Tuesday Bible Study resumes September 17
Friday Bible Study resumes September 13

Discovery Bible Study: A Walk through the Old Testament

Leader: Laura Jackson and Kasey Kugle
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: Bible
Study Description:
Join us for a journey through key stories of the Old Testament. The Discovery Bible Study method is a powerful tool used around the world to teach scripture. Each week we will apply a series of simple questions to a new passage, aiming to understand what the story reveals about God's character and also the human condition.  This study is for you if...
•You want to study the Bible for yourself but don't know where to begin
•You would like a better understanding of the connections between stories of the Old and New Testaments
•You would like to learn--and practice--a method for sharing the Gospel and discipling believers through one-on-one or small group Bible study

Homework: personal reflection, application, and obedience to what you have learned

It Pleased The Lord to Make You His Own

Leader: Marla Hutchinson and Sherry DeJong
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: None- a study guide will be provided
Study Description:
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1
When we have close friendships, we want not only to tell them of our affection, but to have actions that demonstrate our care. Know what pleases our friends becomes the basis of acts of love. Likewise, in our relationship to our Lord, we want to know what pleases Him. In this topical study, various scriptures are studied that address our desire to know Him better. The overarching theme is that God desires to be close to us, and to do this, our hearts and minds need to be aligned with His, wanting the same things and wanting the same goals. As we focus on pleasing Him, we are led to a harvest of righteousness and peace, and to worship our creator and Lord.

Suggested Preparation time: 20-30 minutes, 4 times per week

True Woman 101: Divine Design by Mary Kassian and Nancy Leigh Demoss

Leaders: Catie Holt and Tracie Wier
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, True Woman 101: Devine Design
Study Description:
In a world where no one seems able to define what it means to be a woman, it's important that we know what the Bible has to say. Spend the semester with us, digging into God's Word and learning His good design for womanhood.

Suggested Preparation time: 1-2 hours per week 

“Overcoming Fear and Discouragement” A study of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther by Kay Arthur

Leader: Marian Douce and Linda Spriegel
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, Overcoming Fear and Discouragement, a notebook or loose-leaf binder/paper, colored pencils or pens
Study Description:
There is quite the cast of characters in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther!  There are good guys and bad guys, back-stabbing colleagues, secular kings carrying out God's plan, fellow "believers" who are not carrying out God's plan, good businessmen, murderous scoundrels, priests, an orphan who becomes a queen, and God.  In the plots of these three books, there are slow-motion disasters and scary obstacles.  We will learn from the practical examples of God's ordinary people how, with God's help, to face our own fears and discouragements.

Suggested Preparation time: 1-2 hours per week

God of Creation: A Study of Genesis 1-11

Leaders: Jan Griffin and Amy Mitchell
Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Room: 156
Materials Needed: God of Creation: A Study of Genesis 1-11
Study Description:
The opening lines and chapters of Genesis teach us fundamental truths about God. We watch Him bring light after darkness, order after chaos, and rest after toil—all through the power of His Word.

Over 10 sessions of verse-by-verse study, dive into the first 11 chapters of Genesis by following three critical stages of understanding: comprehension, interpretation, and application. Revisit familiar stories and historical figures, challenge your basic knowledge, and discover deeper meanings in the text. As God reveals Himself through Scripture, we can only begin to understand ourselves when we first glimpse the character, attributes, and promises of our Creator.

Suggested Preparation time:20-30 minutes five days a week