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SUMMARY:Alpha Class
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sundays through May 2026\nTime:  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\n\nLocation:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC\nLeaders:  Shared Leadership\nDescription of Upcoming Studies: \n\n\nWords of Life:  Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today\nJanuary 18 – February 22, 2026\nNearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and beautiful life. These ten ancient “words” were given to us by a loving God who longed to set safe boundaries, create order out of chaos, help communities live peacefully, and protect us–often from ourselves.\nIn this book of Scripture and inspiration, bestselling author Adam Hamilton brings modern eyes to the most important set of ethics in history. He considers the commandments in their historical context, considering the meaning of each commandment in Hebrew, unpacking how Jesus reinterpreted them, and showing how every thou-shalt-not was intended to point to a life-giving “thou shalt.” He also explores how the latest research in science and psychology illuminates these commandments, rightly understood, as a way of ordering one’s life beautifully in the present day. In a culture marked by workaholism, materialism, and social media-driven envy, God has given us a time-tested path that leads to gratitude, confidence, and peace.\nA landmark work from one of our most trusted biblical thinkers, Words of Life is an inspiring, thought-provoking read for anyone seeking to live a meaningful and joyful life.\n\nNewcomers are always welcome!\nPlease complete one form per person:\n\n
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