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 at the Boulder Church.
Zoom meetings will be used for inclement weather and when the teacher has to join remotely.

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

The Journey 2025 Schedule

June 7, 2025 - Isaiah 1 - 34

Teacher: Walter Sackett

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

Short Outline of the Book of Isaiah from the English Standard Version:

Warnings and promises (1:1 – 12:6)
Punishment of other nations (13:1 – 23:18)
God’s judgment of the world (24:1 – 27:13)
Further warnings and promises (28:1 – 35:10)
King Hezekiah of Judah and the Assyrians (36:1 – 39:8)
Messages of promise and hope (40:1 – 55:13)
Warnings and promises (56:1 – 66:24)

June 14, 2025 - Isaiah 35 - 66

Teacher: Ed Reifsnyder

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

Short Outline of the Book of Isaiah from the English Standard Version:

Warnings and promises (1:1 – 12:6)
Punishment of other nations (13:1 – 23:18)
God’s judgment of the world (24:1 – 27:13)
Further warnings and promises (28:1 – 35:10)
King Hezekiah of Judah and the Assyrians (36:1 – 39:8)
Messages of promise and hope (40:1 – 55:13)
Warnings and promises (56:1 – 66:24)

June 21, 2025 - Jeremiah & Lamentations

Teacher: Stephen King

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

Short Outline of the Book of Jeremiah from the English Standard Version:

The call of Jeremiah (1:1-19)
Prophecies during the reigns of Josiah, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah (2:1 – 25:38)
Events in Jeremiah’s life (16:1 – 45:5)
Prophecies against the nations (46:1 – 51:64)
The fall of Jerusalem (52:1-34)

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

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

The sorrows of Jerusalem (1:1-22)
The punishment of Jerusalem (2:1-22)
Punishment and hope (3:1-66)
Jerusalem in ruins (4:1-22)
A prayer for mercy (5:1-22)

June 28, 2025 - Ezekiel

Teacher: Gordy Gates

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

Short Outline of the Book of Ezekiel from the English Standard Version:

Ezekiel’s call (1:1 – 3:27)
Messages of doom on Jerusalem (4:1 – 24:27)
God’s judgment of the nations (25:1 – 32:32)
God’s promise to his people (33:1 – 37:28)
Prophecy against Gog (38:1 – 39:29)
A vision of the future Temple and land (40:1 – 48:35)

Yearly Schedule and Past Materials:

2025 Schedule (2024 Schedule, 2023 Schedule, 2022 Schedule, 2021 Schedule, 2020 Schedule, 2019 Schedule)

Recordings of The Journey from 2024 - 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.