Studies

  • 29 Lessons

    Apr 2024 | 1 Peter – Jude

    The range of style and tone between two apostles, Peter and John, couldn't be more significant.  They share an intensity and clarity birthed from the same core experiences with Jesus… they were both part of his inner circle.  But in personality, gifting and focus, each brings a unique approach to theology and practical faith.  Peter's focus in tactical… fully acknowledging the persecution and oppression that tested faith, hope and love.  John's approach starts from the inside out… examining a heart fully devoted to the Lord.  Jude finishes the month, warning the body to "contend for the faith" against those in the church, including leadership, that deny Jesus and transform the idea of faith into one that serves self.  Enjoy the diversity of tones, but don't miss the inspired harmony they provide.
  • 31 Lessons

    Dec 2023 | Acts

    The Book of Acts is a sort of transition from the Gospels to the Epistles.  It gives us a whole lot of context as it relates to the post-resurrection events around the launching of the New Testament church and how the early church went about fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • 29 Lessons

    Feb 2024 | 1 & 2 Corinthians

    Paul’s letters to the church in Corinth indicates the young church was dealing with issues we might see today... carnality in the body that resulted in marriage issues, family issues, false teachers that challenged Paul’s apostleship, and vanity, among other things. Paul exhorts the Corinthians and refocuses them on foundational truth in very practical ways.
  • 3 Lessons

    How to Do Bible Study

    Whether you are a new believer or a seasoned saint, daily Bible reading is essential to a vibrant and intimate relationship with Jesus. In this…
  • 31 Lessons

    Jan 2024 | Romans

    In his letter to the church in Rome, the apostle Paul dives deep into doctrine... an interesting approach, since he hadn't yet been to Rome to connect personally with the believers there. Romans is a rich treatise on the gospel... not just unto salvation, but including the transformation that is a life lived free from the bondage of sin, hinging the conversation in chapter 12, verses 1 and 2 with a clear "how."
  • 31 Lessons

    Mar 2024 | 1 Thess – Philemon

    In March, we'll roll through more of Paul's letters, some to churches (1 & 2 Thessalonians), others to individuals he has mentored (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus) and one to a slave owner who is a brother in Christ (Philemon). We again see Paul's shepherding heart for the local church and God's people.  We also see him very intentionally discipling the next generation of ministry leaders in the church both theologically and practically.  We see the beauty of the connection between theology and practice in Paul's words as he helps the first generation church shape the process of carrying the Gospel into their world with the love, power, and freedom of their new life in Christ... individually and together.