Liberating Faith Studies, Spring 2021: March - May lessons

by Rev. Dr. Roderick Belin

Each lesson’s storytelling format consists of the following Each lesson begins with a brief paragraph that will set the stage for the readings and will open up our minds toward the liberative lens of scripture.Telling the Bible These lessons use storytelling as the main mode of teaching. This section allows us to enter the story of the gospel through critical thinking. In addition, this section includes creative retellings of the story to make it easier for us to understand in our modern This is an African term that means, “go back and get it.” The Sankofa section of each lesson offers us the chance to connect the biblical story to the story of the African continent, the African diaspora, and those of African descent. We can use this section of the lesson to “go back and get” those things that connect us culturally toward liberation.Case Every lesson includes a case study that presents real and relatively current stories that connect to the Bible story and help to bring out the lesson goals for the session. Most of these stories are tailored to the needs of people of color in our world, offering us a chance to connect to the grander story of creation.Life Lastly, we are invited to consider how our individual stories connect with the big story of the lesson. After absorbing all of the material, we are able to find ways for us to mature our faith, to become aware of what God requires from us, and to find guidance for our daily living.Closing We believe that all that we do must be centered and guided by God. Relevant hymns, prayers, or other reflections are provided to close out each week’s lessons with a time of devotion and introspection.

124 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 11, 2021