As we continue looking at the structure and purpose of the Bible, we’re going to focus in this week on the Bible’s organization, how our language about the Bible’s two “Testaments” gets us into trouble, and what the Bible is and is not trying to give us.
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I’ve received really positive feedback about the last two “Bible study” sermons, so I’m going to keep going. I will be taking my material from the series of Bible studies that I wrote for the Massachusetts Bible Society across my 13-year tenure as their Executive Director. We’ll begin with the first study in that series, What is the Bible? and then, if the pews aren’t empty, we’ll move to my introductions to the Old and New Testaments. We’ll start with an overview of why the Bible matters, even to those who don’t “believe” it, and a basic primer on how the bound book before us came together. Do you know what hapax legomena are? Are you a hexakosioihexakontahexaphobiac? Is the King James really the best translation? Ah, so much to talk about! There is more in the books than you will get in a sermon, so if you want the fuller picture, the link to the first book is above. I do not materially benefit from those sales, all proceeds go to support the Massachusetts Bible Society. The books are available in print, large print, Kindle, and audiobook editions.
Pastor Anne Robertson
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Last week we explored a parable found only in Luke that many people find problematic. This week we’re going to a passage that few people have issues with. In fact, it’s often a fallback passage to turn to when we feel stressed. We read it and hear, “Consider how God cares for the birds and the beautiful flowers; don’t worry—God will take care of you, too!” It can be found in Matthew 6:25-34 and Luke 12:22-34. In last week’s sermon, you learned some Bible study tips. We’re going to apply those to this week’s passage, too; because there’s a larger teaching here.
While the larger teaching is frequently missed in church, Hollywood did not miss it. Learn about the passage and have some fun by watching the 1963 classic film, Lilies of the Field, starring Sidney Poitier. You won’t regret it!
— Pastor Anne
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You’re invited to a holiday concert like you’ve never seen, for Halloween! On Saturday, October 29, Sindy Skinless and her skeleton pals will perform “live” on stage from 7 to 8pm. Young and old will enjoy their parodies of popular tunes (eg Elvis Deadly, O Zombie Boy, and Cannibal Girl) as well as new songs for this season presented for the first time! Doors open at 4:30 with Halloween crafts and spooky activities for all ages. Costumes encouraged! Have your photo taken with Sindy and her pals! Donations at the door, free popcorn for all and, at the Crawford Cafe, hotdog (or vegan dog), chips and drink for $5.