A Brief Conversation about Ephesians with Jasmine L. Holmes and Melissa Kruger
May 20, 2024
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Jasmine L. Holmes and Melissa Kruger join Jackie to discuss their new Bible study on Ephesians. They talk about how they approached writing the study to help understand our connection to God through Christ and touch on the importance of studying the Bible as a whole. They also explore diverse perspectives in biblical interpretation and share insights on parenting teenagers and exploring narratives of American chattel slavery.
Parenting with Hope emphasizes nurturing relationships over parental idolatry in raising teenagers.
Yonder Come Day explores narratives of formerly enslaved individuals to provide a comprehensive view of American chattel slavery.
Deep dives
Approach to Parenting Teens with Hope and Realism
Parenting with Hope provides a refreshing perspective on raising teenagers, focusing on avoiding parental idolatry and nurturing a relationship with children as they navigate adolescence. The book challenges parents to view teens as individuals shaped by God rather than extensions of themselves, highlighting the importance of love, kindness, and spiritual influence within the home.
Exploration of American Chattel Slavery
Gondor-Come Day delves into the narratives of formerly enslaved individuals collected in the 1930s, weaving a composite tale of a character's journey from enslavement to emancipation and beyond. The book sheds light on the complex realities of American chattel slavery, incorporating diverse perspectives to offer a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal historical period.
Engaging Cultural and Religious Conversations with Grace
How to Tell the Truth navigates the art of engaging with non-Christian belief systems with grace and understanding. By emphasizing communication rooted in love over arguments, the resource equips individuals to authentically share their faith while respecting differing perspectives, fostering meaningful dialogues in a secular world.
Reflective Examination of Approaches to Bible Study
The episode delves into diverse approaches to studying and teaching the Bible, encompassing personal reflections on reading Ephesians repetitively, leveraging commentaries, and considering different scholarly perspectives. The conversation underscores the significance of communal Bible study, diverse interpretations, and interactive teaching styles in deepening one's understanding of biblical truths.
When it comes to women in ministry who know a thing or two about studying the Bible, Jackie and her two guests, Jasmine L. Holmes and Melissa Kruger, have a ton to offer. On this episode of With The Perrys, they sit down to discuss a new Bible study resource called Ephesians: A Study of Faith and Practice. Jackie, Jasmine, and Melissa talk about the way they went about writing this Bible study together so that we can more clearly understand how we are oriented to God through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Ephesians study will be released in June 2024. Learn more about it here.