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The book of Hebrews is structured very much like a letter but it reads like a sermon. It contains some of the most sophisticated writing in the NT, yet for all the glory of its’ prose it remains an enigma to many and is ignored by most. Like a textual bridge linking the Old and the New, this brilliant piece of ancient literature connects all of scripture as the revelation of Jesus Christ.
We invite you to walk with our panel as we discuss how and why the writer of Hebrews believes that Jesus is superior to all that we have ever known or ever will know. This promises to be another thought provoking and delightfully encouraging adventure in discovering how good God really is.
Like our previous discussions of the Gospel of John and the Apocalypse, this event will be a unique experience offering a panel of six highly qualified biblical scholars and theologians contributing insights and perspective in our discussions of Hebrews.
We invite you to join our distinguished panel each week as we explore and discuss how we should read Hebrews and discover it's meaning for us today.
Price
The price includes a recording of each week, including all the Q&R. There will be approx. 23 weeks of class with Q&R, six panelists, and some special guests.
General Admission: $99 +fee
When
Beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2022
NEW TIME - 12-1:30p PDT
How often
Same time every Wednesday, for 23 weeks.
About the Class
This class provides the unique feature of offering six(6) teachers discussing structure, perspectives, and interpretations of the book of Hebrews.
Weekly sessions will be 90 minutes live. Questions can be asked at any time and attendees can use the chat button to have an extended dialogue as well.
We are aware that the time of the class will not be suitable for everyone so every session is recorded and will usually be available within 48 hours of the end of that class. This is included in the cost.
As we did with our discussions of John and Revelation, we will create a private Facebook page for the class where you can continue the conversation on Hebrews with each other. All of the panelists will drop in at one time or another to join your conversations.
You won't want to miss this incredible, unique opportunity. We hope you will join us!
the panel
Fr John Behr, Chris Green, Brad Jersak, John MacMurray, Cherith Nordling, and Kenneth Tanner. Other panelists will drop in and join us from time to time. Hover over the images below to read a short bio.
Fr John Behr
Fr. John Behr is the Regius Professor of Humanity at the University of Aberdeen, previously having been at St Vladimir’s Seminary, New York, where he also served as Dean. His publications include an edition and translation of Origen’s On First Principles and a study of the Gospel of John.
Cherith Nordling
Cherith is a theologian, writer, and mentor in Christian formation with a Ph. D. from the University of St. Andrews. Most recently she served as Associate Professor of Theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She also taught for five years at Calvin College and Seminary while serving as Co-Director of Christian Formation with her husband, Robert. She has taught as adjunct professor at numerous other institutions and continues as a seasonal lecturer for Regent College, Vancouver, BC and for the YWAM Masters Program in Christian Formation.
Kenneth Tanner
Kenneth is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and seven children. His writing has appeared in “Books & Culture”, “Huffington Post”, “Sojourners”, “National Review”, “Christianity Today”, “Behemoth”, and “Real Clear Religion.”
Dr. Brad Jersak
Brad is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, Canada. He is editor-in-chief of “Christianity Without the Religion” magazine and teaches at Westminster Theological Centre. He is also the author of over a dozen books, including “Can You Hear Me? Tuning in to the God Who Speaks” and “A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel.”
Chris E.W. Green
Chris is Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), Director of St Anthony Institute for Theology and Philosophy, and Teaching Pastor at Sanctuary Church (Tulsa, OK). He and his wife Julie live in Tulsa with their kids, Zoë, Clive, and Emery. Chris has written extensively, his most recent book being the revised edition of Sanctifying Interpretation: Vocation, Holiness, Scripture.
John MacMurray
John is the founder and director of the Northwest School of Theology and the Open Table Conferences. Formerly an adjunct professor in Bible Literature, he now speaks internationally, and writes. His books include “A Spiritual Evolution” and “Father Fiction” (co-written with Donald Miller). He is also a landscape nature photographer, published in National Geographic, Sierra Club, and Audubon.
Guest Panelists
Brian Zahnd
Brian is the lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, which he and his wife Peri founded in 1981. He is the author of several books including “Water to Wine”, “Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God”, and “Postcards from Babylon.” His favorite activity is spending time with their three sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
Wm. Paul Young
Paul is the author of “The Shack”, “Eve”, “Cross Roads”, and “The Shack Reflections. He was born a Canadian and raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea (now West Papua). He suffered great loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his family in the Pacific Northwest.
Julie Canlis
Julie is married to Matt, stays at home with their four children, and teaches Sunday School for 11-13 year olds. She likes her food slow, and her church slower. Along with Matt, she has been instrumental in the writing of the small group curriculum for Godspeed to help churches translate the Scottish documentary onto their own soil. In addition to the above, Julie teaches at Whitworth University, published her PhD as Calvin’s Ladder: A Spiritual Theology of Ascent and Ascension (Templeton Prize; Christianity Today Award of Merit), and most recently, A Theology of the Ordinary.
SCHEDULE
Classes are held Wednesdays, from 12 - 1:30p PDT.
September, 2022
7th - Introduction
14th - Introduction
21st - Prologue 1:1-4
28th - Chapter 1:5-14
October
5th - Chapter 2:1-13
12th - Chapter 2:14-18
19th - Chapter 3:1-19
26th - Chapter 4:1-13
November
2nd - Chapter 4:14-16
9th - Chapter 5:1-14
16th - Chapter 6:1-12
23rd - Chapter 6:13-20
30th - Chapter 7:1-28
December
7th - Chapter 8:1-13
14th – Chapter 9:1-28
23rd – BREAK
30th – BREAK
January, 2023
4th - Chapter 10:1-18
11th - Chapter 10:19-39
18th - Chapter 11:1-22
25th - Chapter 11:23-40
February
1st - Chapter 12:1-17
8th - Chapter 12:18-29
15th - Chapter 13:1-25
22nd - Review/Highlights
Online Class
We are using Zoom
Zoom video conference software has quickly become one of the number one ways to connect people, either for personal or business use, during this world-wide crisis. We will be using Zoom to bring the class to you live, and we will be recording every class so you can watch it all again later.
Zoom is free to use. Click the link below to learn more.
FAQs
When does registration for the class close?
September 21 at 12:00PM (midnight) Pacific time.
Do I have to be online for the entire webinar?
No, every session will be recorded. We encourage you to tune in to as many live sessions as possible.
How do I access the video recordings?
Within a couple of days after class begins, those registered will receive a link and password to access the recordings.
Is the fee per household?
No. The $99 registration fee is per device (computer, tablet, or phone).
Do you have a schedule?
Yes. See above.
When will I receive the link to the webinar?
You will receive instructions and the link to the Zoom webinar within 24 hours of the event. You will also receive reminders of the event.
Can we ask questions during the sessions?
Yes, this is interactive. Participants will be able to submit questions through Zoom’s Q&A function during each discussion session. The chat button will also be activated for the questions and comments the final 30 minutes.