Seekers (Adult Bible Study)
The Seekers are a diverse group of people each on their own faith journey. It is a consensus driven group that openly discusses and determines the study topics and direction. No previous Biblical knowledge is necessary. Pizza and salad are celebratory meals shared after reaching study milestones.
The Seekers are a diverse group of people each on their own faith journey. It is a consensus driven group that openly discusses and determines the study topics and direction. No previous Biblical knowledge is necessary. Pizza and salad are celebratory meals shared after reaching study
milestones.
Who: Members and nonmembers; any person who is open to learning and new thinking
When: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. -ish
Beginning January 14, 2025 to ?
Where: Genesis Room (downstairs at Sanctuary entrance)
What: Pick a Psalm
Seekers are asked to pick a Psalm, except the 23rd. Bring your Bible. The Seeker can do any of the following:
a. Read out loud and discuss what their psalm means to them or group discussion
b. Use The African Bible Study Method Formational Reading of Scripture: The African Bible Study Method – Forming Lutherans https://www.forminglutherans.org/2024/08/30/formational-readingof-scripture-the-african-bible-study-method/
c. Be an active listener
We will continue each week until we have all 149 psalms covered or we have no more presentations. To aid in discussions, there are numerous sources online, in our church library, in your study Bible, and in your heart.
If we run out of time, we will move the scheduled psalm to the next week. It is important that we have the number of the psalm to be discussed ahead of time.
Jan 14 Psalm 1 and 27 Kris
Psalm 139 Mary Ellen
Psalm 96 or 121 Lynn
Jan 21 Psalm 118 Anonymous
Christmas Break: December 18 , 2024 – January 14, 2025 No Class
Historically:
2024 Dec 3—December 17, 2024 The First Christmas by John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg
2024 Sept 3—November 19, 2024 The History and Archeology of the Bible 24 DVD 30 min lecture series The Great Courses, Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts
2024 June 11-Sept 2, 2024 Summer Break No Classes
2024 April 20—June 4, 2024 1-2 Timothy, Titus and 1,2,3 John
2024 February 27—April 16 2024 The Last Week by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan
2023 November 7-Feb 20 2024 Understanding the Old Testament 24 DVD 30 min lectures series The Great Courses, Professor Robert D Miller
2023 September 26-October 31 Bible Stories for Grown-Ups by Josh Scott, 6 DVD lectures and discussion
2023 Jan. 31 – July 18 The Historical Jesus 24 DVD 30 min lecture series The Great Courses, Professor Bart Ehrman
2022 August 1-December 13 Listen Up John, booklet of 20 Lessons divided into 2 parts
2022 May 3-June 21 Rob Bell 10-15 min DVD or YouTube videos on faith
2022 February 22-April 12 The Challenge of Paul, DVD 16 parts (8 sessions) John Dominic Crossan
2022 Jan 17-23 Gospel of Thomas, 2 parts Elaine Pagels video
2021 Fall Listen Up Mark, booklet of 12 lessons each in 2 parts
2021 April 19 The Challenge of Jesus, DVD 8 parts (4 sessions) John Dominic Crossan
Contact: The church office (618) 233-3303