synod-wide bible study
2025 Synod-wide Bible Study
"Threads of Faithfulness: The Story of Ruth" with Dr. Michael Chan
Dates: January 12, January 19, January 26, and February 2
Time: 2:00-3:15pm
Meeting ID: 820 8387 7755
Passcode: 731178
Join your siblings in Christ across the Eastern North Dakota Synod via Zoom for a four-week Bible study on the book of Ruth!
The book of Ruth is a remarkable narrative of loyalty, resilience, and faithfulness. Due to tragic loss, Ruth lives on the edge of precarity. Her perilous and dangerous journey unfolds with courage and trust as she navigates life as a non-Israelite woman in a foreign land. Her steadfast love and loyalty testify to the power of relationships forged through hardship and perseverance. This study will explore how Ruth's story mirrors themes central to the Eastern North Dakota Synod's values: community, resilience, and relationships. Join us as we delve into this profound story of hope, strength, and connection.
Individuals and congregational groups are invited to attend live in January/February for an interactive time with Dr. Chan. Materials will be available should you want to lead your own sessions with your congregation/s at a later date.
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About Dr. Michael Chan
Dr. Michael Chan serves as the Vice President for Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College. Prior to that, he was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing his Ph.D. at Emory University and a year of research and teaching at the University of Helsinki. He is a graduate of Luther Seminary (M.A. in biblical theology) and Pacific Lutheran University (B.A. in elementary education).