Sharing the Gospel with the World   Jonah and Micah seem like an odd pairing, but both have to do with the covenantal, steadfast love we are commanded to have for each other… a commandment Jonah tries to flee, and the commandment Micah uses as a standard for both God and humankind.   Recurring Donation:… Continue Reading

“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth”   We all know the story of Job, but the book itself proves more challenging and complex than you remember. That said, it provides one of the most powerful wrestles with questions of loss and meaning in scripture. This portion of the episode includes: Literary issues in the book… Continue Reading

“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” We all know the story of Job, but the book itself proves more challenging and complex than you remember. That said, it provides one of the most powerful wrestles with questions of loss and meaning in scripture. This portion of the episode includes: Initial reflections/comments on Job (including the… Continue Reading

“I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” When we discuss Job, we are too quick to focus on the supposed “happily ever after” ending, without sitting with the seriousness of the issues the book brings up so well–suffering, loss, integrity, support, and a personal relationship with God.   Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time… Continue Reading

“Happy Is the [One] That Findeth Wisdom”    “Wisdom Literature” represents ancient attempts to understand, describe and transmit secrets to living well (perhaps something like ancient self-help books?). This episode Introduces Wisdom literature Discusses the organization and themes of Proverbs Wrestles with the complex and complicated book Ecclesiastes Touches on categories of life that can lead to… Continue Reading

“Happy Is the [One] That Findeth Wisdom”    Wisdom has been called applied knowledge, but is that enough? What enables us to apply wisdom? This update explores wisdom ancient and modern and the relationship between knowledge, wisdom, practice, and the gospel.   Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25   $50 One Time Donation: $25      $50      $100  … Continue Reading

“Come to the House of the Lord”    The assigned scriptures speak of temple and Law, but the underlying lesson is one of reform and resolution, making changes and becoming better. I suggest keeping the discussion points in mind as you read and prepare: What is proper worship? What does God really care about when… Continue Reading

“Come to the House of the Lord”  The hero of this Lessons’ reading is Josiah, who listens to a prophetess and puts himself into alignment with the Lord’s will as described in the Book of the Law discovered in the temple. The behind the scenes story may be darker, but still invites us to consider… Continue Reading

“He Took Up … the Mantle of Elijah”   This is the first of three episodes I am covering minimally so that we can get ahead of schedule. This episode provides pointers on teaching this lesson and covers topics such as prophets and succession and miracles through the little things in life.   Class Member… Continue Reading

“He Took Up … the Mantle of Elijah”   The “mantle of Elijah” passed to Elisha can encourage us to develop gifts and skills to match our opportunities and responsibilities, as well as to seek out opportunities for our gifts and skills. Even more importantly. the story of Naaman inspires us to find the miracles… Continue Reading