Grace Anglican Formation

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a discussion of the people who must be separated from the camp and an examination of how Numbers relates to the idea of apostolic succession.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Joshua with a look at the end of chapter 7. Achan is punished for his sin...but is his whole family punished with him?

Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Numbers with a look at chapter 4 and the various tasks related to the tent of meeting.

The  Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua with the story of the defeat at Ai. Achan has stolen some of the devoted things from Jericho, and Israel pays the price. Then, Achan's sin is brought to light by God.

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a look at the bulk of chapter 3. The tribe of Levi is detailed, along with a discussion of how the Levites stand in the place of the firstborn sons of Israel. 

The Rev. Nick Lannon wraps up his long discursus on the morality of the conquest of Canaan before turning his attention to the final verses of chapter 6: Jericho is cursed and is never to be rebuilt.

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a discussion about Nadab and Abihu's mention in verse 4 of chapter 3. Why does Moses mention them and is there any Good News to be had by their inclusion?

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua with a discussion of the moral and ethical implications of the biblical texts describing the conquest of Canaan.

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a close look at the beginning of chapter 3. The generations of Aaron are listed, connecting this people, as a new creation, to the original creation in Genesis.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 6, the people are given instructions to defeat Jericho and faithfully carry them out. God keeps his promise, delivering Jericho into their hands.

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a look at chapter 2. God lays out the camp of Israel around the tabernacle.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. The people of Israel celebrate their first Passover in the land (5:10-12) and Joshua has an interaction with the commander of the Lord's army (5:13-15).

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers. At the end of chapter one, the Levites—the priestly helpers—are set aside for their particular ministry.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. At the beginning of chapter 5, just after crossing the Jordan River, the nation is circumcised.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 4, Israel finishes crossing the Jordan and is commanded to take stones out of the river to make a memorial. They are to remember all that God has accomplished for them.

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a look at most of the first chapter. God cares deeply for his people and the tribes into which they're organized.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 3, the priests put their feet in the Jordan River, the water draws back into a heap, and the people cross into Canaan.

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a detailed look at the census data at the beginning of the book. Just how many Israelites came out of Egypt and began to wander in the wilderness? He evaluates both the "small Israel" and "large Israel" views.

Michael Neal continues his study of Numbers with a look at a number of biblical "echoes" surrounding the themes of garden and desert, especially prevalent as Israel wanders in the wilderness. 

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. The spies escape from Jericho with Rahab's help and make their report to Joshua (v15-24), in light of which the people begin preparations to cross the Jordan River (3:1-4).

At the 2026 Budget Presentation meeting, Pastor Nick gave a rector’s perspective of the budget for 2026, Treasurer John Fidler gave his report, and the two of them answered parishioner questions.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. Spies are sent to Jericho and go to Rahab's house (2:1-2). The King of Jericho demands that Rahab produce the spies and she lies in response (2:3-7). Finally, Rahab confesses her faith in Yahweh and asks the spies to spare her family (2:8-14).

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a discussion of wilderness as a state of being and Egypt as a metaphorical death with Pharoah as its dragon king from whom Yahweh will rescue his people.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. God commands Joshua to be obedient (1:8-9), after which Joshua officially takes command of the army (1:10-15). Then, the people pledge their faithfulness to their new leader (1:16-18) before Joshua takes his first step as leader: sending two spies in to Jericho (2:1-2).

The Rev. Nick Lannon begins his study of the book of Joshua with an introduction to the book as a whole before turning to the first verses of chapter 1, in which God commissions Joshua to take over from Moses, promises to be with him always, and encourages him to "be strong and courageous."