Bible Studies
Our group Bible studies are facilitated by Laura Shaw. We have a very active study group with a variety of topics. We are currently engaged in the following studies:
Voices of Advent – by Matthew L. Skinner
Tuesdays 1 – 3 p.m. on Zoom
In Voices of Advent, Matthew L. Skinner leads readers through biblical texts and explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations. We listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future, to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah, to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus’s birth, and to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns. Listen carefully to the Bible’s various perspectives that shape our preparations for Christmas; you’ll hear hope in all of them. Voices of Advent helps readers experience Advent not only as the start of the Christian Church Year, but also as the powerful overture that sets the tone for the incredible story of Jesus.
Disciple II – Into the Word, Into the World
Mondays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Zoom
This study proclaims the transforming power of Scripture while teaching Bible study skills that take participants deeper into the Scripture. The importance of keeping Bible study related to witness is reinforced while participants are encouraged to practice spiritual disciplines arising out of Scripture for the purpose of changing habits and transforming lives. The study also emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. This study understands the growing Christian as under discipline in community and in ministry to the world. Disciple: Into the Word Into the World approaches all experiences of life as opportunities for faithful witness and service and is a twenty-four week study.
Other studies have included:
The Six Miracles of Calvary: Unveiling the Story of Easter – William R. Nicholson
This book gives insight into the miracles surrounding the crucifixion of Christ.
The Calvin Lecture Series
We concluded selected lectures from this series, Speakers The January Series | Calvin University, in January.
Out of Egypt – Anne Rice
The book’s power derives from the passion its author brings to the writing, and the way in which she summons up the voice, the presence, the words of the young Jesus who tells the story.
The Screwtape Letters – C.S. Lewis
A masterpiece of satire on hell’s latest novelties and heaven’s unanswerable answer.
The Twelve Disciples – Douglas Connelly
Build significant relationships, grow in your knowledge and understanding of Scripture and learn how to reach out to others.
Letters from a Sceptic – Dr. Gregory A. Boyd and Edward Boyd
A son wrestles with his father’s questions about Christianity.
Aligning with God’s Appointed Time – Rabbi Jason Sobel
Discover the Prophetic and Spiritual meaning of the Biblical holidays.
The Case for Christ – Lee Strobel
A journalist’s personal investigation of the evidence for Jesus.
The Rock, the Road and the Rabbi – Kathi Lee Gifford
My Journey into the heart of scriptural faith and the land where it all began.
Unclobber – Colby Martin
Rethinking our misuse of the Bible on homosexuality.
Words of Life – Adam Hamilton
Jesus and the promise of the Ten Commandments today.
Disciple I – Richard Byrd Wilke
Becoming Disciples through Bible Study.
Disciple II – Richard Wilkie and Julia Wilke
Into the Word, Into the World.
Disciple III – Various
Remember Who You Are.
Disciple IV – Various
Under the Tree of Life.