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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 19, 2026 —  Session 2 — Jesus Welcomed People Others Ignored — Mark 2:1–17 Focus: The paralytic lowered through the roof, and the dinner at Levi's house with tax collectors and sinners. Good entry point for "who gets a seat at the table." Handout — Study Notes — Audio Essay READ: Mark 2:1–17 --- Audio NIV NOTE TO SELF Think of a time when someone welcomed you when you expected to be rejected. Maybe you walked into a room and someone noticed you were standing alone, or you admitted something you were ashamed of and instead of judgment, you found acceptance. What did that moment do to you? I'm guessing it changed something. It didn't just make you feel better in that moment—it shifted how you saw yourself. You realized you were worth noticing. You belonged. Now think about the people in your own life who feel l...

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  July 12 , 202 6 Wayne Purcell— GlennFuneralHome , but really gone to Heaven Carolyn L—in New York with son who's "taken a turn for worse" esophageal cancer 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 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 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—JudyH Ke...

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 ...