The Bible’s Models for Giving and Receiving Sanctuary
When we hear about sanctuary cities and states today, conversations often turn to politics, legality, and controversy. But long before modern debates, ancient biblical narratives and laws spoke of providing sanctuary. In fact, ancient Israel had six designated sanctuary cities – along with other places of refuge.
In this 4-part Compass series, we’ll explore the quetions – How can a biblical view of sanctuary inform our opinions today? Why did biblical law insist on these sites? What protection did they offer? And what can these biblical models reveal about God’s character and our human need for safety and mercy?
Join us for Compass, our Sunday morning Adult Formation class, as Joyce Denham guides us through this timely and thought-provoking study. Come for learning, conversation, coffee, and treats.
SERIES SCHEDULE
- September 14 – Background and Definitions
- September 21 – Sanctury Cities in the Bible
- September 28 – Sanctuary Altars in the Bible
- October 5 – Sanctuary for Ourselves and Others
ABOUT COMPASS ADULT FORMATION
Compass, led by Joyce Denham, is our Sunday morning Adult Formation class in which we study the literature of the Bible as our compass for life. Compass is for everyone at St. Stephen’s, and beyond. Invite others! It’s a place to make friends, laugh, and stretch our minds, as Joyce unravels the narratives and poetry of the Bible to discover what they have to say to us today. No registration is needed.
