Session: 4 

Date of First Use: September 27, 2026 

Title: God Speaks Through Circumstances  

The Point: God uses circumstances to guide us in His will. 

Life Through a Biblical Lens: We’ve all had those “random” encounters that we look back on and realize how life-changing they were. Did we just happen to be in “the right place at the right time,” or was it God’s way of helping us follow His plan. In the Book of Romans, Paul gave us insight into how we should view our circumstances in light of knowing and following God’s voice.  

Seeing the World Through a Biblical Lens: A key part of developing a biblical lens is an understanding of the nature and work of GOD and the HOLY SPIRIT. The circumstances and situations we find ourselves in are never an obstacle for God. In His power and sovereignty, God can work through those very circumstances to help us see His plans for us. 

Session Passage: Romans 8:26-35 

Connection to the Previous Sessions: As the Holy Spirit helps us understand the Word of God and speaks to our hearts, He often confirms His will through the circumstances we find ourselves in. 

Session: 3 

Date of First Use: September 20, 2026 

Title: God Speaks Through His Holy Spirit  

The Point: The Holy Spirit guides us in knowing His will. 

Life Through a Biblical Lens: It’s often easy to be led by our feelings or emotions. It just feels right. We know we can’t always trust our feelings, but are there times when that “inner voice” is right? God’s Holy Spirit is separate from our conscience. The Holy Spirit helps us discern God's voice from other voices competing for our attention.   

 Seeing the World Through a Biblical Lens: A key part of developing a biblical lens is an understanding of the nature and work of the HOLY SPIRIT. This session focuses on the Holy Spirit, who guides us in right thinking and illuminates the pages of Scriptures to give us clarity and understanding.  

 Session Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 

Connection to the Previous Sessions: The previous session stressed the importance of the Bible in understanding God’s character and plans. Many people read the Bible but totally miss its beauty and revelation. We need the Holy Spirit to open our eyes to the truths of Scripture. 

Session: 2 

Date of First Use: September 13, 2026 

Title: God Speaks Through the Bible  

The Point: God’s Word is His primary means of speaking to us. 

Life Through a Biblical Lens: The Internet is full of sites claiming to guide us and show us what to do. Pick a subject, and someone is ready to give you direction on the matter. This is nothing new. Solomon said, “There is no end to the making of many books” (Eccl. 12:12). The ultimate guidance we need comes from God, and the primary way He has revealed His will is through His Word.   

Seeing the World Through a Biblical Lens: A key part of developing a biblical lens is an understanding of the nature and role of the BIBLE. This session focuses on how God has revealed His will for us through Scripture.  

Session Passage: Psalm 19:7-14 

Connection to the Previous Sessions: In the previous session, the emphasis was on the truth that God reaches out to us and speaks. In this session, we see that the primary way God reveals His will is through His Word. 

Session: 1 

Date of First Use: September 6, 2026 

Title: God Speaks to His People 

The Point: God loves us enough to speak to us. 

Life Through a Biblical Lens: Many people who believe in the existence of God assume God is distant and uninvolved in our day-to-day lives. Even Christians can fall prey to this thinking when they think their prayers are unheard and unanswered. But God does care, and in His timing, He reaches out to us with a plan that calls for us to walk with Him.  

Seeing the World Through a Biblical Lens: A key part of developing a biblical lens is an understanding of the nature and character of GOD. This session focuses on God’s initiative in reaching out to us.  

Session Passage: Exodus 3:1-6,11-15; 4:28-31 

Session: 7 

Date of First Use: August 30, 2026 

Title: A Love for Others 

The Point: We are to love others as God loves us.  

Life Connection: Love is an idea that we tend to apply to everything, and it’s often used flippantly. The love we are called to possess is something far greater than how our culture defines it. Love has its origin in God; consequently, the love we are to display is grounded in the character of God. The best way we can help and serve our neighbors is to love them as God loves them.  

Session Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 

Session: 6 

Date of First Use: August 23, 2026 

Title: A Way to Serve 

The Point: God has empowered and equipped us to serve His church. 

Life Connection: The world gravitates to people who are talented or highly skilled with unique abilities. The more talented a person is, the more popular that person is. But a multi-talented person does not necessarily make the world a better place. God has a different focus. His desire is for us to serve and support others, and He equips us for that very purpose.  

Session Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-24 

 Connection to the Previous Sessions: We are all called to serve with a humble servant’s heart, but the specifics of our work can be quite varied because God has gifted and equipped each of us in unique ways. 

Session: 5 

Date of First Use: August 16, 2026 

Title: An Outward Focus 

The Point: Bring glory to God by seeking the welfare of others. 

Life Connection: As Americans, we like to emphasize our individual rights. Christians also have rights that arise out of the freedom we’re given in Christ. We have the right not to be held to the convictions or preferences of others. But love dictates that we often need to set aside that “right” and freedom for the sake of others. In so doing, we can encourage others and honor Christ.  

 Session Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 

Session: 4 

Date of First Use: August 9, 2026 

Title: A Humble Attitude 

The Point: Humility calls for faithfulness to Christ. 

Life Connection: “Notice me,” is the unspoken request behind so much of what we do. Whether through social media or face-to-face conversations, we find subtle and not-so-subtle ways for others to notice us and what we’ve done. Unfortunately, this is seen in the church too, but our lives and service are not to be about ourselves. Everything we do is to point to Jesus, and that calls for humility.   

Session Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:18–4:7 

Session: 3 

Date of First Use: August 2, 2026 

Title: A Servant’s Heart 

The Point: Serve Christ with eternity in mind.  

Life Connection: In the work environment, we often live in competition with one another. Who has the more important role or work? Who does it better? That mindset is not necessary when we work for the kingdom. “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt. 25:23) is the praise that awaits all believers who carry out their respective roles with diligence and faithfulness.” In fact, competition among believers is harmful because it takes our focus off the One we serve.     

Session Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:5-15 

Session: 2 

Date of First Use: July 26, 2026 

Title: Wisdom from God 

The Point: Believers have the wisdom of God because we have the Spirit of God.  

Life Connection: It’s often easy to be led by our feelings or emotions. It just feels right. We know we can’t always trust our feelings, but are there times when that “inner voice” is right? God’s Holy Spirit is separate from our conscience. God reveals His will through His Holy Spirit. In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul told us the role the Holy Spirit plays in revealing the will of God to us.  

Session Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:20-25; 2:9-16