led by Rev David Strumbeck
Meets in Fellowship Hall
On the road to Emaeus Jesus explained to two disciples how all the Old Testament was about Him. So, what did He tell them? We don't know everything He told them, but there is a whole lot we can scrutinize to find the real meaning about Jesus in the Old Testament. It is really fun to discover Jesus as He is presented in the gospel of the Old Testament.
led by Stephen Rippon
Meets in Balcony CLassroom B202
Augustine wrote Confessions during 397 to 400 after being appointed Bishop of Hippo, which was a small town in North Africa and part of the Roman Empire. Confessions is essentially a long prayer to God in which Augustine reflects back on his journey from infancy through adolescence and into adulthood. Augustine shares about how he sought to satisfy his restlessness, until he finally surrendered his sinful desires and ambitions to the Lord. Along the way, he learned many things about sin and grace that we can still apply to our lives. Join us as we read and consider this great work of Christian wisdom.
led by elders bernie cohen and todd metezler
MEETS IN the conference room
Church historians agree that Acts is a continuation of Luke’s gospel story. It is based on Luke’s historical research of the early church as the apostles carried out Christ’s missionary mandate. Four passages seem to indicate that Luke was present with Paul during some journeys, and therefore an eyewitness to some accounts. Luke’s goal is to show how Christ continued to work through the apostles by the filling and power of the Holy Spirit. Acts1:8 is the key verse to understanding the missionary mandate that Christ gives the Church: “… But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth”. Throughout this two-term class, Todd Metzler and Bernie Cohen will reference James Montgomery Boice’s Acts: An Expositional Commentary as well as other supplemental materials in presenting these lessons.
led by Elder Kevin Freer and Deacon Jared Guckenberger
Meets in Room 204 (educational wing)
We will be using a study written by Tim Keller to look at what Paul’s letter to the Galatians shows us about the application of the gospel to our lives. Participants will receive a Workbook that will be used through 2 semesters of this study (Winter and Spring, 2024-2025). This class is an interactive study that will be discussion focused. In addition, internet links will be provided to sermons that cover the text of the study for at home listening/review. This study contains 13 units, each containing a Bible Study and a related Reflection or Exercise. Classes will alternate between a Bible Study one week, and the corresponding Reflection or Exercise the following week. The reflections help provide deeper understanding of some concepts, and exercises will give an opportunity for practical application. Come and join Kevin & Jared as we seek to live "in line with the truth of the gospel." (Galatians 2:14)
Led by elder Paul Larson
Meets in the classroom off of Fellowship Hall
The class is designed to help our UD international friends improve their English skills and learn the Bible by using the morning’s sermon text. Please join us and serve the nations in Jesus’ name!