Dr. Paul Gibson | Psalm 30:1-3

If Jesus had a playlist, He would listen to The Blues. Why? Because the Blues are full of emotion and so is the Bible, especially the book of Psalms. We will reflect upon the four basic types of Psalms: praise, lament, thanksgiving, and messianic, to see emotion in Scripture. Everyone will then be challenged to create their own playlist of faith that reflects the four different types of Psalms. 

Dr. Paul Gibson | Luke 24:13-16

If Jesus had a playlist, He would listen to country music. Why? Country music tells stories, and Jesus was a storyteller. How did Jesus respond to the desperation and confusion of the two individuals on the Road to Emmaus? He told His Story from the Old Testament through the Cross. People will be encouraged to reflect on how the story of the Cross affects their lives.

Dr. Jack Peebles | Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

God’s mission moves forward through relational engagement, as we are sent together in partnership to make disciples and share the Gospel one relationship at a time.

Dr. Jack Peebles | John 13:34-35

Deeper discipleship thrives through intentional relationships where we love, sharpen, and encourage one another, living out Jesus’ command to love as He has loved us.

Dr. Jack Peebles | John 17:20-23

God’s perfect unity within the Trinity is the foundation for our relationships, designed for us to experience and reflect in community with one another.

Dr. David Swanson | John 11:21-26, 32-35, 38-44

Mary, Martha and Lazarus are all transformted by Jesus in a moment well into their relationship with Him. Mary is changed by his humanity, Martha by his divinity, and Lazarus by both.

Dr. Paul Gibson | Job 23:3

Job ended up seeing God through and at the end of His whirlwind. In the middle of a storm? Lift up your eyes, and you might just see God. 

Dr. David Swanson | Judges 16:23-30

Samson is blinded as judgement for where "his eyes took him," but even in his blindness, God gave him the necessary strength when needed, even beyond the Nazirite law or his hair.

Rev. Alexa Rossi | Ruth 1:19-21; 4:14-16

Naomi believes that the Lord has failed to provide for her, but he works providentially through her circumstances and actions to bring new life out of all of her sorrows.

Dr. David Swanson | Philemon vs 24

In Demas, we see someone who was in Christ get transformed by love of the world. Transformation can work the wrong way, too.