The Bible is a big book, so it is no surprise that there are many things in that book that we often do not talk about. I was recently speaking with a friend who asked me about one particularly challenging point for her in the Bible. It was an odd scripture that is often glossed over. I told her that this story was not the only odd scripture the Bible. There are many scriptures just as particular as this story. She was surprised by this.

As I listed all the odd sections of the Bible that I could remember I recognized that there are probably many other people who have not heard some of these Scriptures either. The stories are not something you would expect to hear in Sunday school. However, in that discussion, I thought these unexpected scriptures would be great topics for a sermon series.

For the next four weeks we will discuss Bible stories you may not have heard of before. We will discuss topics you may not even know are in the Bible. We will talk about human sacrifice, racism, angel-human hybrids, and murder. You will be given the scriptures beforehand and will be encouraged to read them before Church each Sunday to help you get a full understanding of their meanings. Some of the scriptures will come from the Old Testament, but an equal number will also come from the New Testament.

Even though they might seem a bit out of place, it is good for us to talk about them. After all, they are in the Bible. They were in included in our Holy Scripture for a reason. It is good for us to read them together and understand why they are part of the Bible. What do these narratives mean for our faith?

This sermon series will be slightly different from what you have come to expect. We will talk about topics that are not normally discussed. It will be unique and informative. Because of that, it will be the perfect time to invite a friend to join us! We are a church that is not afraid to talk about difficult questions. That is just what our faith needs right now.