1 Thessalonians at FHU
1 and 2 Thessalonians are the featured books being studied this week at Freed-Hardeman University during the annual Bible Lectureship. Some years ago the lectureship committee decided to work their way through the entire Bible, taking one or two books at a time, until the entire Bible had been systematically studied faces have come and […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectureship, Day Three
Overcast skies marked the beginning of the Tuesday session of the Freed-Hardeman Lectureship in Henderson, Tennessee. Although weather predictions have been favorable it was easy to glance at the gray skies and wonder if snow and ice would soon come. They did not. The clouds broke and a beautiful day reigned. Winford Claiborne or the […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectureship, Day Two
Monday was the first full day at the lectures and attendees continued to arrive. Weather forecasts were surprisingly good and no doubt some felt better about making the drive. James Gardner, an FHU faculty member and graduate of both Harvard and Yale Law School offered the morning lecture which was an overview of Joshua from […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectureship, Day One
The Freed-Hardeman Lectureship began last night in Henderson, Tennessee. The 77th annual event is centered on a study of Joshua and Judges which are histories of the first days of the Israelite venture into the promised land. Keith Moser Jr. led the assembly in congregational singing which was superb. Moser has a powerful tenor voice […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectures 2011: Day Three
The snow won the day at Freed-Hardeman. The threat of snow evidently frightened many away as the numbers were probably halved by Open Forum time. Cold weather and snow are to be expected at the lectureship but perhaps some thought better of staying around. Dr. James Gardner continued his discussion of God’s judgments in the […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectures 2011: Day Two
The Freed-Hardeman Lectures entered their first full day Tuesday with sessions beginning as early as 7:30 AM. Attendance appeared roughly equal to that of past years although there may be some slight decrease because of weather concerns. A new lectureship track is offered this year on writing for religious publications. Three sessions were offered at […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectures, 2011: Day Two, James Gardner
I just listened to James Gardner offer what I think is the best lecture so far at the Freed-Hardeman Lectureships. James Gardner, an associate professor of Philosophy and Bible and Freed-Hardeman, address the question, Do Current Calamities Indicate the Judgment of God?” The text comes from Haggai 2:6-7. Gardner’s presentation was well balanced and centered […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectures, 2011 – Day One
Freed-Hardeman seemed like home as the snow began to fall on the first day of the 75th annual Bible Lectureship. The first lesson in the main series track was from Justin Rogers. His topic was “The Minor Prophets: The Messengers.” It was a fine introduction to the Minor Prophets. It was followed by David Pharr’s […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectures Begin Today
The annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University begins today. As we have done in the past we will be blogging daily on the lessons and events on campus. Open Forum is typically the most curious event on campus. Dr. Ralph Gilmore will be at the podium again this year. The lectureship focus this year will […]
Where It Began
Paul asked the Corinthians to bear with him in a little foolishness (2 Corinthians 11:1) and so I ask you to bear with me a bit over a very special story. In the summer of 1986 I met a young Tennessee girl who happened to be in an English literature class I was taking at […]
