08/01/2025
Remember, Repent, and Return
Hosea’s prophetic message for Israel is a reflection of God’s heart and offers an opportunity for us to discuss what we can learn from Israel’s story about our own hearts today.
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07/25/2025
Unfaithful People and God's Grace
Studying the prophetic relationship of Hosea and Gomer invites us as his people today into an honest reflection on our own relationship with God and our need for his grace.
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07/18/2025
Jesus' Parables, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus
Jesus often taught in parables, simple stories that illustrated a spiritual truth. Some of Jesus’ most famous parables are unique to the Gospel of Luke. In what we call the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus describes for his followers who would be their neighbor and what it means to be a good nei
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07/11/2025
The Victory of God
As Christians, we celebrate God’s victory through Jesus Christ in worship every week. But in story after story in Luke, Jesus extends healing and victory to outsiders, individuals who experienced suffering, rejection, and isolation in the Jewish community. Join us as we study the recurring theme of
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07/04/2025
Jubilee and the Joy of Salvation
Jubilee and joy are featured frequently in Luke’s gospel. People are constantly rejoicing. Why? Because they encountered Jesus and salvation. Trace the themes of jubilee and joy in the gospel of Luke with us. Together we’ll study Jesus’ parables and the famous story of Zacchaeus to recognize the imp
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06/27/2025
Prayer and Dependence on God
Learn how following Jesus draws us into deeper intimacy with the Father, why prayer is key to a resilient faith, and what it means to be people of prayer.
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06/20/2025
Justice and Jesus the Prophet
The stories of Jesus’ life and teachings recorded in the Book of Luke highlight recurring themes of economic justice and Jesus as a prophet in the tradition of the Old Testament prophets. Together, let’s explore how Jesus’ teachings about justice continue God’s emphasis on justice in the Old Testame
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06/13/2025
The Holy Spirit at Work
Like Matthew, Mark, and John, the gospel of Luke was written to bring people to faith in Jesus Christ. Together, let’s examine the author, audience, and background of Luke to better understand its unique and valuable perspective on Jesus. We’ll also observe the central role of the Holy Spirit throug
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06/06/2025
God Cares and Will Provide, Trust Him
The Bible repeatedly makes clear that it is God’s nature to provide for his creation. And in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly teaches us not to worry (Matthew 6:25-34). Join us as we study Scriptures that teach us about God’s providence. We’ll talk about the difference between worry and having
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05/30/2025
Honor God By Using His Resources Wisely
Is tithing still relevant for Christians today or is it an outdated practice from the Old Testament? Does God really want us to “give until it hurts”? As Christians, we wrestle with questions like these as we try to discern what it means to live faithfully with our finances. The Bible teaches us tha
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05/23/2025
Money and the Attitude of Your Heart
It can sometimes feel tricky to know what God wants us to do with money. On the one hand, Jesus told the rich young ruler to give all of his money away (Mark 10:17-27). On the other hand, he got upset with the religious leaders when the poor widow gave her last coins to the temple (Mark 12:41-44). H
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05/16/2025
Everything We Have is from God
Studying what the Bible says about money in both the Old and New Testaments reveals a clear theme: we might own things in this life, but in actuality, we are stewards of God’s resources and everything we have is from him.
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05/09/2025
Adopt the Mindset of Christ
As Christians, many of us long to make the world a better place. When we want to effect real change in the world, we may be tempted to seek the power or position to make it happen. Whether or not we serve in the public sector, turning to Scripture to weigh our motivations and guide our methods will
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05/02/2025
Christian Engagement in Societal Issues
Should Christians engage in politics? What about issues of social justice? Together, let’s delve into the complexities of Christian engagement in societal issues. We’ll examine Scripture to uncover practical wisdom that empowers us to stand for righteousness while navigating the intricacies of gover
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04/25/2025
Christian Civility Defending Our Faith without Being Defensive
Even when our faith is challenged, the Bible urges Christians to respond differently than the world would expect. Join us as we seek biblical wisdom for navigating a divisive culture in faithful and Christlike ways.
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04/20/2025
Easter: Jesus is Risen!
The impact of the resurrection is so profound that each of the four gospels tells the story. As we study the gospel stories of Jesus’ victory over death, we’re invited to participate in telling Christ’s story again and again.
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04/11/2025
Holy Week: The Week of Jesus' Death
As we journey through Holy Week together, we create space for God’s Word to nurture our faith and deepen our gratitude for God’s great love and Jesus’ profound sacrifice.
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04/04/2025
What Jesus Taught in His Final Days
As Jesus journeyed nearer the cross, he urgently taught the disciples about who he was, why he had come, and his mission from the Father. Over and over in the gospels, we witness a repeated rhythm of Jesus' teaching and the disciples' misunderstanding or resistance. We are not immune to falling into
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03/28/2025
Jesus Predicts His Death
Jesus tried to prepare his disciples for his death. He wanted them to know the kind of Savior he would be, but the disciples did not understand and even argued with him. The season of Lent invites us into somber reflection on Jesus’ death and sacrifice on the cross. Let’s discuss the biblical founda
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03/21/2025
Paul's Journey to Rome: Proclaiming Jesus Everywhere
As we study Paul’s journey to Rome, we too can gain confidence and readiness to share the good news of Jesus everywhere we go.
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03/14/2025
Paul's Third Journey: Strengthening and Encouraging Believers
By studying Paul’s incredible third journey, with all its challenges, opportunities, and heartbreaking goodbyes, we learn how to live with the same bold trust and purpose in our own lives.
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03/07/2025
Paul's Second Journey: Jesus the Messiah and the Resurrection of the Dead
Paul’s preaching and encouragement recorded in Acts 15-18, provide us with theological clarity for our own efforts to share the gospel and remain faithful to Jesus Christ in all circumstances.
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02/28/2025
The Jerusalem Council: The Church Resolves Division and Seeks Unity
As the church grew, Jewish believers disagreed about integrating new Gentile believers into the church. Must they become Jews first? Should they abide by all the laws and traditions of Jewish culture? What about the practice of circumcision? Paul discussed important theological implications with the
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02/21/2025
Paul's First Journey: The Gospel Spreads and the Church Grows
The Apostle Paul's first missionary journey is recorded in Acts 13 and 14 and tells the story of how the gospel spread beyond Jewish communities to Gentiles. It’s a story of the Holy Spirit and the perseverance of the early church in the face of determined persecution. We are encouraged when we reco
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