A new Introduction to the Apocrypha study on the Second Book of Esdras begins Monday January 5th. There will be a 30-minute video each week on the website followed by the Zoom discussion session at 7:00 pm on Monday evenings.

Second Esdras describes Ezra’s “visions” including a mystical vision of the heavenly Jerusalem. A major theme of the book is how a good God can allow bad things to happen. This study also serves as an introduction to the Apocrypha and the Septuagint.

To join the ZOOM discussion, or if you have additional questions, please contact send an email to [email protected] or call the church office at 972/252-8519. Sign-up sheets are also available in the Narthex.

Second Esdras

Session 1: Chapters 1 & 2 – A New People
ZOOM Monday, January 5th @ 7:00pm
– Session 1 Video
– Session 1 Handout

Session 2: Chapters 3-5 – Ezra’s Prayer
ZOOM Monday, January 12th @ 7:00pm
– Session 2 Video
– Session 2 Handout

Session 3: Chapters 6-7 – Compassion
ZOOM Monday, January 19th @ 7:00pm
– Session 3 Video
– Session 3 Handout

Session 4: Chapters 8-9 – The Debate
ZOOM Monday, January 26th @ 7:00pm
– Session 4 Video
– Session 4 Handout

Session 5: Chapters 10-12 – The Eagle and the Lion
ZOOM Monday, February 2nd @ 7:00pm
– Session 5 Video
– Session 5 Handout

Session 6: Chapters 13-14 – Ezra and the Sacred Books
ZOOM Monday, February 9th @ 7:00pm
– Session 6 Video
– Session 6 Handout

Session 7: Chapters 15-16 – The Prophecies of Doom
ZOOM Monday, February 16th @ 7:00pm
– Session 7 Video
– Session 7 Handout