May 19, 2023
On May 14, 2023, High Point University Professor of History Dr. Frederick Schneid was our special guest following worship to discuss how J.R.R. Tolkien's experiences in World War 1 impacted the writing of his Rings trilogy. Dr. Schneid is a military historian and a Tolkien aficionado. This was part of the small group...
May 15, 2023
Even in a cynical and skeptical age, we are still drawn to the idea of eternity. It pops up in our movies, TV, music, and art. It is certainly a major theme in Tolkien. What is the truth behind this trope? How does the gospel answer this longing? Today we are looking at life after life after death as we explore 1...
May 7, 2023
Today we continued our series The Lord & The Rings by looking at the theme of atonement in both Scripture in Tolkien's works. In particular, we will explore 1 John 1-2 while we look at the arc of Boromir, who dies a redemptive death saving his friends. Why does atonement matter? What does it mean for our lives?
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May 1, 2023
Why do friends matter for the life of faith? What does Jesus own teaching and ministry tell us about the value of relationships? We will look today at Jesus calling the first disciples in Matthew 4, and connect that to the theme of fellowship and friendship in Tolkien's world.
Bottom line:
What Jesus begins by calling...