Current Bible Studies

Current Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class

 

 

Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Class

 

 

 


The Gospel According to Matthew

First Quarter 2023 Sunday Morning Auditorium Class
Class Teacher is Tim Smelser.
Class Title is "The Gospel According to Matthew".

Link: Sunday Morning Bible Study Stream

Matthew’s account of the life of Christ is often referred to as the “Gospel of the Kingdom.” While using much Old Testament prophecy to show that Jesus was indeed the Son of David, the Messiah sent into the world, Matthew also puts a great deal of emphasis on discipleship and kingdom citizenship. Join us this quarter as we study the life of Christ through the eyes of one who walked and worked with Jesus during His earthly ministry, and who challenges us to live lives worthy of the kingdom.

LessonDateTitleScripture
Lesson 1January 01Introduction: Structure and Focus 
Lesson 2January 08Birth of JesusMatthew 1-2
Lesson 3January 15Beginning of Jesus' MinistryMatthew 3-4
Lesson 4January 22Miracles and Twelve ApostlesMatthew 8-10
Lesson 5January 29Lord of the SabbathMatthew 11-12
Lesson 6February 05Parables and MiraclesMatthew 13-15
Lesson 7February 12Confession and TransfigurationMatthew 16-18
Lesson 8February 19Leaving GalileeMatthew 19-20
Lesson 9February 26Triumphal EntryMatthew 21-23
Lesson 10March 05Coming JudgementMatthew 24-25
Lesson 11March 12Betrayal & ArrestMatthew 26-27
 March 19Gospel Meeting with Terry Francis
Lesson 12March 26Crucifixion and ResurrectionMatthew 27-28

 

 

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The Apostles - How Became Fishers of Men

First Quarter 2023 Sunday Morning in Adult Classroom
Class Teachers are Lewis Wheaton.
Class Title is "The Apostles - How Became Fishers of Men".

In this class, we will consider the lives and relationships of the men Jesus chose to labor for God’s work, the apostles. We will consider how these men grew in faith, what challenges they needed to overcome, and what we can learn from them to be better servants of God. This class will mostly focus on the lives and work of the initial 12 apostles, with a few references to the later apostle Paul as we go along.

LessonDateTitle
Introduction:
Lesson 1January 01Who are the apostles, and why are they involved with Christ? - Part 1
Lesson 2January 08Who are the apostles, and why are they involved with Christ? - Part 2
Lesson 3January 15Who are the apostles, and why are they involved with Christ? - Part 3
Work of the Apostles:
Lesson 4January 22Growing to trust the Lord - Part 1
Lesson 5January 29Growing to trust the Lord - Part 2
Lesson 6February 05Understanding the commitment to Christ and each other - Part 1
Lesson 7February 12Understanding the commitment to Christ and each other - Part 2
Lesson 8February 19Understanding the commitment to Christ and each other - Part 3
Lesson 9February 26Understanding how we see people and sin - Part 1
Lesson 10March 05Understanding how we see people and sin - Part 2
Lesson 11March 12Commitment to teaching and serving - Part 1
Lesson 12March 19Commitment to teaching and serving - Part 2
Lesson 13March 26Eagerly awaiting the return

 

 

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The Life of Paul

First Quarter 2023 Wednesday Evening Bible Class Syllabus.
"The Life of Paul"
This class will be taught by Andy McClish in the auditorium.

Link: Wednesday Evening Bible Study Stream

In 1 Corinthians 11:1 Paul encouraged, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” In this study of the life of Paul we will look at the ways in which Paul demonstrated Christ to all those around him. We will see his love for God, his love for the truth, his love for his brethren, and his love for the lost. In his example of Christ, we will see his example for us.

LessonDateTitleScripture
Lesson 1January 04Introducing Saul of TarsusActs 8; 22:3; Phil. 3:5-7
Lesson 2January 11Saul’s Conversion & CommissionActs 9 (Acts 22; Acts 26)
Lesson 3January 18With Barnabas and church at AntiochActs 9:20-31; 11:19-30
Lesson 4January 25First Missionary JourneyActs 13 – 14; Galatians
Lesson 5February 01Disagreement over non-doctrinal issuesActs 15:37-41; 2 Tim. 4:11
Lesson 6February 08Relationship with TimothyActs 16:1-3; Phil. 2:19-22; etc.
Lesson 7February 15Relationship with the PhilippiansActs 16:11-40; Phil. 4:1; etc.
Lesson 8February 22Relationship with the ThessaloniansActs 17:1-9; 1 Thess. 2:17 – 3:5
Lesson 9March 01Relationship with the CorinthiansActs 18:1-17; 1 Cor. 2:1-5; 16:5-18
Lesson 10March 08Relationship with the EphesiansActs 19; 20:17-38; Eph. 6:21-24
Lesson 11March 15Relationship with the JewsRom. 9:1-5; Acts 21:26; 28:17
 March 22Gospel Meeting with Terry Francis
Lesson 12March 29Relationship with the RomansRom. 15:22 – 16:23; Phil. 1:12-13

 

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Fourth Quarter 2022 Sunday Morning Auditorium Class
Class Teacher is Tim Smelser.
Class Title is "The Book of Revelation".

Link: Sunday Morning Bible Study Stream

The book of Revelation has suffered more abuse and misuse than perhaps any other book of the New Testament. It is either overlooked in study, because of the perception that it cannot be understood, or it serves as a playground for extremists and fanatics who have forced upon it strange and bizarre interpretations. We will approach this study from the viewpoint that it can be understood, and we will attempt to comprehend its symbolism and imagery by viewing the book through the eyes of its first century recipients.

LessonDateTitleScripture
Lesson 1October 02Introduction to Revelation 
Lesson 2October 09Christ among the LampstandsRev. 1
Lesson 3October 16The Seven LettersRev. 2-3
Lesson 4October 23The Book with Seven SealsRev. 4-5
Lesson 5October 30Opening the Seven SealsRev. 6-7
Lesson 6November 06The Seven TrumpetsRev. 8-9
Lesson 7November 13Measuring the Holy CityRev. 10-11
Lesson 8November 20War Against the SaintsRev. 12-13
Lesson 9November 27The Lamb on Mt. ZionRev. 14
Lesson 10December 4The Seven Bowls of WrathRev. 15-16
Lesson 11December 11The Harlot CityRev. 17-18
Lesson 12December 18Fall of the Harlot; Satan BoundRev. 19-20
Lesson 13December 25Picture of the Church and of HeavenRev. 21-22

 

 

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Accepting Adversity and Tragedy

Fourth Quarter 2022 Sunday Morning in Adult Classroom
Class Teachers are Lewis Wheaton, Ken Buchanan, Tom Palmer, and Jimmy Marquis.
Class Title is "Accepting Adversity and Tragedy".

Why is there pain, tragedies, and suffering in the world and why is this happening to me? My faith in God is shaken because I don’t understand. We often give short answers to answer these questions concerning the trials and problems that exist in our world today.

This class will attempt to deal with the tragedies and adversities of life and try to give more God given answers to the questions they provoke. The ultimate goal of the class is to find Biblical, and thus God-given, answers wherever they are provided. The goal of this class is to strengthen our faith in God which will help us endure the trials that face us today.

LessonDateTitleTeacher
Lesson 1October 02Class Goals and PurposeLewis Wheaton
Lesson 2October 09Dangers to Our Faith – A Study of Psalms 73Tom Palmer
Lesson 3October 16Listening to GodTom Palmer
Lesson 4October 23Basic ConsiderationsLewis Wheaton
Lesson 5October 30Answers in a Fallen WorldLewis Wheaton
Lesson 6November 6Further Answers in a Fallen WorldKen Buchanan
Lesson 7November 13Biblical Examples and Related Spiritual DangersKen Buchanan
Lesson 8November 20Paradox of Pain and Accepting God’s AnswersKen Buchanan
Lesson 9November 27Biblical Examples, Value of TrialsLewis Wheaton
Lesson 10December 4Accepting God's PlanLewis Wheaton
Lesson 11December 11When and How to PrayJimmy Marquis Jr
Lesson 12December 18Accepting No for an AnswerJimmy Marquis Jr
Lesson 13December 25Hope, the Ultimate AnswerJimmy Marquis Jr

 

 

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Jesus: Model of Manhood

Fourth Quarter 2022 Wednesday Men's Bible Class Syllabus.
"Jesus: Model of Manhood"
This class will be taught by various teachers each week in the auditorium.

Link: Wednesday Evening Bible Study Stream

Jesus is the pattern we need to follow as men! This class explores the characteristics and traits of Jesus to help us grow as men!

LessonDateTitleSpeaker
Lesson 1October 05His Life's GoalsWilliam Freeman
Lesson 2October 12His Heavenly FatherJosh Maxson
Lesson 3October 19His Increasing Wisdom and StatureMatt Sims
Lesson 4October 26His Increasing Favor with God and ManJimmy Marquis III
Lesson 5November 02His TemptationsDavid Proctor
Lesson 6November 09His VocationJeff Paschall
Lesson 7November 16His Synagogue ExperienceMatt Andrews
Lesson 8November 23His AffiliationsBill Kephart
Lesson 9November 30His RaceCarl Felder
Lesson 10December 7His PrayersJim McCarty
Lesson 11December 14His Association with WomenDavid Balentine
Lesson 12December 21His LoveSeth Buchanan
Lesson 13December 28His Cross and CrownTodd Chapman

 

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A Study of Philippians: Shining as Lights in the World

Fourth Quarter 2022 Wednesday Women's Bible Class Syllabus.
"A Study of Philippians: Shining as Lights in the World"
This class will be taught by Jeannie Balentine, Christine Smelser, Nikki Smelser, and Teri Wheaton in a classroom.

In the Ladies Class this quarter, we will be studying together through the book of Philippians. In this prison epistle, Paul talks about the attitude and character that should define a Christian - one of peace, joy, unity, and humility. Living out these attitudes is having the mind of Christ. This is a mind focused on glorifying God, serving one another, seeking spiritual things, and finding security in the Lord. This quarter, we'll seek to study more about these things and hopefully come away with the goal of thinking and living more like our Savior, bringing glory to our Father in all things.

LessonDateTextSpeaker
Lesson 1October 05Acts 16 - Introduction to PhilippiansChristine Smelser
Lesson 2October 12Phil 1:1-11 - Thanksgiving and PrayerChristine Smelser
Lesson 3October 19Phil 1:12-14 - Confidence in the LordChristine Smelser
Lesson 4October 26Phil 1:15-30 - Living for ChristChristine Smelser
Lesson 5November 02Phil 2:1-4 - Joy in UnityJeannie Balentine
Lesson 6November 09Phil 2:5-11 - Christ’s Example of HumilityJeannie Balentine
Lesson 7November 16Phil 2:12-30 - Lights in the WorldJeannie Balentine
Lesson 8November 23Phil 3:1-11 - Knowing Christ Jesus My LordNikki Smelser
Lesson 9November 30Phil 3:12-16 - Pressing on Toward the GoalNikki Smelser
Lesson 10December 7Phil 3:17- 4:1 - Our Citizenship Is in HeavenNikki Smelser
Lesson 11December 14Phil 4:2-7 - Rejoice in the Lord AlwaysTeri Wheaton
Lesson 12December 21Phil 4:8-9 - Think on These ThingsTeri Wheaton
Lesson 13December 28Phil 4:10-20 - God’s ProvisionTeri Wheaton

 

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