Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 7 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Devynn BrankelIsaiah 24:21There is a twin rebellion both of man and heavenly beings. This rebellion is described in scripture as stars rising and falling in a cosmic battle. When Israel itself gives into sin and chaos, it loses its light and becomes a falling star. God sent prophets like Isaiah to show his people how they had fallen into sin, and compel them to repent. Join us this week as we investigate the ways that we fall from grace, and how God deals with our sin.

Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 6 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Megan MillerPsalms 89 and 74This week we meet to discuss two psalms that look back to the cosmic battle at the beginning of creation and also look ahead to a day when Yahweh will give his own dragon-slaying power to a human image of God. Join us as we learn to embrace the power of poetry and storytelling in our faith.

Tannin, Nephesh, Leviathan, Sea Serpents ... why are there so many of these strange creatures in the Bible? From the first pages of Genesis we are taught that these mythological creatures impact our current reality. Let’s dive into the abyss to learn about God’s good and beautiful creation and the forces that draw it into chaos. Join dR for this series as we seek to develop biblical literacy and understand this monstrous theme.Week 4 of Chaos Dragon

Teacher: Kathleen YoungsJudges 4The knight in shining armor slaying the beast is a common trope – but the dragon-slayer is almost always depicted as a man. The Bible, however, teaches us that it’s not just men who are the heroes of the story. What can we learn about women joining God’s agenda in the world through the actions of two snake-crushing women, Deborah and Jael?