That Will Preach | Matthew 11:2-11 – “The One Who is Coming- But What For?”
“That Will Preach” is a lunchtime conversation between LTS faculty, alumni, and friends about an upcoming lectionary text. Prof. Jerry Sumney will open with a presentation on the advent reading, Matthew 11:2-11, on the theme of: “The one who is coming—but what for?” The floor will then be opened for a discussion about the passage of scripture and its relevance to ministry.
Dr. Jerry Sumney is Professor of Biblical Studies at LTS (since 1997). His books include The Politics of Faith: The Bible, Government, and Public Policy; The Bible: An Introduction; and Paul: Apostle and Fellow Traveler. In addition to writing numerous articles and books, Jerry frequently has led workshops for elders and deacons, and Bible study workshops and series, including in the Lay School of Theology at LTS. Jerry has been an elder at his home church, Central Christian Church, Lexington, KY, and he is the regular teacher of an adult Sunday School Class there.