Bible Study

Sermon series: God’s Purpose for Humanity Created in God’s Image – Genesis, Colossians Created to Relate – Genesis, Ephesians Created for Work – Genesis, Ecclesiastes, Colossians Created for Rest – Genesis, Ecclesiastes, Hebrews Created to Rule – Genesis, Revelation Scriptures: Genesis 2:1-3; Ecclesiastes 6:1-7; Hebrews 4:1-11 Connection to unit theme: It is not an accident … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes 6:1-7 – Created for Rest – Bible study”

The Life Question sermon series Does God Exist? – Acts 17 What is Truth? – John 8, John 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 Free Download: “Life Question” PowerPoint template … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 – Life Question 4: Why Am I Here? – Bible study”

Scriptures: Isaiah 6 Introduction 1941. You don’t have to be in your sixties to know the most memorable event of that year. Even the calendar date is common knowledge: December 7 – the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 1963. If you were more than two or three years old on November 22, 1963, you remember where … Continue reading “Isaiah 6 – The King and I – 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 “Isaiah 6:1 – The Down Side of Worship: Preparation – Bible study”

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4 Introduction What comes to mind when you think about God? A.W. Tozer wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” [“Knowledge of the Holy”, 1] According to a 2006 Baylor Religion Study, Americans have evolving views about God. 5 percent are atheists … Continue reading “Isaiah 6:1-4 – The Up Side of Worship: Praise – Bible study”

Sermon series: Open Your Trauma Toolbox The Lord, He is God – Isaiah 6 The Bible is God’s Word to Me – Psalm 19 I Am a Sinner Who Needs a Savior – Ephesians 2 Jesus is the Answer – John 14 You Can’t Earn a Gift – Ephesians 2 Are You Married or Just … Continue reading “Isaiah 6:1-4 – The Lord, He Is God – Bible study”

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-7 Introduction Some things we see in life have a powerful affect on us. Do you remember watching airplanes fly into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon? Those images stirred feelings of anger, fear and confusion. Other images evoke different emotions and reactions. Visit the nursery at a hospital. The sight of … Continue reading “Isaiah 6:5-7 – The In Side of Worship: Purity – Bible study”

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13 Introduction Donald Raub tells an interesting parable worship and human nature. “Natives of a Third World country were given a sundial. They were thrilled as they learned how to tell time by observing the shadow of the sun on the face of the sundial. As days passed this amazing instrument attracted such … Continue reading “Isaiah 6:8-13 – The Out Side of Worship: Proclamation – Bible study”

Scriptures: Isaiah 7; Psalm 8 This Scirpture passage focuses on the visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary’s home in Nazareth with the news that she would conceive and bear the Son of God. Mary had great difficulty comprehending the miracle of a virgin birth, let alone the fact she would bear Him who would … Continue reading “Isaiah 7 – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – Bible study”

Christmas sermon series: God’s Missionary Heart Joy to the World – Isaiah 9 Unhappy Holidays at Christmas – Revelation 12 The Angels Announce the Good News – Luke 1 The Days After Christmas and A New Year – Colossians 1 God’s missionary heart reflects the glory of God active in persons as they serve Christ. … Continue reading “Isaiah 9 – Joy to the World – Bible study”