2023 Spring Sunday School will begin on Feb 12 and conclude on May 7.
Bible
Hermeneutics
Teachers: Brian Gault & Team
Location: Sanctuary
The Bible is God’s holy, inerrant, and inspired word. 1500 years. 66 books. 40 authors. 3 languages. 2 testaments. One story.
Studying God’s word is foundational to the Christian life. And yet, it can be hard to understand! How do we read the Bible for all it’s worth?
In this class, we will develop a sound hermeneutical model that will help you navigate talking donkeys, important tent pegs, 9-chapter genealogies, and Levitical underwear. We’ll explore what the author was saying to the original audience, what was happening in the world of the text, and how we appropriately apply that to today. And here’s the best part: you’re not just learning the model, you’ll be putting it in practice in class—both in the OT and NT. Only come if you’re ready to dig in!
Theology
Reasons, Questions, and the Hope Within Us
Teachers: Zack Owens & Team
Location: Fellowship Hall
“in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.” (1 Peter 3:15–16)
As Christians, we can experience questions from within ("why do I believe what I believe?") and questions from without ("why do you believe what you believe?"). Often referred to as "apologetics," answering these questions is the work of giving a reason for the hope that is in us. This class will walk through these questions with the hope of strengthening our faith and giving courage to our witness in the world.
Christian Life
Practicing the King's Economy
Teachers: Levi & Kateri Gill, Hermes & Aileen Tomas, Paul & Aimee Rankin, Herb Sanders
Location: Bride's Room
This study presents a challenge and encouragement to Christians in every area of life, work, and ministry to bend their economic habits toward a kingdom perspective.
So much of what it takes for us to obey God’s commands and find our joy and fellowship with Him has to do with money—how we get it, why we want it, how we use it—and we will never be truly effective at serving alongside the poor in our communities without wrestling with what it means to love God with our wallets, budgets, and work as much as with our hearts and minds.
Through stories of economic discipleship in action, and solid exploration of six key biblical themes – worship, work, community, equity, creation care, and rest – the course offers practical ways for God’s people to earn, invest, spend, compensate, save, share, and give in ways that embody God’s love and provision for the world.
REDEEMER EXPLORED
Teachers: Elbert McGowan, Barry McCay
Location: Rm 109
Would you like to know more about Redeemer Church? Are you interested in becoming a member? If so, you need to take this class. Pastor Elbert McGowan, along with the elders, will teach this 10-week introductory course on the ins and outs of Redeemer Church and how you can get involved.
If you are ready to join Redeemer or have further questions, you will have the opportunity to meet with an elder at the end of the class.
