Articles and Bible Studies

"Good News for the World" - (A studyof the book of Romans) is currently being taught each Sunday (9:30am) by Jay Lester at Blacksburch Christian Fellowship (ICF Bible Study). Come join us for a great time of fellowship and study of the Holy Bible.

Romans: Good News for the World
Jan 06	Lesson One: Good News & Purpose - Romans 1:1-17
Jan 13	Lesson Two: Bad News - Romans 1:18 - 2:29
Jan 20	Lesson Three: Our Problem & God's Solution - Romans 3
Jan 27	Lesson Four: Reason for Hope - Romans 5: 1-11
Feb 03	Lesson Five: A New Life - Romans 6: 1-23
Feb 10	Lesson Six: The Struggle - Romans 7
Feb 17	Lesson Seven: The Spirit of Life - Romans 8: 1-17
Feb 24	No lesson - Discovery Weekend
Mar 02	Lesson Eight: Assurance of Hope
Mar 09	Lesson Nine: The Recipients of Salvation
Mar 16	Lesson Ten: God's People & God's Plan
Mar 23	(No Lesson) - Happy Ressurection Sunday!
Mar 30	Lesson Eleven - Living the Christian Life
Apr 06	Lesson Twelve - Christian Love
April 20	Lesson Thirteen - Relating to the State
April 13	Lesson Fourteen - Proper Clothing
April 27	Lesson Fifteen - Disputable Matters
May 04	Lesson Sixteen - Plans & Providence

On September 23, our series is entitled "A Christian's Journey (The Life of Paul)."

Life is a journey for all of us. How is the Christian journey different? The apostle Paul's journey was unique in many ways. It was one man's Christian journey. However, each Christian's journey is similar in many ways, and we can learn much from Paul's life. How did Paul become a Christian, know God's will, share his faith, face opposition, deal with suffering, find fulfillment, etc.? As we consider Paul's journey, we will see how it relates to our journey. I trust this study will equip and encourage Christians in their own journeys, and also help non-Christians understand how the Christian journey is different. Come travel with us.

A Christians's Journey - (The Life of Paul)
Sept 23	Lesson 01: Becoming A Christian
Sept 30	Lesson 02: Beginning to Serve
Oct 07	Lesson 03: Keeping Things Straight
Oct 14	Lesson 04: Bumps & Turns in the Road
Oct 21	Lesson 05: Problems, Pain, Praise, & Peace
Oct 28	Lesson 06: To Finish the Race
Nov 04	Lesson 07: Trouble, Trials, & Opportunities
Nov 11	Lesson 08: Storm & Shipwreck
Nov 18	Lesson 09: Thanksgiving

A Study in Acts: "Uncovering the Unknown God"
August 19	Lesson 01: New In Town
August 26	Lesson 02: Uncovering the Unknown God
Sept 02	Lesson 03: Why We Were Made
Sept 09	Lesson 04: Now What?
Sept 16	Lesson 05: Why Change?

A Study in 2nd Timothy
June 03	Lesson 01: Helpful Reminders
June 10	Lesson 02: It's Worth It
June 17	Lesson 03: Endurance and Faithfullness
June 24	Lesson 04: Arguments & Instruction
July 01	Lesson 05: The Last Days
July 08	Lesson 06: Do This Instead
July 15	Lesson 07: Final Charge

Lessons From Tragedy
April 29	Lesson 01: Life Brevity
May 06	Lesson 02: Light
May 13	Lesson 03: Treasure

" Hall of Faith "
Jan 14	Lesson 01: Introduction to "Hall of Faith"
Jan 28	Lesson 02: Abel and Enoch
Feb 04	Lesson 03: Noah
Feb 11	Lesson 04: Abraham
Feb 18	Lesson 05: Joseph
Mar 04	Lesson 06: Moses
Mar 11	Lesson 07: Joshua
Mar 18	Lesson 08: Gideon
Mar 25	Lesson 09: David
April 01	Lesson 10: Daniel
April 08	Lesson 11: Jesus
April 15	Lesson 12: Peter
April 24	Hall of Faith - Lauren McCain

"What Did Jesus Say?" (about ...) A Bible Study entitled "What Did Jesus Say?" What did Jesus say about himself, God, humanity, truth, meaning, purpose, discipleship, relationship,morality, religion, salvation, fulfillment and the future? When Jesus spoke, people listened, because he taught with amazing authority. Jesus' words still speak! So let us listen and learn together, and find practical application for today's world and our own lives. You can view each weekly lesson by opening the links below: This study was a study previously lead by Jay Lester:
August 20	Lesson 01: How Do We Know?
August 27	Lesson 02: About the Human Condition & His Mission
Sept 02	Lesson 03: About The Method of His Mission
Sept 10	Lesson 04: About His Identy
Sept 17	Lesson 05: The Kingdom of God
Sept 24	Lesson 06: Welcome of Sinners
Oct 01	Lesson 07: Religious Traditions
Oct 08	Lesson 08: True Worship
Oct 15	Lesson 09: God's Provision, Care, & Guidance
Oct 22	Lesson 10: Forgiveness
Oct 29	Lesson 11: Death and Fruit
Nov 05	Lesson 12: In His Prayers for His Followers
Nov 11	Lesson 13: Soils and Soils
Nov 18	Thanksgiving

2006 Archives (May 14-Aug 13): A Study of the Holy Bible in the Letter of James
This study was a study previously lead by Jay Lester:

"James' Letter for Us"

May 14 - Lesson 01: Turning Trials Into Triumphs
May 21 - Lesson 02: How to Handle Temptation
May 28 - Lesson 03: Doing What You Hear
June 04 - Lesson 04: No Favorites
June 11- Lesson 05: Genuine Faith
June 18 - Lesson 06: Controlling the Tongue
June 25 - Lesson 07: True Wisdom
July 02 - Lesson 08: War & Peace
July 09 - Lesson 09: Who's the Judge?
July 16 - Lesson 10: Making Plans
July 23 - Lesson 11: The Wrong Side of Riches
July 30 - Lesson 12: The Power of Patience
Aug 06 - Lesson 13: Let Us Pray
Aug 13 - Lesson 14: In Conclusion

2006 Archives (Jan - April '06): "One Week in a Christian's Life"
This study was a study previously lead by Jay Lester:

In this study, we will consider the beliefs, practices and activities of a Christian during a typical week. We will also see how a Christian faces the challenges, worries, disappointments and sufferings of this life. This discussion-oriented study should provide useful information on Christian belief and practice, and offer practical guidance for daily Christian living.

Jan 8 - Sunday - Church Meeting
Jan 15 - Sunday - Sense of Failure
Jan 22 - Monday - Work
Jan 29 - Monday - Forgiveness
Feb 5 - Tuesday - Example & Influence
Feb 12 - Tuesday - Worry
Feb 19 - Testimony
Feb 26 - Wednesday - Prayer (Pt. 1)
Mar 5 - Fellowship Time
Mar 12 - Wednesday - Prayer (Cont'd)
Mar 19 - Wednesday - Seeking God's Will
Mar 26 - Thursday - Trouble
April 2 - Thursday - Temptation
April 9 - Defending the Faith (Friday AM)
April 16 - Evangelism (Sharing the Good News with Others) (Friday PM)
April 23 - Understanding the Bible (Saturday AM)
April 30 - Fulfillment (Saturday PM)

Articles & Archives: (PDF Downloads & Lessons)

Divine Sovereignty & Human Responsibility
The Gospel
Anger
"Can an Intelligent Person Believe in God?"
The Passion of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ
Are They Christians?
God's Promise to the Nations
Belief in God in the Age of Modern Science
Doesn't Evolution Contradict Genesis
The Reliability of the New Testament
The Bible
Wars, Earthquakes, Tsunamis & Hurricanes.
Evil and Suffering
Wars in the Old Testament

Notes From Jay

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