Today we surveyed Joshua by talking about the violence of the conquest and its purpose. We also looked at the fascinating stories surrounding the Jericho narrative.

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Joshua Joshua 1:1-9 Jason Rodenbeck

This week we surveyed the book of Deuteronomy by talking about its central themes and purposes. We focused on the shema passage of chapter 6 and discussed Jewish monotheism and Christian trinitarianism.

"Hear, O' Israel" Deuteronomy 6 Jason Rodenbeck

Today we finished our study of Numbers by discussing this strange story and why the people of Israel told themselves this story.

Balaam and a Talking Donkey? Numbers 24 Jason Rodenbeck

This week we discussed Moses' mistake and why he was not allowed to enter the promised land with Israel. We discussed that sometimes what seems to be the "harshness" of God is actually his mercy.

What?!?! Numbers 20:1-13 Jason Rodenbeck

Today we began our survey of the book of Numbers by focusing on Israel's failure to enter the promised land.

Epic Fail Numbers 13-14 Jason Rodenbeck

Today we surveyed the book of Leviticus, which often gets accused of being "boring." We discussed its purpose and how it ought to be read. We also did a review quiz on Genesis and Exodus.

Leviticus and Justice Leviticus 19:1-19 Jason Rodenbeck

This week we talked about an interesting passage in Exodus in which God appears to "change his mind." We talked about the implications of a few important stories to conclude our Exodus study.

God Changes His Mind? Exodus 32:1-14 Jason Rodenbeck

This Sunday we studied God's commands about the Tabernacle and how the Tabernacle represented God's interaction with the world.

The Tabernacle (Presence of God) Exodus 23:1-13 Jason Rodenbeck

This Sunday we read about how Israel left Egypt. We kept in mind that God released his people, but they still had to walk out of Egypt!

Leaving Egypt Exodus 12-15 Jason Rodenbeck

We began studying the way God began to free his people from slavery!

Confronting Pharaoh Exodus 4-11 Jason Rodenbeck

Today we discussed the beginning of Moses' story, the context he was born into and raised in, and how it prepares us for the important moment when he was called by God to speak to and for his people.

The Rise of Moses Exodus 2-3 Jason Rodenbeck

This week, we explored a single line in Exodus 1, "A new Pharaoh who didn't know Joseph." We explored how Egypt's success was due to Joseph's work and how refusing to remember people and stories is the source of many injustices.

A New Pharaoh Exodus 1 Jason Rodenbeck

This week we covered the story of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau--how God's people got the name "Israel," meaning "wrestles with God."

Isaac and Jacob Gen 32:22-32 Jason Rodenbeck

Today we talked about the flood narrative and the beginning of the people of Israel with Abraham.

From Flood to Abraham Genesis 6-15 Jason Rodenbeck

This week we focused on the meaning of being created "In God's Image" and what really happened at "the Fall."

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