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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 3 — Jesus Spoke Truth with Grace — Mark 2:18–3:35 Focus: Fasting, Sabbath conflicts, the healing of the man with the shriveled hand, and the choosing of the Twelve. Jesus holds his ground with the Pharisees without losing his compassion. Handout — Study Notes — Audio Essay READ: Mark 2:18–3:35 --- Audio NIV NOTE TO SELF Think of a time when someone told you something hard—something you didn't want to hear but needed to hear. Maybe they pointed out a blind spot, challenged a decision you were making, or spoke up when everyone else stayed silent. What made the difference between that conversation stinging and that conversation actually changing you? I'm guessing it wasn't the harshness of their words. It was that underneath the hard truth, you felt they actually cared about you. You knew they weren...
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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  July 26 , 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 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, Thursday, Michael L Vicki Cecil—59 year old with stroke, right side - improving—JudyH Becky C…—Friend...
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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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