Bible & Book Studies
Short Term DISCIPLE Bible Study
These eight-week in-depth, high commitment Bible study makes this life-changing course easier to be a part of for those busy people who are unable to commit to longer studies.Weekly group meetings will begin in January and October. These studies are designed to last 60-90 minutes with a two-part video segment to guide each session with interpretive presentations from biblical scholars; contextual presentations and roundtable discussions; and opportunities for reflection, contemplation, or inspiration on some aspect of the Scripture studied.
Please give this opportunity prayerful consideration.
Invitation to the Old Testament
This study approaches the study of Hebrew Scriptures by inviting participants to hear the story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. Narrative, poem, history, and prophetic utterance all have their own distinctive characteristics and purpose, arising out of a particular historical, social, and cultural setting. To understand fully the story of God's covenantal relationship with Israel calls for listening to these various ways the story is told throughout the Old Testament.
What does it mean to be God's chosen people? And how does the story of Israel's covenant with God inform our own identity as heirs of that covenant? Through this study, participants will be invited to listen afresh to the witness of the Old Testament to hear God's call and purpose for their own lives and respond to that call.
Invitation to the New Testament
Using Matthew's Gospel as a starting point, this study explores how the new Testament writers and the early Christian community wrestled with the coming of Jesus - his life, actions, mission, death, and resurrection - and the implications of his arrival for their lives and their communities of faith.
Moving through the Gospel of Matthew sequentially, the overarching themes from this story of Jesus provide the conversation topics for each of the eight sessions. Each theme is then traced through other related passages in the New Testament.
Who is Jesus and what is his significance for our lives? Participants are invited to join this conversation, to study afresh this story of Jesus, and to learn more about their calling to discipleship and to community.
Book Studies
We engage in book studies based on topics, authors and/or contemporary issues we face today. Past studies have included trends in the church, how our lives build bridges or barriers, and what it means to be a Christian. There are also popular books that have created interest as well.Weekly group meetings begin based upon interest. the size of the discussion groups are 6 or more people. We meet at the church and in host homes. Are you interested in participating or leading a group? Do you have a book that is stirring interest in you? Let's begin another group!
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