Friday Bible Study September 11
The Art of Parenting: Aiming Your Child’s Heart Toward God
Leader: Susan Florian
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: “The Art of Parenting: Aiming Your Child’s Heart Toward God” by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Study Description:
Your role as a godly mom is vitally important! “The Art of Parenting” helps us utilize this opportunity to encourage our kids to foster godly connections, develop wise and honorable character, find their identities in Christ and understand the purpose God has for their lives. Join us as we learn, pray, and laugh together throughout these beautiful moments of loving and pointing our kids to Christ.
Homework: 1-2 hours a week (but very flexible for busy moms)
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: “The Art of Parenting: Aiming Your Child’s Heart Toward God” by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Study Description:
Your role as a godly mom is vitally important! “The Art of Parenting” helps us utilize this opportunity to encourage our kids to foster godly connections, develop wise and honorable character, find their identities in Christ and understand the purpose God has for their lives. Join us as we learn, pray, and laugh together throughout these beautiful moments of loving and pointing our kids to Christ.
Homework: 1-2 hours a week (but very flexible for busy moms)
God at Work: A Study of Acts
Leader: Marla Hutchinson
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: None- a study guide will be provided
Study Description:
God at work is a scripture study of the book of acts. The book of acts is often referred to as the
acts of the apostles, it is in fact, a historical account of the act of God. Sometimes we see amazing ways in which God sends a miracle to interrupt the ordinary cycle of events. At other times, we see God, allowing ordinary events to play out to their natural conclusions, such as in the stoning death of Steven. Yet, even then we see God at work as he reveals himself to Stephen.
As we study scripture, we will also be focusing on developing our own personal family history
account of the times we have seen significant acts of God at work in our lives that we would like to pass on to our families. We hope this study will be an encouragement to our faith and trust. We want to devote ourselves “to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer“, resulting in the awe of God. Acts 2:42
Suggested Preparation time: 30 minutes, 4 times per week
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: None- a study guide will be provided
Study Description:
God at work is a scripture study of the book of acts. The book of acts is often referred to as the
acts of the apostles, it is in fact, a historical account of the act of God. Sometimes we see amazing ways in which God sends a miracle to interrupt the ordinary cycle of events. At other times, we see God, allowing ordinary events to play out to their natural conclusions, such as in the stoning death of Steven. Yet, even then we see God at work as he reveals himself to Stephen.
As we study scripture, we will also be focusing on developing our own personal family history
account of the times we have seen significant acts of God at work in our lives that we would like to pass on to our families. We hope this study will be an encouragement to our faith and trust. We want to devote ourselves “to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer“, resulting in the awe of God. Acts 2:42
Suggested Preparation time: 30 minutes, 4 times per week
The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books
Leaders: Catie Holt and Tracie Wier
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, “The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books” by Nancy Guthrie
Study Description:
This study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon mines the Wisdom Literature not only for wise principles for living, but also for the wise person these books point to through their drama, poetry, proverb, and song. We will work to gain a fresh perspective on the Wisdom Literature and a broader understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture.
Suggested Preparation time: 20-30 minutes five days a week
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, “The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books” by Nancy Guthrie
Study Description:
This study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon mines the Wisdom Literature not only for wise principles for living, but also for the wise person these books point to through their drama, poetry, proverb, and song. We will work to gain a fresh perspective on the Wisdom Literature and a broader understanding of Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture.
Suggested Preparation time: 20-30 minutes five days a week
Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith AND Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost
Leader: Marian Douce and Susanne Breitkreuz
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, “Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith” AND “Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost”
Study Description:
First we'll study Loving God and Others: The heart of true faith. It's easy to get confused about how to please God. Jesus simplified all the rules and regulations of the Law into just two great commands: love God ad love people. We will look at how these two commands define the heart of Christian faith. As you rest in the knowledge of what God calls you to, you will be challenged to live these commands out - and discover how obeying Jesus's simple commands will transform not only your life but also the lives of those around you. Then, we'll study Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost. Jesus challenged those who choose to follow Him to count the cost. So, what does true discipleship look like? What does it require of us? This eye-opening study will bring you face to face with what it means to deny yourself and follow Christ. As you better understand the distinctive marks of a true disciple, you'll be challenged to follow
Suggested Preparation time: These are six week no homework Bible studies by Kay Arthur. There is no preparation time required as we will study the lessons together on Friday mornings.
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, “Loving God and Others: The Heart of True Faith” AND “Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost”
Study Description:
First we'll study Loving God and Others: The heart of true faith. It's easy to get confused about how to please God. Jesus simplified all the rules and regulations of the Law into just two great commands: love God ad love people. We will look at how these two commands define the heart of Christian faith. As you rest in the knowledge of what God calls you to, you will be challenged to live these commands out - and discover how obeying Jesus's simple commands will transform not only your life but also the lives of those around you. Then, we'll study Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost. Jesus challenged those who choose to follow Him to count the cost. So, what does true discipleship look like? What does it require of us? This eye-opening study will bring you face to face with what it means to deny yourself and follow Christ. As you better understand the distinctive marks of a true disciple, you'll be challenged to follow
Suggested Preparation time: These are six week no homework Bible studies by Kay Arthur. There is no preparation time required as we will study the lessons together on Friday mornings.
The Way of Wisdom
Leaders: Jan Griffin and Amy Mitchell
Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Room: 156
Materials Needed: the study book, “The Way of Wisdom”
Study Description:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Proverbs 9:10
More profitable than silver. Better than gold. More precious than jewels. The book of Proverbs describes wisdom as the greatest treasure of life, more valuable than anything else we should desire. But do we seek the wisdom of the Lord as fervently as we pursue other goals? Do we see Scripture as relevant for our lives, or do we doubt the wisdom found in this ancient Book is applicable to the situations we face at home, at work, and in our communities? In The Way of Wisdom, join six Bible teachers and walk with them through the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.
Suggested Preparation time:20-30 minutes five days a week
Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Room: 156
Materials Needed: the study book, “The Way of Wisdom”
Study Description:
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Proverbs 9:10
More profitable than silver. Better than gold. More precious than jewels. The book of Proverbs describes wisdom as the greatest treasure of life, more valuable than anything else we should desire. But do we seek the wisdom of the Lord as fervently as we pursue other goals? Do we see Scripture as relevant for our lives, or do we doubt the wisdom found in this ancient Book is applicable to the situations we face at home, at work, and in our communities? In The Way of Wisdom, join six Bible teachers and walk with them through the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.
Suggested Preparation time:20-30 minutes five days a week