The Rev. Jacob Davis begins his class on the Book of Common Prayer with an introductory discussion: what is the BCP and why should we use it?
The Rev. Nick Lannon answers questions turned in during the 2023 edition of his class on the biblical worldview. This year, there's only one: does the fact that Adam is given authority to name the animals insert an instance of poiesis into an otherwise mimetic creation account?
Michael Neal wraps up his class on the book of Leviticus with a look at the Day of Atonement.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a look at the biblical ordering of men's and women's roles in Christ's Church. Looking at ministry roles in both the Old and New Testaments as well as explicit Pauline teaching, he concludes that called and qualified women can be ordained to the diaconate, and that eldership is reserved to called and qualified men.
Michael Neal continues his class on Leviticus with a look at how the sacrifices map onto modern Christian worship. He also looks at some miscellaneous laws, especially focusing on the distinction between clean and unclean.
NOTE: Due to a technical malfunction, the audio of this class was not recorded. However, Michael’s lecture manuscript (in PDF form) is available at the link below
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a Bible study on the relationships of husbands and wives, especially the words "head" and "submit." He looks at Galatians 3, 1 Peter 3, Colossians 3, and Ephesians 5.
Michael Neal continues his class on the Leviticus with a look not only at the Guilt Offering, but about the priesthood, especially the ordination rite to the Aaronic priesthood.
NOTE: Due to a technical malfunction, the audio of this class was not recorded. However, Michael’s lecture manuscript (in PDF form) is available at the link below.
Michael Neal wraps up our 2023 "Not a Stewardship Campaign" Campaign with a look at John 5, in which Jesus heals a man who cannot get himself into the pool of Bethesda. This is the kingdom work givers to the church are supporting: rest for the weary.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a study of the interrelationships between men and women as laid out the creation and fall narrative of Genesis 1-3.
Michael Neal continues his study of the Leviticus with a look at the sin or purification offering.
