OCC Bible Study Class

  Welcome to a series on the book of Ezra , Written for the Bible Study Class at Owensboro Christian Church. Introduction The book of Ezra marks a pivotal moment in the story of God's people—a triumphant return from exile and a stirring call to rebuild their faith and their community. Ezra invites us to witness what steadfast loyalty to God looks like, even in the midst of hardship and uncertainty. Bible teachers have long pointed to Ezra as a study in how God keeps His promises, stirs the hearts of ordinary people, and accomplishes His purposes through those who remain committed to His Word. That pattern holds true whether we're reading about the exiles rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem or reflecting on our own walk with the Lord today. As you work through this study, you'll see several practical threads running throughout the book. Ezra calls us to steadfastness in faith, to persevere through unknown or difficult seasons with confidence that the Lord is direc...

  When Our Minds Slow, God's Care Does Not. Written for members of the Bible Study Class at Owensboro Christian Church. There is a season in life when the body stops cooperating the way it once did. Stairs feel steeper. Sleep comes harder. And for many of us, the mind itself begins to move at a different pace. Names take a moment longer to surface. A thought gets interrupted and is harder to find again. We walk into a room and pause, trying to remember why we came. For some, these moments are occasional and mild. For others, the change is more pronounced, and watching it happen in a parent, a spouse, or a friend can be one of the harder things we carry. If you are noticing the first signs of a slower mind in yourself, walking alongside someone who is further down that road, or simply thinking ahead to what aging will mean for your own faith, this study is meant to ground you in Scripture rather than in fear. We are going to look at what God says about His care for us as we a...

  Made in His Image — What It Means to Reflect the Living God. An audio essay for the Bible Study Class at Owensboro Christian Church. Series Introduction. From the very beginning, Scripture tells us something astonishing: every human being carries the imprint of the living God. We were created to reflect His character, His goodness, and His life into the world. Yet when we think of biblical times, we often imagine something far away — stories from long ago, people who lived in a world nothing like ours. Moses is gone, Elijah is gone, Paul and the apostles are gone. But Scripture also says that the Word of God is alive and active . That means the story is not only behind us; it is still unfolding in front of our eyes  and if we are willing we can be available in this generation. If the Word is living, then the image of God is living too. When you see someone choose honesty over convenience, forgiveness over resentment, compassion over comfort — you are watching th...