Throughout Jesus' teachings, he would often reference the common teaching of Jewish law and then say something that seemed to contradict it. The teachings on nonresistance are great examples of how he would have astounded the audiences of his time by his reversal of common thought. Learn what traditional Christianity has captured from these teachings, what New Thought teachers have written, and what Eastern teachers read into these pivotal teachings of insight

Emmet Fox and Eric Butterworth, New Thought authors, have classic works on some of the teachings from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Join Karen and Jim as they explore some of the teachings of Jesus from traditional Christian, New Thought and Eastern perspectives on such ideas as "the Light of the world," the "letter of the law," and reconciliation with one's adversary.

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most famous passages of the Bible. We will compare what is written in the Gospels with interpretation from New Thought and Eastern spiritual teachers to give greater depth to these familiar words. Join us!

Jesus spoke using idioms of his time as well as describing uniquely original teachings. Some of his descriptions of the "kingdom of God" were astounding to his listeners and still somewhat mystify modern readers. Join us as we present some of the basic concepts that Jesus taught that were original for his time and have escaped capture in traditional Christian theology.

There are many beliefs and theories about the historical Jesus versus the "Christ of faith" as developed in the letters of Paul. Nothing is certain and very little evidence or fact is available. Was he a wisdom teacher? Miracle worker? Savior? Social rebel? Son of God? Join Jim and Karen as they explore the Jesus found in the Gospels and share their own theories and beliefs about who they think Jesus was!

Psalms 73-150 are thought to have authors other than David, though a few are attributed to him here. Join Karen and Jim as they continue to explore the depth and beauty of the words that have given comfort and strength to people of many faith traditions (and those with no particular faith!) for many centuries.

The Book of Psalms is believed to be the most read and beloved of all the books of the Bible. They were attributed to David as hymns or songs of praise of God and describe in beautiful verses the great love of David for God. They are also among the most comforting passages of the Bible.

The people of Israel clamor for a king and Samuel, as God's prophet, provides one for them in Saul, the first king of Israel. We will explore how this request is granted by God, but like many desires in our own lives, does not necessarily live up to expectations (Think: Be careful what you pray for—you just might get it!). Join Karen and Jim as they discuss this significant new era in the history of Israel and how it reflects similar steps along our own spiritual path.

After the judges and before the kings, there was a prophet called Samuel. Learn about his calling by God into service and see how his story describes our own initiation or calling by God to fulfill our true spiritual purpose.

The Gospel writer Matthew tells the story of the birth of Jesus from an entirely different perspective with a massacre of children and the visitation of the Magi. Learn why this story differs from the story told by Luke, what it was meant to convey, and how its symbolism applies to your spiritual life.