Bible in Context

Week 2 takes us into the land and culture of 1 Corinthians, and Paul’s strategy for bringing divided Christians together.

Life in the early church was far from ideal, and the Corinthians were Paul’s problem child. Today starts a 6-week journey into the context, culture, and history behind these amazing letters.

A life of discipleship means re-giving the gifts God has given us. This week explores a life of faith in action and gratitude marked by generosity and sacrifice.

A life of discipleship is marked by a desire for obedience. Jesus calls us to obey his commands. Far from perfect, today’s faith check explores a life of repentance and faith vs perfection.

This week’s “faith check” tackles beliefs. What we believe effects how we feel and how we live. Reaffirming our faith in Christ as the governing source of our life and worldview is key to a deepening relationship with God.

The Acts 2 church devoted themselves to fellowship. It doesn’t happen spontaneously and is too important to leave to chance. A spiritual examination of connecting to the body of Christ.

Living like Jesus is central to the Christian experience. Lent is a way to focus on living like Jesus through suffering, struggle, testing, and temptation. Today begins a 5-week journey of testing our faith and inviting Christ to form us.

Our last prophet is Malachi. Writing in the context of a rebuilt temple, it’s a powerful reminder to seek God with fervency because of the coming Day of the Lord.

The prophet Zechariah is crazy and confusing, amazing and profound. Today we navigate his visions of the second temple and the messianic kingdom he anticipates.

The prophet Haggai takes us into a new era, the Second Temple era. It’s a period of hope and anxiety that marks the scene through the time of Jesus. This prophet speaks into the disappointment upon Israel’s return to the land, questions of God’s presence, and when the exile will be over.