Amanda Drury - Matthew 17:1-13. What does it look like to "come down the mountain" after experiencing the presence of God? What do we do with encounters with God that we can't quite wrap our minds around? What do we do when those encounters dry up? How can we faithfully live as followers of Jesus Christ regardless of whether we are on top of the mountain or on the ground below?

Steve DeNeff - Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-21; Matthew 5:17-20. Once ought of  Egypt, the people of God struggle with the “ghosts of Pharaoh,” the  remnants of their past life that weigh them down. True freedom comes in  the form of obedience.

Steve DeNeff - Exodus 13:17-18; 14:5-8, 10-14; John 8:31-36. What does  it really mean to “believe” when everything is on the line?

Steve DeNeff - Exodus 6:1, 6-9; Luke 4:14-21. For all who are in bondage, God promises deliverance, but that usually involves more than we think.

Steve DeNeff - Exodus 3:1-8a, 10; Mark 1:14-20. The work of Jesus is to  form a New Community devoted to another way of life and through that  community to offer an exodus (a way out) from the anxiety and  exploitation of bondage.

Steve DeNeff - Exodus 2:1-10; Mark 1:9-13. When Christians talk about  Jesus, we start with Christmas, but when Jesus talks about himself, he  starts with Moses (Lk. 24:27) because, apparently, it is impossible to  understand or appreciate who Jesus is apart from Moses’ life.  Beginning  with Moses, what is the meaning of Jesus’ life? And how does that  change the way we live out Jesus’ life in the world today?

Ken Schneck - Acts 9:1-9. Paul was absolutely convinced that he was  doing God's work as he tried hard to arrest Christians and stop them  from preaching that Jesus was the Messiah. He thought the notion was not  only preposterous--that the Messiah would get crucified by the  Romans--but no doubt he thought it was blasphemous. He no patted himself  on the back for being such a powerful servant of the Lord! He was  completely wrong. It is possible for us to be completely convinced that  we are doing the Lord's bidding, fighting the Lord's battles, and  destined for a great big crown when we get to heaven... and be  completely wrong. It's possible for us to be demonizing those who are  actually on the Lord's side. We need to leave room for the Lord to show  us where we might be mistaken. Lord, we want to see. Open our eyes to  our blind spots.

Tim Witte - 1 Corinthians 1:18-30; Judges 7:2-8. Throughout the Bible, God regularly works in very unexpected ways to the point where those in the accounts are often wondering and questioning what God is doing. Yet God gives insight to His people to discern His purposes that are grander than they/we could ever imagine and always in line with His nature.

Steve DeNeff - Luke 2:1, 4-18. In the days of Caesar, there was already  ‘peace on earth,’ yet the angel that appeared to the shepherds was  announcing something new. What are the qualities of the peace of Christ?  And why is it so important today?

Steve DeNeff - Isaiah 42:18-43:3a, 5-7; Matthew 1:18-23. The most  important word in Christmas is not ‘for’ but ‘with’ (“God with us!”).  Between them is vast difference. Only by being ‘with’ us does God  deliver us. Only by being ‘with’ others (not just ‘for’ them) can we  participate in their deliverance.