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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Today we get to read some stories about women and their courage in the face of violence and power. Moses’ mom and sister, along with the midwifes Shiprah and Puah, and even the Pharoah’s daughter, stand up for what is right and save countless Hebrew children, including Moses. Join Pastor Ellery as we read together in Exodus 1:8-2:10!
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
It’s Tuesday and today we are talking about the story of Joseph (of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” fame) being betrayed by his brothers and sold off to be a slave in Egypt. Joseph has many adventures during this time (you can read about all of them if you keep reading Genesis 39-50 for extra credit) and we are reminded that through it all, God is with him. Grab your Bible, read the story in Genesis 37, 39:1-5, and join Pastor Brandy for today’s conversation!
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
We are back in Genesis today with the dramatic story of two brothers we have been following finally reuniting after some time apart. We read Genesis 32:22-33:17 to see how this reunion, along with Jacob receiving a new name (spoiler alert, it’s Israel!), goes down and then join Pastor Ellery for more conversation!
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Welcome to Week 2 as we continue to read stories of the Bible together during Lent. Since it is Sunday, we skip ahead to John 2 and read the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding. After you read it, join Pastor Brandy for more conversation on this story!
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Happy Saturday everyone and welcome to our final tale of Week 1 as we continue to read Bible stories during Lent. Today we hear about Jacob and all his sons, including his most famous son, who happens to also be the youngest. You can read this story in Genesis 29-30:24 and then listen to Pastor Ellery share his thoughts! (sorry for the technical issue towards the end!)
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Yesterday, we met Jacob and Esau, and today we continue reading their story of disfunction in Genesis 27, as Jacob, with the help of his mom Rebekah, plays dress up and tricks his father, Isaac, into giving him his blessing before he dies. What drama! Read the story yourself and then join us for the conversation!
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
In Genesis 25:19-34 we pick up the story of Isaac, (remember Sarah laughing when she found out she would be pregnant with him?) who is now going to be the father of two rascals, Jacob and Esau. Today we read the story of their birth and how Jacob gets Esau’s birthright for a bowl of soup!
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Today we are reading Genesis 21:8-21 and we hear about God’s promise that is given to Hagar and Ishmael, despite the scorn that Sarah has shown them. Join Pastor Brandy to talk more about God’s care for the outsider and the expansiveness of God’s blessing for Ishmael.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Today we talk a bit about laughter in Genesis 18:1-15 & 21:1-7, as Sarah hears that news that in her old age, she is going to have a kid. Along with Abraham, (yes, they have both now received new names form God) they show hospitality to three strangers who bring them this divine good news. We then wrap up with the story of Sarah giving birth to son and naming him Isaac, whose story we will pick up in the coming chapters.
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Happy Monday everyone! We are back into Genesis this week as Pastor Ellery talks about the birth a Ishmael and hear Hagar, a slave from Egypt, be the first person to give God a name. Read the story for yourself in Genesis 16 for today and join the conversation!