Love Letters from Paul

Pastor's Bible Study

An in-depth study of the Apostle Paul’s three great loves, the church (Philippians), his colleagues (1 Timothy) and his friends (Philemon). Learn how the love of God can permeate all our relationships. Pastor Horner, Pastor Brock, and Pastor Liz will take turns leading this 8 week session. We will be offering this program in-person (9:30 am, Fellowship Hall) and online (7:00 pm, online). You can find the Bible Study on our Facebook Page, YouTube Channel, or here on our website.

November 19, 2020
Philemon: Love Letter to a Friend
Pastor Jack Horner

We will be looking at:

  1. Paul’s Greeting (Philemon 1-3)
  2. Paul Gives Thanks for Philemon (Philemon 4-7)
  3. Paul Appeals for Onesimus (Philemon 8-22)
  4. Closing Grace (Philemon 23-25)

November 12, 2020
1 Timothy: Love Letter to a Colleague
Pastor John Brock

We will be looking at:

  1. Elders and Widows (1 Timothy 5:1-6:2)
  2. False Teachers Seeking Financial Gain (1 Timothy 6:3-19)
  3. Closing Grace (1 Timothy 6:20-21)

November 5, 2020
1 Timothy: Love Letter to a Colleague
Pastor Jack Horner

We will be looking at:

  1. Instructions for Church Life (1 Timothy 3:1-3:16)
    A. Qualifications for Church Leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-13)
    B. Paul’s Purpose for Writing (1 Timothy 3:14-16)
  2. Countering False Doctrine (1 Timothy4:1-16)

October 29, 2020
1 Timothy: Love Letter to a Colleague
Pastor Liz Frey

We will be looking at:

  1. Paul’s Greeting (1 Timothy 1:1-2)
  2. Dealing with False Teachers (1 Timothy 1:3-11)
  3. Paul’s Sin and God’s Mercy (1 Timothy 1:12-17)
  4. Paul’s Purpose for Writing (1 Timothy 1:18-20)
  5. Instructions for Church Life (1 Timothy 2:1-3:16)
    A. Prayer and Worship (1 Timothy 2:1-15)

October 22, 2020
Philippians: Love Letter to the Church
Pastor John Brock

We will be looking at:

  1. Rejoice in the LORD (Philippians 4:2-9)
  2. The Philippians’ Generosity (Philippians 4:10-20)
  3. Closing Grace (Philippians 4:21-23)

October 15, 2020
Philippians: Love Letter to the Church
Pastor Jack Horner

We will be looking at:

  1. Warnings Against Error
    1. Warning Against Confidence in the Flesh (Philippians 3:1-11)
    2. Pressing On Toward the Goal of Our Calling (Philippians 3:12 – 4:1)

October 8, 2020
Philippians: Love Letter to the Church
Pastor Liz Frey

We will be looking at:

  1. Living in a Manner Worthy of the Gospel
    1. Unity in Contending for the Faith (Philippians 1:27-30)
    2. Unity Through Christlike Humility (Philippians 2:1-11)
    3. Purity in the Midst of a Wicked Generation (Philippians 2:12-18)
    4. Timothy and Epaphroditus (Philippians 2:19-30)

October 1, 2020
Philippians: Love Letter to the Church
Pastor Jack Horner

We will be looking at:

  1. Paul’s Greeting (Philippians 1:1-2)
  2. Paul Gives Thanks for the Philippians (Philippians 1:3-11)
  3. Paul’s Circumstances (Philippians 1:12-26)
    1. Paul’s Imprisonment (Philippians 1:12-18)
    2. Paul Torn Between Life and Death (Philippians 1:19-26)