Jul 9 – 5 Pentecost Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Marriage of Isaac and Rebekah Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while solidifying a number of motifs […]
Jun 18 – 2 Pentecost Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 A Son Promised to Abraham and Sarah The Birth of Isaac Background: The section of Genesis between chapters 12 and 25 is often referred to as The Abraham Cycle. In this section God calls Abram and Sarai (Abraham and Sarah) to go and populate the promise land. […]
Jun 11 – 1 Pentecost Genesis 1:1—2:4a Six Days of Creation and the Sabbath Background: Within the book of Genesis, the writers lay out the creation of the universe and all that is in it. Additionally, the writers describe the population of the earth and the willful nature of humans in God’s realm. It has […]
May 28 – 7 Easter Acts 1:6-14 The Ascension of Jesus Background: The Acts of the Apostles is the second portion of Luke’s account of Jesus’ life and ministry and details the formation and growth of Christianity. Within the book of Acts there are three sections with a theme: the spread of the gospel in […]
May 21 – 6 Easter Acts 17:22-31 Paul in Athens Background: The Acts of the Apostles is the second portion of Luke’s account of Jesus’ life and ministry and details the formation and growth of Christianity. Within the book of Acts there are three sections with a theme: the spread of the gospel in and […]