First Pres Podcast

November 2, 2015

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier

Job 1: 1-22

November 2, 2015

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier

Job 1: 1-22

During the last session of the series, we explored two major topics: 1) how our identity and background influence the way in which we read the Bible; and 2) various models for understanding biblical authority.

During the last session of the series, we explored two major topics: 1) how our identity and background influence the way in which we read the Bible; and 2) various models for understanding biblical authority.

This week’s session focused on strategies of biblical interpretation, including how we can take the Bible “seriously” without reading it “literally.”

This week’s session focused on strategies of biblical interpretation, including how we can take the Bible “seriously” without reading it “literally.”

In our second session we looked more closely at the nature of biblical literature, including how the Bible is best seen not as a book, but rather as a library of diverse texts featuring different perspectives, genres, and purposes.

In our second session we looked more closely at the nature of biblical literature, including how the Bible is best seen not as a book, but rather as a library of diverse texts featuring different perspectives, genres, and purposes.

October 25, 2015

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier

Psalm 103:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12

October 25, 2015

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier

Psalm 103:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12