Wednesday Evening Programs
Online Programming
The Difficult Words of Jesus
Join us for an online series based on the book The Difficult Words of Jesus by biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine. Each week we consider some of the more perplexing of Jesus’ instructions to his followers, such as to hate members of their families (Luke 14:26), to act as if they were slaves (Matthew 20:27), and to sell all of their belongings (Luke 18:22). We are learning how these difficult teachings would have sounded to the people who first heard them, how they have been understood over time, and how we might interpret them in the context of Jesus’ teachings of love and reconciliation.
Next week, we will explore the ideas in Chapter 2, based on Jesus' challenging instructions to "Hate Father and Mother." All are welcome to attend, and the format lends itself to drop-in participation. And note: it's not necessary to read the book to find meaningful engagement in our sessions. A study guide for our next session will be posted in our Monday email.
The book is available through most online booksellers, both in electronic and hard copy. If you need assistance with the purchase, please reach out to Amelie.
Wednesday Evenings
Through May 22
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evenings
April 17-May 22
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Via zoom