Adult Bible Classes

Grow Together

Nobody was meant to follow Jesus alone. Whether you've walked with Him for decades or you're still deciding what you believe, Scripture opens up differently when you read it alongside people asking honest questions.

Adult Bible Classes meet Sunday mornings at 9:00, before the worship service. Each class spends about twelve weeks in one book of the Bible or one area of the Christian life, slow enough to really wrestle with the text and with what it means for your Monday. Along the way, the people around the table become more than classmates.

New believers and longtime students of the Word sit side by side, and questions are welcome here. Find a class and pull up a chair.

The Rest of God

Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath

Any deep change in how we live begins with a deep change in how we think. We need a deep change in how we think about God’s fourth commandment, “Remember the Sabbath day, by keeping it holy.” Pastor Mark Buchanan believes that “what we’ve really lost is the rest of God—the rest God bestows and, with it, that part of himself we can know only through stillness.” Join Karen Aumuller in a book study of Mark Buchanan’s book, “The Rest of God,” and discover the freedom and fruitfulness found in understanding God’s purpose for Sabbath and receive practical guidance for restoring Sabbath in your own life.

Lessons in the Gospel of Mark

Who Jesus is and what He came to do

The Lord Jesus is and should be the heart and the focus of every Christian. The call of the Lord Jesus for every Christian is to come to know Him better and better, while also becoming more like Him as we walk with Him. Because the gospels record what Jesus both said and did, they are essential to study and digest if we are to know Him as He really is. Join Larry Wiese in exploring the Gospel of Mark, the shortest of the four gospels. It won't be a rush job though! This quarter, spend time with Larry as he teaches through the first third of Mark to really dig deep into the text.

A Wandering People

Lessons in Exodus - Ruth

God's plan of redemption is marked out throughout the Biblical narrative. Come learn from the First Free elders as they examine the wandering of God's people, a people now in bondage, calling out for rescue. See how God was at work to deliver His people from slavery and return them to the land of promise He had given through Abraham. In this class, you will see how God rescued His people and revealed to them their need for a greater redemption to come-the redemption of their hearts from sin. As we study together, we will grow in confidence that the same God who rescue His people is still at work today in us!

FAQ

We Know You Might Be Wondering...

We know walking into something new can feel intimidating. Here are answers to questions we hear most often. We want you to feel completely comfortable joining us.

Do I need to be a member of the church to participate?

Not at all! Our Adult Bible Classes are open to anyone. Whether you're a longtime church member, new to our church, or just checking things out. We welcome people at every stage of their faith journey.

What if I don't know anyone?

You're not alone. Our classes are welcoming and make a point of including newcomers. Within a few weeks, you'll start seeing familiar faces. We've all been new before, and we know what that's like.

Do I need to know the Bible well to join a Bible study?

Absolutely not. Our classes welcome people at all levels. From those just cracking open a Bible for the first time to those who've been studying Scripture for decades. Questions are valued and no one's expected to have all the answers. We're all learning together.

What's the time commitment?

Each study runs for 12 weeks and meets on Sunday mornings. Life is busy; we get it. Come when you can, and know there's grace for the times you need to miss. Whether you make every class or join when you're able, you're always welcome.

Can I join mid-quarter?

Yes! While starting at the beginning of a study is ideal, you're welcome to jump in at any point. We'll help you get caught up and feel right at home.