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

Series Aim: When the world shakes: trust, returning and rebuilding with God. Nov 1, 2026 —  Session 5: "Rejoice in Renewal: God’s Restoration for His People" (Zephaniah 2:4–3:20) Study Notes — Discussion Handout — Audio Essay Read: Zephaniah 2:4–3:20 --- NIV Bible Audio Focus: Judgment on the nations, the promise of restoration, and the joy of God’s presence among His people. NOTE TO SELF After judgment comes restoration, and this is God's heart—not to destroy, but to renew and redeem. I'm learning that even when I've failed, fallen short, or faced consequences for my choices, God's final word is not condemnation but renewal. He rejoices over me with singing; He celebrates my return with the joy of a father welcoming home a lost child. As I age, this promise becomes more precious: no matter what I've lost or who I've been, God's love covers me entirely, and His joy over me never diminishes. Where have I experienced God's restoration or r...
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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  Nov 1 , 202 6 2 Classmates—awaiting test results—Janice Constance Joyce—leg injury and home health—Ed Steve Hahus—back surgery successful-doing better—Trisia Alyssa—change in family, housing and business concerns—Ed Brenda—Make wise decisions—Ed Kathy Davis—Chris’s Wife – back pain—Robin Logan Tong—New baby girl (Rami), Donna’s grandson—Donna Kristi Roe—Daughter to continue to be free of heart problems—Donna Shelley Sexton—Doing great—Toni Connie Sue—Health and Healing—Toni Rhonda Cook—Recovery—Robin Austin Riley—serious illness-friends of Long's—Robin Stephen Long—Michael & Robin’s son—Robin Keelia Long—Michael & Robins granddaughter—Robin Dominick Loxley—Test results Michael & Robin’s grandson—Robin Jax Polley—Young Family (Michael Polley’s...
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The Bible Is the Center of Focus Here!

General Statement God created the world, and it was good. He created humanity in His image to reflect His goodness, but sin brought disorder, devastation, and death into God’s creation and human life. The Old Testament tells the story of God’s patience with His rebellious covenant people and His unfolding promise to rescue sinners and restore His broken world. The New Testament announces the fulfillment of these ancient promises in Jesus Christ, through whom God reveals His goodness and loving kindness. The Gospels recount the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our Savior and King. Acts shows how His followers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, carried His mission forward by proclaiming the gospel among all nations. The Epistles provide apostolic teaching, correction, and encouragement for believers living between Jesus’ first and second comings. Revelation, written to seven churches, offers both encouragement and challenge through vivid visions and symbolic imagery, proclaiming Chri...
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