Paul and Silas (Acts 15:36-16:10) // God advances His mission by grace through wise yet flexible servants, using even disagreements, strategic decisions, and closed doors to strengthen the church and direct the gospel where He wills.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15:1-35) // The church resolves that salvation is by grace through faith alone, not by the Mosaic law, while encouraging unity and holiness among believers.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 5:13-20 // James calls the church to restore spiritually weak believers through confession and prayer, leading to renewal and forgiveness.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 5:7-12 // Because the Lord’s return is imminent, believers must patiently endure suffering with active hope, steadfast hearts, gracious unity, and truthful speech, trusting in God’s coming justice and mercy.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

James 4:13-5:6 // Pride creates a divided, self-reliant heart, but true wisdom lives in humble dependence on God.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 4:1-12 // James teaches that conflicts within the church arise from believers’ sinful desires and he calls them to humble repentance, wholehearted submission to God, and renewed love for others.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 3:13-18 // James teaches that true wisdom is proven by humble, peaceable, and righteous conduct that produces unity in the church, while so-called wisdom driven by jealousy and selfish ambition reveals itself as earthly and destructive.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 3:1-12 // The tongue reveals our spiritual maturity and carries great power for corruption, but can only be truly tamed by God’s transforming Spirit.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite