Grace Anglican Formation

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."

Michael Neal begins his study of the book of Numbers with a look at the structure of the book. Following the plan of the Bible as a whole, Numbers tells its story in three movements: creation, fall, and redemption.

The Rev. Nick Lannon answers questions turned in during the 2025 edition of his class on the biblical worldview. This year, there are questions about Peter Thiel's orthodoxy, the interpretation and history of prophecy, and more.

The Rev. Jacob Davis wraps up his study of the Book of Psalms with a discussion of how to use them in prayer. He examines Lectio Divina and breathing prayer as ways to incorporate the psalms into your daily fellowship with God.

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at the Messianic Psalms, those psalms which are explicitly referenced by Jesus or the apostles as pointing forward and referring to Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon wraps up his study of Acts. Paul and his companions weather a storm at sea (26:13-26) before being shipwrecked on Malta (27:27-44). They are welcomed by the residents of Malta, Paul survives a snakebite, and heals the sick (28:1-10). Finally, Paul travels makes it to Rome (28:11-14) before the book ends, with the apostle preaching and teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ with boldness (28:15-31). 

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look that the royal (or kingship) psalms...that set of songs that pays homage to the King, and points forward to King Jesus.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues teaching in Acts. Paul finishes his speech before Agrippa, presenting the Gospel of Christ to the king (26:19-32), before beginning the long sea voyage to Rome (27:1-12).

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the psalms of ascent, traditionally sung by Jews as they traveled to Jerusalem for feasts. 

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at how Anglicanism has incorporated the psalms into worship. He covers the Coverdale Psalter, sung and chanted psalmody, and more.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Festus brings King Agrippa up to speed on Paul's situation (25:13-22) before convening a kind of tribunal with the leading men of the city (25:23-27). Paul then gives his testimony, both of his pre-conversion life (26:1-11) and of his meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus (26:12-18).

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at the penitential psalms: those songs in which we confess our sins and throw ourselves on the mercy and grace of our Lord.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to defend himself before Felix (24:17-23) before preaching the Gospel to the governor and his wife (24:24-27). Then a new governor is appointed, Festus, and Paul has to defend himself again (25:1-9). Finally, out of other options, Paul appeals to Caesar himself (25:10-12). 

On October 12, 2025, Grace Church held it's seventh annual meeting. Pastor Nick have a state-of-the-parish address, Mark Compton gave a Senior Warden's report, John Fidler gave a Treasurer's report, and two new vestry members were elected.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. After being encouraged by Christ (23:11), Paul discovers that there is a plot afoot to kill him (23:12-22). Then, he's sent to Felix, the governor (23:23-35) where he is accused (24:1-9) and begins to make his defense (24:10-16).

Ben and Cherie Weber, our mission partners in Rwanda through Friends of Gahini, share about their work and ministry in Africa.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to share his conversion story with the Jewish mob (22:17-23), before narrowly avoiding torture at the hands of the Romans (22:24-29). Then, he speaks to the Jewish leaders, causing another uproar (22:30-23:10).

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at those psalms which express our trust in God, even in times of distress or struggle.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul is arrested and beaten in the temple (21:27-36), but asks a Roman tribune for the opportunity to speak to the angry mob (21:37-40). He then begins his speech by identifying with the crowd and sharing his conversion story (22:1-16).

Continuing his class on the Psalms, the Rev. Jacob Davis looks at the largest category of psalms: the praise psalms. He discusses the form of these psalms and their overall logic as they seek to worship Almighty God.

Continuing his study of Acts, the Rev. Nick Lannon looks at most of chapter 21. Paul is urged not to go to Jerusalem, but is determined (v 7-16). Upon his arrival, he tells the church there about his Gentile mission (v 17-20) before James asks him to participate in a Jewish ceremony in order to prove that he does not forsake the law of Moses (v 21-25).

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at several psalms that glorify God as the creator of all things, and what we can learn from them about our relationship to the rest of his creation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts. He raises Eutychus from the dead (20:7-12) and addresses the elders from Ephesus (20:13-38). Then, he continues his journey to Jerusalem, stopping briefly in Tyre (21:1-6).

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the psalms of lament. He looks at the language and shape of lament psalms, giving examples. 

In the final lecture of the 2025 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez examined some non-canonical Jesus writings and discussed the criteria by which the church decided that the four canonical gospels (no more and no less) were to be treated as scripture. 

In this third lecture of the 2025 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez discusses the Gospel of John. He talks about John the Apostle and John the elder, examines John's use of the apostolic kerygma, and then looks at John's relationship to the Synoptic Gospels.

In the second lecture of the 2025 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez takes a close look at each of the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. He discusses how the apostolic kerygma (Jesus as Messiah, his substitutionary death, his resurrection, and that it all aligns with the Scriptures) appears in each.

The Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez kicks off the 2025 Fall Retreat with a lecture on the transmission of Jesus' life through eyewitnesses, the reliability of memory, and the eventual composition of the four gospel texts.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at parts of chapters 19 and 20. First, seven Jewish exorcists fail to cast out a demon (19:13-20), before a riot is touched off in the city (19:21-41). Finally, Paul leaves for Macedonia and Greece to encourage the churches there (20:1-6).

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the structure of the book, how it's broken up into sections, and the story it tells about the God of the Universe.

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the structure of the book, how it's broken up into sections, and the story it tells about the God of the Universe.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at the first half of chapter 19. Paul meets and baptizes some under-catechized Christians (v 1-7), teaches in the synagogue and then a lecture hall (v 8-10) and then is party to miraculous healings, including by way of his handkerchiefs (v 11-12). 

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with an overview of the different types of psalms and some of the literary devices they employ.

In this first class of his study of the Psalms, the Rev. Jacob Davis discusses several reasons for studying this book: it's the largest book of the Bible, it's the Old Testament book most often quoted in the New Testament, and more. 

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his study of the book of Revelation. In this last section, John exhorts believers to live faithfully in anticipation of the consummation of all things in the return of Christ.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 18. Paul is brought before a Roman proconsul (v.12-17) before concluding this second missionary journey (v.18-22). As Paul begins a third missionary journey (v.23), Apollos is corrected by Priscilla and Aquila before going on a mission of his own (v.23-28).

Continuing his class on Revelation, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the end of chapter 20 and the beginning of chapter 21. There, John envisions the unimaginable blessedness & the glory of the presence of God in the New Creation.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 17 and the beginning of chapter 18. Paul makes his case to the council in Athens (17:24-34) before moving on to Corinth, meeting Priscilla and Aquila (18:1-3), and ministering in the synagogue there (18:4-11).

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a further look into the various millennial views. Considered this week: Dispensational Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and New Creation Millennialism.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Acts with a look at the first part of chapter 17. Paul, Silas, and Timothy minister and are persecuted in Thessalonica (v. 1-9) and experience great success in Berea (v. 10-15), before Paul is chased off to Athens where he begins to preach and teach (v. 16-23).

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a look at the first six verses of chapter 20, as well as the beginnings of a discussion of the common views of the millennium.

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the second half of chapter 16. After a wealthy woman named Lydia is converted (v. 14-15), Paul heals a demon-possessed slave girl (v. 16-18), resulting in his being thrown into prison (v. 19-24). An earthquake frees the prisoners, who convert a Philippian jailer and then baptize his household before being freed (v. 25-40).