"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God."
John 1:1
Lenten Bible Study with the Bishop
Again this year, in hopes of giving our ministers a break or an alternative option—not to compete!—Bishop Tim Smith will be leading a NC Synod-sponsored Bible study on the Gospel of Luke during Lent for five consecutive Thursdays, beginning March 10 and concluding on April 7 from 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Note: We will not meet the week of Ash Wednesday nor during Holy Week. All are welcome!
Register today to receive Zoom link details.
Note: We will not meet the week of Ash Wednesday nor during Holy Week. All are welcome!
Register today to receive Zoom link details.
Study Questions for Previous Series
FIRST THINGS FIRST
(downloadable files)
Week 1: What Are You Building? - Haggai 5:1-15
Week 2: Heaven Shakes! - Haggai 2:1-9
Week 3: The Signet Ring! - Haggai 2:20-23
Week 4: There's Hope! - Zechariah 1:7-17
Week 5: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Zechariah 3:1-10
Week 6: Looking for a City! - Zechariah 8:1-8
Week 7:The Surprise Gift! - Zechariah 8:9-13, 20-23
Week 8: The Peaceable Kingdom!- Zechariah 9:9-17
Week 2: Heaven Shakes! - Haggai 2:1-9
Week 3: The Signet Ring! - Haggai 2:20-23
Week 4: There's Hope! - Zechariah 1:7-17
Week 5: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Zechariah 3:1-10
Week 6: Looking for a City! - Zechariah 8:1-8
Week 7:The Surprise Gift! - Zechariah 8:9-13, 20-23
Week 8: The Peaceable Kingdom!- Zechariah 9:9-17
Songs of Faith: Meditations on Psalms
(downloadable files)
Week 1: How Great Thou Art! - Psalm 104:24-35
Week 2: Holy, Holy, Holy! - Psalm 29
Week 3: Blessed Assurance! - Psalm 138
Week 4: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms! - Psalm 20
Week 5: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God! - Psalm 9
Week 6: O God, Our Help in Ages Past! - Psalm 130
Week 7: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory! - Psalm 48
Week 8: Crown Him with Many Crowns! - Psalm 24
Week 9: There is a Balm in Gilead! - Psalm 89:20-37
Week 10: Rock of Ages! - Psalm 14
Week 11: Amazing Grace! - Psalm 51:1-12
Week 12: What a Friend We Have in Jesus! - Psalm 34:1-8
Week 13: Just As I Am! - Psalm 111
Week 14: O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing! - Psalm 84
Week 2: Holy, Holy, Holy! - Psalm 29
Week 3: Blessed Assurance! - Psalm 138
Week 4: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms! - Psalm 20
Week 5: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God! - Psalm 9
Week 6: O God, Our Help in Ages Past! - Psalm 130
Week 7: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory! - Psalm 48
Week 8: Crown Him with Many Crowns! - Psalm 24
Week 9: There is a Balm in Gilead! - Psalm 89:20-37
Week 10: Rock of Ages! - Psalm 14
Week 11: Amazing Grace! - Psalm 51:1-12
Week 12: What a Friend We Have in Jesus! - Psalm 34:1-8
Week 13: Just As I Am! - Psalm 111
Week 14: O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing! - Psalm 84
Witnesses: The Evidence of New Life
(downloadable files)
Week 1: We are Witnesses! - Mark 16:1-8 and Acts 10:34-43
Week 2: 2nd Sunday of Easter - 1 John 1:1-2:2
Week 3: The Beloved Witness - 1 John 3:1-7
Week 4: The Generous Witness - 1 John 3:16-24
Week 5: The Compassionate Witness - 1 John 4:7-21
Week 6: The Overcoming Witness - 1 John 5:1-6
Week 7: The Eternal Witness - 1 John 5:9-13
Week 2: 2nd Sunday of Easter - 1 John 1:1-2:2
Week 3: The Beloved Witness - 1 John 3:1-7
Week 4: The Generous Witness - 1 John 3:16-24
Week 5: The Compassionate Witness - 1 John 4:7-21
Week 6: The Overcoming Witness - 1 John 5:1-6
Week 7: The Eternal Witness - 1 John 5:9-13
Hard Times, Unshakable Faith Questions for All Weeks
(downloadable files)
The Plan for Life Questions for All Weeks
(downloadable files)
O Come, Immanuel! Questions for All Weeks
(downloadable files)
The Greater Way Study Questions for All Weeks
(downloadable files)
Week 1: Welcome the New! - Hebrews 1:1-14
Week 2: Pioneer - Hebrews 2:5-18
Week 3: Builder - Hebrews 3:1-16
Week 4: Sabbath - Hebrews 4:1-3, 9-13
Week 5: Priest - Hebrews 4:14-5:10
Week 6: Perfection - Hebrews 6
Week 7: Faith - Hebrews 11:1-6,8,13-16
Week 8: Covenant - Hebrews 8:1-13
Week 9: Sacrifice - Hebrews 9:13-28
Week 10: Holiness - Hebrews 10:11-25
Week 11: King 12:1-7, 18-28
Week 2: Pioneer - Hebrews 2:5-18
Week 3: Builder - Hebrews 3:1-16
Week 4: Sabbath - Hebrews 4:1-3, 9-13
Week 5: Priest - Hebrews 4:14-5:10
Week 6: Perfection - Hebrews 6
Week 7: Faith - Hebrews 11:1-6,8,13-16
Week 8: Covenant - Hebrews 8:1-13
Week 9: Sacrifice - Hebrews 9:13-28
Week 10: Holiness - Hebrews 10:11-25
Week 11: King 12:1-7, 18-28
Summer of Love Study Questions for All Weeks
(downloadable files)
Week 1: Love is a Verb! - Amos 5:1-17
Week 2: Let it Roll! - Amos 5:18-27
Week 3: The Measure of Love! - Amos 7:1-17
Week 4: Summer Fruit - Amos 8:1-14
Week 5: A Match Made in Heaven - Hosea 1:1-11
Week 6: The Scandal of Redeeming Love - Hosea 2:2-23
Week 7: Finding the Way Home - Hosea 4:1-19
Week 8: What Am I Going to Do with You? - Hosea 5:1-15
Week 9: Third Day Love - Hosea 6:1-7:16
Week 10: The Heart of a Parent - Hosea 11:1-11
Week 11: Free Love at Last! - Hosea 14:1-9
Week 2: Let it Roll! - Amos 5:18-27
Week 3: The Measure of Love! - Amos 7:1-17
Week 4: Summer Fruit - Amos 8:1-14
Week 5: A Match Made in Heaven - Hosea 1:1-11
Week 6: The Scandal of Redeeming Love - Hosea 2:2-23
Week 7: Finding the Way Home - Hosea 4:1-19
Week 8: What Am I Going to Do with You? - Hosea 5:1-15
Week 9: Third Day Love - Hosea 6:1-7:16
Week 10: The Heart of a Parent - Hosea 11:1-11
Week 11: Free Love at Last! - Hosea 14:1-9
Holy Trinity Sunday
(downloadable file)
April 19 - May 31, 2020
Exile and the Kingdom Study Questions for All Weeks
(downloadable files)
We are a church whose unity is in Jesus Christ, who gathers us around word and water, wine and bread. We believe that people meet God in Scripture, where God’s relationship to — and intention for — humankind is revealed.
The Book of Faith Initiative strives to increase biblical literacy and fluency for the sake of the world. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is committed to this five-year initiative encouraging members, congregations and synods to dig deeper into our book of faith — the Bible.
For many, the encounter with Scripture is limited to the excerpts that are read on Sunday morning. Many of us — and many of our neighbors — are somewhat intimidated and unsure of how to engage Scripture. We believe all are invited to open Scripture and join the conversation.
In order to delve deeper in the word, the Book of Faith Initiative recommends a four-fold method for reading the Bible: devotional, historical, literary and Lutheran theological reading. It’s up to you and your faith community to decide how the Book of Faith Initiative will become a vital part of your ministry so that together we grow in our deep engagement with the word of God. Get involved To get started, visit www.bookoffaith.org and www.twitter.com/bookoffaith.
To get started, visit www.bookoffaith.org and www.twitter.com/bookoffaith.
The Book of Faith Initiative strives to increase biblical literacy and fluency for the sake of the world. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is committed to this five-year initiative encouraging members, congregations and synods to dig deeper into our book of faith — the Bible.
For many, the encounter with Scripture is limited to the excerpts that are read on Sunday morning. Many of us — and many of our neighbors — are somewhat intimidated and unsure of how to engage Scripture. We believe all are invited to open Scripture and join the conversation.
In order to delve deeper in the word, the Book of Faith Initiative recommends a four-fold method for reading the Bible: devotional, historical, literary and Lutheran theological reading. It’s up to you and your faith community to decide how the Book of Faith Initiative will become a vital part of your ministry so that together we grow in our deep engagement with the word of God. Get involved To get started, visit www.bookoffaith.org and www.twitter.com/bookoffaith.
To get started, visit www.bookoffaith.org and www.twitter.com/bookoffaith.