Friday Bible StudyJanuary 9
Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood
Leader: Susan Florian
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: “Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood” by Melissa Kruger
Study Description:
Do you long to become a mom filled with patience, joy and compassion but struggle to find the time and relationships to help you grow? Are you a mom that is lonely and seeking fellowship with other moms? Please join us for a refreshing study, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, a time to study God’s Word, grow closer to Jesus and rest in His peace, wisdom and strength. We will study, pray, laugh and grow in our relationships with Christ and with each other.
Homework: two hours a week (but very flexible for busy moms)
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: “Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood” by Melissa Kruger
Study Description:
Do you long to become a mom filled with patience, joy and compassion but struggle to find the time and relationships to help you grow? Are you a mom that is lonely and seeking fellowship with other moms? Please join us for a refreshing study, Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, a time to study God’s Word, grow closer to Jesus and rest in His peace, wisdom and strength. We will study, pray, laugh and grow in our relationships with Christ and with each other.
Homework: two hours a week (but very flexible for busy moms)
Joy in Adversity
Leader: Marla Hutchinson
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: None- a study guide will be provided
Study Description:
Joy! Isn’t it the longing of our hearts to experience joy? And yet with life’s steady pace of
difficulties and at times crisis and trauma, joy can seem so elusive. How can the apostle Paul state, “Rejoice in the Lord always?” The first half of this study seeks to explore the concept of joy in both the Old and the New Testaments, to seek a practical definition of joy, and to understand the focus or object of joy. The second half of the study will be a chapter-by-chapter study of the book of Phillipians, with weekly practices of expressions of joy which include music, shouting, dancing, feasting, and giving of gifts. We will find that joy is much less spiritually mystical than we might imagine, and much more accessible to our human, sensual and earthly existence. Come join us as we seek to enjoy our relationship with our Creator who designed us to enjoy our fellowship with Him and His people.
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:
Joy! Isn’t it the longing of our hearts to experience joy? And yet with life’s steady pace of
difficulties and at times crisis and trauma, joy can seem so elusive. How can the apostle Paul state, “Rejoice in the Lord always?” The first half of this study seeks to explore the concept of joy in both the Old and the New Testaments, to seek a practical definition of joy, and to understand the focus or object of joy. The second half of the study will be a chapter-by-chapter study of the book of Phillipians, with weekly practices of expressions of joy which include music, shouting, dancing, feasting, and giving of gifts. We will find that joy is much less spiritually mystical than we might imagine, and much more accessible to our human, sensual and earthly existence. Come join us as we seek to enjoy our relationship with our Creator who designed us to enjoy our fellowship with Him and His people.
Suggested Preparation time: 30 minutes, 4 times per week
God of Freedom: A Study of Exodus 19-40
Leaders: Catie Holt and Tracie Wier
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, “God of Freedom: A Study of Exodus 19-40” by Jen Wilkin
Study Description:
Every book of the Bible tells us what is true about God. In Genesis we see Him as Creator and Covenant Maker. In Exodus we see Him as our strong Deliverer who sets us free from sin and death. In this 10-session study of Exodus 19–40, journey through the story of how God shepherds His newly-liberated children into an understanding of what their freedom means: lives consecrated for service to God and to one another. Revisit familiar scenes of the giving of the Ten Commandments, the idolatrous worship of a golden calf, and of the intricate details of the tabernacle. And with fresh perspective, ask what these stories teach God's children today about how to live as those set free. In every page of the Bible, learn to see Christ through the stories of His people. And discover how the God who created you and
Suggested Preparation time: 20-30 minutes five days a week
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, “God of Freedom: A Study of Exodus 19-40” by Jen Wilkin
Study Description:
Every book of the Bible tells us what is true about God. In Genesis we see Him as Creator and Covenant Maker. In Exodus we see Him as our strong Deliverer who sets us free from sin and death. In this 10-session study of Exodus 19–40, journey through the story of how God shepherds His newly-liberated children into an understanding of what their freedom means: lives consecrated for service to God and to one another. Revisit familiar scenes of the giving of the Ten Commandments, the idolatrous worship of a golden calf, and of the intricate details of the tabernacle. And with fresh perspective, ask what these stories teach God's children today about how to live as those set free. In every page of the Bible, learn to see Christ through the stories of His people. And discover how the God who created you and
Suggested Preparation time: 20-30 minutes five days a week
The Coming of God’s Kingdom: Matthew
Leader: Marian Douce and Lynn Onken
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, “The Coming of God’s Kingdom: Matthew” by Kay Arthur & Pete DeLacy, a notebook or loose-leaf binder/paper, colored pencils or pens
Study Description:
Jesus' ministry was intensely personal. He lived among the common people. He welcomed men and women whom the religious leaders rejected. He called individuals to follow Him. And He touched the needy and healed them. Yet His message was direct and demanding, one so little understood today and yet so desperately needed: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew has the key that unlocks kingdom truths and prepares us so we will be ready for the day of His coming. This inductive study enables readers to observe and interpret this gospel’s message and apply it to their own lives. Brief, daily exercises provide tools to help readers note key words, list important insights, question and reflect on the text, and discover God’s answers for themselves.
Suggested Preparation time: 30 minutes - 2 hours per week
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, “The Coming of God’s Kingdom: Matthew” by Kay Arthur & Pete DeLacy, a notebook or loose-leaf binder/paper, colored pencils or pens
Study Description:
Jesus' ministry was intensely personal. He lived among the common people. He welcomed men and women whom the religious leaders rejected. He called individuals to follow Him. And He touched the needy and healed them. Yet His message was direct and demanding, one so little understood today and yet so desperately needed: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew has the key that unlocks kingdom truths and prepares us so we will be ready for the day of His coming. This inductive study enables readers to observe and interpret this gospel’s message and apply it to their own lives. Brief, daily exercises provide tools to help readers note key words, list important insights, question and reflect on the text, and discover God’s answers for themselves.
Suggested Preparation time: 30 minutes - 2 hours per week
The Gospel on the Ground
Leaders: Jan Griffin and Amy Mitchell
Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Room: 156
Materials Needed: the study book, “The Gospel on the Ground” by Kristi McLelland
Study Description:
Come along with biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Explore the call of Jesus to His disciples then and to us today. See how God's Word can sustain us even in the most difficult of times and embrace the transformative grace we experience as children of God in His kingdom of celebration.
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 Gospel on the Ground” by Kristi McLelland
Study Description:
Come along with biblical culturalist Kristi McLelland as she unpacks the life of the early church in the book of Acts and shows us that the kingdom of God is always on the move, always looking outward to bring meaning and joy to a world searching for true fulfillment and hope. Explore the call of Jesus to His disciples then and to us today. See how God's Word can sustain us even in the most difficult of times and embrace the transformative grace we experience as children of God in His kingdom of celebration.
Suggested Preparation time:20-30 minutes five days a week