Women's Groups

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6:15 PM | Danielle Peterson and Group

Luke in the Land by Kristi Mclelland

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In our Bibles, we have four Gospels describing Jesus’s time on earth: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The land of Israel—the place Jesus walked and taught during His earthly ministry—is often referred to as the “fifth Gospel.” 
 
Follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over 7 sessions in this Bible study workbook, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you'll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.

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6:15 PM | Amy Howser and Sheri Cain

Romans: From Sin Management to Love Unleashed by JD Walt

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There really are only two stories—Adam and Jesus; sin and grace; death and life. Paul’s letter to the Romans tells us these stories in vivid frames with compelling faith. In doing so, he reveals to us the doctrine of transformation—the righteousness that comes by faith. This study of Romans will move you beyond education and knowing things about Jesus to spiritual awakening and transformation through daily immersion in Scripture. J. D. encourages reading the Bible with others and to put spiritual insights into action.

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6:15 PM | Jenny Johnson

When You Pray by multiple contributors

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Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Are you afraid some emotions are too intense to express to God? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’renot alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle. Throughout God’s Word, we encounter many voices who teach us how to pray.   
  
In this 7-session study, join with six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn that God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. You’ll see examples of how to pray when you’re alone and when you’re gathered with others. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

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6:15 PM | Terry Pritchett and Nancy Thomas

Epic of Eden: Isaiah by Sandra Richter

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Often named the fifth gospel, the book of the prophet Isaiah has more to say about Israel’s coming Messiah than any other Old Testament book. Brilliant, courageous, uncompromising, this prophet declared that the year of the LORD had come and God’s people needed to either step up, or stand down. Indeed, when Isaiah spoke, kings trembled. 

But too often, when Isaiah speaks today, God’s people have trouble hearing. Why? We often miss the larger context. In The Epic of Eden: Isaiah, Dr. Sandra Richter takes participants back to the eighth century BCE. This ten-week study explains Israel’s religion and economy, explores the definition and role of the prophets, and helps us to apply the message of this great champion of the faith to our lives today.

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6:15 PM | Emily Perry

Redeeming Eden: How Women in the Bible Advance the Story of Salvation by Ingrid Faro

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Redeeming Eden stands out by highlighting the often overlooked but significant role of women in shaping redemptive history. It weaves together a cohesive narrative that demonstrates how women, despite being frequentlyundervalued in Ancient Near Eastern cultures, courageously initiate and advance key movements in Scripture. From Eve, who anticipates God's redemption, to Tamar, whose boldness transforms Judah, Rahab, who saves the two spies, and many others, each chapter builds upon the next to reveal a comprehensive storyline. These women, driven by righteousness and justice, take risks and make a lasting impact without seeking recognition or acclaim.  

 

With relatively short chapters and a storytelling approach, Redeeming Eden offers an engaging and impactful reading experience. It is our hope that readers will be inspired by the stories of these remarkable women and gain a deeper appreciation for their significant contributions to the narrative of Scripture.

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Men's Groups

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6:15 PM | Clay Grisetti

You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit

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Who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. We may not realize, however, the ways our hearts are taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. 
 
In this book, popular speaker and award-winning author James K. A. Smith helps us recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices.

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6:15 PM Scott Kaak

The Chronicle of the Whole Scared History - 1 & 2 Chronicles

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One of the main questions the exiles asked as they returned from Babylon in their journey back to Jerusalem was, “is God still interested in us?” As the people of Israel were being restored from their captivity in Babylon, it was a time of uncertainty.  Would they remember the things of the past so they could make sense of the present and prepare for the future?   

Join me (Pastor Scott Kaak) in a study of 1 & 2 Chronicles as we address these issues.

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Mixed Groups

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6:15 PM | Gina Cox and Carolyn Baker

The Good and Beautiful Life: Putting on the Character of Christ – A study on the Sermon on the Mount

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"I have never met a person whose goal it was to ruin his or her life. We all want to be happy and we want it all the time." So begins James Bryan Smith in The Good and Beautiful Life. The problem is he tells us, we have bought into false notions of happiness and success. These self-centered decisions lead us further into the vices that cause ruin: anger, lust, lying worry and judging. Eventually we find ourselves living a beautifully packaged life of self-destruction. 
 
Following the Sermon on the Mount , this follow-up to the Good and Beautiful God guides us to look behind these character flaws and to replace our false beliefs with Jesus' narratives about life in the kingdom of God.

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6:15 PM | Matt O'Reilly

God's Big Picture: Tracing the Story-line of the Bible by Vaughan Roberts

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Does the Bible sometimes seem like a confusing jumble of books, authors, and stories? Roberts's excellent overview takes a wide-angle view of Scripture, showing how the various parts of the Bible consolidateinto one united theme the kingdom of God. With this encouraging tool guiding you, you'll be reading God's Word with new confidence and understanding.

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6:15 PM | Morgan Williams – Parenting Class

Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley 

 

Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other. 

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6:30 PM | Rick and Charlotte Graham

The Invisible War:  What every Believer Needs to Know about Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare by Chip Ingram 

 

In a culture where spiritual warfare is everywhere, it's time to raise the shield of faith and fight the demonic forces at work in this world! Drawing on Ephesians 6, this expanded edition of Ingram's bestseller reveals what believers need to know in order to prayerfully defend themselves and their families against Satan's daily attacks.