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September 2023
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This Fall kickoff newsletter is full of questions and gifts for you.
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First, a question: What are you studying, teaching, or preaching this Fall? I'd love to hear from you. Simply hit reply to this email, or email me directly HERE.
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I titled this newsletter Matthew, Mark, or Acts? because some people follow the Revised Common Lectionary. They will continue in Matthew until Advent. Others follow the Narrative Lectionary. They will switch to a Mark-centered journey through the Bible this year. The links above will take you to my visual resources for both lectionaries. I hope they're helpful.
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Others are creating their own journeys. For those people, I relate with you through my own journey of creating A Cartoonist's Guide to Acts. I should be finished by the end of this month. LOOK HERE for progress reports. I hope you can find something on cartoonistbible.com that will help your study, teaching, and preaching.
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I would love to learn from you and explore creative ways to visually communicate these texts to your audience.
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Now for the gifts. I have special discount codes for you to three different resources. Keep scrolling to learn more.
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Sharing this journey with you,
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Discount #1: The Gospel of Matthew Course
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The Gospel of Matthew is full of implications for how we can live (and even thrive) in the 21st century, but they may not be clear without first understanding the deeper context. Having a complete framework—from the historical and the theological to the cultural and literary—is what brings the teachings of Jesus to life.
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Your 25% Discount Code: Matthew25#
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Discount #2: The Overflow Course
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In this course, we’ll take you on a journey through various paths of faith, exploring the depths of God’s word and engaging in transformative spiritual practices. You’ll gain a deeper connection to the divine and learn to love God with your mind, spirit, and body.
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Your 25% Discount Code: Overflow25#
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Discount #3: Theology Beer Camp
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I'm heading back to Theology Beer Camp again this year to be the Resident Artist, and I'd love for you to join me. You can get $25 off your ticket by using the code STEVESTRIKESBACK.
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I will take notes on the big screen during the plenary sessions and lead an interactive art practice. It should be a blast. Tripp Fuller has assembled a great list of theologians and podcasters once again. See my notes from last year HERE.
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More Fun Stuff...
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Drawing the Bible | A New Livestream Adventure
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Every Thursday this Summer I went live for one hour and demonstrated how I am creating A Cartoonist's Guide to Acts. This Fall I'm switching to Fridays and will continue the weekly practice until the project is finished.
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In The Visual Preacher: Proclaiming an Embodied Word, Thomason's winsomely illustrated text shows preachers visual techniques to study the Bible, construct a sermon, use the physical space where they preach, create two-dimensional images, and develop and use videos.
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We gather visual preachers and teachers of Bible and Theology to work together and motivate one another. Our goal is to find imaginative ways to explain difficult ideas from the Bible and theology, helping our audience understand them better.
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