“Let the word of Christ dwell within you richly….” – Colossians 3:16
Winter Bible Studies
2023
Sunday Classes
Connections – 9:30 am @ Church in the Great Room – Leaders: Multiple Members of our congregation
Connections is Christian Education for the whole congregation! Any and all households are welcome to join this "faith family" as we study familiar accounts from scripture, applying God's truth to our lives. We begin and end our time each week with brief intergenerational components. Unpacking and discussing the lesson happens in appropriate age groups for students and adults. Let's take time to CONNECT - with one another and with the Word!
The Bible Project – Video Based Overview of the Entire Bible: One Book at a Time – 9:30 am @ Church, Downstairs, Rm #2 in the Education Wing – Leaders Doug and Rita Martin.
The videos are excellently produced and provide a panoramic view of the various books of the Bible. The videos tend to range from 6 minutes to 10 minutes in length and are use as a springboard to propel the class members into great discussion.
Monday Classes
“Following Jesus Through the Gospels” – 10:00 am @ Church in the Great Room – Leader: Bill Cullen
This study approaches the four Gospels as Jesus’ discipling course for his follower (both 2000 years ago and today). In the study participants will read, reflect on, and discuss both the teachings of Jesus through both Jesus’ words and through His deeds. Participants will also observe and discuss how the different people Jesus encountered responded to both His person and to His message. The course is meant to enable participants to be discipled by \Jesus today.
Tuesday Classes
Ladies Bible Study – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 10:00 am @ Church – “Life’s Principles from Paul’s Co-Workers”
In this study we will explore stories from Scripture of ordinary men and women who worked with the apostle Paul. These stories can and will challenge and inspire us in our own lives.
Wednesday Classes
Joy: A Study of Philippians – 10:00-11:30 @ Church, Downstairs, Rm #2 in the Education Wing – Leader: Jeannie Newton – Cost: $17.50 for the book by Deb Burma.
We find joy in our triumphs, but not so much in the trials. Yet real joy, genuine joy, is always ours in the saving grace of Christ Jesus. In this study Deb Burma will guide us through Philippians and her book to help us unpack the messages of contentment, confidence, humility, and hope - all found in Christ and infused with joy - in the mountaintop moments and in the mudane. Included is daily personal study between our weekly meetings. Join us as we delve into the gift of joy!
Thursday Classes
Genesis – 6:30 pm via ZOOM – Leader: Bill Cullen
The book of Genesis is a book of beginning and new beginnings, of sin and forgiveness. In Genesis we learn the beginning of God’s heilsgeschichte – God’s salvation story which will continue to be unfolded and revealed through the rest of Scripture (as well as today). Heilsgeschichte is a German word meaning “holy history” or “holy story.” It is God’s story as He works to redeem and restore humankind to His originally created purpose(s). – Gen. 1:26-31; Eph. 1:9-10 – Please join us as we (1) explore and reflect upon God’s story, and (2) as we explore and reflect our part in God’s story as He continues to work out His created, redemptive, and restorative plan. – Gen. 50:20-21; Jn. 15:1-17; Acts 1:8; 2 Cor. 5:17-20; Eph. 2:8-10; Phil. 2:12-13 The link to join the Zoom study is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81587401965?pwd=bmhHRUhwQ0hKQ3ZOUXFPdG5uV0Q0dz09
Saturday Classes
Hebrews – 1st, 3rd, & 5th Saturday, 9:00 am – Breakfast Bible Study in the Great Room – Leader: Bill Cullen
The book of Hebrews from beginning to end encourages us to “fix our eyes on Jesus” (Heb. 12:2). In Hebrews we are reminded again and again of Jesus’ superiority – superior to angels, to Moses, to the tabernacle, to sacrificial system of the Old Testament, to Levitical Priesthood, to anything and everything. Using different words, Hebrews is essence raises and answers for us Jesus’ two pivotal questions in the Synoptic Gospels: “Who do people say that I am?” and “Who do you say that I am?” Join us in this study that you might come to appreciate and value Jesus more and that you might let Him more completely reign in your life as your Lord and King.
Vocation: The Priesthood of All Believers & The Pastoral Epistles – 2nd & 4th Saturday, 9:00 @ Church, Downstairs, Rm #2 in the Education Wing – Leader: Bill Cullen
The "priesthood of all believers" was one of the major tenets of the Reformation. with both Martin Luther and John Calvin serving as its major champions. Biblically, the concept of the "priesthood of all believers" is found throughout Scripture (see Exodus 19:6; 1 Peter 2:9).
In this study we will explore what Scripture means and what the reformers meant when they talk of a "kingdom of priests" and a "royal priesthood" of which all Christians are a part, and how the ministry of "pastor/shepherd" is a subset of this priesthood. We will also look at 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus (known as "the Pastoral Epistles") and what they have to say to pastors and to those of us in the more encompassing priesthood of all believers. This is a valuable study at any time, but perhaps particularly valuable now during our pastoral vacancy.