Bible Study

The Happy Life: Learning to live well by embracing wisdom. (Week 5)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Proverbs 8:32-36 (Proverbs 1:20; 4:14-15; 8:1-2, 10-11 & 32-36; 22:17-21; Psalms 1:1-3; Colossians 3:2)
 
Wisdom is available to all who want it! In this final lesson of our series, we will challenge ourselves to eliminate distractions, say no to the temptation of our flesh, and say yes to the blessings of receiving and obeying God’s truth!
 
Series description:
We’re diving into the book of Proverbs, tapping into God’s wisdom for blessings, health, and a truly fulfilling life. Let’s learn together how to live well and experience the joy that comes from embracing His wisdom!
 
The Happy Life"Learning to live well by embracing wisdom."Week 5 (The Call of Wisdom)
Handout/Outline
I. A call to focused attentionA. eliminate distractionsB. eliminate danger zones
II. A call for patient affection
III. A call for a serious attitude

The Happy Life: Learning to live well by embracing wisdom. (Week 4)

Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Proverbs 3:13-18 (Proverbs 3:9-10, 13-18 & 27-28; 5:1-23; 6:6-11 & 16-17; 10:4 & 19; 11:24-25; 12:22; 13:4; 14:31; 15:1 & 28; 17:27-28; 19:17; 20:4; 21:20 & 23; 25:15 & 21-22; John 14:26; Galatians 5:22-23)
 
Let’s continue learning how to have The Happy Life! The book of Proverbs teaches about the character traits God wants to build in our lives. We will look at 5 character traits of the wise.
 
Series description:
We’re diving into the book of Proverbs, tapping into God’s wisdom for blessings, health, and a truly fulfilling life. Let’s learn together how to live well and experience the joy that comes from embracing His wisdom!
 
The Happy Life"Learning to live well by embracing wisdom."Week 4
Handout/Outline
The Character of the Wise1. mastering your speech- never lie- soft speech makes a difference- don't speak too much
2. embracing a strong work ethic- learn to prepare in advance- diligence leads to material blessing3. resisting temptation and sin- learn to stay far away from temptation- find fulfillment at home with your spouse4. practicing wise financial management- God first- save- give5. treating others with love and respect- treat the poor with dignity- treat your enemies with love

The Happy Life: Learning to live well by embracing wisdom. (Week 3)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Proverbs 4:1-9 (Proverbs 2:6; 3:3; 4:1-9 & 13; 6:21; James 1:5 & 21-25; Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
 
Wisdom comes from God! In part 3 of our series, we will learn that as we seek out truth in His Word and ask Him for wisdom, we begin to learn and grow! As we grow in wisdom, we can make a difference in the lives of those around us! Embrace wisdom, and watch how God uses it in your life!
 
Series description:
We’re diving into the book of Proverbs, tapping into God’s wisdom for blessings, health, and a truly fulfilling life. Let’s learn together how to live well and experience the joy that comes from embracing His wisdom!
 
The Happy Life"Learning to live well by embracing wisdom."Week 3 (The Path of Wisdom)
Handout/Outline
I. Wisdom comes from GodA. Seek out truth in God’s WordB. Pray for wisdom
II. Wisdom is learnedA.Receive God’s truthB.Obey God’s truthC.Rest in God’s truth
III. Wisdom is passed on

The Happy Life: Learning to live well by embracing wisdom. (Week 2)

Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Proverbs 2:1-6 (Proverbs 1:7 & 24-32; 2:1-22; 3:5-6; 8:13; 9:10; 10:27; 14:26-27; 15:16 & 33; 16:6; 19:23; 22:4; 23:17; 24:21; 31:30; Matthew 10:28; John 15:13-15; Romans 1:21-25; Job 28:28; Isaiah 5:20; 2 Timothy 3:1-5)
 
We are diving deeper into Proverbs—a journey you won’t want to miss! We’re uncovering a game-changer: how embracing God’s wisdom starts with something powerful—the Fear of the Lord.Listen for an eye-opening experience in part 2 of our Happy Life series! 
 
Series description:
We’re diving into the book of Proverbs, tapping into God’s wisdom for blessings, health, and a truly fulfilling life. Let’s learn together how to live well and experience the joy that comes from embracing His wisdom!
 
The Happy Life"Learning to live well by embracing wisdom."Week 2
Handout/Outline
1. What is wisdom? How do I find it?
2. What is the fear of the Lord?
A. believing that God exists
B. believing that God has a say
C. practicing my beliefs by following God's ways + avoiding evil
3. Defining "the fear of the Lord."
A. reverence and awe
B. submission and obedience
C. relationship-based reverence
D. departure from evil

The Happy Life: Learning to live well by embracing wisdom. (Week 1)

Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Proverbs 3:13-18 (Proverbs 3:13-18; 22:3; 27:12)
 
We’re diving into the book of Proverbs, tapping into God’s wisdom for blessings, health, and a truly fulfilling life. Let’s learn together how to live well and experience the joy that comes from embracing His wisdom!
 
The Happy Life"Learning to live well by embracing wisdom."Week 1
Handout/Outline
1. Wisdom brings blessings.2. Wisdom is valuable.3. Wisdom brings rewards.4. Wisdom brings the happy life.

New Beginnings

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Philippians 3:13-14 (Philippians 1:6-7, 12-14, & 20-24; 2:9-16; 3:4-9, 11-14 & 20-21; 4:6-13; 1 Timothy 1:14-15; Matthew 9:10-12; Acts 8:1-3; 16:25-26)
 
The New Year gives us an opportunity to step back, look at our lives, and evaluate.In this hopeful and challenging lesson, Pastor Matt points to the Bible character Paul as an example of someone who enjoyed a new beginning because of Jesus and the power of the Gospel.If you are struggling with doubt, guilt or regret as you head into the new year, there is hope! Look to Jesus and find a new beginning in Him!
 
New Beginnings
Handout/Outline
I. A new beginning despite sins of the pastA. self-righteousnessB. violence
II. A new beginning despite trials in the presentA. the faithfulness of GodB. the furtherance of the GospelC. the development of spiritual maturity
III. A new beginning despite the uncertainties of the futureA. the security of salvationB. the promise of resurrectionC. the certainty of Jesus' return

Jonah: from running to revival (Angry with God - Lesson 5)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jonah 4 (Jonah 4:1-11; Romans 8:28)
 
The book of Jonah does not end the way you would expect it to end.
After Jonah preaches to the city of Nineveh, they repent and turn to God. This sounds like a victory, but Jonah does not see it that way. Jonah gets angry with God for showing mercy to the enemy.
How do we respond to God when He does things we think is unfair? This study ends with Jonah learning a valuable lesson from God that applies to all of us.
 
Series description: When we think of Jonah, we think of the guy that ran from God and got swallowed by a whale. There is nothing wrong with this thought, because it is what happened.
Have you stopped to think of why Jonah ran from God? He loved God, so why wouldn't he just obey. The truth is because Jonah struggled with something that we all struggle with in our daily lives. What is it? It is foundational to this story and we will expose it in this study!
 
Jonah: from running to revivalLesson 5 - Angry with God
Handout/Outline
Why do we get angry with God?I. We think that God doesn't get it.God is giving Jonah an object lesson:A. The Lord was helping Jonah understand through blessing him (by giving to him).B. The Lord was helping Jonah understand by taking.
II. Because we think He doesn't care.

Jonah: from running to revival (Revival - Lesson 4)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jonah 3 (Jonah 3:1-10; Ephesians 2:1; Luke 12:48; 19:10-13; Isaiah 55:11; Hebrews 4:12; Jeremiah 23:29)
 
When we run from God, we make a mess! When we surrender to God, He not only restores us, but God uses us to do great things for His glory.
Jonah goes from running to revival! The revival that takes place was not because of Jonah, but because of the powerful message of the Gospel that He delivered!
 
Series description: When we think of Jonah, we think of the guy that ran from God and got swallowed by a whale. There is nothing wrong with this thought, because it is what happened.
Have you stopped to think of why Jonah ran from God? He loved God, so why wouldn't he just obey. The truth is because Jonah struggled with something that we all struggle with in our daily lives. What is it? It is foundational to this story and we will expose it in this study!
 
Jonah: from running to revivalLesson 4 - Revival
Handout/Outline
I. We have a responsibility!A. it requires actionB. it requires obedienceC. it requires urgency
II. We hold the power to change lives!A. it convictsB. it spreadsC. it changes lives

Jonah: from running to revival (Restored - Lesson 3)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jonah 3 (Jonah 1:1-2; 2:2, 4, 7 & 9-10; 3:1-3; Romans 10:14-15; Genesis 2:7; Jeremiah 1:5; Psalms 51:12; 139:13-14; 1 Corinthians 6:20)
 
Jonah ran from God, but he got nowhere. We have free will to run from God, but it never pays off. Jonah eventually hit bottom, but God met him at his lowest point. Jonah experiences the grace of God! God restored Jonah after he surrendered.
 
God can do great things through restored people!
 
Series description: When we think of Jonah, we think of the guy that ran from God and got swallowed by a whale. There is nothing wrong with this thought, because it is what happened.
Have you stopped to think of why Jonah ran from God? He loved God, so why wouldn't he just obey. The truth is because Jonah struggled with something that we all struggle with in our daily lives. What is it? It is foundational to this story and we will expose it in this study!
 
Jonah: from running to revivalLesson 3 - Restored
Handout/Outline
Jonah needed to know:I. You were created by God...A. ...for His pleasureB. ...for His purpose
II. You are restored by God…A. ...for His pleasureB. ...for His purpose

Jonah: from running to revival (Feeling Stuck - Lesson 2)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jonah 2 (Jonah 1:9 & 15-17; 2:1-10)
 
Have you ever felt stuck? Like nothing is working out and you just want to give up? This is exactly how Jonah felt in chapter two…stuck!
The good thing is, God was at work! God uses the times that we feel stuck to get our attention. We might be waiting on God to change our situation, but God is working on us to change our hearts.
 
Series description: When we think of Jonah, we think of the guy that ran from God and got swallowed by a whale. There is nothing wrong with this thought, because it is what happened.
Have you stopped to think of why Jonah ran from God? He loved God, so why wouldn't he just obey. The truth is because Jonah struggled with something that we all struggle with in our daily lives. What is it? It is foundational to this story and we will expose it in this study!
 
Jonah: from running to revivalLesson 2 - Feeling stuck
Handout/Outline
This is how Jonah felt:1. He was miserable2. He was overwhelmed3. He felt alone4. He felt defeated
It's time for change!I. Jonah restored his relationshipII. Jonah refocused his attentionIII. Jonah renewed his mindIV. Jonah removed his idolsV. Jonah surrendered his life

Jonah: from running to revival (Confronting our fear - Lesson 1)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Jonah 1 (2 Timothy 1:7; Jonah 1:1-17)
 
When we think of Jonah, we think of the guy that ran from God and got swallowed by a whale. There is nothing wrong with this thought, because it is what happened.
Have you stopped to think of why Jonah ran from God? He loved God, so why wouldn't he just obey. The truth is because Jonah struggled with something that we all struggle with in our daily lives. What is it? It is foundational to this story and we will expose it in this study!
 
Jonah: from running to revivalLesson 1 - Confronting our fear
Handout/Outline
I. Jonah…why did he run?II. Fear turns us in the wrong direction.III. Fear takes us down the wrong path.IV. Fear traps us.

Others ＞ Self (Learning to think like Jesus) - Part 2

Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Matthew 6:14-15; 22:37-39; 5:43-48; Luke 10:25-37; John 13:4-17 & 34-35; 1 John 13:16-18; Philippians 2:4-5; Ephesians 4:31-32
 
Let's get real about our own selfish tendencies. But here's the good news: Jesus shows us a better way, one that's all about serving others and finding true joy. Listen as we learn to think like Jesus.
 
Others > SelfLearning to think like Jesus
Part 2
Handout/Outline
1. Who is my neighbor?A. someone with a needB. brothers and sisters in ChristC. enemiesD. ANYONE
2. How should I treat them?A. show compassionB. become a servantC. bless themD. pray for themE. forgive them