ATSS: Stephen Chavez, “From Dysfunction to Nobility: Hidden Figures in the Patriarchal Saga”
20 March 2024 |
Some Bible stories are so familiar that we not only know them by heart, we know the lessons we’re supposed to take from them. The stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are some of the more familiar.
In re-reading these stories a few years ago, I came across a character whose story has never been completely told by most Adventists. Most of it doesn’t appear in Arthur Maxwell’s series The Bible Story, or in Ellen White’s book Patriarchs and Prophets.
Yet it’s a story that would make any Hollywood screenwriter envious. It has adult content: deception, betrayal, sex, death threats, plot twists, and ultimately selflessness and redemption.
I look forward to telling it, mostly to see where our discussion takes us.
Teacher:
Moderator:
How to join:
One-click link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82365740453
Passcode: ABRAHAM
ATSS starting time depends on where you are. If you’re on the west coast of the United States, it’ll be 10:30 AM. On the east coast, 1:30 PM. Times in Europe, Africa and elsewhere will vary with local time changes. Please double-check the correct time where you live.
The class is intended to last about 2 hours, though the conversation often continues to 4 PM (Eastern time).
About our class:
- The AT Sabbath Seminar is intended to be a courteous forum. We discuss and ask questions politely. We don’t accuse, get angry, put people down, or judge the state of their salvation.
- Stick to the topic in both comments and chat discussion.
- Make your comments and questions short—don’t dominate.
- Keep your microphones muted unless you are called upon to make your comment or ask your question.
- Indicate your interest in speaking by raising your electronic hand—under the “reactions” button.
- Please use your name when you sign in! Not your phone number, not your initials. This will help us differentiate you from unwelcome guests who want to disrupt us. You can set your name after signing on by clicking on the 3 dots next to your picture, which drops down a menu.
We look forward to getting acquainted with you!
YouTube channel:
You can see all of our previous ATSS recordings here.
Coming up:
- Stephen Chavez
- Bryan Ness
- Sigve Tonstad
- Horace Alexander
- Tom deBruin
- Reinder Bruinsma