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Fireside Room Bible Class “Unravels the Revelation”  & Examines Animated Videos.

            If you were the movie director, how would you depict the wild images in the Revelation?   The Fireside Room Bible class is using that question to dig into the text of this challenging book of the Bible. Some Christians have already produced their own video animations of the Revelation,so we are looking at some of these efforts and comparing them with what we have learned from our own study of the “black fire.”  We are noticing that there is nothing new in the Revelation that has not already been taught by Jesus or in the Scriptures. We are also noticing that if we recognize Law and Gospel, there is plenty of both in the Revelation.  By asking the questions, “Who wins? Who loses?” we are grasping the clear message that the Revelation is pressing on the hearts of embattled believers. “Keep trusting in Jesus, because He is the ultimate Victor! He will keep every promise He has made to you!”   In February, we will dig into the message of chapters 16-18.  All are welcome. You can pick up audio CD’s at the Visitor Welcome Center.                          rhs

The Chapel Bible Class: Singing the Song of Solomon

            We are preparing to read the Song of Solomon by reviewing what the Bible tells us about Solomon’s life. First we reviewed the story of David and Bathsheba, because they are Solomon’s parents. Then we discussed the story of Solomon’s siblings. Solomon’s brother Amnon raped his half-sister Tamar and then Solomon’s brother Absalom murdered Amnon. Then came Absalom’s rebellion followed by  Absalom’s death. What did these events teach young Solomon about sibling rivalry? How did these events shape Solomon’s perspective on marriage and family life?     

            Next we turn to Solomon himself. He is the son of David who was chosen by God to sit on David’s throne and to build the Temple. Solomon is certainly a Type of Christ. How shall we see Jesus in the story of Solomon’s life? How does this prepare us to interpret the Song of Solomon?

           As usual, your questions and comments are encouraged. The class meets downstairs in the chapel between services on Sunday morning. The class is repeated on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 in the Fireside Room. Audio CD’s are available at the Welcome Center.

No Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study in February

Saturday Morning Women’s Bible Study Considers Paul’s Journey to Rome

            An intergenerational group of women meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in the Fireside Room. Last month we discussed Paul’s address to King Herod Agrippa.  Paul told Agrippa the story of his conversion on the road to Damascus. Agrippa told the Roman governor Festus that Paul could have been set free if he had not already appealed to Caesar. But it was the Lord’s plan for Paul to testify in Rome. So now we consider the story of his long and dangerous voyage to Rome. Luke accompanied Paul, so he is able to give us an eyewitness account, and that may explain why he provides so much detail. Paul was a tentmaker and not a sailor, so when he tried to give some advice to the centurion, Paul’s advice was disregarded. It did not matter that Paul had traveled the Mediterranean extensively on his three missionary journeys. As Paul had warned, they got caught in a storm and were finally shipwrecked on the island of Malta. How did all of this work together for good when Paul finally arrived in Rome? 

           We will meet on February 11 and 25. All women are welcome.  Arrive at your convenience any time after 8:00 AM.  Pastor Albrecht joins the group at about 8:30.  For further information, please call Donna Albrecht at 651-746-4841.