Faith

Jim Leffel
2 Samuel 12:1-6

Jim Leffel provides a detailed study of Biblical faith looking at the faith of Abraham, the father of all Biblical people, and David, the great king of Israel. Biblical faith is rooted in an understanding of God's revelation to us in nature, His Word, and ultimately, through His Son. Furthermore, it is a holistic faith that has intellectual, practical, social, and personal dimensions.\r\n

The Woman at the Well

Ben Foust
John 4:1-42

Despite many personal, cultural, and religious barriers, Jesus approaches a woman at a well to demonstrate that he is the only one who can quench her spiritual thirst. The Gospel has the same effect today when we turn to God to restore the relationship we were created for and allow Him to meet our deepest needs.

Blindness

Jim Leffel
Jonah 4:2

This passage contains three scenes describing three types of blindness. The first describes the king of Aram and deals with being blind to the plans of God because of ambition ? seeing is a condition of the soul. The second is directed at Elisha's servant and relates to being blind to the presence of God ? God is always present and works at times we do not expect and in ways that we cannot see until later. The third is being blind to the grace of God and describes Israel's king ? how easily we can forget who we are, why we are here, and that God loves all people.\r\n

God over All--Including Our Failures

Mike Woods
Jonah 4:2

Many important figures in the Bible experience failure and we can learn from their responses. In this teaching, different types of failure and different responses to them are discussed. Failure leads us to decide to depend on God or not. Learning God's Will helps us reconsider our definition of success.

Two Lepers

Jim Leffel
2 Kings 5:1-27

Jim Leffel discusses a tale of two lepers, Naaman and Gehazi, which reveals elements of Biblical irony. Naaman was an honorable Aramean army captain and far from God while Gehazi was Elisha's servant. Naaman eventually humbled himself and trusted in God's grace. His life was transformed and he sought God's reputation over this world, while Gehazi's life was destroyed as he sought the world and misrepresented God.\r\n

Everything is Going According to Plan Part Two

Chris Hearty
Romans 11:1-36

Paul continues his argument that God's plan for Israel has not failed. On the contrary, it is bigger than anyone could have imagined. Anyone who believes, and receives the free gift of salvation, becomes a part of God's grand plan. God has neither forgotten not rejected Israel. He will in due time return His attention to restoring Israel.

Released from the Law

Chris Hearty
Romans 7:1-25

What does it look like to depend upon God as we grow spiritually? Paul teaches us how to depend upon God and not on our own fleshly power to grow spiritually. Although the Law is good and holy, it is not meant for us to try to live under Law as we endeavor to grow in our relationship with God. The Law brings death, but the Spirit brings life. We can look to the Law to know where we fall short, but not to find the power to change and grow. We can only find that in Christ Jesus.

Walking by the Spirit

Scott Risley
Romans 8:1-17

After explaining the role of the law and how it leads to bondage when we try to live by it, Paul now describes a life of freedom as we live by the Spirit--one that delights in spending time with God and enjoys a relationship of love and trust with our heavenly father.

The Good News About Salvation

Conrad Hilario
Romans 1:1-17

The Book of Romans is considered by many to be the clearest and most thorough explanation of the gospel in scripture. It has influenced many game-changers of the faith, including Martin Luther and John Wesley. This letter makes clear that salvation is by faith alone and, as Paul writes in chapter one, demonstrates that the gospel "is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes."