Dear Friends in Christ,

Some of you have expressed appreciation for my introductions of Scripture in which I provide context for Sunday’s reading.  My expressions are usually based on my reading of commentaries written by New Testament scholars who study the Scriptures with a critical eye from many angles.

If you have appreciated some of my introductions or appreciate a learned perspective on the Bible  I wonder what you’re doing tonight.  I wonder because our Wednesday evening reading group meets at 6:30pm tonight, and we’ll be listening to – and discussing – a podcast entitled Misquoting Jesus.  It features a presentation by one of the finest New Testament Scholars in the world, Bart Ehrman.  

Professor Ehrman has just retired from teaching at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  And, he’s now devoting himself to developing a lay academy of Biblical Scholarship.  He hopes to introduce many Christians to scholarly perspectives on Scripture and Christianity. 

Ehrman has written more than 30 interesting, very readable books on various topics from Genesis to Revelation.  And, he’s recorded more than 200 podcasts.  If this sounds interesting and enjoyable to you, come and join us. (Our group discussion is always interesting and enjoyable!) 

Tonight promises to be a “cool” experience – in more ways than one – in our always cool meeting room.  And, I hope, if you’re able you might join us.

Blessings of Lifelong Learning,
Pastor Ed