Galilee Lutheran Church - ELCA
N24W26430 Crestview Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072 | 262.691.2380
Sunday Adult Education During Lent 2026
What do ELCA Christians Believe About...
This is our theme for Sunday Adult Education during Lent. Each week will cover a social statement of the ELCA:
March 1 - Economic Life & Health and Health Care
March 8 - Gender Justice and Sexism
March 15 - Criminal Justice & the Death Penalty
March 22 - Genetics
We welcome you to grab a cup of Mount Meru Coffee and a morning snack, and join us in the upper level Gathering Place for an hour of lively conversation and learning!
Thank you, John "Jack" Beck for Joining us again 2026!
Galilee once again welcomed author John A. Beck, Ph. D. during Sunday Adult Education hour at Galilee. Professor Beck is a renowned biblical scholar who is a frequent visitor to the Holy Land. He is a wonderful and gifted storyteller who has shared his faith and connected his knowledge of biblical stories and geography with many audiences.
February 15 Overview: Archaeological discoveries in the Holy Land can grow our understanding of God’s Word. But not all reported “discoveries” are of the same quality. This study introduced the topic of archaeology in the Holy Land and distinguished discoveries which have merit from those we should treat with greater suspicion. In these sessions, Professor Beck offered a definition of archaeology. He outlined the method of investigation which produces the most credible results. We considered the limitations on what archaeology can do for Bible readers. And we explored examples of archaeological discoveries that have shaped our understanding of sacred texts.
February 22 Overview: For those of us whose view of archaeology was shaped by Indiana Jones movies, we may equate this work with swashbuckling bravado. Archaeology in the Holy Land rarely looks like that. In this study, we explored the ways in which archaeologists work in this sacred space and weigh how their conclusions may impact our reading of the Bible.
In 2025 Professor Beck presented "What Can I Know about Heaven from Earth?" at Galilee. Heaven is our eternal home. But popular, well-meaning pictures of heaven often conflict with what the pictures of the Bible paints of this place. In this study, we explored a portion of what the Bible teaches about our future in heaven by using the things we know from earth.
To learn more about our frequent guest speaker, visit www.johnabeckauthor.com