![]() ![]() ![]() I even love the subtitle, “A Beginner’s Guide to Advent,” which welcomes any reader but also emphasizes that we’re all beginners during Advent, beginning this journey that starts with the birth of God’s son. I loved learning about the historical context and the connections across the Bible. But unless you’re a Biblical scholar yourself, you’ll be surprised at how much more there is to learn about the story. Why not use the time in Advent to LEARN MORE about the story around Jesus’s birth? We think we know the story so well because we hear the Gospel versions of it every year during Advent. If you prefer to join by phone, call (301) 715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID when prompted.Īn excerpt from a comment on Amazon puts it this way: This class is offered in-person in room 6 and on-line via zoom. If you get the book before the first class, please read the Chapter 1. The book is also available in Kindle format from Amazon. In this class we’ll see how the Gospel narratives connect to the Old Testament highlight the role of women in first-century Jewish culture and emphasizes the importance of Mary’s visitation, the census, the stable, the star of Bethlehem, and the flight to Egypt.Ĭopies of the book will be available at the class or at the church office. Starting Sunday, December 5, 2021, and continuing through Sunday, January 9, 2022, the Adult Sunday School class will be gathering to begin an exciting Advent study called Light of the World.Īdvent is not only the perfect time to read the story of the birth of Jesus it’s also a great time to dive deeper into the biblical texts that surround the event.
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