GRACE

Have you wondered how biblical prophecy relates to current events? Biblical prophecy helps us discover God’s purpose for all of the chaos around us. And in this new study guide, Where Do We Go From Here?, Dr. David Jeremiah looks at issues we are experiencing in our culture today and explains how they are linked to biblical prophecy. Along the way, he also provides practical ways to live with hope and courage in the face of these daunting times.

The topics we will be discussing are: 1. A Cultural Prophecy – Socialism, 2. An International Prophecy – Globalism, 3. A Biological Prophecy – Pandemic, 4. A Financial Prophecy – Economic Chaos, 5. A Theological Prophecy – The Falling Away, 6. A Biographical Prophecy – End Times People, 7. A Political Prophecy – Cancel Culture, 8. A Spiritual Prophecy – Spiritual Famine, 9. A Geographical Prophecy – Jerusalem, 10. The Final Prophecy – The Triumph of the Gospel. 

This 10 week study over Genesis chapters 12 through 50 will cover how God continues His plan to make Himself known through a treasured people.  We will learn of God’s covenant promise first given to Abraham, and then watch how that promise unfolds through the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as each of them become a source of blessings for the whole world. 

For this study, participants will purchase the Inspire: Genesis book, which is a beautifully illustrated journal featuring many line-art illustrations and plenty of spaces for note-taking. This book will offer a creative way to engage with scripture, meditate on its teachings, and respond with practical applications.  Note: Participants who already purchased the Inspire: Genesis book for the Genesis: Back to the Beginning course covering the first 11 chapters of Genesis do not need to purchase an additional book.

 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Discovering Hope in a Promised Future
 by Dr. Sue Edwards  Led by Carol Duke  Cost: $12

Chaotic. Angry. Helpless. How often do we encounter these emotions when we look at the state of the world around us? It's tempting to despair. What kind of future can we look forward to when the world is so full of turmoil and division? Can the next world be any better?  Instead of turning to the world's answers to these questions, Sue Edwards invites us to look to Scripture. Though brief, Paul's letters to the Thessalonians are packed with nuggets of information to help us grasp what life after death will look like for followers of Christ. And it isn't sitting on clouds playing harps. Rather, it's dazzling, action-packed, relational, and free from pain and darkness. By focusing on the truths these short letters reveal, we are able to fill our spirits with real anticipation and courage. We can forge ahead, empowered by God's grace to bless and empower others, knowing the glorious heaven that awaits.  Edwards's clear style makes her Bible studies easy to understand for both newcomers and seasoned students of the Word. Her inductive approach provides enough direction to keep women on the path to biblical truth yet also asks them to find answers for themselves, an effective combination for a faith that sticks.