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Act II: Pentateuch + Historical Books

A King + A Kingdom

April 9, 2017 • Brian McCormack • 2 Samuel 7

Through David the King, we get a glimpse of the King of Kings, who will make good on all of the promises God makes to his people throughout His story. To know peace and joy is to know the King.

One After God's Own Heart

April 2, 2017 • Brian McCormack • 1 Samuel 17—30

In between David the Victor and David the King, we find David the Outlaw. It's in this unexpected, difficult season of his life that we learn what it means to be one "after God's own heart".

David: The Hero

March 26, 2017 • Sean Gasperetti • 1 Samuel 8—17

Have you ever felt like you were in a battle you just couldn't win? David's fight with Goliath seemed hopeless, yet his victory proved otherwise—foreshadowing Christ as our ultimate victor.

The Legacy of Redemption

March 19, 2017 • Brian McCormack • Ruth 1—4

In the book of Ruth, God is hardly even mentioned. Still we see he isn’t intimidated by bad beginnings, is always behind the scenes, and invites the unexpected into a greater story.

Part 3: Is God an Obsessive Rule-Freak? Understanding Old Testament Law.

March 12, 2017 • Joshua Ryan Butler

This week, Josh Butler joined us and spoke on a different topic at each gathering, taking us through the topics of his book: "The Skeletons in God's Closet". Part 3: We often hear “God can’t stand the presence of sin,” but is it true? Does God back away when we mess up for fear of being tainted? We’ll explore how we get it backwards: our problem in the biblical story is not so much that God can’t stand the presence of sin, as sin that can’t stand the presence of God. We’ll look at what this means for the role of the Law and the centrality of love, in God’s redemptive pursuit of our world.

Part 2: Is God a Genocidal Maniac? Understanding Violence in the Old Testament

March 12, 2017 • Joshua Ryan Butler

This week, Josh Butler joined us and spoke on a different topic at each gathering, taking us through the topics of his book: "The Skeletons in God's Closet". Part 2: Many people struggle with the violence of the Old Testament, and particularly the apparent genocide of Canaan. We’ll take a closer look at these passages to confront some popular caricatures, revealing not only that these passages do not depict genocide, but even moreso that they are surprisingly a great source of hope for our world today.

Part 1: Is God a Bloodthirsty Carnivore? Understanding Old Testament Sacrifice

March 12, 2017 • Joshua Ryan Butler

This week, Josh Butler joined us and spoke on a different topic at each gathering, taking us through the topics of his book: "The Skeletons in God's Closet". Part 1: Many struggle to make sense of Israel’s sacrificial system in the Old Testament. It can seem anachronistic and even barbaric today, leaving some wondering whether this is a malevolent God who needs his pound of flesh in order to be satisfied. In this session, we’ll take a closer look at sacrifice, to see how it points us to the goodness of God, the gift of life, and a gratitude that can set us free. We’ll explore how to talk about it with others in a way that ultimately points to Jesus.

The Promise Keeper: Joshua

March 5, 2017 • Steve Patton • Deuteronomy, Joshua

God promised for hundreds of years that He would bring His people into the Promised Land, but the one who would lead them there has died. Will God keep His promise and bring them rest in the Promised Land? What about His promise to us? We find the answers to these questions in the life of Joshua.

The Provider In the Wilderness

February 26, 2017 • Brian McCormack • Exodus 19, Numbers

God isn’t just mighty to save—He’s also faithful to sustain. The second half of Exodus shows how God provides sustenance, protection, victory, and presence as He continues the ongoing rescue of His people.

No Longer Slaves: The Exodus

February 19, 2017 • Brian McCormack, Nick Shafto • Exodus 1—14

The story of the Exodus is the clearest picture of the Gospel we will see in the Old Testament. Slaves go free, and God proves himself faithful (yet again).

He Is Holding the Pen: Joseph

February 12, 2017 • Brian McCormack • Genesis 36—50

There are many lessons to be learned from the life of Joseph. God is close in suffering. He is the author with authority over all things. He takes what is meant for evil, and uses it for good. Believe these things and everything changes.