Third Sunday Teaching is an opportunity to explore and deepen our faith through conversation rooted in the biblical texts. This program year, the Rev. Tom Gehring, our 2026-2027 Preaching & Teaching Pastor in Residence, will lead us in exploring big questions about Scripture, faith, and the world in which we live.
We meet on the third Sunday of the month at approximately 11:45 a.m. for about 50 minutes. No previous Bible study or theological background is needed—bring your questions and curiosity! Contact Pastor Tom at prtom@wickerparklutheran.org with questions or to learn more.
October 18 — God & the Economy, Part 1: Foundations –We’ll begin by exploring key terms, definitions, and theological resources that will provide a foundation for the conversations ahead.
November 15 — God & the Economy, Part 2: Christianity & Modern Capitalism –We’ll take a theological and biblical look at modern capitalism and consider what our faith has to say about the economic systems that shape our lives.
December 20 — God & the Economy, Part 3: Living Faithfully Under Capitalism’s Shadow — How do we live faithfully within an economic system we cannot simply step outside of? We’ll consider what Christian discipleship might look like in our everyday economic lives.
January 17 — Genesis to Revelation, Part 1: The Old Testament — We’ll begin a journey through the Bible’s larger story, exploring creation, covenant, genealogy, Exodus, and the rise of Israel’s kings.
February 21 — Genesis to Revelation, Part 2: The Old Testament Continued — Our journey continues through the prophets, wisdom literature, Psalms, and exile as we explore the themes and questions that shape the Hebrew Scriptures.
April 18 — Genesis to Revelation, Part 3: The New Testament — We’ll turn to the New Testament and trace its story through the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and apocalyptic literature.
May 16 — The Bible as the Anti-Self-Help Book — Building on our journey from Genesis to Revelation, we’ll consider how Scripture speaks into our modern lives—not simply as a collection of tips for self-improvement, but as a story that shapes who we are and how we live as Christians.