In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Cody, and Gavin discuss the Imprecatory Psalms, specifically looking at Psalms 58, 109, and 139 as examples. Read those Psalms, listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your thoughts on the three questions we discuss:

1. Which Psalm did you choose as a representative of this genre and why does it resonate with you personally?
2. Why does this type of Psalm matter to the life of the church?
3. The Psalms are songs, so, if you’re sitting down to read these Psalms what song would you put on in the background to set the mood?

For our next Bible Convo we will discuss the Psalms of Ascent using Psalms 121, 126, and 131 as examples!

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Also, on Cody’s request (listen to the pod…):

In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Cody, and Gavin discuss the Psalms of Thanksgiving, specifically looking at Psalms 65, 75, and 92 as examples. Read those Psalms, listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your thoughts on the three questions we discuss:

1. Which Psalm did you choose as a representative of this genre and why does it resonate with you personally?
2. Why does this type of Psalm matter to the life of the church?
3. The Psalms are songs, so, if you’re sitting down to read these Psalms what song would you put on in the background to set the mood?

For our next Bible Convo we will discuss the Imprecatory Psalms using Psalms 58, 109, and 139 as examples!

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In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Cody, and Gavin discuss the Psalms of Lament, specifically looking at Psalms 51, 77, and 142 as examples. Read those Psalms, listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your thoughts on the three questions we discuss:

1. Which Psalm did you choose as a representative of this genre and why does it resonate with you personally?
2. Why does this type of Psalm matter to the life of the church?
3. The Psalms are songs, so, if you’re sitting down to read these Psalms what song would you put on in the background to set the mood?

For our next Bible Convo we will discuss the Thanksgiving Psalms using Psalms 65, 75, and 92 as examples!

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In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Julia, and Gavin the Wisdom Psalms, looking specifcally at Psalms 1, 37, and 73 as examples. Read those Psalms, listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your thoughts on the three questions we discuss:

1. Which Psalm did you choose as a representative of this genre and why does it resonate with you personally?
2. Why does this type of Psalm matter to the life of the church?
3. The Psalms are songs, so, if you’re sitting down to read these Psalms what song would you put on in the background to set the mood?

For our next Bible Convo we will discuss the Lament Psalms using Psalms 51, 77, and 142 as examples!

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In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Shannon, and Gavin begin a conversation on the Psalms, focusing in on these faith poems by genre. This week we look at the Psalms categorized as Hymns of Praise and are looking at Psalms 29, 100, and 103 as examples. Read those Psalms, listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your thoughts on the three questions we discuss:

1. Which Psalm did you choose as a representative of this genre and why does it resonate with you personally?
2. Why does this type of Psalm matter to the life of the church?
3. The Psalms are songs, so, if you’re sitting down to read these Psalms what song would you put on in the background to set the mood?

For our next Bible Convo we will discuss the Wisdom Psalms using Psalms 1, 37, and 73 as examples!

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In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Julia, and Gavin have a final discussion on the Old Testament book of Numbers (we did it!). Read chapters 28-36, listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and to these three questions:

1. What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
2. What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
3. If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

For our next Bible Convo we will begin a new series exploring the Psalms! Next week: the Hymn of Praise Psalms (read Psalms 29, 100, and 103 as the examples we will be looking at).

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In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Gavin, and Jeff discuss the Old Testament book of Numbers. Read chapters 15-27, listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and to these three questions:

1. What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
2. What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
3. If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

For our next Bible Convo we will explore Numbers 28-36. Read those chapters and join us for the convo next week! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Middle Eastern Tomato Cumber Salad
– 1 seedless cucumber (peeled, diced)
– 1/2 red onion (very thinly sliced)
– 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes (sliced in half)
– 2 tablespoons fresh basil (or mint for a sweet variant) leaves (chiffonaded)
– 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
– 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
– zatar (hyssop) (to taste)

In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Cody, and Gavin discuss the Old Testament book of Numbers. Read chapters 10-14, listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and to these three questions:

1. What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
2. What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
3. If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

For our next Bible Convo we will explore Numbers 15-27. Read those chapters and join us for the convo next week! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this conversation, Pastors Erik, Cody, and Gavin discuss the Old Testament book of Numbers. Read chapters 1-9 (they are a tough and slow go – but stick with it), listen to the audio of the conversation, and chip in on the comments section below with your own thoughts on the Scripture and to these three questions:

1. What word, phrase, or theme most resonated with you personally as you read this section of Scripture?
2. What does this portion of Scripture invite us to as a community of disciples?
3. If you’re sitting down with these chapters, what drink or snack would pair best with the reading?

Next week we will explore Numbers chapter 10-14! Read it!

In this conversation Pastors Erik, Cody, and Gavin discuss the last few months of reading and reflecting on the New Testament letters, including handing out awards for Most Outstanding Player, Coach of the Year, and more!

On next week’s Bible Convo we will begin a new series of reflections on the book of Numbers, starting with chapters 1-9. They aren’t the quickest and most lively of chapters, but Numbers has plenty to offer us in this season.