Bible Study

Scriptures: Isaiah 6:1; 2 Chronicles 26:5-21 Introduction Although most people enjoy a brief brush with fame, there is one time when we don’t want to make the headlines – in the obituary section. But that is how this discussion of worship begins. Listen to one line in this verse: “In the year that King Uzziah … Continue reading “2 Chronicles 26:5-21 – The Down Side of Worship: Preparation – Bible study”

Scriptures: Ezra 3; Proverbs 2 Introduction In 586 B.C., Babylonian warriors marched the surviving Hebrew people away from their Jerusalem. The captives gazed through tears as their cherished city was razed by marauding foreigners. They had thought such a thing impossible: “No one could successfully attack God, His people, or His city. And yet, the … Continue reading “Ezra 3:10-13 – The World Is Not Enough – Bible study”

Sermon series: Covenant Faithfulness Idolatry Exposed and Judged – 1 & 2 Kings Judah: A Warned, Judged, and Promised People Exiled and Holy – Daniel 1 Longing for Redemption – Ezra 3 Scriptures: Ezra 3:1-13 Connection to unit theme After God stirred the heart of Cyrus to allow His people to return to Jerusalem, Judah … Continue reading “Ezra 3:1-13 – Longing for Redemption – Bible study”

Scriptures: Nehemiah 1-2 Series summary Millions of Americans find themselves facing the greatest struggles of their lives today, squeezed financially by rising energy costs, rising unemployment rates, fears of a national recession or even a depression. The housing market has changed dramatically, dramatic stock market losses have taken huge bites out of once-healthy retirement accounts, … Continue reading “Nehemiah 1 – The Road Trip that Changed a Nation – Bible study”

Sermon series: Lessons from Job Choosing faith in the midst of suffering – Job 1-2 Six questions when giving or receiving advice – Job Three hard truths about wisdom – Job 28 Job’s perfect storm – Job 30, 40, 42 How to respond to a powerful and loving God – Job 42 In this sermon, … Continue reading “Job Various – Six Questions When Giving or Receiving Advice – Bible study”

Sermon series: Lessons from Job Choosing faith in the midst of suffering – Job 1-2 Six questions when giving or receiving advice – Job Three hard truths about wisdom – Job 28 Job’s perfect storm – Job 30, 40, 42 How to respond to a powerful and loving God – Job 42 eliminate the pain … Continue reading “Job 1-2 – Choosing Faith in the Midst of Suffering – Bible study”

Sermon series: Lessons from Job Choosing faith in the midst of suffering – Job 1-2 Six questions when giving or receiving advice – Job Three hard truths about wisdom – Job 28 Job’s perfect storm – Job 30, 40, 42 How to respond to a powerful and loving God – Job 42 In this sermon, … Continue reading “Job 28 – Three Hard Truths about Wisdom – Bible study”

Sermon series: Lessons from Job Choosing faith in the midst of suffering – Job 1-2 Six questions when giving or receiving advice – Job Three hard truths about wisdom – Job 28 Job’s perfect storm – Job 30, 40, 42 How to respond to a powerful and loving God – Job 42 In this sermon, … Continue reading “Job 30, 40, 42 – Job’s Perfect Storm – Bible study”

Sermon series: Lessons from Job Choosing faith in the midst of suffering – Job 1-2 Six questions when giving or receiving advice – Job Three hard truths about wisdom – Job 28 Job’s perfect storm – Job 30, 40, 42 How to respond to a powerful and loving God – Job 42 Job’s road to … Continue reading “Job 42 – How to respond to a powerful and loving God – Bible study”

Sermon series: Life Questions Does God Exist? – Acts 17 What is Truth? – John 8, 18 Who Am I? – Psalm 8, Hebrews 2 Why Am I Here? – Ecclesiastes What Happens When I Die? – 1 Corinthians 15 Are All Religions Equal? – Acts 17 Main Passage: Psalm 8:3-4; Hebrews 2:8 Introduction The … Continue reading “Psalms 8 – Life Question 3: Who Am I? – Bible study”