FEBRUARY 2008 FAITH JOURNEY BIBLE STUDIES
STEP ONE: Foundation
As a skilled and experienced builder, I used the gift that God gave me to lay the foundation… no one can lay any other foundation than the one that is already laid, and that foundation is Jesus Christ.
I Corinthians 3:10-11 (God’s Word Translation)
F-100 Basic Training (12 Sessions)
This study is an exploration of the foundational (basic) teachings of the Christian Church with a specific emphasis on where our Church stands on each subject. This is an ideal course for those who desire a review of Christianity or who are interested in considering membership in our parish.
Leader: Pastor Wyssmann
Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM
Location: Theater/School
F-104 Heaven and Hell: The Edge of Eternity (6 Sessions)
This study uncovers common misunderstandings people have about biblical teaching on life after death. It tells the truth about hell and describes the everlasting joy that awaits all who trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior. Come to know exciting information our eternal heavenly home!
Leader: Tom Luley
Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM Starting Feb. 4
Location: Church Library
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My Words will never pass away.”
Matthew 24:35
F-105 Personal Understanding of the Bible (P.U.B.)
A group of men get together monthly for Biblical discussion on tough topics that affect men today: Work, Marriage, Lust and More. We eat, talk and get to know each other in a fun, sports-filled environment. We hope to see you and a friend at BJ’s real soon!
Leader: DCE Jake Boessling
Time: Last Thurs. of each month at 7:00 PM
Place: BJ’s Pizza Superstition Springs Blvd.
STEP TWO: Instruction
Fathers, don’t make your children bitter about life. Instead, bring them up in Christian discipline and instruction.
Ephesians 6:4 (God’s Word Translation)
I-107 Deuteronomy (12 Sessions)
This study explores the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy, a history of wanderings in the desert, including the death of Moses before the Israelites are ready at last to enter the Promised Land. Many laws are given, rehearsed and expounded upon. Deuteronomy’s call to God’s people to worship and obey God inspires many references that are quoted throughout scripture. This study is offered in two groups:
Leader: Ron Beyerle
Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM starting Feb. 4
Location: Stranges’ Home
Also offered as a Men’s Study—
Leader: Ron Beyerle
Time: Wednesday at 6:00 AM w/breakfast
Location: JB’s Restaurant, 2801 E. Main St. in Mesa (SE corner of Main and Lindsay)
I-108 Exodus (12 Sessions)
Some people think of God as uninvolved in the affairs of this world. But the book of Exodus shows God intimately involved in the lives of His people. Come explore this exciting book of the Bible and see how the people and events in Exodus point forward to God’s greatest saving act of all time – the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Leaders: Pastor Wyssmann, Pastor Lappe, Ron Beyerle
Time: Sundays at 9:00 AM
Place: Theater/School
I-208 First Word
Selected topics lecd by various staff members. The study time lasts 30-35 minutes and runs concurrent with the School Year, taking time off for school breaks (this spring – Holy Week).
Leaders: Various
Time: Tuesdays at 7:30 AM
Location: Church Library
STEP THREE: Transformation
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
Romans 12:2 (NIV Translation)
T-100 The Jesus I Never Knew
A video-based discussion by Philip Yancey about the earthly life of our Savior. This portion of the year’s study will run through Easter.
Leader: Pastor Wyssmann
Time: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Location: Theater/School
T-110 The Life of Jesus: The Passion (6 Sessions)
This is a personal look at the life and teachings of Christ. Participants have the opportunity to study the events of Holy Week – the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. A timely study for the season of Lent!
Leader: Bill Biester
Time: Thursdays at 10:00 AM starting Feb. 7
Location: Church Library
T-206 Outspoken Heroes of the Faith (4 Sessions)
In an era of great challenge, this couples’ Bible study highlights men and women in the Bible who overcame extraordinary difficulties by the grace of God. Their stories show that God chooses ordinary people to do His extraordinary work. Meeting monthly for food, fellowship, fun.
Leaders: Chet and Joyce Cesolini
Time: Monthly starting 6:30 PM Sat. Feb. 9
Location: Eckstroms’ Home
STEP FOUR: Hunger-Satisfaction
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Matthew 5:6 (NIV Translation)
H-100 The Gospel of Matthew
This evening adult Bible study provides for you an in-depth study of the gospel according to Matthew, where you will be reminded that God’s Word still speaks to our lives today. Meeting on the first and third Thursdays.
Leader: Doris Schimek
Time: Every other Thurs. at 7:00 PM, starting February 7
Location: Coretta Bartlett’s Home
H-105 Daniel—Encouragement For Faith
Women of all ages are welcome to this study on any day. This study aims to help God’s people develop an appreciation for the type of literature contained in Daniel, which is apocalyptic literature, to understand how God communicates to us His message of judgment and salvation in Daniel, and to appreciate the message of Daniel as primarily one of encouragement to remain steadfast in your faith.
Leader: Catherine Needham
Time: Thursdays at 1:00 PM
Location: Church Library
H-106 Faith Under Fire (4 Sessions)
The topic of this study is Faith Under Fire 2: Faith and Facts, by Lee Stroble and Garry Poole. This cutting edge curriculum features video clips of spirited discussions between well-respected Christians, people of other faiths, or people with no faith at all on important spiritual and social issues. Faith & Facts covers the Bible, heaven, hell, and science. We are all prayerfully inviting anyone to attend that would like to study the Word, meet new friends in Christ and pray together.
Leaders: Rick and Laurie McClellan
Time: Monday 7:00 - 8:30 PM starting Jan. 28
Location: McClellans’ Home |
