Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” Genesis 15: 4
Genesis 12–50: From Abraham to Joseph
This fall we begin our sixth year of Community Light School of Discipleship with a study of Genesis 12–50: From Abraham to Joseph. These are the foundational stories in the Bible: Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and his Twelve Sons. Then there’s Joseph, who is sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt. This class will not only explore how the rest of the Bible builds on these narratives. It will also apply them to our lives—especially our lives as they are lived out in our families. Taught by Pastor Dr. Reed Lessing.
Fall Session: Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
WEEKLY SESSION FORMAT
6:30 – 6:35 PM | Opening
6:35 – 7:15 PM | Presenter Lecture
7:15 – 7:25 PM | Q & A with Presenter
All times are United States Central Time.
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Onsite – Attend Community Light School of Discipleship on Wednesday nights at Cross View for the lecture, question and answer session, and small group discussion.
Online – Lectures and Q&A with the presenter are live-streamed here on Wednesday nights.
On-Demand Archive (Current Season) – Lectures, lecture notes, and discussion guides from the current CLSD season are archived online and may be viewed or downloaded.
On-Demand Archive (Previous Seasons) – Lectures, lecture notes, and discussion guides from previous CLSD seasons are archived online and may be viewed or downloaded.
Spring Session: March 31 – May 19
Christians and Their Culture
The class meets on eight consecutive Wednesdays in the spring of 2027 (March 31-May 19). Dr. Dean Nadasdy, former pastor at Cross View and seminary professor and district president emeritus, teaches the class. The class will address the Biblical understanding of the role of Christians in their culture by addressing such questions as these: Should Christians escape or embrace their culture? How does a Christian converse with the culture? What cues does the culture offer Christians for their witness? To what extent should the language and arts of the culture shape the Christian? What is the role of the Christian in politics? The class includes weekly study and small group discussion guides.