Genesis to Revelation 2021-2022

Wednesday nights

With Professor Craig Koester

Enjoy a spiritual and intellectual adventure like no other in GENESIS to REVELATION which offers a comprehensive, book-by-book analysis of the Bible from the fascinating perspective of literature and narrative. Delivered by religion scholar and acclaimed professor, Dr. Craig R. Koester of Luther Seminary, weekly video lectures, and discussion guide you through ancient stories, empowering you to engage with the books of the Bible as richly meaningful texts. From the stories of figures like Moses and King David to the gospel accounts of Jesus and the formation of the earliest Christian communities, this course offers an unforgettably vivid sense of the Bible as a tale filled with complex characters, dramatic conflicts, universal themes, inspirational wisdom, hidden meanings, revolutionary crises, and powerful life lessons. No wonder it’s considered the greatest story ever told.

During this time of navigating anew during the pandemic, we recognize the need that some may have to gather & learn differently from time to time.  Therefore, we have a variety of ways to access this course! 

• In-person gathering
• Zoom/video: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85863389670?pwd=dFNvaU13QjltQnlqeEVTbzdiOWgxQT09  Meeting ID: 858 6338 9670  Passcode: 820261
• View the videos at home on your own time (Contact marykay@immanuel.us to learn how to access the videos remotely)

Of course Genesis to Revelation is possible to do without any at-home preparation, however, preparing with advance readings may certainly enhance your experience!  Course materials are encouraged, but not required.  These are available in the following ways:

• Printed course guidebooks (3-ring binders) are available through Immanuel  (black and white, 250 pp), suggested donation $5
• Downloadable course guidebooks are available if you wish to print your own in color

We invite people to register for GENESIS TO REVELATION but we welcome anyone, anytime to participate in this stimulating study.

Attendance each week is not required, as each lesson is an engaging study in itself, but regular attendance is rewarded with a more profound sense of how the bible progresses and builds as the story of God and God’s people.

Prophets

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Jan 5 – Session 14: Elijah, the Troubler of Israel
Read:  I Kings 16 through II Kings 2

Jan 12 – Session 15: Justice and Love in Amos and Hosea
Read:  Amos & Hosea

Jan 19 – Session 16: Isaiah on Defiant Hope
Read:  Isaiah

Jan 26 – Session 17: Jeremiah on Anguish and Compassion
Read:  Jeremiah

Feb 2 – Session 18: Babylonian Conquest and Exile
Read:  II Kings, Lamentations, & Habbakuk

Feb 9 – Session 19: Ezekiel on Abandonment and Homecoming
Read:  Ezekiel

Feb 16 - Session 20: Jewish Identity and Rebuilding after Exile
Read:  Ezra, Nehemiah, & Jonah

Feb 23 – Session 21: Esther, Daniel, and Life under Empire
Read:  Esther & Daniel

March 2, Ash Wednesday, No Class (Please join us for worship at 7pm)

God's Story, Our Story, March 9, 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Guest Presenter Pastor Kelly Chatman, Minneapolis Area Synod.

In-person and via Zoom

We are thrilled to welcome Pastor Kelly Chatman back to Immanuel to share his personal story of growing up black in America through stories from his memoir currently under development. Read Pastor Kelly Chatman’s biography. 

You can read his stories here (he will read some of these during this gathering): Stories and Conversations with Pastor Kelly Chatman

Zoom/video: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85863389670?pwd=dFNvaU13QjltQnlqeEVTbzdiOWgxQT09  Meeting ID: 858 6338 9670  Passcode: 820261

The Synoptic Gospels (Lent)

Wednesdays, 6 - 6:45 p.m. (Join us for Lenten worship at 7 p.m.)

March 16 – Session 23: Jesus as Messiah in Mark
Read:  Gospel of Mark

March 23 – Session 25: The Dynamics of Forgiveness in Matthew
Read:  Gospel of Matthew

March 30 - Session 26: Luke on a World Upside Down
Read:  Gospel of Luke

April 6 - Session 24: Mark on the Crucifixion and Resurrection
Read:  Gospel of Mark chapters 11 - 16

April 13 - Holy Week - No Class

Spring

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

April 20 - God's Story, Our Story / Guest presenter – TBD

Apr 27 – Session 27: John on the Word Made Flesh
Read:  Gospel of John

May 4 – Session 28: Self-Giving Love According to John
Read:  Gospel of John

Coming September '22:  The Genesis to Revelation study with Professor Craig Koester will continue with readings from the Apostle Paul and the New Testament!

For more information contact Pastor Angela: angela@immanuel.us 

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