Encounters with Jesus: A Series in the Gospel of John

Encounters with Jesus: A Series in the Gospel of John

ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS

Encounters with Jesus: The Gospel of John 1–11 is a 12-week bible study through John 1–11, slowing down for key encounters that reveal who Jesus is and invites us to know, trust, and follow him.

John describes how God has come to dwell with us in the person of Jesus Christ: the Word made flesh who brings grace and truth, and from whose fullness “we have all received, grace upon grace” (1:14, 16–17). As we read and pray these encounters together, we’re invited into life with God—abundant life. John’s aim is clear: “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (20:31).

A tragic tension runs through the Gospel as Jesus “came to his own, and his own people did not receive him” (1:11).  And yet, the promise stands for all who receive him that he gives them the right to become children of God (1:12). An invitation to life with the Lord is the greatest gift and reality of being human.

In him, through his Word, and by the agency of the Holy Spirit, we are offered his love, grace, truth, and the joy of life with him, now and for eternity. We are nourished by the Bread of Life, renewed by living water, and led and loved by the Good Shepherd. The Gospel of John invites us to encounter the living Jesus. Come and you will see.

Book 1: Studies 1-6 September 7th-October 12th

Book 2: Studies 7-12 October 19th-November 23rd

Bible study members will be receiving their printed booklets from their bible study leaders. If you’re not in a Bible Study and would like a printed booklet, please speak with Marion Maxwell after Sunday service on August 24, and/or August 31st or call the church office.

Series: 1 Corinthians

Series: 1 Corinthians

Part 1: Sept. 7 – Nov. 26, 2023

Part 2: Jan. 7 – Feb. 11, 2024

Part 3: April 7 – June 15, 2024

Along with our 1 Corinthians Series, we have produced study guides for leaders and small groups. Our guides include original artwork to aid study groups in contemplation of the Scriptures.

Click below to download the guides for this series. You can also click the video link to view a recording of the Teaching Day hosted by Rev. David Short last year. This teaching was designed to help Bible Study leaders take their groups through 1 Corinthians.

 
  • Click here to download the Bible Study.

  • Click here to download this Bible Study.

  • Click here to download this Bible Study.

Application Series: Acts

Along with our Acts Series, we have produced a study guide for leaders and small groups. Our guides include original artwork to aid study groups in contemplation of the Scriptures.

Click below to download the guide!

 

The Gospel of Mark (Part 2)

The Gospel of Mark (Part 2)

In the Gospel of Mark we meet Jesus, the one who came “not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

The Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark

In the Gospel of Mark we meet Jesus, the one who came “not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

PHILIPPIANS

PHILIPPIANS

In an age of anxiety, self-focus, and distrust, Philippians is a timely book of joy and humility in Christ. Please join us as we study this profound letter of Paul.

Job

Job

Job

Matthew: chapters 8-11

Matthew: chapters 8-11

Study Notes

Each week a new set of study notes will be uploaded to this page. Study notes will have specific questions for this weeks study. New study notes will be uploaded to this page each Monday afternoon.


Bible Studies

The studies for Matthew 8 through 11 have been split into two booklets.