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Wednesday Evening Lenten Series: The Apocalyptic Imagination from Ezekiel to Waco and Tim LeHaye Led by the Rev. Bruce Bramlett, this year’s Lenten Series will trace the many faces of the Apocalyptic imagination throughout history in the west. This most fascinating of biblical themes threads its way through the history of Judaism and Christianity in the west emerging in myriad images which hearken to the imminent coming of the end of time. It is always framed in dark and terrifyingly gruesome scenes of ultimate cosmic warfare. Beginning in the catastrophic world of Judea’s post-exilic period and moving through the upheavals of messianic expectation in the time of the Roman Empire that spawned both Rabbinic Judaism and Christianity, we will seek to understand the themes of Apocalyptic eschatology in their historical contexts. We will then want to explore this theology of God’s ultimate justice, seeing it reemerge again and again throughout western history as the cosmic engagement between good and evil in both their Jewish and Christian expressions. Finally, we’ll look at some of the many apocalyptic uprisings that took place throughout the dark periods of medieval Europe, including the Protestant Reformation, the rise of Jewish messianism, and on to its modern deadly expressions in the political movements of Nazism and Communism and the present day doomsday cults. Wednesday Evenings February 24 – March 24 Soup Supper at 6:15 in the Parish Hall Program 7:00 – 9:00 in the Grace House Conference Room Cost: $25.00 for the entire series Signups for the Dinner and the Program will be after the 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 services. You can also signup at
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THE BIBLE FROM 30,000 FEET We know Bible stories, but do we know the Bible Story? What is the Bible anyway, and how do we read and interpret it? What are its major stories and themes? Who is who and what is where? How do we find our way around? Do you think you should know and are afraid to ask? In the same way that an airplane offers a wide view of the world below, especially its overall shape and geography, and The Bible from 30,000 Feet offers a broad overview of the Bible. It is especially appropriate for the “Bible beginner” or someone seeking to learn more about the Bible and its story in general before studying its books in more detail. We will make a sweep of the Bible by taking a look at its major stories and themes, and what it teaches us about God. Along the way, we will explore its major sections (Old and New Testaments, Torah, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Epistles, etc.), and will address the questions above and the questions you bring. For more information contact Kathy Trapani at 837-4993 x13. Sunday Mornings 10:10 – 10:50 January 17 – March 28Grace House Conference Room (No meeting on February 7, March 14, March 21)
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