Tuesdays:
  • Tuesdays at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall or available through the phone or in our Zoom classroom.
  • Bible Studies can either be a topic centered or we can study a book of the Bible.
  • Classes run for one hour and are discussion oriented.
  • Whether you know a little or a lot of about the Bible you will not be lost and will get a lot out of the study that will help you with your life in Christ.
  • We do not require people to read, pray out loud, or answer a question unless they volunteer to do so.
  • Please join us in-person in the Sanctuary, or in the Zoom Classroom by simply clicking on the following link https://cuwaa.zoom.us/j/7720565058
     
    Or you can join us through audio only BUT you have to let me know by Wednesday morning. Then I will call you at 12:50 PM and connect you through my cell phone’s conference feature.​
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​7/01/2025
Genesis 21, studying the story of Isaac's birth and the conflict between Sarah and Hagar & Ishmael. The group explored themes of righteousness given to us by God in our faith, pointing out the difference between practicing righteousness by faith and just doing the right thing.​
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​6/24/2025
Bible study focused on Genesis 19 and 20, exploring themes of God's judgment and mercy in the aftermath of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah with Lot and his daughters. We explored the narrative distinguishing between descriptive and prescriptive passages and the use of conscience to help us know right from wrong. Then we looked at Abraham and Abimelech and how Abraham made the same mistake as he did with Pharoah, 20 years prior.
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​6/17/2025
​We covered Genesis 19:1-29 on the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. We explored themes of judgment, mercy, and forgiveness. The discussion covered various biblical judgments and warnings, emphasizing God's love and desire for people to repent. We reflected on God's mercy, the importance of confession and absolution, and the need to focus on spiritual growth, moving forward in faith rather than dwelling on past mistakes.
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​6/10/2025
​NO BIBLE STUDY ON THIS DAY
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​6/03/2025
​We finished studying Genesis 18:  We explored the dynamics of prayer by studying Abraham's interactions with God in angelic form regarding the fate of Sodom. The discussion covered various aspects of prayer, including the difference between bargaining and presenting arguments to God, the importance of persistent prayer, and how to approach prayer requests when not immediately answered. The session concluded with teachings on tithing as a test of faith and the importance of regular Bible study and spiritual engagement in developing a strong faith that can better discern God's responses to prayers.
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​5/27/2025
We studied Genesis 18 exploring the encounter between Abraham and three men who were revealed to be God and two angels looking human. We discussed the significance Abrham showing hospitality to these “men” in understanding Divine Covenants and angelic communication. The group shared personal stories and biblical references about encounters with angels, discerning whether such experiences were divine or demonic.
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​5/20/2025
​Finished studying Genesis 17…Compared Old Testament Circumcision to Baptism and why Old Testament things like circumcision, eating unclean foods and other ceremonial laws no longer apply and how they are actually fulfilled in Christ.
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​5/13/2025
This week we will look at Genesis 17 and the role of circumcision and how it compares and contrasts with Holy Baptism.​ ​The study of Abram with Genesis 17, why his name changed to Abraham, what circumcision is all about, why the Lord keeps repeating promises, and what He still has left to fulfill, and how it relates to what we believe as Christians. 
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​5/6/2025
Genesis 16 and the role of polygamy, and how we can misinterpret God’s promises for our lives.
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​4/29/2025
Bible Study Returns - - Studying Genesis​
Why did the promises God made to Abram have to be reiterated? And how does it relate to the promises God makes to us? Also, how well did polygamy work for Abram? 
Exploring these and other topics.
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​4/22/2025
No Bible Study
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​4/15/2025
No Bible Study
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​4/8/2025
No Bible Study
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​4/1/2025
We are exploring the life of Abram and learning from him how to trust the Lord as we see similarities in Abram’s tests of faith.​
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​3/25/2025
We finished studying the Tower of Babel and how it could have influenced world religions. We also were introduced to Abram and the blessings God gave him and how Abram’s faith was tested. So much in this study that relates to our lives today. 
How are these events still relevant to our faith?​
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​3/18/2025
We study Noah and his winemaking and drinking abilities and how that led to sin in the New World. We also explore the Tower of Babel and its significance to our world, today.
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3/11/2025
We looked how the Noah and Family went from the Flood to Dry Land, experiencing God’s favor and covenant and how they still apply today.
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3/4/2025
We discussed how what we are learning in Genesis can be a positive witness of faith as we began studying Genesis 7. 
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2/25/2025
We begin looking at Noah, the Ark, and the Great Flood. We discussed the conditions of the world and who Noah was. We looked at Genesis 6. 
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2/18/2025
We study the relationship of brothers Cain and Abel, and what this narrative from Genesis 4 has to do with our life in Christ today. 
We discussed what is an authentic offering to the Lord as we studied the Cain and Able narrative and explored how sin couches at our door. We looked at Genesis 4 and 5.
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2/11/2025
Back to the Beginning – An In-Depth Look at the Book of Genesis. Why is the biblical account of Creation so controversial? Explore Noah and the Ark narrative in-depth and see it was a real event not a myth as some profess. How does the Tower of Babel account still affect our world today. How is Abraham still relevant to our faith?
We discussed what it means to live in Paradise and how we are affected by God’s acts of mercy and punishment pronounced in the Garden of Eden. We finished up Genesis 3
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2/4/2025
​we look at mankind’s fall into sin as we analyze how Adam and Eve gave into temptation and the punishments that came from that. We will see that applies to our life. Also, we will study God’s first promise of a Messiah Savior. The Importance of Marriage and Mankind’s Fall into Sin from Genesis 2 and 3.
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​1/28/2025
Find out why God refers to Himself in the third person with the word “us.” We also look at the commandments Adam and Eve had to follow, and the role of marriage in the perfect world.​
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​1/21/2025
We studied how a “day” in Genesis 1 means a solar day or 24 hours.
Summary of argument: “Why a Day is a Day in Genesis 1”
The Old Testament use of the word Hebrew Word “Yom”
  1. Biblical use of the word “day” used in single form (versus plural) with a number conveys a specific period of time.
  2. Biblical use of the word “day” used with the words “morning” and “evening” and a number conveys a solar day.
  3. Biblical use of the word “day” in plural form usually conveys longer periods of time, beyond a solar day.
  4. There are no biblical examples where the construction of “evening”, “morning” with a number conveys long periods of time like “eras”, “periods” or “ages.” Other words and constructions are used to convey this idea.
  5. Other words in Hebrew to covey “time” could have been used in Genesis 1. Of the 13 words, 11 refer to long periods of time.
  6. Moses’ use of “day” in single form and not using words to convey an event that happened a very long time ago suggests that he was recounting an event that did not happen that far in the past. He could have used other words to convey an event that happened in “ancient” times. Also various words combinations would have been used to convey a continuing creation process that happened over a longer period time. See Exodus 20:8-11
  7. The creation account in Genesis defines the very origins of persons, animals, places, and things on Earth (light, dark, land, water, plants, etc) and of all creation (sun, moon, stars) including concepts like “good”, “evil”, “life” and “time.” So to introduce time using the word “day” and then define it by “morning” and “evening” with a specific number attached to it so that it would be interpreted as vague or longer period of time goes against the sense of the text and one of the purposes of conveying the creation account. The terms used in Genesis 1 and 2 convey the very definition of reality.
  8. The final argument for allowing Yom (Day) to be defined the way it is in Genesis is that we don't allow outside sources to redefine what the Bible clearly conveys. Otherwise we will forever be changing Scripture to suit the thinking of the time. Defining days in Genesis 1 as solar days is a great example of allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture, instead of outside source (i.e. science, philosophy, personal feelings, even human reasoning) to drive the interpretation of Scripture.
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​1/14/2025
​Book of Genesis: Why is the biblical account of Creation so controversial? Explore Noah and the Ark narrative in-depth and see it was a real event not a myth as some profess. How does the Tower of Babel account still affect our world today. How is Abraham still relevant to our faith?
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​12/3/2024
FINAL Adult Bible Study for the year is Tomorrow (Tue) at 1PM: “God’s Sacred Creation: Respecting the Sanctity of Human Life at Any Age.” We conclude finishing studying “End of Life” decision and any other question you have regarding the 5th Commandment on Doing No Harm.​
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​11/26/2024
“God’s Sacred Creation: Respecting the Sanctity of Human Life at Any Age.” Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s and I are co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment. This week we will continue looking at end of life issues and how Scripture can guide our decisions.
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​11/19/2024
​“God’s Sacred Creation: Respecting the Sanctity of Human Life at Any Age.” Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s and I are co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment. This week we will continue looking at end of life issues and how Scripture can guide our decisions.
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​11/12/2024
“God’s Sacred Creation: Respecting the Sanctity of Human Life at Any Age.” Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s and I are co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment. This week we will look at end of life issues and how Scripture can guide our decisions.
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​11/5/2024
“God’s Sacred Creation: Respecting the Sanctity of Human Life at Any Age.” Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s and I are co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment. This week we finish up the difference between killing and murder and look at other applications of this Commandment like euthanasia, and capital punishment.
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​10/29/2024
“God’s Sacred Creation: Respecting the Sanctity of Human Life at Any Age.” Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s and I are co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment. This week we finish up our look at the 5TH Commandment. And we will explore the difference between killing and murder.
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​10/22/2024
NO Adult Bible Study THIS Tuesday
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​10/15/2024
Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s and I are co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment. This week we finish up our look at Cain murdering Abel and how that affects us. And we will explore the difference between killing and murder.
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​10/8/2024
Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s and I will be co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment.
This week we finish up our look at consciences and begin to study what leads to murder.
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​10/1/2024
Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s and I will be co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment.
We explored Genesis 3 and Romans 2:15 answering the questions about humankind’s fall into sin and about what is means for every human to have a conscience.
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​9/24/2024
We cover Genesis 1 and 2 regarding Creation and how humans are a special part of it.
We explored Psalm 139 on how we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. We looked how life begins in the womb. At the end of the video are pictures showing the development of human life before birth. We also differentiate between Soul and Spirit.
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​9/17/2024
New Adult Bible Study - “God’s Sacred Creation: Respecting the Sanctity of Human Life at Any Age.” Starting Tuesday, September 17 at 1pm Pastor Dan Eddy and Rev Ron Rather from St. John’s will be co-leading a studying of God’s Word on the topic of human life, related to the 5th Commandment.
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It will be at Messiah’s Fellowship Hall and on-line at Zoom and through the phone. Food and Drinks available.

At the core of the 5th Commandment is seeing all human life as sacred. Why? Because God created humans in His image.
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During our study we will explore the biblical definition of life, how we harm others, the difference between killing and murdering, and how we can love our fellow human beings by supporting them better in times of need.

Please join us for fellowship and learning to grow your faith in Christ. “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made,” Psalm 139:14 ESV
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7/16/2024
We continue studying Jesus’ Resurrection from Mathew 28 and corresponding Gospel texts. We conclude our 2 ½ year Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew exploring the role of Holy Baptism in our lives today.
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7/9/2024
We will study Jesus’ Resurrection from Mathew 28 and corresponding Gospel texts. Skeptics claim there are many contradictions in the Gospel narratives. We will give you a straight timeline of events to help you better appreciate of magnitude of this miracle.
​We are in the final chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. We will be studying Matthew 28 and corresponding Gospel Texts of Jesus’ Resurrection from the Dead in the Flesh. There are a lot of events surrounding this ultimate of miracles. And we will look at how this event is the key to everything we believe about Jesus.
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6/25/2024
We will study Jesus’ Burial and Resurrection as we look at Matthew 27 and 28 and clear up the confusion about what appears to be contradictions in the eyewitness narratives related to Jesus rising from the dead. 
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6/11/2024
​We look at the final moments of Jesus life today from Matthew 27 and corresponding texts. What is the significance and impact of each of the last words Jesus spoke from the Cross?
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Topics covered:
  • Complete darkness was not natural
  • Testimony of the Romans Soldiers
  • The speak showing the finality of His death
  • The significance of split Rocks, Temple curtain tearing, and dead rising
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​​6/4/2024
What is the significance and impact of each of the last words Jesus spoke from the Cross? We look at all seven of them as we study the last moments of Jesus’ life as He suffered and died for us. We continue studying Matthew 27 and other corresponding Gospel texts.
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Topics covered:
  • Jesus Vocations as son to Mary and his relationship to His siblings 
  • The Presence of God withdrawn
  • Experiencing Hell
  • What kind of God would send people to Hell?
  • Proclaiming victory over Satan
  • How does all this apply to our lives today?
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​5/28/2024
Who is Barabbas and why it this criminal release critical in order for Jesus’ Crucifixion to occur. This Bible study continues to study Matthew 27 and other corresponding Gospel texts. Matthew 27:24-44 and comparable Gospel texts
​Click here to listen to Matthew 27:24-44
Topics covered:
  • Jesus refused to take a sedative. Why
  • How much support He still had
  • The significance of Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross
  • The Words spoken “Father for forgive them…”
  • Jesus welcoming a criminal into Paradise
  • On what kind of cross was Jesus crucified
  • How does all this apply to our lives today
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​5/21/2024
Matthew 27:3-23 and comparable Gospel texts. The drama of Jesus’ trials continues. In them He teaches us a few things about how to live our faith in courage. Join our Bible study as we are studying Matthew 27 and other corresponding Gospel texts.
Click here to listen to Matthew 27:3-23
Topics covered:
  • Judas’ suicide
    • Is that the reason he is probably in Hell?
      • Do people who commit suicide end up in Hell?
  • Jesus’ trial before Pilate
  • His appearance before Herod
  • His mocking and floggings
  • How does all this apply to our lives today?
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​5/14/2024
We continue looking at Matthew 26 and corresponding Gospel texts covering the events of Good Friday. We continue studying Jesus’ Trial before the Jewish Religious leaders, Pilate, and Herod.  Even in these events Jesus is teaching us valuable things to enhance our faith.
Matthew 26:57-27:10 and comparable Gospel texts: We look in-depth at Jesus’ Trials and how they speak to our lives today.
Click here to listen to Matthew 26:57-27:10
Topics covered:
  • 12 reasons Jesus’ Trial was illegal.
  • Peter’s denials
  • Judas’ suicide. Find out why admitting you did something wrong is NOT Confession of Sins.
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5/7/2024
We explore all the aspects of Jesus’ illegal trial before the religious and Roman authorities. 
We continue looking at Matthew 26 and the events of Good Friday. We will focus on Jesus’ Trial before the Jewish Religious leaders, Pilate, and Herod.  Even in these events Jesus is teaching us valuable things to enhance our faith.
​Click here to listen to Matthew 26:37-68
Topics covered:
  • How it was an illegal trial
  • How Peter’s denials factored in
  • How the differences in the gospel narratives provide a wider screen view of events
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​4/30/2024
Jesus Praying in the Garden
​Jesus being Arrested 
Click here to listen to Matthew 26:36-56
​Topics covered:
  • Jesus getting a “no” to His prayer request
  • Better understanding His State of Humiliation
  • How He was in control of the events of His crucifixion
  • How the events of that night were predicted in the Old Testament
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3/19/2024
Holy Communion Finish; Peter's Predicted Denial; Jesus Praying in the Garden
Click here to listen to Matthew 26:26-46 (part 4)
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3/12/2024
We will continue discussing Holy Communion this week as we look at how other Christian bodies (denominations) look at the Lord’s Supper. Attached are "Summary of what’s going on in Holy Communion and the significance of the Lord’s Supper as a Sacrament" and "The Lord’s Supper" for our discussion. If time allows, we will take a look at Peter’s Denial and better understanding this better to apply to our lives.
Click here to listen to Matthew 26:26-29 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-31 (part 3) 
Topics covered:
  • What other Church Bodies teach on Holy Communion and how that compares and contrasts with ours. We look at Roman Catholic, Calvin, and Zwingli views.
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3/5/2024
This week we conclude our study of Jesus’ Word instituting Holy Communion from Matthew 26. We will address questions and concerns regarding this Sacrament and compare what other Christian Bodies (Denominations) teach for a better understanding of our confession.   
Then, if time, we will take a look at Peter’s Denial and better understanding this better to apply to our lives.​
Click here to listen to Matthew 26:26-29 and Corinthians 11:17-31 (part 3)
​Topics covered:
  • Should Churches celebrate the Seder Meal?
  • Discussed what is a Sacrament.
  • Explained the realities happening in Holy Communion
  • Talked about the value of the Covenant.
  • How Old Testament symbolism leads to realities in the Lord’s Supper
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2/27/2024
We study Jesus’ Word instituting Holy Communion from Matthew 26. We look at 1 Corinthians 11 which shows us how to and not to serve Communion in a congregational context. We will apply that to answering the question of whether or not Judas did partake of the Lord’s Supper.
​Click here to listen to Matthew 26:26-29 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-31 (part 2) 
​Topics covered:
  • Type of bread used and why Roman Catholics only use unleavened bread and the Greek Orthodox only use leaven bread.
  • Difference between descriptive and prescriptive passages.
  • Jesus Word in the Institution do not in any way imply bread and wine represent Christ’s body and blood, nor flesh or human blood.
  • Then addressed the question of whether Judas was at the Lord’s Supper… 
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2/20/2024
You hear these words almost every worship service. I speak them over the bread and wine before Holy Communion: The Words of Institution.
Today we will look at Jesus’ Word here in-depth as we continue studying the Passion of our Lord in the events of Holy Thursday.
We will continue studying Matthew 26 and corresponding Gospel texts, and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.
Click here to listen to Matthew 26:26-29 (part 1)
Topics covered:
  • Context of Jesus’ Word, comparing Gospel narratives
  • Realities of what is happening in the Sacrament and its benefits
  • How this relates to Jesus’ teaching on Him being the Bread of Life from John 6:22-69. Are we really eating His flesh? Are we really drinking human blood?
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2/13/2024
We will continue studying Matthew 26, looking at the Passion of our Lord in the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Click here to listen to Matthew 26:14-25
Topics covered:
  • Judas’ betrayal. Implied in Hell. Annihilationism. Double Predestination. Satan entering him. Peter’s confession and restoration. 
  • The history behind the Passover and the meal.
  • Jesus washing feet by looking at the John 13 text.
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2/6/2024
Bible Study moves to the Fellowship Hall tomorrow at 1pm. We will now offer coffee and treats, and plenty of room to spread out your Bible and take notes. There will still be a big monitor showing the Scripture we are studying, along with other graphics. 
We will still offer Bible Study over the phone and on Zoom.
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We will be studying Matthew 26 looking at the Passion of our Lord in the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday… the last hours of Jesus' life before His suffering and death. Perfect timing as we prepare to head into the Lenten Season.

Click here to listen to Matthew 26:1-13
Topics covered:
  • The value of comparing other texts that cover this narrative to get a fuller picture of the event. 
  • How the Gospel of Mark covers details Matthew doesn’t and how that affirms the validity of these Gospels as inerrant. 
  • How this narrative ties to Lazarus being raised from the dead.
  • And how this text applies to your life today.
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1/30/2024
Are you a sheep or a goat? This is how Jesus will separate believer and non-believers on the Last Day. The question He will ask is “How did we treat Him?" Then "How did we treat each other?"
Click here to listen to Matthew 25:31-46
Topics covered:
  • Which are we? Sheep? Goats?
  • Who is the King?
  • The eternal dangers of works righteousness
  • Acts of faith
  • Sins of Omission. Sins of silence in failing to do the right thing.
  • Double Predestination
  • Creation of Hell
  • New Heavens and New Earth
  • Jesus being our scape goat.
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1/23/2024
We look at how God rewards us in the next life based on how we used His grace to bless others in this life.
Where has the Lord blessed you? What are you good at doing? What have you done with what you were given from the Lord? And how can we put it as risk for good?
Click here to listen to Matthew 25:14-30
Topics covered:
  • The Parable of the Talents.
  • How saving grace gives us abilities to do incredibly valuable things
  • What happens when we don’t use this grace upon grace.
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1/16/2024
We are back from our winter break. Adult Bible Study starts again, Tuesday at 1pm.
Click here to listen to Matthew 24:26-25-13
Topics covered:  
  • Why we don’t know when End will come
  • Dangers of not preparing for the End
Rewards in Heaven based on God’s Grace
We look at Jesus’ parable about a wedding reception to prepare us for the best life ahead.
In the Word,
Pastor Dan
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV
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12/12/2023
LAST Adult Bible Study for the year
Overview of End Time Signs - Jesus Prepares not Scares us for the End
Bible Study from Matthew 24:4-35 covered the following topics:
  • How to be prepared, not scared for the End.
  • Signs of the End
Disclaimer: I incorrectly identified the name of the current Pope (call it a senior moment). The discussion was accurate and worth hearing. My apologies for not being more careful with names.​
Click here to listen to Matthew 24:3-35

Adult Bible Study resumes Tuesday, January 16 at 1pm. Please join us for the Prayer Rally on Tuesday, January 9 at 1pm in Messiah’s Sanctuary.
A new Women’s Bible Study starts Thursday, January 18 at 5:30pm in the downstairs Conference Room.
A big thank you to all of you who participated in our Bible Studies either live or in-person at Messiah in 2023. God bless us with greater learning and participation in our Bible Studies for 2024.
In His Joy,
Pastor Dan
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV
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12/5/2023
We explore at Jesus’ laments and how we can learn from His pronouncements.
  • Why does the perfect Son of God lament?
    • What can we learn from them?
  • Also, Jesus gives a detailed descriptions of the signs of the End.
    • I will have an organized list to help you better understand them, so you don’t see these verses as scary but preparing.
Click here to listen to Matthew 23:37 - 24:2
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11/28/2023
We will continue exploring Jesus’ woes and laments. Discover how we can learn from them for our worship, fellowship, and everyday life.​
Bible Study from Matthew 22:34-40 and Matthew 23:1-36 covers the following topics:
  • The Value of Cross References
  • Learning from Jesus’ Woes
Click here to listen to Matthew 22:34-40 & 23:1-36
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11/21/2023
Jesus presents a riddle that people of faith can solve but unbelievers can’t. Find out what it is. Also, we explore Jesus’ woes and laments. Discover how we can learn from them.
Bible Study from Matthew 22:41-23:12 covers the following topics:
  • Understanding the Trinity
  • No adding rules
  • No Pastor gods
  • Humility in worshipping the Lord in Truth and in Spirit
Click here to listen to Matthew 22:41 - 23:12
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11/14/2023
We explore Jesus’ view of paying taxes, the nature of the life to come, and the greatest commandments!
Topics of discussion:
  • How to look at Government
  • How to address unbelievers
  • And how to look at the Commandments
Click here to listen to the bible study
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11/7/2023
We will look at how Jesus’ teachings can really irritate people!
Topics of discussion:
  • How actions speak louder than words
  • How to condemn unbelief
  • What is the Robe of Righteousness?
  • The dangers of Universalism
  • How to speak to people of other religions
Click here to listen to Matthew 21:28-22:14
Actions Louder than words. Condemning unbelief. Robe of righteousness; universalism speaking to people of other religions
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10/31/2023
This week we look at why Jesus was cursing and how we challenge Jesus’ authority!
​Click here to listen to Matthew 21:18-32
Jesus Curses, His Authority Questions, and Importance of Fruit (Good Works)
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10/24/2023
No Bible Study This Day
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*** BONUS *** 10/18/2023 - LWML Zone 20 Rally Bible Study at Trinity
Click here to listen to: How I am Like Mary Magdalene
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10/17/2023
​Topics up for discussion:
  • Why would a loving Jesus get angry?
  • And why would He curse? Isn’t that against the 2nd Commandment?
Click here to listen to Matthew 21:12-22
Jesus Gets Angry, Curses, and How the OT is quoted in NT
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10/10/2023
Topics up for discussion:
  • Completing discussion on Palm Sunday, Hosanna and Passover
  • Why would a loving Jesus get angry?
Click here to listen to Matthew 21:1-15
Interpreting Scripture in Context and Jesus Getting Angry
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10/3/2023
Topics up for discussion:
  • The dangers of comparing yourself to others
  • The equality of Christ’s Grace and how we can be challenged by that

Bible Study was on the following topics:
  • Understanding Grace and God owing us
  • Servant Leadership
  • Misperceptions of Jesus,
  • Palm Sunday, Hosanna, and the Passover 
Click here to listen to Matthew 20:21
​In His Peace,
Pastor Dan
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV
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9/26/2023
This week we will be finishing up legitimate reasons for divorce and starting on biblical evidence for infant Baptism!
Topics up for discussion:
  • Finishing up divorce and exploring the gift of being single
  • How children factor into the Kingdom of God. The debate Christians have regarding infant Baptism
  • Why working your way to Heaven is dangerous​​
Grounds for Divorce, Role of Marriage, Proof for Infant Baptism, and Function of Good Works
Click Here to listen to Matthew 19:6-30
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9/19/2023
Topics up for discussion:
  • Under what conditions can we divorce? (I need to clarify something I said last week that might have been misunderstood)
  • How children factor into the Kingdom of God. The debate Christians have regarding infant Baptism
  • If time, looking at works righteousness​
Grounds for Divorce
Click Here to Listen to Matthew 19:1-6

Put on the full Armor of God. 
In His Peace, 
Pastor Dan
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV​
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9/12/2023
We are back from summer break. Adult Bible Study starts again tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1pm. 
Topics up for discussion:
  • How often are we to forgive people who have hurt us?
  • Under what circumstances can we divorce?
Forgiving others and Divorce
Click Here to listen to last week's Bible Study on Matthew 18:21-19:3

In the Word,
Pastor Dan
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV​
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7/4/2023
Click here to listen to last week's Bible Study on Matthew 18:18-35
Forgiving or Retaining Sins Personally Forgiving Others
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6/27/2023
This is the last Adult Bible Study before the summer break.
We will finish studying Matthew 18:
  • Healthy ways to resolve conflict
  • How Jesus instructs the Church to forgive or retain sins
The necessity of forgiving others who have sinned against us.

Conflict Resolution Solutions
​Click Here to listen to last week's Bible Study on Matthew 18:15-18

In His Service, 
Pastor Dan
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV
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6/20/2023
​Bible Study Resumes today
We continue studying Matthew 18 on healthy ways to resolve conflict, and how the Church is instructed to minister to people who are willingly unrepentant.  Also, if time, we will explore how to more greatly value the forgiveness given by the Lord.

In His Service,
Pastor Dan
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV
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6/13/2023
NO Adult Bible Study this Tuesday. We will resume on Tuesday, June 20 at 1pm. 

We face temptations to sin every day. To what extent do we go to defeat them? Who are the “lost sheep” and how are we to find them? And what are the basics of conflict resolution in the church?
 
Click Here to listen to last week’s Bible Study on Matthew 18:6-20: Topics discussed:
  • Sources of Temptations
  • How we Tempt
  • And defeating temptations
  • Looking for Lost Sheep
  • Conflict Resolution Basics

In His Service,

Pastor Dan
Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV​
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6/6/2023
Bible Study on Matthew 17:24-18:5: Topics discussed:
  • The Temple Tax and how it relates to you
  • How to not cause offense
  • Faith described in the humility of a child
Click here to listen to last week's bible study Matthew 17:24 - 18:5
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5/30/2023
​How does the Temple Tax in Jesus' day factor into our living our faith today? Also, we discuss the vulnerability of children to temptation and the special place Jesus has for little ones. And we look at the extreme measures we take to avoid sinning.

Bible Study on Matthew 17:20-23: Topics discussed:
  • How to Overcome “Little Faith”
  • Making Jesus in our Image
  • Why There are Missing Verses in Scripture
Click here to listen to last week's bible study Matthew 17:20-23

In His Care,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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5/23/2023
Why are Jesus’ prediction of His death still relevant to our daily lives today? What taxes should we pay and are there times we shouldn’t pay them?

Click here to listen to last week’s Bible Study on Matthew 17:9-20 on the Power of God’s Word and the Role Faith Plays in Miracles

In His Care,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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5/16/2023
Why Healing Didn’t Occur – Paying Taxes
The Disciples were empowered to perform miracles, but they couldn’t on a boy. Why? And what does this have to do with our lives today when it comes to healing?

To Hear last week’s Bible Study on Matthew 17:1-9 on Jesus’ Transfiguration Please click here for the recorded Bible Study

​In His Care,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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5/9/2023
Why would Christ turn dazzling white on a mountain to only a few of His closest followers? This event known as The Transfiguration is one of the most mysterious events in the Gospels. But what relevance does this spectacular event have for your life today?

See or Hear last week’s Bible Study on Matthew 16:20-28: The following topics were discussed:
  • Love through confronting unrepentance
  • Misperception of Jesus Being Messiah
  • What is “Taking up your cross?”
  • What does it mean Jesus “repaying you?”
Please click here for the Bible Study

In His Light,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV​​
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5/2/2023
Why would Jesus tell His Disciples not to tell people who He was? (Seems anti-evangelist) And what does it mean to “pick up your cross” to follow Jesus? And why would Jesus look at his beloved Disciple, Peter and say “Get behind me, Satan.” And what do these issues have to do with you and your everyday life?
 
The answers to these questions and more will be revealed. We pick up from Matthew 16:20.

See or Hear last week’s Bible Study on Matthew 16:13-19 discussing what it means to confess, Is Peter the first Pope, how the Church forgives and retains sins, and and why we have ex-communication. Click here to view the recorded Bible Study: To listen please click here


In His Word,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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4/25/2023
What are the “Keys to the Kingdom?” And what did Jesus mean when He said that the Church would be built by the Apostle Peter on “this Rock?” And what does it mean to “pick up your cross” to follow Jesus?
 
The answers to these questions and more will be revealed as Adult Bible Study returns tomorrow (Tues) at 1pm. We will be studying the rest of Matthew 16. To listen please click here

In His Word,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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4/4/2023
Here is the Zoom Video link to last Tuesday’s Bible Study on Matthew 16:1-18: Fellowship, Retaining Knowledge, Sign of Jonah, Confession, and Apostles’ Teachings. To watch or listen please click here: https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/I5iTS0CwmtIAxYcOs1KMr8q1AUj_zOUOYawZYQRPpe4zChIZu3zjUKoK4DrjwFu_.sio4hl45AcvpXziX
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3/28/2023
How can we better remember the important blessings of God’s Word for our lives, today? Well today’s Bible Study at 1pm will show you how as we continue studying Matthew 16.
 
Please join us today (March 28) at 1pm for our Bible Study as we explore the rest of Matthew 16 including the importance of the Church being built from Peter and the Apostles, and what it means to “take up your cross.”
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Here is the Zoom Video link to last Tuesday’s Bible Study on Matthew 15:21-16:4 studying the Relevance of Feeding of the 4000 and Demanding Signs from Jesus – Sign of Jonah. To watch or listen please click here: https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/zpi6o-184tfR_XLnFkJkYvatYmDCNPAjPZiFFncqiqYT99Mrbxjh7tyZ6V4lkVQs.T19dnTyVoAsbwJyk

In His Service,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV​
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3/21/2023
You’ve heard of the miracle of the feeding of the 5000, but what about Jesus’ miracle of the feeding the 4000? What is similar and what is different between the two miracles? And what relevance does it have for your life today?
 
Please join us tomorrow (March 21) at 1pm for our Bible Study as we explore the rest of Matthew 15 including sharing a great devotion I recently read to help us better understand why it appeared Jesus was so harsh on a Canaanite woman.

Here is the Zoom Video link to last Tuesday’s Bible Study on Matthew 15:10-28 on what defiles a person, and faith when there’s opposition.  To watch or listen, please click here:  https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/ZOXxDkpKvdOeLWEDSa5KJPB4a9NGHhmmED-KKY9iJMc1swnOnobdOKb1IKCN_USe.dxrA0LQBkogJE0Kb
 
See or hear you tomorrow.
 
In His Care,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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3/17/2023
Last Tuesday’s (03/14/2023) Bible Study on Matthew 15:10-39. What does it mean to be defiled? And what is the origin of what defiles us? Looking at how sin defiles you and where it comes from, so you can know how you can be cleansed of it.  We also see how faith is blessed when it is tested.  Click here for the audio
In His Wisdom,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV​
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3/10/2023
Last Tuesday’s (03/7/2023) Bible Study on Matthew 15:1-9. Where can tradition in the Church supersede the Word of God? Do we need an altar, or pulpit, or liturgy in worship? What about men not wearing hats? Often, we mix up what God commands in Scripture versus what are traditions in the Church. Is our liturgy commanded? Are we required to celebrate Easter? Do we need an altar in our Sanctuary? Do we need to sing hymns? 
Click here for the audio
In His Grip,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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3/3/2023
Last Tuesday’s (02/28/2023) Bible Study on Matthew 14:22-36: We learn why it is important for God to take vengeance on Evil and Evil doers and not us. Also, we explore how the miracles of the Feeding of the 5000, and Jesus and Peter walking on water speak to your faith today. To listen, please click here: Click here for the audio.
In His Care,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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2/24/2023
Last Tuesday’s (02/21/2023) Bible Study on Matthew 14:1-21 covering the Beheading of John the Baptist and the Feeding of the 5000. Why was the beloved John the Baptist imprisoned, especially with Jesus positively recognizing his ministry? And what bearing does this have on our faith walk with Christ, today?
To watch or listen, please click here: https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/HhmRmq2WYACA6Z26raKaWtTIOmPLIsEyYp5dMvOnH6VWaY4ufR1DK1RAjMMjGq42.LbeZvOl7QosHiHHK
In His Care,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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2/17/2023
Last Tuesday’s (02/14/2023) Bible Study finishing up Matthew 13 covering the Parables of “Pearls,” “Hidden Treasures,” “Nets” and more: To watch or listen, please click here: https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/EUSxHHhsULir8RqF7dny09olz38Sxv4AkaT4lmTkv7fDxPJJBVCXFSXQK600xXLW.htqW08DyrQQ4FN5a
In His Care,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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2/10/2023
Last Tuesdays (02/07/2023) Bible Study on Matthew 13 covering the Parables of “Weeds,” “Mustard Seeds,” and “Leaven” including discussion topics like Judgment Day, Strength of Faith, and the growth of the Church. we look Jesus’ Parables of “Weeds,” “Mustard Seeds,” “Leaven” “Hidden Treasure.” “Pearls,” and more.
  • In these parables we will be looking at the topics of:
    • Judgment Day
    • Strength of faith
    • Growth of the church
    • Wisdom of God
    • and the value of our salvation in Christ. 
 Please click here: Dan Eddy's Personal Meeting Room - Zoom
Audio Here
​In His Truth,

Pastor Dan
“God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,” Romans 4:24 NIV
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1/31/2023
We will be studying Matthew 13 as we look Jesus’ famous Parable on “The Sower and the Seeds”
  • Who are the Sowers? (Are they you?)
  • What are the Seeds? (Do you have them?)
  • What does the type of soil represent? 
This is an extremely relevant topic for the Church and for your life.  
Please join us in-person in the Sanctuary, or in the Zoom Classroom by simply clicking on the following link https://cuwaa.zoom.us/j/7720565058
or you can join us through audio only BUT you have to let me know by Wednesday morning. Then I will call you at 12:50pm and connect you through my cell phone’s conference feature.
Adult Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew TUESDAYS 1-2pm: Please join us in-person in the Sanctuary, or in the Zoom Classroom by simply clicking on the following link https://cuwaa.zoom.us/j/7720565058
 
Or you can join us through audio only BUT you have to let me know by Wednesday morning. Then I will call you at 12:50pm and connect you through my cell phone’s conference feature.
                            
Here is the video link to last Tuesdays Bible Study on Matthew 13 with the Parable of the Sower and the Seeds: Please click here
In His Care,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
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1/24/2023
We continue our Adult Bible Study at 1pm in the Sanctuary and on-line through Zoom or the phone. We will be finishing up Matthew 12 and starting chapter 13 as we look at the following topics:
  • Jesus immediate family conflicts with His mother and siblings
  • The parable of the Sower and the Seeds
Both are very relevant to our families and the work of the Church, today.
  • What causes people to Blaspheme the Holy Spirit and fall away from the faith?
  • There is no middle ground when it comes to following Jesus. You are either for him completely or against Him. 
  • The problems Jesus had with His immediate family to impede him from doing his work as our Messiah.
  • The purpose of the parable as we began studying the Sower and the Seed.
Please click on this link:
Bible Study on Matthew 12:31-13:17
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1/20/2023
Adult Bible Study Tuesdays from 1-2pm: Please join us in-person in the Sanctuary, or in the Zoom Classroom by simply clicking on the following link https://cuwaa.zoom.us/j/7720565058
 
Or you can join us through audio only BUT you have to let me know by Wednesday morning. Then I will call you at 12:50pm and connect you through my cell phone’s conference feature.

Please click on this link:
Bible Study on Matthew 12:22-42
Topics covered:
  • Demon possession: Is it still around today?
  • What’s unforgiveable?
  • Will sins be revealed on Judgment Day?
  • Why Jesus is the Sign of Jonah? 
 Pastor Dan
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1/17/2023
TOMORROW (Tues. Jan 17) we start again our Adult Bible Study at 1pm in the Sanctuary and on-line through Zoom or the phone. Or you can join us through audio only BUT you have to let me know by Wednesday morning. Then I will call you at 12:50pm and connect you through my cell phone’s conference feature.

We continue with our study of the Gospel of Matthew, starting with the topic of the unforgiveable sin, and Jesus’ dysfunctional family as we look at the following topics:
  • What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
  • Why is Jesus compared to Jonah, the man who defied God and was swallowed by a great fish?
  • And we look at disputes Jesus had with immediate family members.
The Zoom Classroom is at this link https://cuwaa.zoom.us/j/7720565058
 
My prayer is that more of our member engage in studying Scripture more to see how the Lord is there to help you through the joys and frustrations you will face in 2023.
 
See the links below to our Fall Bible Study Videos from Matthew 7-12. Each link has a summary of the topics we discussed in class.
 
Bible Study on Matthew 10:16-33 To watch or listen please click on this link:
https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/oNt2CT2-P8tl9HWfi0OEXEMgPrVSRxx1Uiy8BaFVb2fWd4t0hn0z15uuqBDZ8_Qi.O-OTnxySC_qa7hFF
 Topics covered:
  • What it means to be as “wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”
  • What to do when families shun you for your faith
  • How the Holy Spirit helps you defend your faith
  • And the influence of being or not being brought up in the faith
  • And the power of forgiveness when our witness hasn’t been the strongest.

Bible Study on Matthew 10:16-11:15 To watch or listen please click on this link:
https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/O_uPcqNP8nJtj6hUU1p1W7DtfBqsW5JfATQP8QMgwenUmf1Y4qt2DlFE-7av_CDF.k7T4TsQ1x7Hedduw
 Topics covered:
  • Being persecuted for your faith and how to endure.
  • Why Jesus gives it to us straight in warning us of dangers
  • How to stop fearing dangers in the world.
  • Why confessing your faith in public is essential.
  • Conflicts in families over faith in the Lord.
  • The blessings of obedience.
  • Why John the Baptist questioned who Jesus was

Bible Study Finishing Matthew 11 To watch or listen please click on this link:
https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/EjBDNhH4cZAn4qwh4EwZcUsm5jEL0s81mm-ELIQzy3cQ7HONGwpb-0kW3kmfwOKL.qpkNjiLHNTGV2QoS
 Topics covered:
  • Expectations about God and when they are not meant (because they are not based on His Word) and how they can derail our faith.
  • Legalism and Pietism: the Letter of the Law versus the Spirit of the Law.
  • The importance of spiritual rest by worshipping the Lord. What does it mean that His time with you is more important than your time with Him?
  • Thorn in the flesh: Why are we given obstacles in our faith and how does the Lord help carry the load of our burdens?

Bible Study on Matthew 12:1-32 To watch or listen please click on this link:
https://cuwaa.zoom.us/rec/share/0QUpqJBPho7VFWMtUY6F3U3h123u5Y38ycmvbcELL1Foep2f9d0EBRQ8X3UbH0TZ.Wt_sItPKV35SVbr-
 Topics covered:
  • What is good rest?
  • Living by the Spirit of the Law versus the Letter of the Law
  • What is the unforgiveable sin?

In His Word,
 
Pastor Dan
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work,” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV

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