Ohio Yearly Meeting's Podcast
So, if thee is interested in learning the differences between Conservative Quakers and other Quakers, or would like to understand differences between Quakers and other Christians, thee may well be at the right place. On the other hand, the Conservative Quaker perspective is so strikingly unique in contemporary society, that it will be a balm to many seeking spiritual fulfillment. To assist these seekers is the true intent of publishing our podcast.
A good many of the podcast installments will be presented by Henry Jason. Henry is knowledgeable in the Greek of the New Testament and has a fascinating way of tying the meaning of the original words with the writings of early Friends. Listening to him provides a refreshing view of scripture and is an excellent way to learn about original Quaker theology. Henry's podcasts are usually bible classes and so they are often interspersed with discussions, questions and insightful comments by his students.
The music in our podcasts is from Paulette Meier's CDs: Timeless Quaker Wisdom in Plainsong and Wellsprings of Life available at paulettemeier.com.
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Ohio Yearly Meeting's Podcast
Conservative Friends Bible Study #08 of Mark Chapter 06 Verse 01 – Verse 16
This session starts out with a participant reflecting on the statue titled “If only I touch him”. Henry then talks about how Isaac Penington and William Penn use the phrase “The Word”. He describes how it can convey different things to different people at different times. There is a rereading the section where Jesus returns to his home town. Why wasn’t Jesus accepted there as the Messiah? There is a review of the wandering in the wilderness and forty days being an indication of a significant transition. The session continues in chapter six with a reading of verses seven to thirteen where Jesus sends out the disciples. Henry explains how the word “repent” has been subject to a bad translation. The original word and its meaning are examined. This leads to a look at how the first Quakers saw “repentance” (or transformation of one’s whole mindset) as a three-step process. What did these early Friends mean when they used the word “convince”? The group then participates in a significant discussion on how convincement can play out in one’s relationship with God and how humility develops from this.
A complete list of our podcasts, organized into topics, is available on our website.
To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit ohioyearlymeeting.org.
Any who might be interested in joining any of the Ohio Yearly Meeting Zoom online studies should check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website. All are welcome!
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