This week, Mrs. Gillespie was in sophomore Bible classes to talk to students about mental health and signs of suicide. GCCS is blessed to have a counseling staff who takes time out of their regular schedule to come into classes and connect with students about these important issues.
We also continued exploring Christian Eschatology (the theology of the End/Jesus' return) through our study of the book of Revelation. Students were introduced to four major interpretive frameworks for interpreting the book of Revelation that have been held by various Christians throughout Church History: (1) Preterist, (2) Historicist, (3), Idealist, and (4) Futurist. While we hold these issues with an open hand, when emphasize in class that any faithful biblical interpretation needs to take seriously the original literary and historical context, recognizing that apocalyptic texts should be interpreted sybmolically. This should lead us away from a hyper-literal reading of the Revelation.
In-class Bible Reading- Gospels/Revelation
Midterm (details on Canvas)- Due Wed. Dec 17th
Next week is midterms exams for middle and high school. Students do NOT need to come in for the exam period for Sophomore Bible, but should have their midterm turned in by Wednesday at 11:59 PM.
We hope you and your familly have a restful and enjoyable Advent and Christmas.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13)."
Merry Christmas!
Austin Rucker and Matt McCloskey