BIBLE STUDY & DESCIPLESHIP
Why a Learning Hour?
Christ called His followers to know the truth that would set them free, and the Bible repeatedly warns us not to fall prey to teaching that is attractive but empty. The Learning Hour feeds our minds and hearts on goodness and truth, helping us to better understand our faith and better resist the many things that would pull us away from the Gospel. Spending time together in God’s Word is also a great way to develop deeper friendships.
A Typical Learning Hour Class
Courses range from a half dozen to fifty people, and some have a video component while others rely on group discussion or the main speaker. Leaders and participants are generally friendly and would love to have you join them no matter how much you do or don’t know about the Bible.
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:45-10:45 in Music Room
Ray Vander Laan - A Clash of Kingdoms
In this fifteenth volume of That The World May Know®, discover how Paul communicated the Good News of Christ to Philippi, a Roman colony that worshipped false gods. Can you live the message as Paul did while he encouraged the church in Philippi to consider itself a colony of heaven, not Rome? Consider your citizenship— and the message you convey to the world—as Ray Vander Laan takes you deeper into the culture of ancient Philippi.
Experience the Bible in historical context as you walk in the footsteps of the second missionary tour of the Apostle Paul in Greece -- in locations like Philippi, Thessaloniki, and Delphi.
ASK THE PASTOR? Sunday, March 9 - Have questions about what you are reading in the various scriptures or cultural references? Our Pastors enjoyed sharing with you at the end of December and are ready for Round 2 ... Don't miss this opportunity to bring your questions!
Sunday, March 16 will be a Service & Fellowship Opportunity
Please come help assemble some kits to ship for Lutheran World Relief
NEW CLASS STARTING! Sunday, March 23
Pastor Maske will lead a 4-week session on the Minor Prophets. What makes them minor? Simply, they are the shorter books of the Old Testament.
A vomiting fish? What does this have to do with Jesus?? Come to our Minor Prophets class and find out! Come explore God’s Word and hear what He has to say through the Minor prophets (Hosea through Malachi). You may be surprised how familiar some of these books and passages are, including many direct prophecies about Jesus.
Micah 5:2 -- But you, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days…
Zechariah 9:9 -- Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Joel 2:28 -- “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions…”
Join us for a good time of God’s Word and fellowship together.
EXPLORING OUR FAITH
INTERESTED IN STARTING THE NEW SESSION?
Contact Pastor Maske at dmaske@mightymessengers.org
Jesus teaches us wherever we go, and discipleship truly extends beyond the classroom and sanctuary into every part of a Christian’s life. Here are a few opportunities to consider at SMLC:
Small Groups - Small Groups are where faith can be formed and put to use in an informal, caring community. Studying the Bible and talking about what matters, these groups have a variety of different meeting times, locations, and specialties. For more information, visit the Small Groups page.
Other Conferences - Our church’s members attend several conferences throughout the year, including Luther Hostel, the Michigan District Theological Conference, and others. Contact the church office for details.
More Resources for Individuals or Groups
- Podcasts: KFUO and other Confessional Lutheran podcasts abound on iTunes
- Around the Word devotions online
- CPH’s Small Catechism app
- So many great books:
- Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey
- Portals of Prayer
- Book of Concord
- A Martyr’s Faith in a Faithless World
- Religion on Trial
- Clearly Christian
