Articles and Bible Studies

Current Bible Study: "The Life" "This is the life" is a commonly used American phrase, especially in the midst of great enjoyment. Of course, one person's view of "the life" may be different from another person's view. And "the life" may last a long time or only a few minutes. The Bible talks about "the life", but it means much more than a temporary enjoyable experience. "The life" of the Bible is much better in many ways! What is "the life"? How can we experience it? How can we live "the life" on a daily basis? We will answer these questions as we consider "The Life", based on a chronological study of John 11-21.
Jan 24	Death & Life
Feb 14	The Path of Life
Feb 21	Life & Love
Feb 28	The Way, the Truth & the Life

"The Sufficiency of Christ" ~ In this world, we face many challenges. We struggle to live as we ought. We strive to satisfy our deepest desires, but our efforts fail. We might turn to philosophy and religion, but we still feel empty. How can we handle life's challenges? How can live as we ought? How can we experience true fulfillment? As the book of Colossians reveals, Christ is sufficient. Why is Christ sufficient? How is Christ sufficient? How does the sufficiency of Christ apply to our daily lives? We will discuss these things as we study the book of Colossians.
Oct 25	Reason for Thanksgiving
Nov 01	What to Pray For
Nov 08	The Supremacy of Christ
Nov 14	Hidden Treasures
Nov 22	Freedom In Christ
Nov 29	Christ and Religion
Dec 06	The New You - Part 1
Dec 13	The New You - Part 2
Jan 03	Relationships
Jan 10	Sharing Christ

"The Most Important Questions " As human beings, we have many questions about life. At the same time, many of us fail to carefully consider the “most important questions.” These “important questions” address the meaning and purpose of life, and help us know how to live. Whether believer or nonbeliever, this study should be informative and practical, because our responses to the "most important questions" deeply affect every part of our daily lives.
Aug 16	Important Questions - Introduction
Aug 23	What is Ultimate Reality?
Aug 30	How We Know
Sept 06	What Is Man?
Sept 13	What Is Wrong?
Sept 20	What Is Solution?
Sept 27	What Should I Do?
Oct 04	Why Is There Suffering?
Oct 11	How Can We Have Peace?
Oct 18	How Can We Know God?

"Lessons from Luke"
Jan 25	So You May Know
Feb 01	Testing & Temptation
Feb 08	Fishers of People
Feb 15	What Kind of Love
Feb 22	The Parable of the Sower
Mar 01	Feeding the Crowd
Mar 08	Lesson Not Posted
Mar 15	The Good Samaritan
Mar 22	Teach Us To Pray
Mar 29	Welcome Home
April 05	Impossible?
April 12	Lesson Not Posted
April 19	Faithfulness While Waiting
April 26	The End Is Coming
May 03	The Lord's Supper
May 10	Innocence & Injustice
May 17	It Is True!
May 24	Epilogue: What Now?

"Advent and Christmas"

Nov 28 Hope

Dec 07 Peace

Dec 14 "Joy"

Dec 21 "Love"

“Good News in the Psalms” The Bible contains different kinds of literature, but all communicate powerful truths about life, meaning and purpose. While “the Psalms” are Old Testament poetry written long before the birth of Jesus, we will see how the Psalms point to “the good news of Jesus Christ.” We believe this study will be informative to the non-Christian and also helpful to the believer in living the Christian
Aug 24	Does Nature Speak? - Psalms 19:1-6
Sept 07	What's Wrong? - Psalms 14
Sept 14	What's Needed? - Psalms 32
Sept 21	Instructions for Life - Psalms 19:7-14
Sept 28	Thirsty? - Psalms 63
Oct 05	In the Shepard's Care - Psalms 23
Oct 12	Where is God? - Psalms 13
Oct 19	Forgiveness Forever? - Psalms 103
Oct 26	When Bad People Prosper - Psalms 37:1-11
Nov 02	Good News of Salvation - Psalms 40
Nov 09	Help In Trouble - Psalms 46

I John: Characteristics of True Christianity
May 18	The Word of Life - I John 1:1-1:4
May 25	Walking in the Light - I John 1:5-2:2
June 01	Knowing That We Know - I John 2:3-2:14
June 08	Do Not Love - I John 2:15-2:17
June 15	Children of God - I John 2:28-3:10
June 22	Lesson to be announced (Jay Lester will be out of town)
June 29	Love & Assurance - I John 3:11-3:24
July 06	To Whom Do You Listen? - I John 4:1-4:6
July 13	The Move to Love - I John 4:7-4:21
July 27	Overcoming the World - I John 5:1 -5:12
Aug 03	What Can We Know? - I John 5:13-5:21

Romans: Good News for the World
Jan 06	Good News & Purpose - Romans 1:1-17
Jan 13	Bad News - Romans 1:18 - 2:29
Jan 20	Our Problem & God's Solution - Romans 3
Jan 27	Reason for Hope - Romans 5:1-11
Feb 03	A New Life - Romans 6:1-23
Feb 10	The Struggle - Romans 7
Feb 17	The Spirit of Life - Romans 8:1-17
Feb 24	No lesson - Discovery Weekend
Mar 02	Assurance of Hope - Romans 8:15-17
Mar 09	The Recipients of Salvation - Romans 9:1-8; 9:30-10:15
Mar 16	God's People & God's Plan - Romans 11
Mar 23	(No Lesson) - Happy Ressurection Sunday!
Mar 30	Living the Christian Life - Romans 12:1-8
Apr 06	Christian Love - Romans 12:9-21
April 20	Relating to the State - Romans 13:1-7
April 13	Proper Clothing - Romans 13:8-14
April 27	Disputable Matters - Romans 14
May 04	Plans & Providence - Romans 15:14-33
May 11	In Conclusion - Romans 16

A Christians'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.
Sept 23	Becoming A Christian
Sept 30	Beginning to Serve
Oct 07	Keeping Things Straight
Oct 14	Bumps & Turns in the Road
Oct 21	Problems, Pain, Praise, & Peace
Oct 28	To Finish the Race
Nov 04	Trouble, Trials, & Opportunities
Nov 11	Storm & Shipwreck
Nov 18	Thanksgiving

A Study in Acts: "Uncovering the Unknown God"
Aug 19	New In Town
Aug 26	Uncovering the Unknown God
Sept 02	Why We Were Made
Sept 09	Now What?
Sept 16	Why Change?

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

Lessons From Tragedy
April 29	Life Brevity
May 06	Light
May 13	Treasure

" Hall of Faith "
Jan 14	Introduction to "Hall of Faith"
Jan 28	Abel and Enoch
Feb 04	Noah
Feb 11	Abraham
Feb 18	Joseph
Mar 04	Moses
Mar 11	Joshua
Mar 18	Gideon
Mar 25	David
April 01	Daniel
April 08	Jesus
April 15	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:
Aug 20	How Do We Know?
Aug 27	About the Human Condition & His Mission
Sept 02	About The Method of His Mission
Sept 10	About His Identy
Sept 17	The Kingdom of God
Sept 24	Welcome of Sinners
Oct 01	Religious Traditions
Oct 08	True Worship
Oct 15	God's Provision, Care, & Guidance
Oct 22	Forgiveness
Oct 29	Death and Fruit
Nov 05	In His Prayers for His Followers
Nov 11	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	Turning Trials Into Triumphs
May 21	How to Handle Temptation
May 28	Doing What You Hear
June 04	No Favorites
June 11	Genuine Faith
June 18	Controlling the Tongue
June 25	True Wisdom
July 02	War & Peace
July 09	Who's the Judge?
July 16	Making Plans
July 23	The Wrong Side of Riches
July 30	The Power of Patience
Aug 06	Let Us Pray
Aug 13	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 (No Lesson)
Feb 26	Wednesday - Prayer (Pt. 1)
Mar 5	Fellowship Time (No Lesson)
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)