Hello, guys, this is going to be the first of a series of classes breaking away from our normal pattern. I mentioned before that we will do a few different things over this next few weeks while I’m traveling more. I heard you enjoyed the one while we were driving — hoping so. I’ll keep putting the plans in place for the next few sessions as I’m able. Please know that I would love to do “normal” classes right now, but this will also be a valuable and growing experience for us all nonetheless.
So, for sessions 11B and 11C, this is the plan:
I have a film linked for you to watch that you can download (or possibly watch online) from this link (Same password as normal):
Its called “A Polite Bribe”, and deals with an author’s theory of how the Collection for the saints in Jerusalem figured into the Apostle Paul’s plan and how it was received or not, etc. I do not agree with every conclusion of those that made the film, but in my opinion there are a few redeeming values for our purposes:
- Some major NT scholars are consulted throughout the film
- It brings to the forefront an issue that is commonly very much in the background
- It is thought-provoking
- And, it presents certain aspects in an imbalanced way, which, although not ideal in itself, can be helpful for growth and critical thinking (in the good sense).
So, your assignment between these two sessions is to:
- Watch the film. It should take all of one session and part of the other one.
- Note aspects of the film that are either points of agreement, points of concern/disagreement, and points that are thought-provoking.
- In the remaining class time, discuss your thoughts and notes. Make sure you have some of your thoughts together in a form that is ready for discussion in a future class session.
- Enjoy the process.