Entering the Gates
With six studies left before summer in our Coffee Break Bible Study year, Easter coming soon, and the writing of Jerusalem Journey very much on my mind (Galilee's Gift will come out soon), my study group friends have kindly agreed to let me lead six studies on the Passion. Here's number 1. Revisiting the Passion – where to begin? 1. Our pastor's Lenten sermon series follows two disciples on the road to Emmaus, effectively preparing us for the story of the Passion by beginning after it has happened. What do you think we gain by viewing a familiar story from an unexpected starting point? 2. Without looking at the later questions, where might you choose as a starting point to the story of Easter? 3. Genesis 3:15 promises enmity between Satan and the offspring of woman. Why might this be a good starting point? 4. In Genesi...