Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 7 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Devynn BrankelIsaiah 24:21There is a twin rebellion both of man and heavenly beings. This rebellion is described in scripture as stars rising and falling in a cosmic battle. When Israel itself gives into sin and chaos, it loses its light and becomes a falling star. God sent prophets like Isaiah to show his people how they had fallen into sin, and compel them to repent. Join us this week as we investigate the ways that we fall from grace, and how God deals with our sin.

Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 6 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Megan MillerPsalms 89 and 74This week we meet to discuss two psalms that look back to the cosmic battle at the beginning of creation and also look ahead to a day when Yahweh will give his own dragon-slaying power to a human image of God. Join us as we learn to embrace the power of poetry and storytelling in our faith.

Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 4 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Kathleen YoungsJudges 4The knight in shining armor slaying the beast is a common trope – but the dragon-slayer is almost always depicted as a man. The Bible, however, teaches us that it’s not just men who are the heroes of the story. What can we learn about women joining God’s agenda in the world through the actions of two snake-crushing women, Deborah and Jael?

Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 3 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Renay BurgerExodus 15In the Bible, it’s not just individuals who can be portrayed as agents of chaos: even entire nations such as Egypt can become agents of the snake. However God does not let chaos reign; instead he raises up the righteous to subdue it. Join us this week as we explore the story of Exodus as God uses his chosen people to reorder creation.

Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 2 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Ryan MillerGenesis 4The snake isn’t God’s rival: he is creation’s rival, seeking to draw us into nothingness. He can’t destroy us himself, but he can convince people to do his bidding and be his agents. When Cain grows angry and considers killing his brother, God warns him that there is a “croucher” waiting to devour him. What happens when we let the croucher devour us? How can we resist becoming agents of chaos?

Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 1 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Megan MillerGenesis 3When we read the word “myth,” often what comes to mind is a fictional story. However, a myth is a way of exploring universal concerns of human existence, using symbols for things we may or may not have words to describe. The dragon is one such myth—a symbol humans have used for millennia to talk about chaos and death. Join us as we encounter the head of the dragon on the first pages of Genesis and begin to notice the way its tail winds throughout the rest of scripture.

Jesus didn’t just discover the significance of forgiveness in human history, he is the initiator and author of forgiveness. To complete our journey of forgiveness, we’ll sit at the feet of Jesus together and learn how to forgive just as we have been forgiven. Join us as we focus on God's incredible forgiveness through Jesus’ teaching, his death and resurrection that secure forgiveness for us, and how forgiveness features in the end of the Gospels and our lives.Week 6 of Forgiven

Teacher: Ryan MillerJohn 21:15After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”

Jesus didn’t just discover the significance of forgiveness in human history, he is the initiator and author of forgiveness. To complete our journey of forgiveness, we’ll sit at the feet of Jesus together and learn how to forgive just as we have been forgiven. Join us as we focus on God's incredible forgiveness through Jesus’ teaching, his death and resurrection that secure forgiveness for us, and how forgiveness features in the end of the Gospels and our lives.Week 5 of Forgiven

Teacher: Brad Miller

Matthew 27:3-5When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse. So he took the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and the elders. “I have sinned,” he declared, “for I have betrayed an innocent man.” “What do we care?” they retorted. “That’s your problem.” Then Judas threw the silver coins down in the Temple and went out and hanged himself.