Rhythm Four: STUDY
Allowing the Bible to permeate us and shape our minds, emotions, and lives.
Eating With Zacchaeus
March 24, 2024
What kid out there didn't fall in love with Zacchaeus? He was short like a kid, he climbed trees and Jesus looked up, caught him, and went over to this house. I have always loved this story. This glimpse into a light-hearted interaction with Jesus. No one to heal, rescue, raise from the dead, confront, or disciple. A vertically challenged wealthy man wants to see Jesus and with no expectation of interaction makes an effort by climbing a tree to get a good look. Not only does he see Jesus, but Jesus also sees him and invites himself to his house for dinner. What a quirky story that only Luke tells.
Naaman: Sometimes We Need Relief
April 14, 2024 • 2 Kings 5
continue our study of the characters of the Old Testament. We are taking a look at the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5. Naaman commanded the army of Aram (one of Israel's enemies). This mighty warrior had a problem; he had leprosy and sought relief. As we consider this story together, what do we learn about the nature of God? What can we carry into our lives from this account?
The Exodus Storyboard
April 7, 2024
Remember not too long ago I took you on a whirlwind tour through the OT from Genesis to Malachi in a blurred frenzy of drawing? Well, we are going to do it again but not so much frenzy and much more deliberate. We will overview the Exodus-themed part of the OT and dive a bit deeper into the second era of the Israelites, the years of exile.
Bring Your Reading Glasses
February 4, 2024
א וְשָׂרַי אֵשֶׁת אַבְרָם, לֹא יָלְדָה לוֹ; וְלָהּ שִׁפְחָה מִצְרִית, וּשְׁמָהּ הָגָר. ב וַתֹּאמֶר שָׂרַי אֶל-אַבְרָם, הִנֵּה-נָא עֲצָרַנִי יְהוָה מִלֶּדֶת--בֹּא-נָא אֶל-שִׁפְחָתִי, אוּלַי אִבָּנֶה מִמֶּנָּה; וַיִּשְׁמַע אַבְרָם, לְקוֹל שָׂרָי. ג וַתִּקַּח שָׂרַי אֵשֶׁת-אַבְרָם, אֶת-הָגָר הַמִּצְרִית שִׁפְחָתָהּ, מִקֵּץ עֶשֶׂר שָׁנִים, לְשֶׁבֶת אַבְרָם בְּאֶרֶץ כְּנָעַן; וַתִּתֵּן אֹתָהּ לְאַבְרָם אִישָׁהּ, לוֹ לְאִשָּׁה. ד וַיָּבֹא אֶל-הָגָר, וַתַּהַר; וַתֵּרֶא כִּי הָרָתָה, וַתֵּקַל גְּבִרְתָּהּ בְּעֵינֶיהָ. Even if we could read it, would it matter?
Let's Storyboard
January 14, 2024
This week we set out to draw a visual storyboard to help us remember where the books of the Bible fit and where the stories come from. Camille will also help us figure out the Why...Why are these stories important? What does it tell us about God that we need to remember as we dive into the Study rhythm?