My life was really changed four years ago in Nashville, TN when Dr. Amy-Jill Levine lead Bible study at Reconciling Ministries Network's Convocation. Those lectures made me aware of anti-Semitic patterns and prejudice that have dominated and determined how I relate to Jesus. I am still learning.
And now, after just two one hour sessions, my life is being changed again. This time I blame Dr. Althea Spencer-Miller.
So what am I learning?
I am learning that the Bible is not a book that approves or disapproves of us. The Bible is God's story told in an ancient culture. But we read it from our own location, in our own lives. We know who we are. We know God.
We do not need to look to ancient people for approval.
We do not need to look to contemporary people for approval.
The fun part is the reading and the learning and the journeying with God.
Reading, studying and teaching the Bible is one of the greatest joys in my life. Most of my learning happens through reading books and participating in weekly Bible Study at St. Nicholas. But in addition, there are these special experiences that break in. Amy-Jill Levine... Althea Spencer-Miller... a conversation here... a youtube clip there.
There is no limit to opportunities for learning and growing.
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