Bishop's Lenten Bible Study on Zoom

In the Image and Likeness: God's people, as we are

Largely focused on texts from the Book of Genesis, this Lenten Bible Study is designed to reconnect us to the God who sees us, knows us and loves us - just as we are. But how do we trust - and use well - the gifts that are given to us, and how do we engage in healthy relationships with one another, imperfections and all?

The study met online (Zoom) on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.

• March 6: Created in the image and likeness - and the first human family (Genesis 1, Genesis 4:1-16). Link to the video of the session: HERE.

• March 13: Trauma and suffering in the family: A look at Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael and Isaac - fear of death at a father's hands (Genesis 16; Genesis 17; Genesis 18:1-19; Genesis 21; Genesis 22) [I'd invite you to take a look at a two-part series I wrote for Church Anew on Abraham's family and family trauma:  https://churchanew.org/blog/posts/wells/the-story-of-abraham-and-family-trauma-part-1; and https://churchanew.org/blog/posts/wells/the-story-of-abraham-and-family-trauma-part-2.] Link to the video of the session HERE.

• March 20: Jacob - a mother's favorite, a brother's nemesis (Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27). Link to the video of the session HERE.

• March 27: Jacob's fear of a brother's revenge (Genesis 32-33). Link to the video of the session HERE.

• April 3: "Kill the Dreamer" - Joseph and his brothers (Who told dad he could pick a younger son as his favorite?) - A look at jealousy, pride (or maybe it's confidence...?): Genesis 37; Genesis 39; Genesis 41). Link to the video of the session HERE.

• April 10: Gifted in ways we can't comprehend: Moses (Since I am a poor speaker, why would Pharaoh listen to me?) (Exodus 6, Exodus 7). Link to the video of the session HERE.