Lost in Translation: How to Love Gay People and the Bible Pt. 1

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Lost in Translation: How to Love Gay People and the Bible Pt. 1

August 7, 2022 • Micah Witham • 1 Corinthians 6:9–11

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Micah tackles 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, a passage at the root of many disagreements around human sexuality in the Christian Church. On August 14th Micah will engage Romans 1 as a part two if this discussion.

Lost in Translation: Thomas

July 21, 2024 • Micah Witham • John 20:19–29

Micah looks at the story of Thomas in John 20:19 - 29. While Thomas is often labelled as "The Doubter", this story is intentionally included in John's gospel as an encouragement to those in the church with doubts. Even as Thomas expresses his doubts and makes his request known, Jesus moves towards him and meets him where he's at.

Lost in Translation: Judas

July 14, 2024 • Micah Witham • Matthew 26:47–50, Matthew 27:1–5, Matthew 26:14–16, Matthew 26:20–25

Micah looks at the character of Judas and the different accounts we have of his life and death. How does someone this close to Jesus make the decision to betray him?

Lost in Translation: Romans 13

July 7, 2024 • Micah Witham • Romans 13

Micah looks at Romans 13 and the instructions to the Church to submit to the governing authorities. What does Paul have in his pocket when he writes this to the Church of Rome? How are we to understand these verses for our time and our day?