Re: U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) 3 March 2022 postponed for one week, will resume 10 March 2022
Thank you Ray. ? Good news you and your family have come through this severe weather event OK – except for your granddaughter’s knee. ? Blessings ? Peter ?
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Subject: [b4uc] U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) 3 March 2022 postponed for one week, will resume 10 March 2022? Most of you will have received the following email from U3A President Deslyn Taylor: "In view of the ongoing flood recovery situation throughout Brisbane, we have decided that all venues should remain closed for the remainder of this week. There are still suburbs under water, many closed and damaged roads, and very limited public transport throughout Brisbane, Logan and surrounding areas. We will aim to restart classes on Monday 7th March. Hopefully, Brisbane will have returned to at least some degree of normality by then.??We hope that none of our members have been badly affected by the weather event and subsequent flooding."?
In light of this, our 3 March session on "What the Bible is About" will be postponed for a week to 10 March.? Thank you for your emails. As an aside, we are grateful that our family has emerged safely thus far through the flood, although floodwaters came within a few feet of my son's inner-city home while inundating their next-door neighbor just down the hill on the same block and?my 6-year old granddaughter fell and damaged her knee.? Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone whom this weather disaster has affected or will affect.
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U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) 3 March 2022 postponed for one week, will resume 10 March 2022
Most of you will have received the following email from U3A President Deslyn Taylor: ? "In view of the ongoing flood recovery situation throughout Brisbane, we have decided that all venues should remain closed for the remainder of this week. There are still suburbs under water, many closed and damaged roads, and very limited public transport throughout Brisbane, Logan and surrounding areas. We will aim to restart classes on Monday 7th March. Hopefully, Brisbane will have returned to at least some degree of normality by then.??We hope that none of our members have been badly affected by the weather event and subsequent flooding."?
In light of this, our 3 March session on "What the Bible is About" will be postponed for a week to 10 March.? Thank you for your emails.
As an aside, we are grateful that our family has emerged safely thus far through the flood, although floodwaters came within a few feet of my son's inner-city home while inundating their next-door neighbor just down the hill on the same block and?my 6-year old granddaughter fell and damaged her knee.? Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone whom this weather disaster has affected or will affect.
Blessings,
Ray
Ray Sarlin Tutor
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U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) will commence at 10:45 today
Our third session for Term 1 of 2022 begins at 10:45 today.? Today we start a study on the incredible book of Colossians, which many commentators consider to be the most important Pauline letter in Scripture.? Written in response to Gnostic heresies that still rebound today, the letter focuses on the preeminence of Christ and presents Him as the architect and sustainer of the universe and the reconciler of all things. I hope to see you there.
Details to join the Zoom Meeting are as follow: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84271042854?pwd=QVFUVkNJSDZKc2RqWFZYak9ZRUNXQT09 Meeting ID: 842 7104 2854 Passcode: 793751
Blessings,
Ray
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Re: Message from student - R09 What the Bible is About - An Informed Appreciation of the Bible
Hi Marian,
Thanks for the question.? This will just be a quick answer for now, but always feel free to ask whatever questions you have.
Hebrew poetry can add tremendous emotional impact and power to the text, and most of the Bible (Old and New Testament) uses one or more of its literary techniques.? The poetic words change attitudes, call to action, or simply provide rest or comfort.? The words of Jesus are themselves strongly poetic and full of wordplay, which is natural since He is usually quoting Old Testament scriptures.
But we tend to miss much of the poetry for several main reasons: unlike Western poetry with rhythm and rhyme, Hebrew poetry is more about concepts and ideas. Although originally written in Greek, the New Testament authors (other than Luke) were all Jews and structured their thoughts along the lines of Hebrew poetry.?
"Parallelism" is perhaps the foremost central recurring pattern in Hebrew poetry; it refers to the correspondence of words and ideas between two adjoining lines (a line is called a colon).? The two lines (cola) express a single large idea in various ways:?? - Line 2 balances Line 1 by expressing the same thought as Line 1 in a different way (synonymous parallelism),?
- Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?
- And who may stand in His holy place?
- Line 2 balances Line 1 with an opposing or contrasting thought (antithetic parallelism).
- Line 2 (and possibly Lines 3 and 4 and...) develops or extends the thought of Line 1 (synthetic parallelism).
The chiasm is also called "concentric parallelism" because the balancing thoughts (cola) are not necessarily next to each other but rather occur in a distinct menorah pattern.
In addition, single complete thoughts can be conveyed in groups of lines (say 2 or 3 short lines) separated from the next thought by a space.
Hebrew poetry also draws on the repetition of sounds (called "alliteration" if consonants and "assonance" if vowels).? Of course, this doesn't translate well into English but it can still be occasionally seen where names or Aramaic words are not translated into English.
Wordplay and puns are also common, as witness Paul's wordplay on the meaning of the name "Onesimus" = useful.? Since every Hebrew name is a Hebrew word with an associated meaning, this is very common.? All Hebrew words are drawn from a two or three-letter root word. This can also make for interesting wordplay.
Meter and rhythm can also be used, where the author writes successive lines with the same number of syllables.? Doing this for a bit and then shoveling in a line with one fewer syllable (unbalanced meter) can create a sense of emptiness or expectation in the reader.? In an extreme form, changing the numbers of syllables per line can create a recognisable pattern like the clip-clop of a horse.? ??
So yes there are some additional poetic devices used throughout the Bible, many of which the English translators miss.? I hate to say it, but many of the "modern" Greek New Testament versions since 1881 also miss the nuances of the innate poetry of Scripture; so "modern" English translations from those sources are especially handicapped.
Marian, I hope this brief explanation isn't too academic. On occasion (e.g., introducing Psalms and Proverbs) our lessons have covered Hebrew poetry.? I also try to call out good examples where I can.?
Blessings,
Ray?
On Thursday, 17 February 2022, 12:22:28 pm AEST, U3A Brisbane <administrator@...> wrote:
A student in your class, R09 What the Bible is About - An Informed Appreciation of the Bible (Thursday 10:45am), has sent this message via the U3A website:
Hi Ray
As usual your lectures are so detailed and I appreciate the effort you put in. I wanted to ask you whether there were other phrase and sentence structures that are used in the new testament that clarify the thought behind the verse.The chiastic structure is so beautiful and unifying!
kind regards
Marian
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U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) will commence at 10:45 today
Our second session for Term 1 of 2022 begins at 10:45 today.? We will examine the interesting letter of Paul to Philemon.? I hope to see you there.
Details to join the Zoom Meeting are as follow: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84271042854?pwd=QVFUVkNJSDZKc2RqWFZYak9ZRUNXQT09 Meeting ID: 842 7104 2854 Passcode: 793751
Blessings,
Ray
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Re: U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) will commence at 10:45 today
Hi Ray, sorry not to be able to attend zoom class today. Best wishes Carol Mc?
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? Hello Ray,
?Margaret and I have a ?last minute appointment this morning so we will be apologies for non participation in today's session.
?We look forward to reading the notes for the lesson in due course.
?Blessings,
?Ian
Hi,
Our first session for Term 1 of 2022 begins at 10:45 today.? I hope to see you there.
Details to join the Zoom Meeting are as follow: Meeting ID: 842 7104 2854 Passcode: 793751
Blessings,
Ray
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Re: U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) will commence at 10:45 today
Hello Ray,
?Margaret and I have a ?last minute appointment this morning so we will be apologies for non participation in today's session.
?We look forward to reading the notes for the lesson in due course.
?Blessings,
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Hi,
Our first session for Term 1 of 2022 begins at 10:45 today.? I hope to see you there.
Details to join the Zoom Meeting are as follow: Meeting ID: 842 7104 2854 Passcode: 793751
Blessings,
Ray
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U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) will commence at 10:45 today
Hi,
Our first session for Term 1 of 2022 begins at 10:45 today.? I hope to see you there.
Details to join the Zoom Meeting are as follow: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84271042854?pwd=QVFUVkNJSDZKc2RqWFZYak9ZRUNXQT09 Meeting ID: 842 7104 2854 Passcode: 793751
Blessings,
Ray
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Re: Login instructions for U3A R09 (What the Bible is About) Term 1, 2022
Thanks, Ray. Starting studies again with your teaching is a tonic to start the year.
Christine
Hi,
Ray Sarlin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
of the U3A course R09 What the Bible is About - An Informed Appreciation of
the Bible.
This term we’ll start with an overview of the Lycus
River Valley in Southern Phrygia (now Anatolia, Turkey), the setting for three New
Testament books: Colossians, Philemon, and the Letter to the Angel of the
Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22).?
We’ll then examine each document in context, and perhaps find some
surprising insights relevant to today.
The course will start on Thursday, Feb 10, 2022,
10:45 AM-12:00 Noon Brisbane time.?
It will be held on Thursday each week for 8 weeks, in parallel with the
U3A face-to-face Term 1 classes.
??????? Every
week on Thu, 8 occurrence(s)
??????? Feb 10,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Feb 17,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Feb 24,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Mar 3,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon ? ? ? ? Mar 10,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon ? ? ? ? Mar 17,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Mar 24,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Mar 31,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
Details to join the Zoom Meeting are as follow:
Meeting ID: 842 7104 2854
Passcode: 793751
I look forward to meeting with each of you soon.
Blessings,
Ray
Ray Sarlin
U3A R09 Tutor
If you use an iCalendar, you can download and import
the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.? Please note that due to a Zoom restriction,
it will list the erroneous start time of 10:30 AM which you should change to
10:45 AM.
Weekly:
You can also join the meetings using one-tap mobile:
+61731853730,,84271042854#,,,,*793751# Australia
?You can also dial in by phone:
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If not in Brisbane, you can find a local dial-in
number online at ?
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Login instructions for U3A R09 (What the Bible is About) Term 1, 2022
Hi,
Ray Sarlin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
of the U3A course R09 What the Bible is About - An Informed Appreciation of
the Bible.
This term we’ll start with an overview of the Lycus
River Valley in Southern Phrygia (now Anatolia, Turkey), the setting for three New
Testament books: Colossians, Philemon, and the Letter to the Angel of the
Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22).?
We’ll then examine each document in context, and perhaps find some
surprising insights relevant to today.
The course will start on Thursday, Feb 10, 2022,
10:45 AM-12:00 Noon Brisbane time.?
It will be held on Thursday each week for 8 weeks, in parallel with the
U3A face-to-face Term 1 classes.
??????? Every
week on Thu, 8 occurrence(s)
??????? Feb 10,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Feb 17,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Feb 24,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Mar 3,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon ? ? ? ? Mar 10,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon ? ? ? ? Mar 17,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Mar 24,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
? ? ? ? Mar 31,
2022 10:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
Details to join the Zoom Meeting are as follow:
Meeting ID: 842 7104 2854
Passcode: 793751
I look forward to meeting with each of you soon.
Blessings,
Ray
Ray Sarlin
U3A R09 Tutor
If you use an iCalendar, you can download and import
the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.? Please note that due to a Zoom restriction,
it will list the erroneous start time of 10:30 AM which you should change to
10:45 AM.
Weekly:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAvcOioqjkiH9DKnzQCpUnhl5acVDQa7m9O/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsrDwrGtCXuByDRpwIAI_Cd_TwiHpHgvp5txH_MgNDVw3-OrdDMYRbIdmH
You can also join the meetings using one-tap mobile:
+61731853730,,84271042854#,,,,*793751# Australia
?You can also dial in by phone:
? ? ? ? +61 7
3185 3730 Australia
? ? ? ? Meeting ID: 842 7104 2854
? ? ? ? Passcode: 793751
If not in Brisbane, you can find a local dial-in
number online at ?https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcGWVleOXe
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Re: U3A Course R09 wishes for a Happy New Year in 2022
Thank you Ray for seasons wishes. I hope you and yours have a great New Year. Loved the bagpipes. Specially enjoy our studies, kindest regards, Carol Mac
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On 31 Dec 2021, at 19:59, Drummond <drummond@...> wrote:
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Thanks Ray
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Happy 2022 to you too. I enjoy pipe music too!
?
Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge of the Bible with us and for the most interesting and informative
sessions.
?
Regards
?
Drummond
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From:
[email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Ray via groups.io <ray.sarlin@...>
Date: Friday, 31 December 2021 at 6:25 pm
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>, Wayne Weiler <wineducation@...>, Peter Wornham <pwo33029@...>, Marian Plant <rplant7@...>, Leona Tacon <leonatacon@...>
Subject: [b4uc] U3A Course R09 wishes for a Happy New Year in 2022
I wish you all a Happy New Year!? For those who need some traditional music to see 2021 out and 2022 in, an all-time favorite is attached (bagpipes and drums come in at 1:30).?
I originally set this up to play from the above graphic, but couldn't get the file small enough to send by email.
Term 1 2022 begins for our course R09 "What the Bible is about" in a month, on Thursday, 27 January 2022.? I hope to see you then.
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Re: U3A Course R09 wishes for a Happy New Year in 2022
Thanks Ray
?
Happy 2022 to you too. I enjoy pipe music too!
?
Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge of the Bible with us and for the most interesting and informative
sessions.
?
Regards
?
Drummond
?
From:
[email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Ray via groups.io <ray.sarlin@...>
Date: Friday, 31 December 2021 at 6:25 pm
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>, Wayne Weiler <wineducation@...>, Peter Wornham <pwo33029@...>, Marian Plant <rplant7@...>, Leona Tacon <leonatacon@...>
Subject: [b4uc] U3A Course R09 wishes for a Happy New Year in 2022
I wish you all a Happy New Year!? For those who need some traditional music to see 2021 out and 2022 in, an all-time favorite is attached (bagpipes and drums come in at 1:30).?
I originally set this up to play from the above graphic, but couldn't get the file small enough to send by email.
Term 1 2022 begins for our course R09 "What the Bible is about" in a month, on Thursday, 27 January 2022.? I hope to see you then.
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MY BAD, HERE'S THE ANIMATED MESSAGE. [b4uc] U3A Course R09 wishes for a Happy New Year in 2022
 In apology, another rendition of Auld Lang Syne is attached.
Blessings,
Ray
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Hi Merlene,
Thanks for your input and your kind comments.? Both are appreciated.
Take care.
Blessings,
Ray
On Friday, 31 December 2021, 04:09:55 pm AEST, Merlene <merlene@...> wrote:
Hi Ray,
?
Thank you for your Season Greetings, and a belated one to you also.?
Somehow in all the Christmas confusion I misplaced your email and recalled today
I hadn’t responded.? I apologise.
?
Re What the Bible is about” in 2022.? I’m one of your
students that joined only when you changed your Thursday morning class to the
later time of 10:45am – it was impossible to arrive at 9 am.!? However
since then and the last year or two on Zoom, your class has been an inspiration
and strengthened my faith.? I honestly don’t know how I would have coped
during the last year without your classes.? A big thank you.? And I
believe 2022 is going to be a very challenging year for all of us.? We
certainly need to keep close to God and not waver in our faith that He is in
control at all times.? Something which is not easy at times.
?
Because I haven’t heard some of your earlier sessions, I am happy if you
want to repeat some of them – e.g. Genesis, Exodus – but I respect my peers and
they may have thoroughly digested these books – maybe not? I’m happy for you to
“be left to your own devices” in the choice.? Whatever is studied will
enrich my faith.? I like your idea of a mixture of some Old and some New
Testament books, especially when some of them refer back to each other.
?
God bless you immensely, Ray, and please continue the good work you are
doing.
Blessings,
Merlene
?
From: Ray via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:15 PM
Subject: [b4uc] Merry Christmas
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year!
I
hope you and your loved ones have a blessed and safe holiday
season! |
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Thank you for an interesting and fruitful 2021.? Our
U3A course "What the Bible is about" covered a broad spectrum of the
Bible this year, including the books of Lamentations and 1 and 2
Timothy in Term 1; Romans and Micah in Term 2; the Gospel of John
Chapters 1 to 16 in Term 3; and John Chapters 17 to 21 and the book
of Amos in Term 4.
Since the course began in 2017, we have
completed a verse-by-verse study of 52 of the Bible's 66 books, over
three-quarters of the Scriptures. "All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man [and
woman] of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good
work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Most books were covered once, but the
books of Ruth, Esther, and Revelation have been covered twice and a
personal favorite, the book of Jude, has been covered three times -
the third time by studying it with 2 Peter and the apocryphal 1
Enoch.
?
We have covered the gospels of
Matthew, Mark, and John as well as the Book of Acts.? From the
Torah, we've touched Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers to some
degree.
?
But I'm not in a rush to complete the
Bible.? To me, it's all of interest.? Left to my own
devices, I'll just keep plodding along, but this course is for you,
its consumers.? While
many have been enrolled for years, only a few go back to the
beginning.? What books would YOU like to study in
2022?? Please let me know.
?
In the meantime, enjoy your holiday
season!? I hope to see you again next year.
?
Thanks,
?
Ray
Ray Sarlin, U3A Tutor, R09
?
P.S. If you don't wish to receive
future U3A Course R09 emails, please advise me at
ray.sarlin@ymail.? Thank
you. |
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U3A Course R09 wishes for a Happy New Year in 2022
I wish you all a Happy New Year!? For those who need some traditional music to see 2021 out and 2022 in, an all-time favorite is attached (bagpipes and drums come in at 1:30).? I originally set this up to play from the above graphic, but couldn't get the file small enough to send by email.
Term 1 2022 begins for our course R09 "What the Bible is about" in a month, on Thursday, 27 January 2022.? I hope to see you then.
Blessings,
Ray
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Hi Ray,
?
Thank you for your Season Greetings, and a belated one to you also.?
Somehow in all the Christmas confusion I misplaced your email and recalled today
I hadn’t responded.? I apologise.
?
Re What the Bible is about” in 2022.? I’m one of your
students that joined only when you changed your Thursday morning class to the
later time of 10:45am – it was impossible to arrive at 9 am.!? However
since then and the last year or two on Zoom, your class has been an inspiration
and strengthened my faith.? I honestly don’t know how I would have coped
during the last year without your classes.? A big thank you.? And I
believe 2022 is going to be a very challenging year for all of us.? We
certainly need to keep close to God and not waver in our faith that He is in
control at all times.? Something which is not easy at times.
?
Because I haven’t heard some of your earlier sessions, I am happy if you
want to repeat some of them – e.g. Genesis, Exodus – but I respect my peers and
they may have thoroughly digested these books – maybe not? I’m happy for you to
“be left to your own devices” in the choice.? Whatever is studied will
enrich my faith.? I like your idea of a mixture of some Old and some New
Testament books, especially when some of them refer back to each other.
?
God bless you immensely, Ray, and please continue the good work you are
doing.
Blessings,
Merlene
?
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Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:15 PM
Subject: [b4uc] Merry Christmas
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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year!
I
hope you and your loved ones have a blessed and safe holiday
season! | | |
Thank you for an interesting and fruitful 2021.? Our
U3A course "What the Bible is about" covered a broad spectrum of the
Bible this year, including the books of Lamentations and 1 and 2
Timothy in Term 1; Romans and Micah in Term 2; the Gospel of John
Chapters 1 to 16 in Term 3; and John Chapters 17 to 21 and the book
of Amos in Term 4.
Since the course began in 2017, we have
completed a verse-by-verse study of 52 of the Bible's 66 books, over
three-quarters of the Scriptures. "All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man [and
woman] of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good
work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Most books were covered once, but the
books of Ruth, Esther, and Revelation have been covered twice and a
personal favorite, the book of Jude, has been covered three times -
the third time by studying it with 2 Peter and the apocryphal 1
Enoch.
?
We have covered the gospels of
Matthew, Mark, and John as well as the Book of Acts.? From the
Torah, we've touched Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers to some
degree.
?
But I'm not in a rush to complete the
Bible.? To me, it's all of interest.? Left to my own
devices, I'll just keep plodding along, but this course is for you,
its consumers.? While
many have been enrolled for years, only a few go back to the
beginning.? What books would YOU like to study in
2022?? Please let me know.
?
In the meantime, enjoy your holiday
season!? I hope to see you again next year.
?
Thanks,
?
Ray
Ray Sarlin, U3A Tutor, R09
?
P.S. If you don't wish to receive
future U3A Course R09 emails, please advise me at
ray.sarlin@ymail.? Thank
you. | |
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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a?Happy New Year!I hope you and your loved ones have a blessed and safe holiday season! |
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Thank you for an interesting and fruitful 2021.? Our U3A course "What the Bible is about" covered a broad spectrum of the Bible this year, including the books of Lamentations and 1 and 2 Timothy in Term 1; Romans and Micah in Term 2; the Gospel of John Chapters 1 to 16 in Term 3; and John Chapters 17 to 21 and the book of Amos in Term 4.
Since the course began in 2017, we have completed a verse-by-verse study of 52 of the Bible's 66 books, over three-quarters of the Scriptures. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man [and woman] of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Most books were covered once, but the books of Ruth, Esther, and Revelation have been covered twice and a personal favorite, the book of Jude, has been covered three times - the third time by studying it with 2 Peter and the apocryphal 1 Enoch.
We have covered the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John as well as the Book of Acts.? From the Torah, we've touched Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers to some degree.
But I'm not in a rush to complete the Bible.? To me, it's all of interest.? Left to my own devices, I'll just keep plodding along, but this course is for you, its consumers.? While many have been enrolled for years, only a few go back to the beginning.??What books would YOU like to study in 2022?? Please let me know.
In the meantime, enjoy your holiday season!? I hope to see you again next year.
Thanks,
Ray Ray Sarlin, U3A Tutor, R09
P.S. If you don't wish to receive future U3A Course R09 emails, please advise me at ray.sarlin@ymail.? Thank you. |
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Re: Back of DVD case (The Fabric of Time)
Thanks, Christine.
Blessings,
Ray
On Thursday, 9 December 2021, 03:35:40 pm AEST, Christine <cjmcfadyen46@...> wrote:
This should provide more information Christine _._,_._,_
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U3A Term 4-2021 Session 9 Zoom Course R09 (What the Bible is About): Extra Non-Biblical Family.
Since I have received quite a few requests for the Viking history report that I mentioned in my last post, I am taking the liberty of sending it to the discussion group.
WARNING: The attached article contains photographs of Viking skeletons unearthed recently during archaeological excavations near Saalme, Saaremaa, Estonia.?
One of the seven skeletons in the smaller Viking ship is a direct Y-DNA match with my Finland-born father (and thus with me).? Two of the 33 skeletons in the large (posh) Viking ship match the Mitochondrial DNA of my Swedish-Norwegian maternal grandmother (and thus my Mom and me), including one of the nobles and one of the warriors.? Research suggests that the two Viking ships were part of a fleet that sailed from Scandinavia and raided Estonia.? All of these men were apparently killed during a single large battle, which resulted in the survivors arranging the Viking burials before withdrawing home.? It was suggested that those in the smaller boat including my paternal ancestor were servants of those in the larger craft.
The find was particularly significant in that it seems that the Viking Age began decades earlier than previously believed. Formerly, the first known Viking raid was on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the northwest coast of England in 793 AD.
Prior to this, the earliest person (again, a Viking) that I have directly traced my lineage back to lived around 985 AD.
Not that anyone's interested, but my maternal grandmother (mentioned above) married into the direct line of a titled family of British Separationists who fled England to America arriving to help start Salem, Massachusetts in 1626, a few years after the Mayflower landed. They were fleeing religious persecution.? Many in the family perished during the harsh first winter.? The survivors later intermarried with the other founding families in the fledgling British Colonial America.
I grew up neither knowing nor caring about my family history, and I regret that that's the situation to date with my descendants. Fortunately, I coordinate research with a first cousin in Seattle and a niece in Arizona.
One question that my research has answered is why I love the Bible so much.? I come from a long line of Puritans who valued their Spiritual well-being over everything else.? I suspect that some of it must be genetic and hold out hope for my kids and grandkids.? 
Have a great holiday season!
Blessings,
Ray
Ray Sarlin ray.sarlin@...
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U3A Term 4-2021 Class Notes for Session 9 are now posted; all notes for 2021 are up to date. Thanks for a good year!
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Subject: Re: [b4uc] U3A Term 4-2021 Class Notes for Session 9 are now posted; all notes for 2021 are up to date. Thanks for a good year!
Date: 9 December 2021 at 3:17:32 pm AEST
Thanks Ray,
?I am interested to receive the details re your fascinating family history.
Blessings,
?Ian
This is just a quick note to advise that all 2021 course notes for R09-"That the Bible is about" are now up to date at??
May you each have a pleasant and relaxing holiday season!? I also wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2022.
This group email will remain open during the holiday, and I am always thrilled to receive your posts, questions, and comments.? Researching Bible topics to answer questions and prepare course materials is honestly the highlight at this stage of my life, along with continuing detailed online family history research*.
Take care.
Blessings,
Ray
* My oldest ancestors identified by DNA include one on my father's Finnish side and two on Mum's Swedish side who died together in a battle in the early 8th century AD near Salme, Saaremaa, Estonia. I have photos of their traditional Viking burials in their respective Viking ships. Email for details if interested.?
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Merlene
