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Sunday Study Session — Weekly meeting time 10:15 in Room 301 at Owensboro Christian Church

Series Aim: to watch Jesus live the image of God in real time, and to let His life reshape ours so that His image is seen more clearly in us today. July 26, 2026 —  Session 4 — Jesus Shows Compassion in Action — Mark 4:1–5:20 Focus: The parables of the kingdom, the storm on the lake, and the healing of the man possessed by Legion — compassion shown to the natural world, the frightened disciples, and a man everyone else had given up on. Handout — Study Notes — Audio Essay READ: Mark 4:1–5:20 --- Audio NIV NOTE TO SELF Think of a time when you were afraid—genuinely terrified about something you couldn't control. Maybe it was a health crisis, a financial catastrophe, a relationship falling apart, or just one of those nights when fear won't let you sleep. What did you need in that moment? Probably not a lecture or a list of reasons why you shouldn't be afraid. You needed someone to be present, to understand the weight of what you were facing, and to act on your behalf. Yo...
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Prayer Journal

Bible Study Class (James 5:13 ...Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy?  You should sing praises .)   Send additions to:  email:jb49gb@gmail.com  or text Jack  Aug 2 , 202 6 Carolyn L—in North Carolina with son who is in Hospice care—Lee Brenda—Make wise decisions—Ed Login Tong—New baby girl (Rami), Donna's grandson Stephen Long—moving  Kathy ...—Chris's wife, back pain Jerry Smith—radiation treatment & chemo competed, July 27 scan scheduled to learn results—Alice Kristi Roe—Daughter to continue to be free of heart problems—Donna Shelley Sexton—Pneumonia & Lungs doing better—Toni Keelia Long—Michael & Robins granddaughter—Robin Sheryln Clark—Still having issues—Michael L Michelle Hounton—Heart Surgery, Louisville, Michael L Vicki Cecil—59 year old with stroke, right side - improving—JudyH Becky C…—Friend of Judy Hunt, Wellington Park—JudyH Tommy C...—Friend of Judy Hunt, Hermitage Manor—J...
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The Bible Is the Center of Focus Here!

General Statement God created the world, and it was very good. But sin brought disorder, devastation, and death to God’s creation and to humanity. The Old Testament tells the story of God’s patience with His rebellious covenant people and His promise to rescue sinners and restore His broken world. The New Testament announces that God has fulfilled those ancient promises, revealing His goodness and loving kindness by sending Jesus Christ, our Savior. The Gospels recount the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the Savior and King. Acts shows how His followers carried His mission forward, proclaiming the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit among all nations. The Epistles offer apostolic instruction for believers living between Jesus’ first and second comings. Revelation, written as a letter to seven churches, provides encouragement and challenge through vivid visions and symbolic imagery, giving us a glimpse of God’s plan for a renewed creation. Old Testament vs. New Testament The ...
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