SERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 8 of 8: The Fourth Sunday of Advent: PEACE 1. What range of ideas does our English word “peace” embrace? How can this be confusing when trying to interpret the “Peace on Earth!” message associated with Christmas? 2. Did the birth of Jesus bring
Continue readingLesson 6 of 7: Reading Scripture as God’s Unfolding Story WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Key Scriptures for this Study: Psalm 119:9-16; Matthew 5:17-18; Luke 23:36-49* 1. Religious people have sometimes used the Bible as a patchwork collection of “proof texts” – verses used to teach and defend key doctrines they
Continue readingStan Smith teaches on the hope we have in the faithfulness of God, especially when we feel abandoned by those around us. (This is a replay from the class for Oct. 11, 2020)
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 7 of 8: The Third Sunday of Advent: JOY 1. Does the Advent theme of joy seem a bit strained this year? Awkward? Have you allowed yourself to become negative about all that is happening right now? What are you doing to protect yourself
Continue readingLesson 5 of 7: Inspiration of Scripture SERIES: WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Key Scriptures for this Study: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Psalm 119:97-105* 1. What does the word “revelation” mean when used of the Bible? Why do human beings need revelation? 2. Explain the significance of the following
Continue readingStan encourages everyone to be ready to give the speech that they were born to give at any moment, as that moment may come at an unexpected time. (This is a re-play of a great class from October 4, 2020)
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 6 of 8 The Second Sunday of Advent: LOVE 1. How is love defined in this video? Do you agree that love is better understood as action rather than feelings that can come and go independently of one’s will in the matter? 2. How
Continue readingLesson 4 of 7: Creation and Evolution SERIES: WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Key Scriptures for this Study: Job 12:7-10; Psalm 104:24-30; Acts 17:22-28* 1. Divine Creation and Evolution are not necessarily contradictory. God is the Ultimate Cause of the cosmos and life within it, and evolutionary processes have been employed
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 5 of 8 The First Sunday of Advent: HOPE 1. What was your experience of observing “Advent” and/or celebrating “Christmas” in your church tradition? In your family? 2. Christian hope is rooted in the promises of God to his people. Thus, the first Sunday
Continue readingStan Smith shares a simple thought from Micah 6. (This is the replay of a great lesson from July 12, 2020.)
Continue readingStan Smith reminds us the importance of what we write on our hearts. (This is a replay from a great lesson Stan provided earlier this year on June 7.)
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 4 of 8 John: The Man Who Cried “Messiah!” This study relates the life and ministry of John the Baptist in relation to Jesus of Nazareth. 1. This study focuses on John’s importance as related in the Gospel of Mark. Briefly review the material
Continue readingLesson 3 of 7: The Problem of Evil SERIES: WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Key Scriptures for this Study: Romans 8:18-25; Matthew 13:24-30,36-43* 1. What is the problem of evil? State it in your own words. 2. Distinguish between moral evil and natural evil? Why is this distinction important for addressing
Continue readingStan finishes a short 2 part series on Amos 5:4.
Continue readingSeries: Faces Around the Manger Lesson 3 of 8 Joseph: The Most Surprised Man in Nazareth This study attempts to honor Joseph for his faith and God and noble treatment of Mary. 1. Summarize what we know about the background of Joseph of Nazareth. What is the uncertainty about his
Continue readingSERIES: WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Lesson 2 of 7: The God Who Cannot Be Banished Watch with others on Facebook Wednesdays at 7pm. Key Scriptures for this Study: Psalm 19:1-4; Romans 1:18-32; Acts 17:22-34* 1. One’s worldview is the intellectual framework by means of which we consciously or unconsciously interpret, evaluate,
Continue readingSeries: Faces Around The Manger Lesson #2 of 8 Mary: The Lord’s Servant This video helps us understand something of the unique place of Mary in the Jesus Story. 1. Do you agree that Protestant students of the Bible may not have given Mary the attention and honor she deserves?
Continue readingStan Smith share part 1 of 2 of a short series on Amos 5:4.
Continue readingSERIES: WHY FAITH MAKES SENSE Lesson 1 of 7: The Nature of Christian Faith Watch with others on Facebook Wednesdays at 7pm. Key Scriptures for this Study: Hebrews 11:1; John 14:9-11; 1 Peter 3:1-2, 15-16* 1. Anglican theologian Lesslie Newbigin once wrote: “No faith can command a man’s final and
Continue readingRubel Shelly’s Sunday class series: Faces Around The Manger Lesson 1 of 8: The World That Was Waiting for Jesus This video gives an overview of historical events that helped set the stage for the birth of Jesus. 1. What four major developments grew out of the 70 years of
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