Toxic Texts: Finding Good News in the Old Testament
Many stumble over difficult texts in the Old Testament, finding themselves confused and even repelled. How do we deal with Scriptures that portray God as angry, violent, or vindictive? How do we reconcile such texts with the loving God presented in the New Testament, represented in the person of Jesus? Can we wrestle with such Scriptures as Jacob wrestled with the angel, refusing to let go until we are blessed?
This winter and spring, join Bob Ekblad as he guides us to fresh readings of “toxic” Old Testament texts in search of good news! We’ll meet once a month on selected Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm at Tierra Nueva for some rich and honest teaching and discussion. You’ll not want to miss out!
Wednesday January 12 – Genesis 18-19: Sodom and Gomorrah
Wednesday February 2 – Genesis 22: the Sacrifice of Isaac
Wednesday March 16 - Exodus 12: the Death of Egypt’s Firstborn
Wednesday April 13 - Numbers 16: the Korah Rebellion against Moses
Wednesday May 11 - Joshua 7: Achan
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Tierra Nueva is caught up in a vision of a shepherding ministry that seeks after lost sheep until they are found through Skagit County Jail Ministry, migrant chaplaincy, and Tierra Nueva Honduras; cares for, defends, and protects through the Family Support Center; gathers, feeds and heals through our faith communities, bilingual jail services and healing services; and equips and sends out through the People's Seminary events and courses. For more information, please call 360-755-5299.
Courses and events meet at our Tierra Nueva office, 701 East Fairhaven, Burlington, WA (across from the Burlington Post Office), unless otherwise noted. For more information and directions, visit our website, www.tierra-nueva.org.
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