Fall 2017 – Wednesday Morning Bible Study
“The Abrahamic Tradition”
As we make our way through the Bible we encounter many stories of people who were convinced that they had special roles to play in the fulfillment of God’s purpose for mankind. Jacob and Moses are examples of such people in the Old Testament — Mary and Paul in the New Testament. This fall we are studying a group of stories that are part of the “Abrahamic Tradition.” In these stories Abraham is presented as a man who believed that his personal journey through life was directly related to the unfolding of God’s plan to enable all the families of the earth to obtain His blessing.
You are invited to be part of these weekly discussions as we gather to consider the meaning of these ancient stories for our own lives. The Bible Study Group meets in the parish library every Wednesday morning at 10:30. Consider making this class part of your life.
September 6: Session One Abraham sets out on his journey
Genesis 11:27 – 12:32
September 13: Session Two The “Wandering Aramean”
Genesis 12:1-9
September 20: Session Three Abraham and Sarah in Egypt
Genesis 12: 10-20
September 27: Session Four Abraham Settles by the Oaks of Mamre
Genesis 13: 1-18
October 4: Session Five The “Abrahamic Covenant”
Genesis 17: 1-27
October 11: Session Six Encounter with Three Mysterious Travelers
Genesis 18: 1-19
October 18: Session Seven The Amazing Gift of a Son
Genesis 21: 1-21
October 25: Session Eight “The Lord Will Provide”
Genesis 22: 1-19