conference
“The Stones Cry Out are passionate about quality, interactive and inspired teaching that unlocks the Scriptures for believers, so that they can mine the riches so often clouded by the distance of Time, Space and Culture.”
IN THE DUST OF THE RABBI:
God – Man – Jew – Sage
WHEN:
Saturday 12th July
09:45-17:30
WHERE:
St Faith’s Centre,
Moncktons Lane,
Maidstone,
Kent, ME14 2PY
PRICE:
Early Bird Price
(before 31st May): £15.00*
Full Ticket Price: £20.00*
*inc. buffet lunch
‘Let your home be a meeting house for the sages, and cover yourself with the dust of their feet, and drink in their words thirstily…’
Yosei Ben Yoezer. Died 161BC
The words of this Jewish rabbi were still echoing during the life and ministry of Jesus. It is not difficult to see their influence on the hospitality of Mary and Martha; the squabbling for proximity by the disciples; and the crowds hungry for Jesus’ instruction. But Jesus was a sage like no other. He was ‘Immanuel-God with us’.
It is no surprise then that for 2000 years Christians have held his words as timeless and universal.
However, do we really understand what he taught? God made his home among us; taking on the limitations of human incarnation by revealing himself at a specific time, in a specific space and through a specific culture—far from our own.
During this great age of teachers where religious factions were many and religious debate was robust, the mission of a rabbi was to become a living example of what it means to apply God’s Word to one’s life. The disciple sought to study the text, not only of Scripture but of the rabbi’s life. Even more than acquiring his master’s knowledge, he wanted to acquire his master’s character.
Join us as we lift the lid on this world to pursue a greater depth of understanding not just of what Jesus taught… but also how he made disciples… so we too can authentically walk in the dust of the Rabbi.
HOST: MARK PAVEY
SPEAKER: MARK HENDLEY
A Christian since 1993, Mark has been in vocational Christian Ministry since 1999. He is a graduate of Moorlands Bible College and was awarded a Degree in Applied Theology and the Preaching Prize. He has trained with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and studied Biblical Archaeology with Bar Ilan University, Israel.
Mark has served full time in both the Baptist and New Frontiers spheres and has ministered in the UK and abroad; within Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Free Church, Charismatic and Pentecostal circles. He has spent time in Iraq, Egypt, Jordan and Israel, which might explain his passion for the Geography, History and Culture of the Ancient Near Eastern world of the Bible. Since founding The Stones Cry Out, he has hosted thousands of Christians on tours of the British Museum’s biblical artefacts, and text focussed trips to Israel.
Mark is passionate about quality, interactive and inspired teaching that unlocks the Scriptures for believers, so that they can mine the riches so often clouded by the distance of Time, Space and Culture.
IN THE DUST OF THE RABBI:
God – Man – Jew – Sage
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EXPECTATIONS
Aim:
To explore what it meant for Jesus the eternal word to become ‘Immanuel: God with Us’, in the specific context of first century Judaism.
Goal:
Develop a deep and nuanced understanding of the world of the Jewish sages and the often misunderstood and unspoken culture that forms their backdrop as a means to understand Jesus’ ministry .
Objectives:
- To explore the world of Gallilean sages and how Christ used its cultural peculiarities and methods to call, train and release disciples.
- We will aim to unlock his teaching and methodology which are so often clouded by the distance of Time, Space and Culture.
- To demonstrate how just a little insight into Jesus’ world helps us to understand the Gospels, the Mission of Jesus and our Destiny as Disciples.
- To illuminate how all rabbis (especially Jesus) leant on the Old Testament to train and equip their followers for the life of faith.
- To equip you on how to spot the rabbis teaching tricks.
- To help you understand what teacher Jesus is trying to do to you and the tools he used to do that.
Experience:
We will be giving dedicated time to connecting, teaching, interactive response, and Q&R.
Text:
The main conference translation will be the ESV.
PARKING
The St Faith’s Centre venue is located within a residential area, and they have asked that you act neighbourly by respecting the local parking conditions.
The Centre can be found on the ‘what3words’ website ///deputy.nights.heave
The car park immediately in front of the building is reserved for Blue Badge holders, those with mobility concerns and team.
Further parking is available on the road outside Serenity School, Waterhouse Avenue, a 4 minute walk away.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
St Faith’s Centre’s closest train stations are Maidstone East and Maidstone West. They are 17min and 26min walk respectively. Both stations have a taxi rank.
St Faith’s Centre can be accessed on the 101 Bus route
ACCESSIBILITY
St Faith’s welcomes anyone with accessibility requirements and endeavours to accommodate any needs you may have. Please get in touch before your visit to make the necessary arrangements. hello@stfaithscentre.uk
FOOD
There is a buffet lunch provided in the ticket price. Upon booking you will be asked to inform of any dietry requirements.
CHILDCARE
We are so sorry but no facilities are provided for children or childcare.
Due to the ammount of teaching content the event is not suitable for children, toddlers or babies under 14yrs.
We request that any children over 14yrs should be accompanied by a repsonsible adult.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Places must be paid for in full – deposits or reservations cannot be accepted.
2. Payment is only accepted by credit/debit card via the online booking facility. Please do not send cash or credit card details by post.
3. We are unable to give refunds for cancellations.
4. Bookings can be transferable when agreed in advance of the day by emailing hello@stfaithscentre.uk
5. In the unlikely event of an incident that causes the event to be cancelled refunds will be given.
6. Accommodation is not included in the booking fee.
7. No facilities are provided for children or childcare.
8. Your entrance to the event will be smoother if you bring electronic or paper confirmation of your booking details.
9. Personal filming or recording of any part of the event is not permitted. We may photograph and film the event for commercial and non-commercial purposes. It is possible that you may appear in photographs and video and these may be used online.