Completed Bible Studies

Completed studies

Luke - On the way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus explains the kingdom of God. "He set his face to go to Jerusalem" (9:51) and the cross.

July 21 - Kingdom Priorities (Luke 9:51–11:13)

Genesis celebrates the fact that God made the world and a plan for mankind. (Feb, March, April 2024), (22 Sessions) 

February 18 - How to survive an identity crisis - Genesis 1:25-31
February 25 - God has a question for you - Genesis 3:8-24
March 3 - What does God really want? - Genesis 4:3-7
March 10 - Are we making the most of our time? - Genesis 5:1-8 & Genesis 6:1-8
March 17 - Ever wonder why God showed us mercy? - Genesis 7:5-23

Luke 12 Sessions - (only the first third of the book)

Recounting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God (Nov, Dec 2023)

Ruth 9 Sessions
(Aug, Sept, Oct 2023)

The Book of Ruth is a beautifully told, Hebrew short story of God’s grace in the life of one family of David’s ancestors. It tells of the importance of faithful love in human relationships among God's kingdom people. The author focuses on Ruth's unswerving and selfless devotion to desolate Naomi.

Overview of Ruth
1 - Dealing with Famine and Loss - Ruth 1:1-5
2 - Your God shall be My God - Ruth 2:6-18
3 - Dealing with Sadness and Bitterness - Ruth 1:19-22
4 - Kindness to a Moabite Woman - Ruth 2:1-7
5 - Finding Favor - Ruth 2:8-23
6 - Spread the corner of your garment over me - Ruth 3:1-14
7 - Abundant Provisions - Ruth 3:15-18
8 - A Redeemer for Naomi's Family - Ruth 4:1-12
9 - "a restorer of Life" - Ruth 4:13-22

1 Peter - Session 11
(June, July, Aug 2023)

Two themes that present themselves throughout 1 Peter – are suffering and the glory of God.

Introduction
1. 1 Peter 1:1-2
2. 1 Peter 1:3-12
3. 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
4. 1 Peter 2:4-5
5. 1 Peter 2:6-12
6. 1 Peter 2:13-25 & 1 Peter 3:1-7
7. 1 Peter 3:8-22
8. 1 Peter 4:1-11
9. 1 Peter 4:12-19
10. 1 Peter 5:1-5
11. 1 Peter 5:6-14

Wilderness and Conquest - Twelve Sessions from Numbers and Joshua
(March, April, May, June 2023)

Subjects that are seldom discussed in the church provide some great instruction. This study provides a look at the time when Israel was wandering in the wilderness and later conquered the promised land.
  1. Is this jealousy; Miriam's Leprosy - Numbers 12
  2. Is this fear; Twelve spies - Numbers 13-14
  3. Now this looks like rebellion; Korah, Dathan & Abiram - Numbers 16:1-40
  4. Is this anger or frustration; Smiting the rock - Numbers 20
  5. Is there a similarity to Moses - Deuteronomy 18:15-22 & Luke 24:44-49Is this what you get for complaining; Not Snakes! - Numbers 21:4-9
  6. Is this what the Lord's anger looks like; Balaam and Balak - Numbers 22; 23; 24
  7. How did God protect the spies; Rahab - Joshua 2
  8. How to cross a river; Jordan River Rocks - Joshua 3;4
  9. Is it the noise, the shout, or the clay jars; Battle of Jericho - Joshua 5:10-15; 6
  10. Maybe you will listen next time; Ai - Joshua 7; 8:1-29
  11. How is that possible - The Sun And The Moon Stand Still - Joshua 10:1-27
  12. Completed journey and a farewell - Promise Land & Joshua's Goodbye - Joshua 21:43-45; 24
Philippians - 7 Sessions
( Dec, Jan, Feb 2022,23)

Paul knows the Philippians were experiencing a lot of opposition, so he presents his life as an example of how to respond to hardship with joy. Paul urges the Philippians to have the servant attitude that Jesus had. Our discussion through the book of Philippians is focused on finding the joy in life as we live to honor God.
  1. Philippians 1:1-11, Intro, Thankfulness, Prayer
  2. Philippians 1:12-16, Paul's Imprisonment
  3. Philippians 1:17 - 2:18, Following Jesus' Example
  4. Philippians 2:19-30, Timothy and Epaphroditus
  5. Philippians 3:1-21, Paul's Example
  6. Philippians 4:1-9, Challenge
  7. Philippians 4:10-23, Closing Thanks
Researching Religions of the World
(Dec 2023 Only two Sundays)

Religion is something people do, not just something people believe. This study is offered as an effort to become familiar with other religions so that we might be able to "reason with them." Acts 17:16,17 and to open our minds to become more tolerant of others.
Acts - Twelve Sessions
(Sept, Oct, Nov 2022)

Acts is the only book in the New Testament to present a “history of the church.” It is a connecting link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts also provide incredible detail on Paul’s life and ministry. It is the story of God’s grace flooding out to the world. Nothing is more prominent in Acts than the spread of the gospel.
 
  1. Acts 1:1–26
  2. Acts 2:1–47
  3. Acts 3:1–5:42
  4. Acts 6:1–7:60
  5. Acts 8:1–9:31
  6. Acts 9:32–12:25
  7. Acts 13:1–14:28
  8. Acts 15:1–35
  9. Acts 15:26-18:22
  10. Acts 18:23–21:16
  11. Acts 21:17–28:31

Study of Proverbs
(June, July, August 2022)

Proverbs was written to lead a person to comprehend what it means to reverence God and find knowledge (Proverbs 2:5). It will also strengthen a person's faith in Him and give them hope, for He promises ultimate victory to the righteous (Proverbs 2:7). Reading these words of wisdom will impart a deeper understanding of what is right and good (Proverbs 2: 9).

  1. Proverbs: Love
  2. Proverbs: Wisdom
  3. Proverbs: Humility
  4. Proverbs: Integrity
  5. Proverbs: Trust/Faith
  6. Proverbs: Anger
  7. Proverbs: Hatred
  8. Proverbs: Fool
  9. Proverbs: Pride
  10. Proverbs: Tongue
  11. Proverbs: Justice
  12. Proverbs: Fear the Lord
  13. Proverbs: Respect
  14. Proverbs: Self-Reflection
  15. Proverbs: Peace
  16. Proverbs: 31 and Conclusion
Study of Deuteronomy
(Feb, March 2022)

This book teaches man to love and obey God. The word “love” occurs 22 times; “obey” occurs 10 times. The motive for obedience is love. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). The true motive for obedience is stated in Deuteronomy 6:4,5. God’s love for man is the motive for His guidance and the giving of laws.


Colossians (June, July, Aug 2021) lessons were emailed to the class

We came back after a year off for the pandemic to a study of Colossians.






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