Rockville Church of Christ

Area-Wide Summer Congregational Workshop

Museum of the Bible Tour & Guest Speaker - Brother Dewayne Bryant

Dates and Times

Registration Deadline: May 14, 2024

          Click Here to Register Online, or register by calling the Church Office at 301-279-7977.

Friday, June 14, 2024

• 7:30pm – 9:00pm
• Speaker: Brother Dewayne Bryant (Light meal served)

Saturday, June 15, 2024

• 9:00am: Museum of the Bible guided tour (2-3 hours)
• 1:30pm – 5:00pm: Speaker Brother Dewayne Bryant (Lunch served)

Sunday, June 16, 2024

• 10:00am: Bible Class taught by Brother Dewayne Bryant
• 11:00am: Sermon delivered by Brother Dewayne Bryant

Description

Brother Dewayne Bryant will be speaking on topics directly related to items that members will see in the Museum of the Bible

(Virtual Tour of Museum at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NuBi6PQdVA)

Session 1 on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 7:30 pm:

Archaeology and the Bible.”  This lesson will explain fundamental principles of archaeology and how discoveries can be used to check the accuracy of the biblical text and encourage believers.

Guided Tour on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 8:00am:

The Hebrew Bible Walk-through (45 Minutes)

“Immerse yourself in this impressionistic telling of the Hebrew narrative, starting with a perfect beginning tragically interrupted by the chaos of man’s rebellion against his creator and onward through one family’s subsequent journey.”

New Testament Theater (8 Minutes)

“Jesus’ disciples recount the story of how a community, connected by faith in Jesus, began and spread, first from the Jew and then to the Gentile. Their growth was fueled by a belief that God is leading people, from all ethnicities, home through Jesus, whom he raised from the dead to rule as king.”

After the guided tour, the members can roam the museum if they desire until 11 AM.

Session 2 on Saturday Afternoon (1:30pm): “Ancient History and the Bible.” 

This topic will consider the archaeological evidence that supports the accuracy of the Bible. It will examine texts that illuminate the biblical record and extrabiblical references to people mentioned in Scripture. We will also discuss the difference between history and mythology, and why the Bible can be trusted as a reliable historical document in addition to being the Word of God.

Session 3a - Bible Class (10:00am):

The Sunday morning bible topic is titled, “Fake News, Falsehoods, and Christian Faith.” This class will explore popular myths and misconceptions about the Bible and Christianity that believers will hear in the media.

Session 3b - Sermon on Sunday (11:00am):

The Sunday morning lesson is titled, “Spiritual Lessons from Archaeology.” In this lesson, we will survey some of the great archaeological discoveries in history and what spiritual lessons we can glean from them.

Additional Details

Cost for Rockville Church of Christ Members is $10 per person (includes Charter Bus, Museum Admission, and Food).

Cost for Non-Rockville Church of Christ Members is $15 per person (includes Charter Bus, Museum Admission, and Food).

Individuals are open to contribute additional funds via the online registration, dedicated offering, or the Sunday Collection.

If you need benevolence assistance, please contact the Rockville Church of Christ Elders.

About Dr. Dewayne Bryant

Dr. Dewayne Bryant is an assistant professor of Biblical Studies at Faulkner University in Montgomery (AL), an author, a contributor to Bible Land Passages “Passage 10 | Khirbet Qeiyafa: Witness to David’s Kingdom”, and maintains a YouTube Channel with a goal of encouraging, educating, and equipping other Christians to present the truth of Scripture in a manner that is relevant and inspiring.

Brother Bryant’s work has been published in Gospel Advocate, Anchor Digital Magazine, Reason and Revelation, Sufficient Evidence, and Bible and Spade. He is a member of the Oriental Schools of Oriental Research, the Archaeological Institute of America, the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society, and the International Society of Christian Apologetics. Brother Bryant serves has served as one of the ministers at the New York Ave church of Christ in Arlington, Texas, a staff writer for Apologetics Press and as a professional associate for the Associates for Biblical Research. Brother Dewayne Bryant is a graduate of Lipscomb University, where he received a B.A. in History and a M.A. in Bible. Additionally, he holds a M.A. in Bible from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Old Testament from Ambridge University. We look forward to Brother Bryant and his wife, Sister Christa, and their five daughters’ visit.