ruler of the Jews", and why he and Jesus immediately start talking about the "kingdom of God". 

References from the podcast:

•  “Who Were the Scribes and Pharisees” video by Chad Bird, a scholar-in-residence with the 1517 project.
• Link to the Britannica entry on the ruling council of the Jews, the Sanhedrin. 
•  “The Difference Between ‘Son of God’ and ‘Son of Man’” a helpful 5 minute video from R.C. Sproul, explaining the significance of these two titles. 
• A six-minute video from the Bible Project on the title "The Son of Man".

Skye, Anna, and Sam continue our lesson on Matthew chapters 3-4, discussing the transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament and the beginning of Jesus's ministry. 

Anna, Sam, and Skye continue our Bible study on the Drama of Redemption by looking transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament. This is part 1 of a two-part study.