Brews & Good News
Monday, February 6, 2023, 7:00 PM
Start your week off enjoying your favorite beverage and meaningful conversation with other young adults. On Mondays, starting January 9th through February 13th, meet at the downstairs community table of Bean and Barley (Madison Rd.) from 7:00p-8:30p to discuss an episode from “The Bible Project”.
Each week stands on its own – come when you can. If able, listen or read the transcript of the episode of the week before the gathering and come ready to discuss. Didn’t get a chance to read/listen to the episode? No problem, the questions are written in a way to give context in order to engage in the discussion.
About the study:
For this new study series “Brews and Good News” we are using episodes from the podcast The Bible Project to learn more about the Gospels. When we hear the word “Gospel” in the New Testament today, it’s a word that means “Good News.” The New Testament was originally written in Greek and the world for “Gospel” in Greek is “Euangelion” and translated in Old English as “good news.” The term implies and includes salvation – literally meaning, the message that saves us. To be “good news,” it makes sense that the gospel would connect us to the transforming love of God.
Gospel E1: What Does the Word “Gospel” Mean? Featuring N.T. Wright
Explore the history of the word, “gospel,” how modern Western Christians often use the world different than the biblical authors. What is the gospel? The answer is far more exciting and complex than we’ve been led to believe.
Gospel E2 – The Gospel is More Than You Think
Where does the word “gospel” come from, and are we using it right? Learn the history of this word and dive into a historical overview of Israel at the time Jesus was born under the hundreds of years of military occupation by different empires – with the most current one being Rome and how that influenced the authors of the gospel.
Gospel E3 – Why are there four accounts of the Gospel?
Each of the four gospels began differently – and for a reason. Learn more about the four Gospel openings and discover new ways to read these accounts and understand their claims.
Gospel E4 – The Obvious & Extravagant Claim of the Gospel
All four gospels are pointing toward the same simple, yet profound, claim. As we read the gospels, how should we understand discrepancies and variations to see the point of it all?
Study Schedule
January 9th – What Does the Word “Gospel” Mean? Featuring N.T. Wright
January 16th – Take part in the MLK Coalition MLK Day events. Click here to learn more about the MLK Coalition Commemorative March with Prayer Services and MLK Day Commemorative Program.
January 23rd – Game night at Bean and Barley (Others will be attending the UMC LEAD Conference)
January 30th – The Gospel is More Than You Think
February 6th – Why are there four accounts of the Gospel?
February 13th – The Obvious & Extravagant Claim of the Gospel
Any questions can be directed to Tym House, Minister for Youth and Young Adults.
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