2026 -2027 Bible Study
The Liberating Word:
A Biblical Overview for Progressives
Join Pastor Gusti in an exciting exploration of the Bible through the lens of collective liberation.
October 2026 - May 2027
Contact the church office for Pre-Work and/or a course syllabus
The course meets two Tuesdays per month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the SPC Fellowship Hall and on Zoom. See section below for session dates and topics.
There is no requirement to attend all of the sessions or do any "pre-work," but those who do so will receive the most benefit. Likewise, there is no required textbook. However, those who wish to engage the texts will receive the most benefit:
Dates and Topics
Date |
Lesson |
|---|---|
| September 22 | How We Read the Bible |
| September 29 | Beginnings |
| October 20 | God Births a People |
| October 27 | The Wilderness School |
| November 10 | The Covenant and the Covenant Gift |
| December 8 | Graduation and Settling Down |
| December 15 | We Want a King |
| January 12 | Yahweh Sends Prophets |
| January 26 | By the Waters of Babylon |
Date |
Lesson |
|---|---|
| February 23 | Home Again |
| March 9 | God’s Surprise |
| March 16 | Manna and Mercy for All |
| April 13 | Jerusalem |
| April 27 | A Risen Jesus, a Risen People |
| May 11 | The Danger of Pharaoh-Egypt’s Way |
| May 25 | The Risen People Share God’s Dream |
| June 8 | God’s Dream Will Come True |
Upcoming Session
Graduation
December 8, 2026
Here is the summary of the upcoming course. There will be information here. The materials and zoom link will be available when this is clicked.