Is there a difference between God "knowing" a thing will happen and God "causing" a thing to happen? Are Christians more closely aligned with the views of the sadducees, Essenes, or Pharisees?

As we continue with our summer study of Judaism, tonight we will be exploring Jewish thought over the years regarding the relationship between God and humankind. We will also learn a bit more about early Jewish messianic expectations.

Join us tonight in our church library at 5:45!

God's blessings be upon you!

Tonight in our Disciple Bible study we will be exploring the idea that God works for good even when bad things happen. We will be looking at the story of Joseph being sold into slavery only to end up in a position where he is able to save his people.

The apostle Paul meditates on providence in Romans 8 which we will also read. In the King James Version, Romans 8:28 reads, "All things work together for good to them that love God." We will consider this passage in light of the Jospeh story. We will be discussing what we really believe about God's providence and our own destiny as children of God.

I hope you are having a great summer!