An asynchronous book study from jPK

An Asynchronous Study

Our approach to this study is borne out of commitments to accessibility and maximum participation. By asynchronous, we mean that all study and group interactions occur on participants’ own schedules, facilitated through pre-recorded video messages, regular emails, and online discussion prompts.

Unlike a traditional book study when all participants gather regularly to discuss assigned readings, in our study, these interactions are open to participants when and where it works best for them! To foster relationship building, I encourage commenting on individual posts and replying to your fellow readers. This can all be facilitated on the Substack web version or by downloading the Substack app on your smartphone.

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Format for Asynchronous Study

If you haven’t already, order your copy of When Christians Were Jews: The First Generation, from wherever you purchase (or borrow) books!

• Week of 10/16/23: Prologue and Part One: Up to Jerusalem

• Week of 10/23/23: Gd’s Holy Mountain

• Week of 10/30/23: From Miracle to Mission

• Week of 11/6/23: Beginning from Jerusalem

• Week of 11/13/23: The Ends of the Ages

• Week of 11/20/23: YouTube live stream event to connect in real time and solicit feedback for improvement

Regular Emails/Substack Posts

Participants will receive three emails each week during the study: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Monday

A link to a video “talk” to introduce that week’s themes, along with a discussion prompt and link to a blog post to comment and share with other study participants.

Wednesday

Each Wednesday I’ll drop a conversation prompt in the chat, and I’ll make a small post to open up the comment section to discuss themes from that week’s reading. This is a great opportunity to learn with your fellow readers. Maybe leave a comment today about why you’re looking forward to the study!

Friday

I’ll pull out a brief summary post of the key insights or ideas that came out of our discussion during that week’s reading.

When Christians Were Jews explores the early history of Christianity from a Jewish perspective. This can be a challenging but rewarding read for both Christians and Jews.

Let’s Gooo….

With no further delay, check out this week’s video, subscribe to my YouTube if you’d like! And then get to reading on the Prologue and first chapter! I’m so excited to read with you!