by Jeffrey Spencer | Dec 12, 2018 | News & Events |
Our Bible study for the week of December 9th is on the book of Psalms. Below is a link to the video, along with the Bible passages we read with the discussion questions. If you want to add your comments and perhaps start on online conversation about these texts, visit our Facebook page and find the post for this Bible study.
CLICK HERE to view the Bible study video.
READINGS AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
READ PSALM 1 This is a wisdom psalm. What wisdom does it impart to us? What is the
point of the tree imagery? What is the difference between the righteous and the
wicked?
READ PSALM 22:1-11 This is a psalm of lament. What does it mean for us that such
feelings are expressed in scripture? What does it mean that Jesus himself
quoted from this psalm from the cross? What hope is there even amidst the
lamenting?
READ PSALM 137 This is an example of an imprecatory
psalm, a psalm in which God is called upon to do violence to one’s enemies.
What is the context for this psalm (vs. 1-3)? Without excusing or endorsing the
horrific suggestion in vs. 9, what might be motivating such language?
READ PSALM 139 This is a psalm of praise. What
actions and/or attributes of God are being celebrated in this psalm? Why do you
think the wonder of this psalm turns into anger?
READ PSALM 148 This is an example of a messianic
psalm. How does this psalm point to Jesus and the fulfillment of God’s promises
to Israel? (Hint: See Luke 1:68-69)
by Jeffrey Spencer | Dec 11, 2018 | News & Events |
Join us on Wednesdays during Advent for worship at Noon and 6pm as we gather for scriptural reflections on the hymn “What Child is This?” Soup suppers follow.
by Jeffrey Spencer | Dec 10, 2018 | News & Events |
Join us for worship this Christmas! Our family Christmas Eve service featuring our Sunday school program will be held at 4pm, while our traditional services with Holy Communion will be held at 7pm and 10pm. On Christmas day we will have a service at 10:30am. All are welcome!
by Jeffrey Spencer | Dec 8, 2018 | News & Events |
Our sharing tree is set up in the narthex to help our neighbors in need this Christmas season. You are invited to take a tag, purchase that item, wrap the gift and place it under the tree with the tag attached. Thanks to all who will participate in our December ministry of the month!
by Jeffrey Spencer | Dec 3, 2018 | News & Events |
Our Bible study for the week of December 2nd is on Ezra & Nehemiah. Below is a link to the video, along with the Bible passages we read with the discussion questions. If you want to add your comments and perhaps start on online conversation about these texts, visit our Facebook page and find the post for this Bible study.
CLICK HERE to view the Bible study video.
READINGS AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
EZRA
READ 1:1-11 How are we reminded in this passage that God is the God of all nations? How are we reminded that the people of Israel have a special role to play? What would it be like for these people to return home after 50 years?
READ 3:8-13 Why would this be a moment of such mixed emotions for the people of Israel, especially the elders?
READ 4:1-5 What factors might be at work here in the refusal of the people of Judah to work with their fellow Jews?
READ 6:13-18 How is Judah being rebuilt both literally and figuratively?
READ 7:8-10 What restoration project is underway now?
READ 10:1-2 Why is intermarriage with foreigners such a big issue?
How is this different from the story of Ruth?
NEHEMIAH
READ 8:1-12 What have Ezra and Nehemiah accomplished together?
READ 13:15-30 Would you describe Nehemiah’s ministry as successful? Why or why not? What do you think is the theological or spiritual significance of these books?
by Jeffrey Spencer | Nov 27, 2018 | News & Events |
Our Bible study for the week of November 18th is on 1&2 Kings. Below is a link to the video, along with the Bible passages we read with the discussion questions. If you want to add your comments and perhaps start on online conversation about these texts, visit our Facebook page and find the post for this Bible study.
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1 KINGS
READ 2:1-4 What kind of king does David want his son, Solomon, to be?
How might David’s own past inform his words to his son?
READ 3:1-15 Which parts of this section sound promising for Solomon’s reign as king? Which parts might be cause for concern?
READ 9:1-9 What promises does God make regarding the temple?
What is even more important than the temple?
READ 11:1-8 What factors do you think led to Solomon’s downfall?
Why didn’t his wisdom prevent this from happening?
READ 11:9-13 What are the consequences of Solomon’s sin?
How and why is God gracious to Solomon?
READ 18:17-29 How does Elijah demonstrate the impotence of the prophets of Baal and their god? Why is he doing this?
READ 18:30-40 How does Elijah demonstrate the power of the LORD? What is the result?
2 KINGS
READ 17:6-13 What was the cause of Israel’s fall? How did God try to prevent it? Why do you think the narrator mentions how Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt?
READ 25:8-21 What is the state of David and Solomon’s legacy as the book draws to a close?
