Evers Bible Class - A Gentle Ramble through the Bible

             Festivals and Sabbath Years   Don't Worry, Be Happy  That's more than a pop song--it's God's call to his beloved people. This week we look at all the special celebrations God sets up to remind the Israelites of his constant concern and provision--reminding them to REST ALREADY! And making sure they are 100% certain of his love and forgiveness and complete acceptance of them.    None of it required guilt or backlashing. None of it required shame or difficult tasks. It isn't soul-searching God wants from the Israelites...it's rejoicing. He wants more than anything to see them running full tilt into his outstretched arms. And the gifts he's got for them! Wait until you hear how God would set up the economy.       A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

            Clean vs Unclean   Leviticus 11 thru 15  The concept of clean vs unclean things is pervasive in the Hebrew Bible. The idea that some things or even people (!) are unclean and should quote “be dealt with” has led to abuse of power within the church. And it is wrong.    Jesus himself fought against it, actively resisted it, and preached against this abuse of power. The people he declared clean were the poor and marginalized and outcast, and the people he called unclean--literally “whitewashed tombs full of filth”--were the religious hierarchy. In this video we explore the concept of Clean vs Unclean.       A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

           God Talks About Sex   Leviticus 18  It's not what you think! If you are gay or have an LGBTQ child or loved one, do not fear. There's no bashing going on in this lesson.    In fact, as in previous lessons, we find out that God's been completely misrepresented as harsh and condemning. Can someone be gay and still be Christian? What does Jesus have to say about all this?      A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

          Tabernacle, Sacrifices & Priests   Myth-Busting  We knock down lots of myths this week. And the biggest one is that the God of the Hebrew Bible is different than the God we know as Christians. But--yikes! Does that mean God is vengeful and angry and needs to be appeased?       Nope. Isn't now, and never was that way. God is the same now and forever--loving and welcoming and wholly merciful.     A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

         The Ten Commandments   The First Day of God School  What points are on God's Top Ten list?       We explore the Ten Commandments in Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20. And we find some surprises when we look at some of the questionable passages--like the one about grandchildren being punished for the sins of their grandparents.     A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .