This week, we begin lesson one, covering Genesis 1-3, looking at God's design in creation and man's response. It is an important lesson that foreshadows the rest of the Bible and gives us a picture of God and the way he relates to man in the past, present, and future.

How do I follow someone in discipleship to Jesus? This week, we will discuss why we need others to lead us in discipleship and share some best practices.

How do I lead someone in discipleship to Jesus? This week, we will discuss why we do discipleship and share some best practices.

In this seventh session, elder Darren Johnson discusses what it means to be persecuted because of righteousness.

In this sixth session, Victory worship director Olivia Knochenmus discusses what it means to be a peacemaker.

In this fifth session, Mindy Knochenmus discusses what it means to be pure in heart.

In this third session, Pastor Bob Fricke discusses what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness.

In this second session, Elder Glenn Bader discusses what it means to inherit the earth and explains the Greek word praǘs.

Handout

In this first session, Pastor Matt Cherry introduces the Beatitudes, gives us context to understand them, and discusses the first Beatitude.

In this final session we look at what it means to be a witness.  We review chapter 5 of 1 Peter and review accounts from the early church during the darkest times of persecution.  It is a message of encouragement and hope that is extremely relevant for today!

Session 11 Handout

Exiles Timeline

Bibliography – Resources for Further Study