Spring 2026 Bible Study

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For many, the Resurrection of Yeshua stands at the crux of the Christian faith. It is the pivotal event in the Passion narrative and is proof for the legitimacy of the religion. Many of us remember how important Easter Sunday was growing up and spent most of that day re-enacting Yeshua’s ascent from the grave through sermons, songs, plays, speeches, etc. all meant for us to feel its significance. Famous Christian author C. S. Lewis wrote, “to preach Christianity meant primarily to preach the Resurrection…The Resurrection is the central theme in every Christian sermon reported in the Acts. The Resurrection and its consequences, were the ‘gospel’ or good news which the Christians brought.”

However, for Africans in the Diaspora, the concept of Resurrection has a much deeper meaning than the traditional sense. It moves beyond a single event happening to one person in history for the cleansing of sin to a conceptual reality that signifies the ultimate sovereignty of God. Just as God defeated death in the case of Jesus, ultimately God will also defeat whatever may seem to overpower African people. For oppressed persons the world over, it is essential to have at their foundation a belief in a God that can not only defeat oppression but is also on the side of the oppressed. Yes, Yeshua was crucified by the imperialistic powers of his day but God raised him in victory despite this. Marcus Garvey understood the Resurrection as a call to African people to rise above the strenuous reality they faced. This could only be done through
struggle and sacrifice, which would succeed because God essentially has all power. Resurrection is a consciousness, an inner spiritual reality that provides the impetus for us to continue struggling with the intent of progressing. In her book, Resurrection Hope, theologian Kelly Brown Douglas understands this consciousness as prompting society to create a new and better life because God gives us the ability to transcend the ‘crucifixions’ we experience as oppressed people daily. Our Ancestors innately understood Resurrection in this way and this is what fueled the many movements for liberation birthed in the African
community. To walk in the shadow of Resurrection is to be covered in God’s ability to allow us to rise and to rise consistently.

Resurrection is hope. Resurrection is struggle. Resurrection is power. This series attempts to translate the concept of Resurrection in the many intersections of our daily lives. We shall take Resurrection beyond a single event that is celebrated on Easter morning with the hiding of eggs, dinner, bright colored suits etc., and see it as a cognitive and spiritual foundation that reinforces God’s restorative ability. Our Ancestors in Kemet called this reality through the deity Khepera, who represented the rising sun and the creation of new life.

Resurrection reality is in our DNA as African people and it is time we walk and breath in its true power.

Wednesday, April 15

Scripture: Acts 2: 37-47

Wednesday, April 22

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Wednesday, April 29

Scripture: Acts 7: 51-60

Wednesday, May 6

Scripture: Psalm 66: 8-12

Wednesday, May 13

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Wednesday, May 20

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-30

Wednesday, May 27

1 Samuel 2: 8-10

The Song of Hannah