The Journey
From Eden created to Eden restored

Introduction

The word of God reveals His character.  The enemy of good has tempted us to fear God as a severe judge with a harsh, exacting and unforgiving nature.  Our connect group is on a quest to rediscover the true loving character of God as manifest in each book of the Bible and revealed in the life and death of His Son.  Instead of the circular voyage of life that many seem to be enamored with these days, this quest, the Journey, has a historical beginning and an ultimate goal - from Eden created to Eden restored.

The Journey meets from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in person and via Zoom online conferencing:

Zoom Meeting ID: 714-380-221
Passcode: 477184
URL: https://zoom.us/j/714380221
Dial In Number: +1 (312) 626-6799

The Journey 2024 Schedule

 

April 27, 2024 - 2 Chronicles

Teacher: Tony Hunter

Listen to the book of 2 Chronicles from BibleGateway: ESV, KJV, MSG, NIV, NKJV

Short Outline of the Book of 2 Chronicles from the Today's English Version:

  • The reign of Solomon (1:1 – 9:31)
    • The early years (1:1-17)
    • The Temple is built (2:1 – 7:10)
    • The later years (7:11 – 9:31)
  • The revolt of the northern tribes (10:1-19)
  • The kings of Judah (11:1 – 36:12)
  • The fall of Jerusalem (36:13-23)

 

May 4, 2024 - Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther

Teacher: Vanessa Alarcón

Listen to the book of Ezra from BibleGateway: ESV, KJV, MSG, NIV, NKJV

Short Outline of Ezra from Today's English Version

  • The first return from exile (1:1 – 2:70)
  • The Temple is rebuilt and dedicated (3:1 – 6:22)
  • Ezra returns with other exiles (7:1 – 10:44)

Listen to the book of Nehemiah from BibleGateway: ESV, KJV, MSG, NIV, NKJV

Short Outline of Nehemiah from Today's English Version

  • Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem (1:1 – 2:20)
  • The walls of Jerusalem are rebuilt (3:1 – 7:73)
  • The Law is read, and the covenant is renewed (8:1 – 10:39)
  • Further activities of Nehemiah (11:1 – 13:31)

Listen to the book of Esther from BibleGateway: ESV, KJV, MSG, NIV, NKJV

Short Outline of Esther from Today's English Version

  • Esther becomes queen (1:1 – 2:23)
  • Haman’s plots (3:1 – 5:14)
  • Haman is put to death (6:1 – 7:10)
  • The Jews defeat their enemies (8:1 – 10:3)

 

May 11, 2024 - Job 1 - 27

Teacher: Walter Sackett

Listen to the book of Job from BibleGateway: ESV, KJV, MSG, NIV, NKJV

Short Outline of Job from Today's English Version

  • Prologue (1:1 – 2:13)
  • Job and his friends (3:1 – 31:40)
    • Job’s complaint (3:1-26)
    • The first dialogue (4:1 – 14:22)
    • The second dialogue (15:1 – 21:34)
    • The third dialogue (22:1 – 27:23)
    • In praise of wisdom (28:1-28)
    • Job’s final statement (29:1 – 31:40)
    • The speeches of Elihu (32:1 – 37:24)
  • The Lord answers Job (38:1 – 42:6)
  • Epilogue (42:7-17)

 

May 18, 2024 - Job 28 - 42

Teacher: Won Huh

Listen to the book of Job from BibleGateway: ESV, KJV, MSG, NIV, NKJV

Short Outline of Job from Today's English Version

  • Prologue (1:1 – 2:13)
  • Job and his friends (3:1 – 31:40)
    • Job’s complaint (3:1-26)
    • The first dialogue (4:1 – 14:22)
    • The second dialogue (15:1 – 21:34)
    • The third dialogue (22:1 – 27:23)
    • In praise of wisdom (28:1-28)
    • Job’s final statement (29:1 – 31:40)
    • The speeches of Elihu (32:1 – 37:24)
  • The Lord answers Job (38:1 – 42:6)
  • Epilogue (42:7-17)

 

Yearly Schedule and Past Materials:

2024 Schedule (2023 Schedule, 2022 Schedule, 2021 Schedule, 2020 Schedule, 2019 Schedule)

Overviews of the Books of the Bible from BibleProject YouTube channel: Old Testament | New Testament

Recordings of The Journey on YouTube:

Recordings from 2023 - 2020:

Team

Teacher Biographies

Delilah (Dee) Briggs is originally from central Wisconsin’s dairyland but has been a resident of Boulder county for the past forty plus years; a retired RN, married to the fabulous Elroy, and having a long-time, unquenchable passion for Bible study.

Gordy Gates is a semi-retired dentist in Boulder who has been a student of the Bible all of his life. Having traveled to the land of the Bible multiple times has increased his understanding and passion for the scriptures. His desire is to stimulate inquiry in God’s word for those who choose to attend our connect group.

Won Huh has a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and is a senior Manager at Avaya. He is married to Sue and they have two daughters. He likes to tinker with electronics, likes the outdoors and finds God’s grace and mercy in his Bible studies.

Mark Johnson is a physician with certification in Preventive Medicine and Public Health. He is retired from being the Executive Director of the Jefferson County Health Department for over 30 years. He has taught Bible classes for over 30 years, and is continually seeking to find Jesus in each of the books of the Bible.

Stephen King holds Master of Arts Degrees in Economics and New Testament Ethics. After serving as congregational pastor for 22 years, he has recently completed 20 years service as Vice President for Community and International Health for Faith Based Health Systems.

Geoff Patterson spent 9 1/2 years serving as senior pastor of the Forest Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church, a 3,800 member congregation in Apopka, FL. His wife Alicia is a religion professor at Advent Health University. They have four children, two daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters. Prior to Forest Lake, the Patterson’s served in Marietta, GA, Yakima, WA, and Fairfax, VA. Both Geoff and Alicia have served as pastors, though most recently Alicia has been teaching. Prior to both attending seminary, Geoff worked for five years as a Chemical Engineer, and Alicia started an elementary school in Paducah, KY. The Pattersons consider themselves to be so blessed to have had such rich experiences in service to the Lord.

Ed Reifsnyder is a retired healthcare consultant. Ed's teaching is characterized by challenging the conventional and stimulating class conversation.

 
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