Ever feel like the bible is a black book with black words on white pages that contains freakishly weird stories and is SUPER difficult to understand?
Are you tired of reading the same passages of scripture over and over again because you don’t understand the rest of the bible?
Are you curious where pastors and teachers have come up with their sermons and ideas on Christianity?
Would you love to understand the bible in COLOR rather then black and white?
Are you BORED of reading with out really understanding scripture?
Do you want some tools that can allow you to UNLOCK the power of this ancient story to bring radical change to your life TODAY?
Then join us for AWAKEN, an 8 week dialogue working through the questions…
…how did I form the beliefs that shape my actions?
…what are the absolutes for learning about God?
…where did the bible come from?
…in what cultural context was the bible written in?
…is literature important when considering how we read the bible?
…what is the history and culture behind the Old Testament?
…what is the history and culture behind the New Testament?
…how do I know who is writing different texts, who it is written to and when it is written?
…what questions am I supposed to ask the bible in order that it speaks to me?
…how do I decipher between cultural and timeless truths?
…are there tools I can use to continually grow spiritually through reading the bible?
…are there tools I can use to continue this discussion with friends?
…and all the questions YOU will bring to the discussion as well!
Starting – January 20th
Ending – March 10th
Location – Capo Beach Calvary Cafe
Time – 6:30-8:30