Completed studies
List:
History of Christian People — 9 Sessions
Hidden Heroes — Quite Lives, Lasting Impact — 18 Sessions
Researching Religions of the World — 2 Sessions
Specific days of Study
Mar 29, 2026 - Unplanned at this time, but you can rest assured it will be an encouraging meeting time for the class
April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday, No meeting for The Bible Study Class
April and May 2026
About Caleb—A 45-Year Journey of Faith - Numbers & Joshua
Introduction
April 12, 2026—Session 1: The Minority Report (Perspective vs. Panic)- Numbers 13:25–14:9
How we choose to see the world when everyone else is focused on the "giants"
April 19, 2026—Session 2: The 45-Year Marathon (Staying Fresh in the Wilderness)- Joshua 14:6–10
Keeping your heart whole during seasons of waiting and collective discouragement.
April 26, 2026—Session 3: The Mountain Claim (The Radical Strength of Age)- Joshua 14:11–15
Audacious goals and the refusal to 'retire' from God's mission.
May 3, 2026—Session 4: The Outsider Who Became the Ultimate Insider (Grace, Identity, and Belonging) - Numbers 32:12, Joshua 14:6
It's never too late to belong or to start your faith journey.
May 10, 2026—Session 5: Passing the Torch (Generosity and Empowering the Next Generation) - Joshua 15:16-19
Shifting from getting to giving; becoming a 'Spring-Giver' to the next generation.
May 17, 2026—Session 6: The Second-In-Command Syndrome (Finding Joy Without Being the MainStar) - Numbers 13:30, Joshua 1:1, Joshua 14:6-12, Joshua 21:43-44
Discovering contentment when we're not in charge anymore.
May 24, 2026—Session 7: The Legacy of Loyalty (Faithfulness Across a Lifetime) - Numbers 13:30, Numbers 14:24, Joshua 14:8-9, Joshua 14:14
How small acts of faithfulness accumulate into a life that matters.
May 31, 2026—Session 8: Unfinished Business (The Courage to Keep Growing) - Joshua 14:6-15, Joshua 15:14, Deuteronomy 34:7
Growth and purpose don't have an expiration date.
Link to eBook for About Caleb series - ePub format
January - March 2026, 1, 2 and 3 John
1 John emphasizes love for God and others, living in truth, and assurance of eternal life through faith in Jesus. 2 John warns against false teachers, urging believers to walk in love and remain faithful to Christ's teachings. 3 John focuses on hospitality, supporting fellow believers, and addressing issues of authority within the church.
——— 1 John ———
Jan 4, 2026 - Session 1: "Anchored in Truth" - 1 John 1:1-2:2
Jan 11, 2026 - Session 2: "Faithful Hearts, Faithful Lives" - 1 John 2:3-17
Jan 18, 2026 - Session 3: "Holding Fast in Changing Times" - 1 John 2:18-27
Jan 25, 2026 - Snow Day "all church activities canceled for weekend"
Feb 1, 2026 - Session 4: "Still God's Beloved Children" - 1 John 2:28-3:10
Feb 8, 2026 - Session 5: "Love That Endures and Encourages" - 1 John 3:11-24
Feb 15, 2026 - Session 6: “Wisdom for Discernment" - 1 John 4:1-6
——— 2 John ———
Feb 22, 2026 - Session 7: "Perfect Love, Eternal Hope" - 1 John 4:7-5:21
Mar 1, 2026 - Session 8: “Rooted in Love, Firm in Truth” 2 John 1–6
——— 3 John ———
Mar 8, 2026 - Session 9: “Preserving Our Spiritual Heritage” 2 John 7–13
Mar 15, 2026 - Session 10: “Living Letters: Hospitality and Faith in Action” 3 John 1–8
Mar 22, 2026 - Session 11: “Servant Leadership: Humility Over Pride” 3 John 9–15
Mar 29, 2026 - Unplanned at this time, but you can rest assured it will be an encouraging meeting time for the class
April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday, No meeting for The Bible Study Class
December 21, 28
The Hidden King: How the World Missed and Found the Messiah
Session 1, "The Quiet Recognition: Who Knew About Jesus Before John?"
Luke 2:25-38; Matthew 2:1-12; John 1:29-34
Session 2, "The Divided Response: Why the World Couldn't See What Was Right Before Them"
Matthew 12:22-37; Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 23:37; John 6:25-35; Matthew 11:25-26
Oct.
to first of Dec, 2025
Hidden Heroes — Quite Lives, Lasting Impact — 18 Sessions
October 12 -1: "Courage in Crisis"- Exodus 1:15-21, 2 Kings 5:1-4
The Midwives (Shiphrah and Puah) and Naaman's Servant Girl
October 19 - 2: "Compassion Across Boundaries"- Exodus 2:5-10, 1 Kings 17:8-16
Pharaoh's Daughter and the Widow of Zarephath
October 26 - 3: "Wisdom That Protects"- Exodus 18:13-26, 2 Samuel 20:16-22
Jethro and the Wise Woman of Abel Beth Maacah
November 2 - 4: "Bold Faith in Action"- Numbers 27:1-11, Joshua 2:1-21
The Daughters of Zelophehad and Rahab
November 9 - 5: "Speaking Truth in Power"- 2 Kings 22:14-20, Esther 4:12-16
Huldah and Mordecai
November 16 - No Class meeting - Class canceled for today
November 23 - 6: "Unexpected Service"- Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Acts 10:7-8
Simon of Cyrene and Cornelius' Servants
November 30 - 7: "Grace in the Final Hour"- Luke 23:39-43
The Penitent Thief
December 7 - 8: "Overcoming Fear to Obey"- Acts 9:10-19
Ananias of Damascus
December 14 - 9: "The Ministry of Encouragement"- Acts 4:36-37; 9:26-27; 11:22-26
Barnabas
August to first of Oct, 2025
James, Spiritual Growth through Trials, "learning to praising God with our words and deeds.”
August 17, 2025 — 1: "Still Growing: Faith that Doesn't Retire" — James 1:1–12
August 24, 2025 — 2: "Hearing, Heeding, and Holding Back" — James 1:13–27
August 31, 2025 — 3: Favoritism Has No Place in Grace" — James 2:1–13
Sept 7, 2025 — 4. "Faith That Moves Beyond Words" — James 2:14–26
Sept 14, 2025 — 5: "Taming the Tongue, Lifting the Spirit" — James 3:1–12
Sept 21, 2025 — 6: "Sowing Peace Where You Stand" — James 3:13–18
Sept 28, 2025 — 7: "Walking Humbly, Waiting Patiently" — James 4:13–5:12
Oct 5, 2025 — 8: "Prayerful and Powerful Until the End" — James 5:13–20
The Book of Psalms – May – Sept, 2025
1: Introduction to the Psalms – Encouragement and Motivation - Psalms 71:17-18
2: Rooted in Righteousness: The Worshiper’s Walk - Psalms 1-9
3: From Valley to Victory: Walking with the Shepherd - Psalms 23-29
4: Psalms of Lament – Seeking God in Times of Trouble- Psalms 6, 13, 22, 42-43, 88
5: Broken and Made Whole: The Power of Repentance - Psalms 51, 32, 26, 31
6: Trust in God’s Sovereignty- Psalms 2, 46, 47, 93, 97
7: Generations of Grace: A History of God’s Faithfulness - Psalms 78, 105, 106
8: The Lord Has Done Great Things: Giving Him Thanks - Psalms 100, 103, 107, 111, 116
9: Majesty and Mercy: The King Who Reigns Forever - Psalms 24, 45, 47, 72, 110
10: Wisdom Psalms – Living Wisely in God’s World- Psalms 37, 49, 73, 112, 127
11: The God Who Judges and Delivers- Psalms: 11, 14, 35, 40, 52, 57, 71
12: Worship in Community and Temple - Psalms: 27, 48, 84, 122, 133
14: A Call to Worship and Praise- Psalms 146-150
The books of 2 Peter and Jude -March-April, 2025
1: "Everything we need"- 2 Peter 1:1-4)
2: "Growing in Grace"- 2 Peter 1:5-11
3: "Remembering the Truth"- 2 Peter 1:12-21
4: "Beware of False Teachers"- 2 Peter 2:1-22
5: "The Day of the Lord is Coming"- 2 Peter 3:1-18
6: "Contending for the Faith"- Jude 1:1-16
7: "Kept in God's Love"- Jude 1:17-25
March-April, 2025
Jesus, the cross and resurrection
26. Triumph and Tragedy (Luke 19:28–48)
27. Jesus: Answers—Issues—Challenges (Luke 20:1–21:4)
28. Judgment in This Age and the Next (Luke 21:5–38)
Nine weeks, to explore “The Actions of Christian People in History.” This series will take us from the days of Jesus and His earliest followers to the church as we know it today. We will trace key moments in history, highlighting important dates, events, and the people who shaped Christianity.
Dec 22 - The Birth of Jesus - Matthew 1&2
The Age of Jesus and the Apostles (4 BC-70 AD)
Dec 29 - Staying Faithful during Obstacles - Peter 2:9
The Age of Early Christianity 70-312 AD
Jan 12 - Dealing with a non-Biblical Influence - 1 Peter 3:15-16
The Age of the Christian Empire 312-589 AD
Jan 19 - Dealing with Conflict - Matthew 25:40, Ephesians 4:25
The Christian Middle Ages 500-1516 AD
Jan 26 - Treasure, Study & Live God’s Word - 2 Timothy 3:16
The Age of the Reformation 1517-1649 AD
Feb 2 - Time to Ask Big Questions about Live, Faith - Matthew 7:7-8
The Age of Reason and Revival 1649-1781 AD
Feb 9 - Dealing with Continual Change - 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
The Age of Progress 1789-1912 AD
Feb 16 - The impact of moral decline - 2 Timothy 3:1-5
The Age of Ideologies 1914-2024
Feb 23 - Faith Endures: Leaving a Legacy of Service –Hebrews 11:4
The Age of Today 2023-2025 AD
Malachi – Oct-Nov-Dec, 2024
1
- Malachi,
to following God with consistency
2 - Israel
is Exposed as Suspicious - Malachi 1:1-5 - Wakeup Call #1
3
- The
Problem, Not Honoring God Properly - Malachi 1:6-2:9 - Wakeup Call
#2
4 - Broken
Covenant, No Integrity - Malachi 2:1-16 - Wakeup Call #3
5
- Injustice
and Corruption - Malachi 2:17-3:5 - Wakeup Call #4
6 - God
Confronts Selfishness - Malachi 3:6-12 - Wakeup Call #5
7
- Thinking
it's Pointless to Serve God - Malachi 3:13-18 - Wakeup Call #6
8
- Learning
to deal with Silence - Malachi 4 (wrap-up and time between Old &
New Testament)
Luke - On the way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus explains the kingdom of God. "He set his face to go to Jerusalem" (9:51) and the cross.
July 21 - Kingdom Priorities (Luke 9:51–11:13)
July 28
- Kingdoms
in Conflict (Luke 11:14–54)
Aug 4 - Preparing
for Judgment (Luke 12:1–59)
Aug 11 - Judgment,
Conflict, Kingdom (Luke 13:1–21)
Aug 18 - The
Last Will Be First (Luke 13:22–14:24)
Aug 25 - Radical Demands, Radical Grace (Luke 14:25–15:32)
Sept 1
- Of
Riches and Repentance (Luke 16:1–31)
Sept 8 - Radical
Demands, Radical Need (Luke 17:1–10)
Sept 15 - Mercy
and Gratitude (Luke 17:11–19)
Sept 22 - The
Coming of the Kingdom (Luke 17:20–18:8)
Sept 29 - Kingdom
Humility (Luke 18:9–17)
Oct 6 - Leaving
All to Follow the King (Luke 18:18–34)
Oct 13 - Persistent
Faith, True Repentance (Luke 18:35–19:10)
Oct 20 - About
the Master’s Business (Luke 19:11–27)
Genesis celebrates the fact that God made the world and a plan for mankind. (Feb, March, April 2024), (22 Sessions)
February 11 - How much beauty do we miss every day? - Genesis 1:1-29
February
18 - How
to survive an identity crisis - Genesis 1:25-31
February
25 - God
has a question for you - Genesis 3:8-24
March 3 - What
does God really want? - Genesis 4:3-7
March 10 - Are
we making the most of our time? - Genesis 5:1-8 & Genesis
6:1-8
March 17 - Ever
wonder why God showed us mercy? - Genesis 7:5-23
March 24 - Need proof that God keeps His promises? - Genesis 9:8-17
March 31
- NO Class Meeting on Easter Sunday
April 7 - God
cares about the big and small stuff in our lives - Genesis
12
April 14 - How
to set the stage for blessing - Genesis 13:7-18
April
21 - What
to do when God seems to be taking His time - Genesis
16:1-6
April 28 - We
are not alone in our pain - Genesis 16:7-16
May 5
- What
do we need to let go of? - Genesis 17:1-14
May 12
- Put
our faith into practice - Genesis 21:1-7, Genesis 22:1-19
May
19 - God
wants a relationship with you - Genesis 28:10-22
May 26 - When opportunity comes, opposition often follows - Genesis 26:1-3 & 19-35
June 2 - The proper response to sin - Genesis 28:1-9
June 9 - God is always faithful - Genesis 30:1-24
June 16 - Choices have consequences - Genesis 34
June
23 - What
am I willing to do to get out of this? - Genesis 35:1-14
June
30 - Your
life has a ripple effect - Genesis 36
July 7 - Am
I blinded by sin? - Genesis 42:27-38
July 14 - God always shows up - Genesis 43:15-23
Luke 12 Sessions - (only the first third of the book)
Recounting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God (Nov, Dec 2023)
November 19 - Introduction, The Prologue (Luke 1:1–4)
November 26 - The Infancy Narrative (Luke 1:5–2:52)
December 3 - Preparation for the Ministry of Jesus (Luke 3)
December 10 - The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-15)
December 17 - Jesus' Ministry Luke (4:16–5:16)
December 24 - NO CLASS MEETING ON CHRISTMAS EVE
December 31 - Controversy (Luke 5:17–6:11)
January 7 - Jesus teaches the disciples (Luke 6:12–49)
January 14
- Who
is this Jesus? (Luke 7:1–50)
January 21 - Ears
to Hear (Luke 8:1–21)
January 28 - Fear
versus Faith (Luke 8:22–56)
February 4 - Sharing
the Ministry—and Destiny—of a Cross-Bearing King (Luke 9:1–50)
Ruth 9 Sessions
(Aug, Sept, Oct 2023)
The
Book of Ruth is a beautifully told, Hebrew short story of God’s
grace in the life of one family of David’s ancestors. It tells of
the importance of faithful love in human relationships among God's
kingdom people. The author focuses on Ruth's unswerving and selfless
devotion to desolate Naomi.
Overview
of Ruth
1 - Dealing
with Famine and Loss - Ruth 1:1-5
2 - Your
God shall be My God - Ruth 2:6-18
3 - Dealing
with Sadness and Bitterness - Ruth 1:19-22
4 - Kindness
to a Moabite Woman - Ruth 2:1-7
5 - Finding
Favor - Ruth 2:8-23
6 - Spread
the corner of your garment over me - Ruth 3:1-14
7
- Abundant
Provisions - Ruth 3:15-18
8 - A
Redeemer for Naomi's Family - Ruth 4:1-12
9 - "a
restorer of Life" - Ruth 4:13-22
1 Peter - Session 11
(June, July, Aug 2023)
Introduction
1. 1
Peter 1:1-2
2. 1
Peter 1:3-12
3. 1
Peter 1:13-2:3
4. 1
Peter 2:4-5
5. 1
Peter 2:6-12
6. 1
Peter 2:13-25 & 1 Peter 3:1-7
7. 1
Peter 3:8-22
8. 1
Peter 4:1-11
9. 1
Peter 4:12-19
10. 1
Peter 5:1-5
11. 1
Peter 5:6-14
Wilderness and Conquest - Twelve Sessions
from Numbers and Joshua
(March, April, May, June 2023)
Subjects
that are seldom discussed in the church provide some great
instruction. This study provides a look at the time when Israel was
wandering in the wilderness and later conquered the promised land.
Is this jealousy; Miriam's Leprosy - Numbers 12
Is this fear; Twelve spies - Numbers 13-14
Now this looks like rebellion; Korah, Dathan & Abiram - Numbers 16:1-40
Is this anger or frustration; Smiting the rock - Numbers 20
Is there a similarity to Moses - Deuteronomy 18:15-22 & Luke 24:44-49Is this what you get for complaining; Not Snakes! - Numbers 21:4-9
Is this what the Lord's anger looks like; Balaam and Balak - Numbers 22; 23; 24
How did God protect the spies; Rahab - Joshua 2
How to cross a river; Jordan River Rocks - Joshua 3;4
Is it the noise, the shout, or the clay jars; Battle of Jericho - Joshua 5:10-15; 6
Maybe you will listen next time; Ai - Joshua 7; 8:1-29
How is that possible - The Sun And The Moon Stand Still - Joshua 10:1-27
Completed journey and a farewell - Promise Land & Joshua's Goodbye - Joshua 21:43-45; 24
Philippians - 7 Sessions
( Dec, Jan, Feb 2022, 23)
Philippians 1:1-11, Intro, Thankfulness, Prayer
Philippians 1:12-16, Paul's Imprisonment
Philippians 1:17 - 2:18, Following Jesus' Example
Philippians 2:19-30, Timothy and Epaphroditus
Philippians 3:1-21, Paul's Example
Philippians 4:1-9, Challenge
Philippians 4:10-23, Closing Thanks
Researching Religions of the World
(Dec 2023 Only two Sundays)
Religion
is something people do, not just something people believe. This study
is offered as an effort to become familiar with other religions so
that we might be able to "reason with them." Acts
17:16,17 and to open our minds to become more tolerant of
others.
Researching Religions of the World - Introduction & Population
Churches in or near Owensboro, Kentucky (focus on Christian groups)
Judaism
Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism
Unaffiliated "Nones" and Folk Religions
Baha’i, Jainism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Taoism, Tenrikyo, Wicca, Zoroastrianism
World Religions, smaller groups
Acts - Twelve Sessions
(Sept, Oct, Nov 2022)
Acts 1:1–26
Acts 2:1–47
Acts 3:1–5:42
Acts 6:1–7:60
Acts 8:1–9:31
Acts 9:32–12:25
Acts 13:1–14:28
Acts 15:1–35
Acts 15:26-18:22
Acts 18:23–21:16
Acts 21:17–28:31
Study
of Proverbs
(June, July, August 2022)
Proverbs: Love
Proverbs: Wisdom
Proverbs: Humility
Proverbs: Integrity
Proverbs: Trust/Faith
Proverbs: Anger
Proverbs: Hatred
Proverbs: Fool
Proverbs: Pride
Proverbs: Tongue
Proverbs: Justice
Proverbs: Fear the Lord
Proverbs: Respect
Proverbs: Self-Reflection
Proverbs: Peace
Study of
Deuteronomy
(Feb, March 2022)
Deut. 1:6 - 3:29
Deut. 4:1-43
Deut. 4:44–11:31
Deut. 12:1-25:19
Deut. 26:1-19
Deut. 27 & 28
Deut. 29 & 30
Deut. 31:1-29
Deut. 31:30-33:29
Deut. 34:1-12
John
(Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec 2021) lessons were emailed to the class
Colossians (June, July, Aug 2021) lessons were emailed to the class
We came back after a year off for the pandemic to a study of Colossians.
The most important reading a person can do is to read the Bible with a prayer that says “help me understand and apply.” These Studies are provided to bring interest and better understanding of the Bible. God Loves us and desires our love in return. Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
Most Bible quotes are NIV, some are either NLT or ESV