​Bible Study
On Thursday, January 6th, Bible study will resume again via Zoom. This will be the final section of a five-part study of Israel’s history from the Exodus to the Babylonian Exile. We’ll be studying the Book of 2 Kings. The study will be 8 weeks starting on January 6th and ending on March 4th with a break on February 3rd. The class will be held in First Christian Church’s Zoom Room from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome! 

Please let the church office or Pastor Jesse know if you plan on attending so you can receive study questions each week.

Bible Study will be livestreamed over zoom.

Study questions and readings will be listed on this page each week and left up until the bible study is over.
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• January 6 – Chapters 1 – 3 “Elijah and Elisha: Superhero Prophets” Study Questions Here
• January 13 – Chapters 4 - 6  “Did the Axe Head Float?”  Study Questions Here
• January 20 – Chapters 7 – 9 “The End of Jezebel’s Reign of Terror” Study Questions Here
• January 27 – Chapters 10 – 12 “The Good, the Bad, and the Clueless” Study Questions Here
• February 10 – Chapters 13 – 15 “A Prophetic Tradition Ends” Study Questions Here
• February 17 – Chapters 16 - 18 “Finally! Hezekiah!” Study Questions Here
• February 24 – 19 – 20 “Time for Reform”
• March 4 – 21 – 25 “Too Little Too Late” Study Questions Here

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Lenten Season Pastor's Class starts March 17th

This class begins March 17th, at 7:00 pm. We are going to try a hybrid model, both on zoom and in person in the chapel. 

Week One - “Who Is Jesus?”
Overview of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry

• What does ‘Messiah’ mean?
• Why is Jesus considered a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy?
• How does Jesus’ earthly ministry reflect God’s love for us?

 
Week Two – “Three In One” –
Understanding Jesus’ connection to God and Spirit.

• How can Jesus be fully human and fully divine?
• How is Jesus “one with the Father?”
• What is the role of the Holy Spirit?

 
Week Three – “The Way”
Understanding what it means to follow Jesus.

• Who did Jesus call to be his disciples?
• If we follow Jesus, are we disciples too?
• How did Jesus’ followers carry on his earthly mission?

 
Week Four – “The Church and Sacraments"
What does it mean to be a member of a church? What are the ways in which we proclaim our faith?

• The church as a community.
• The church at worship.
• The church in service.
• Baptism
• Communion
• The Priesthood of All Believers

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Sacred Grounds Adult Christian Education Discussion Group
Sacred Grounds is BACK! They are meeting at 9:00 am via Zoom and in person in Room 6. This group combines bible discussion with current events and occasionally reads books together. No preparation needed -- all are welcome to drop in for discussion.