Bible Study Resources
In Fall 2024 we begin a new focus in worship, where we will follow the “big story” of the Bible for a year, using the Narrative Lectionary. We will go from Creation through the early Christian church. The scriptures we will explore show the breadth and variety of voices within Scripture. They invite us to hear the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Moses and the prophets, Jesus, and Paul. This year we'll be moving through Year 3 of the Narrative Lectionary which means we'll focus on the gospel of Luke beginning with Christmas after spending the fall in the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible).
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Below are additional (free!) resources on the Biblical books we're reading this fall to guide your learning.
You might notice that each of these resources provide a different interpretation or point of view on these books. This is because they all come from different theological perspectives. We encourage you to engage with them critically! And, as always, if you have questions about Biblical interpretation more generally or any of these resources specifically, be in touch with Pastor Chelsea to talk things through!
While not free, your reading might be enhanced with a study Bible, which includes footnotes that explain words and phrases, notes about where else key themes or actions take place in scripture, and information on historical context. We particularly recommend the CEB Study Bible or the SBL Study Bible (which uses the updated NRSV translation).
Upcoming Readings
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​September 29 - Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8
October 6 - Exodus 32:1-14
October 13 - 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10
October 20 - 2 Samuel 7:1-17
Adult Sunday School for September 29
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September 29 – Exodus 12:1-13, 13:1-8
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Here's a video Bible study of the reading from Exodus 12 & 13
Read the discussion questions for Adult Sunday School