Message: “Dr. Strange” from Steve Mather
A message from the series “God in the Movies.”
Daniel in the Lions’ Den
A message from the series “A Fresh Look at Scary Bible Stories.” How can we read scriptures that present the world in a way that is out-of-step with our understanding of science and history? How do we reconcile accounts of God committing or commanding genocide with the unconditional love shown in Jesus? Is it possible to embrace ancient Biblical stories in a way that is intellectually honest? Can we find new ways to understand these stories, and to teach them to our children?
During this six-week series, we struggle with ancient Jewish scriptures that present problematic views of God and of the world. We explore how these stories have been interpreted through the ages, and how we can find in them the love of God shown in Jesus. In this final week, we examine the story of Daniel in the lions’ den.
Jonah and the Whale
A message from the series “A Fresh Look at Scary Bible Stories.” How can we read scriptures that present the world in a way that is out-of-step with our understanding of science and history? How do we reconcile accounts of God committing or commanding genocide with the unconditional love shown in Jesus? Is it possible to embrace ancient Biblical stories in a way that is intellectually honest? Can we find new ways to understand these stories, and to teach them to our children?
During this six-week series, we will struggle with ancient Jewish scriptures that present problematic views of God and of the world. We will explore how these stories have been interpreted through the ages, and how we can find in them the love of God shown in Jesus. In this fifth week, we look at the story of Jonah and the whale.
David and Goliath
A message from the series “A Fresh Look at Scary Bible Stories.” How can we read scriptures that present the world in a way that is out-of-step with our understanding of science and history? How do we reconcile accounts of God committing or commanding genocide with the unconditional love shown in Jesus? Is it possible to embrace ancient Biblical stories in a way that is intellectually honest? Can we find new ways to understand these stories, and to teach them to our children?
During this six-week series, we will struggle with ancient Jewish scriptures that present problematic views of God and of the world. We will explore how these stories have been interpreted through the ages, and how we can find in them the love of God shown in Jesus. In this fourth week, we examine the well-known story of David and Goliath.
Moses and the Exodus
A message from the series “A Fresh Look at Scary Bible Stories.” How can we read scriptures that present the world in a way that is out-of-step with our understanding of science and history? How do we reconcile accounts of God committing or commanding genocide with the unconditional love shown in Jesus? Is it possible to embrace ancient Biblical stories in a way that is intellectually honest? Can we find new ways to understand these stories, and to teach them to our children?
During this six-week series, we will struggle with ancient Jewish scriptures that present problematic views of God and of the world. We will explore how these stories have been interpreted through the ages, and how we can find in them the love of God shown in Jesus. In this third week, we examine the defining story of the Exodus from Egypt.