https://jrforasteros.com The Scriptures are full of symbols, metaphors and ideas that don't make a lot of sense to our modern ears. From the evil of the oceans and living water to temples and gods, much of the language we find in the Scriptures points to a worldview very different from 21st century America. In this class, JR. Forasteros leads us to explore these ideas, examine where they influence the Scriptures. We'll also find those same ideas in popular culture today, everywhere from books and movies to philosophy and politics. We'll discover that the Scriptures truly are good news for all peoples in all times. We'll learn a bigger picture of Jesus' good news that helps us to engage our contemporary culture with love, grace and truth. JR. Forasteros 2026 en The Scriptures are full of symbols, metaphors and ideas that don't make a lot of sense to our modern ears. From the evil of the oceans and living water to temples and gods, much of the language we find in the Scriptures points to a worldview very differen JR. Forasteros The Scriptures are full of symbols, metaphors and ideas that don't make a lot of sense to our modern ears. From the evil of the oceans and living water to temples and gods, much of the language we find in the Scriptures points to a worldview very different from 21st century America. In this class, JR. Forasteros leads us to explore these ideas, examine where they influence the Scriptures. We'll also find those same ideas in popular culture today, everywhere from books and movies to philosophy and politics. We'll discover that the Scriptures truly are good news for all peoples in all times. We'll learn a bigger picture of Jesus' good news that helps us to engage our contemporary culture with love, grace and truth. JR. Forasteros jrforasteros@gmail.com no Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 jrforasteros@gmail.com (JR. Forasteros) http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=162 What's the Big Idea concludes by exploring what New Creation looks like in the face of Apocalypse. We learn what it looks like to live between Good Friday and Holy Saturday. JR. Forasteros What's the Big Idea concludes by exploring what New Creation looks like in the face of Apocalypse. We learn what it looks like to live between Good Friday and Holy Saturday. What's the Big Idea concludes by exploring what New Creation looks like in the face of Apocalypse. We learn what it looks like to live between Good Friday and Holy Saturday. 53:10 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=162 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=161 How does Jesus reenact both the Exodus and the Exile? And what does that mean for those of us living in the wake of the American Dream today? JR. Forasteros How does Jesus reenact both the Exodus and the Exile? And what does that mean for those of us living in the wake of the American Dream today? How does Jesus reenact both the Exodus and the Exile? And what does that mean for those of us living in the wake of the American Dream today? 89:48 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=161 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=158 Exodus and Exile. Beginning and End. Creation and Apocalypse. How do these two events frame and shape Israel's story? JR. Forasteros Exodus and Exile. Beginning and End. Creation and Apocalypse. How do these two events frame and shape Israel's story? Exodus and Exile. Beginning and End. Creation and Apocalypse. How do these two events frame and shape Israel's story? 86:18 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=158 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=157 What does it look like to share Jesus' Table well? And what are we really tempted to worship in our culture today? JR. Forasteros What does it look like to share Jesus' Table well? And what are we really tempted to worship in our culture today? What does it look like to share Jesus' Table well? And what are we really tempted to worship in our culture today? 68:32 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=157 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=156 How did sacrifices frame the worship of the ancient Israelites? The metaphor of the Table helps us understand God's desire for the lives of his people. We look at idols, other gods and who really gets all the glory. JR. Forasteros How did sacrifices frame the worship of the ancient Israelites? The metaphor of the Table helps us understand God's desire for the lives of his people. We look at idols, other gods and who really gets all the glory. How did sacrifices frame the worship of the ancient Israelites? The metaphor of the Table helps us understand God's desire for the lives of his people. We look at idols, other gods and who really gets all the glory. 84:18 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=156 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=153 What happens to the symbol of the Temple in the New Testament? And how is talking about the Temple relevant in today's world? JR. Forasteros What happens to the symbol of the Temple in the New Testament? And how is talking about the Temple relevant in today's world? What happens to the symbol of the Temple in the New Testament? And how is talking about the Temple relevant in today's world? 78:43 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=153 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=151 For Ancient Israel, the Temple was a microcosm of the whole universe. It also represented the house and the body. Why? How did worship at the Temple help Israel stay faithful to God? JR. Forasteros For Ancient Israel, the Temple was a microcosm of the whole universe. It also represented the house and the body. Why? How did worship at the Temple help Israel stay faithful to God? For Ancient Israel, the Temple was a microcosm of the whole universe. It also represented the house and the body. Why? How did worship at the Temple help Israel stay faithful to God? 76:22 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=151 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=149 The Sea in the Ancient World embodied the danger of a world grounded in combat. Today, the culture around us tells a story of an indifferent, hostile world. Where does this story come from? Where does it show up in popular culture? And how can Christians engage that message? JR. Forasteros The Sea in the Ancient World embodied the danger of a world grounded in combat. Today, the culture around us tells a story of an indifferent, hostile world. Where does this story come from? Where does it show up in popular culture? And how can... The Sea in the Ancient World embodied the danger of a world grounded in combat. Today, the culture around us tells a story of an indifferent, hostile world. Where does this story come from? Where does it show up in popular culture? And how can Christians engage that message? 74:30 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=149 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=147 What did the Sea mean to an ancient person? What kinds of ideas and emotions were connected to the symbol of Sea? JR. Forasteros What did the Sea mean to an ancient person? What kinds of ideas and emotions were connected to the symbol of Sea? What did the Sea mean to an ancient person? What kinds of ideas and emotions were connected to the symbol of Sea? 78:50 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=147 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=146 What is a Symbolic Universe? What kinds of symbols do we live in? And how can we begin to understand the symbolic world of the Bible? JR. Forasteros What is a Symbolic Universe? What kinds of symbols do we live in? And how can we begin to understand the symbolic world of the Bible? What is a Symbolic Universe? What kinds of symbols do we live in? And how can we begin to understand the symbolic world of the Bible? 75:16 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://jrforasteros.com/portfolio-posts/big-idea/?enmse_mid=146