Session One: Promised Salvation Now—Jesus Brings Wellness
Of all the gospel writers, John is uniquely concerned about the effectiveness of Jesus’ immediate presence. One clue is his regular use of the word “now,” a tiny but powerful word which appears more here than the other gospels combined. Together, we’ll note a few instances of the “Now,” and delve into John’s observations about the way John focuses not so much on the “hereafter,” but more on sharing the difference that Jesus makes in people’s lives, straight away.
Session Two: Tangible Salvation Now—Christians Bringing Wellness
Following Jesus means expressing our solidarity with Jesus and his mission, in all we do. Because Jesus is the bringer of salvation, in his name, so, too, are we. Where there are wounds and brokenness, we are called to bring Jesus and the salvation he embodied. Together we’ll examine the biblical and theological reasons for not waiting for it to all come out in the wash later, but for us to become faithful ambassadors of Jesus’ salvation now.
Session Three: Needed Salvation Now—A World Wanting Wellness
Anyone who’s been to a sports game knows John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” Lesser known is John 3:17, which states: “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved (σωθῇ sōth, from the root soteria) through him.” In this session, we’ll explore John’s commitment to service, how we as Christians see the needs of a hurting world, and how because Jesus is the bringer of salvation, we are compelled to follow Jesus into the need now.
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I understand Sessions 2 and 3 will come out with July/August issue. Do you know when those studies will be available online? Thank you.
Thanks for your message, Pastor Steve. Once the digital issue is received from the publishers they will be posted. BY the middle of this month, I’d expect those files to be posted to this website. Thanks! Beth
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When will the Session 1 Salvation video be posted?
Hi Nancy, Thanks for your question. Session one is posted here: https://www.gathermagazine.org/may-june-2023-video-supplement-to-salvation-now-bible-study-by-the-rev-dr-anna-madsen/
Blessings, Beth
Isn’t there a video for May? They are great!
Hi Maxine! Please check out the video for the May devotion. https://www.gathermagazine.org/may-2023-video-supplement-to-love-in-action-the-art-of-intergenerational-hospitality/
Beth
Hi Maxine! Glad you think so! The May devotional with a link to the video and a PDF is posted to our homepage: https://gathermagazine.org. Blessings, Beth
Will there be an introductory video for the summer 2023 Bible study with Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen?
Hi Cathy, Thanks for your question. I will find out more information about the video and I’ll post a link here. Blessings, Beth
Hi Cathy! The editor has told me that the Summer 2023 Session 1 Bible study video will be available just after Memorial Day.
Blessings, Beth
I’m looking for the introductory video for the summer 2023 Bible study with Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen. These are very helpful–especially when Gather magazines arrive late. Please and thank you!
Hi Mona! Thanks for your question. The Summer Bible study video, Session 1 will be posted after Memorial Day. Blessings, Beth
A friend would like to review the upcoming May/June study. Is it available to print out online?
Our women just shared Session I – May/June issue. Assumed Session 2 would be in the same issue — but it’s not. So do we skip a month of Dr Madsen’s studies/
Hi Marcia, Session 2 and 3 will appear in the July/August issue. Thanks for your question.
Blessings, Beth
Thanks for your question, Marcia. Session 2 and 3 will be in the July/August issue. Blessings, Beth