Starting on January 10th we will start this Bible Study on “The Baptismal River”. All studies will be held on Wednesday Evenings at Peace Lutheran Church in Grenfell at 7 PM.
There are 8 units. We start with the Introduction followed by: The Flood, Creation, The Image of God, Circumcision, Israelites in the Wilderness, The Baptism of Jesus, and finally Discipleship. (There will be a break for Lent during which the sermon series will also focus on Baptism, and then we resume after Easter – March 31 2023.)
For the Wednesdays in November (@ 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell) we will use selected studies / devotions from Joy in Philippians and then we will spend the rest of our time reviewing the Lutheran Confessions.
Journeys through God’s Word – An Introductory Course: MARK
After a long Spring / Summer break we are getting back to our Study of the Gospel of Mark
October 25th, 2023 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 12 – Jesus Rises from the Dead
October 18th, 2023 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 11 – The Crucifixion
October 11th, 2023 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 10 – The Passion of Christ (Part 2)
October 04th, 2023 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 9 – The Passion of Christ (Part 1)
September 27th, 2023 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 8 – The Last Days
September 20th, 2023 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 7 – The Cross and the Kingdom
September 13th, 2023 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 6 – A Prophet without Honour
February 15th, 2023, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 5 – Two Great Commandments
February 08th, 2023, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 4 – The Parables of Jesus
February 01st, 2023, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 3 – The Miracles of Jesus
January 25th, 2023, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 2 – Israel at the Time of Christ
January 18th, 2023, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 1 – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry
JESUS – A Study on the words of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
January 11, 2023, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 24 – Commissioning and Ascension
Lord God, Moses and the Prophets pointed to Jesus as the Christ. Open our eyes and hearts so that we may believe, and believing have life in His name, and having life proclaim repentance and forgiveness of sins in His name to the ends of the earth. Amen.
Luke 24:46-48 Jesus said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, [47] and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. [48] You are witnesses of these things.” (ESV)
January 04, 2023, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 23 – The Resurrection
Dear Father in heaven, we face many obstacles to believing that Jesus, Your Son, died for our sins and rose for our eternal life. Please draw us to Jesus, enable us to believe, give us faith, overcome our unbelief, and with that faith may we share the Good News of Jesus with others. Amen.
Matthew 28:6 “He is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where He lay.” (ESV)
November 23rd, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 22 – Redeemed! The Crucifixion
Dear Jesus, You were born for this purpose, to die to obtain victory over sin. What You did for us is beyond our comprehension. You suffered cruelly for our reconciliation, atonement, redemption, salvation. No matter how many words we use we will never fully understand, and so let us just live thankfully. Amen.
Luke 23:34 “Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide His garments.” (ESV)
November 16th, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 21 – Final Instructions
Abide with us Father, abide with us Jesus, abide with us Holy Spirit, abide with us that we may bear the fruit of loving others, the fruit of forgiving others, and living in joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness. Amen.
John 14:6 “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (ESV)
November 02nd, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 20 – The Lord’s Supper
Lord Jesus Christ, teach us to trust Your Holy Word, and thus receive Your body and blood in faith for our forgiveness and salvation, and in unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen.
Luke 22:19 “And He took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.”” (ESV)
October 26th, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 19 – The Triumphal Entry
Dear God, please do not remove Your presence from us. We have fallen from You in many ways and so we pray that You would lead us to repentance. Please give us time to repent before our time is up. Lead us to Jesus for the forgiveness of our sins. Keep us within Your kingdom, Your reign, to Your glory, now and always. Amen.
Matthew 21:9 “The crowds that went before Him and that followed Him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”” (ESV)
October 19th, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 18 – Miracle in Bethany
Lord Jesus Christ, we believe that You are the resurrection and the life. If we believe in You we will have eternal life. Yet this is not so easily believed. It is easier to disbelieve. When times get tough please help us to overcome our unbelief and hold onto faith in You. Amen.
John 11:25 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live,” (ESV)
October 12th, 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 17 – Jesus, Tell us plainly, are You the Christ?!
Holy Spirit please help us to understand Jesus’ words to us. His words can be hard to understand and difficult to accept at times. Please soften our hard hearts to believe He is the Christ, our Lord and Saviour, our God. Amen.
John 10:24-25 “So the Jews gathered around Him and said to Him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” [25] Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name bear witness about Me,” (ESV)
October 05th 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 16 – The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed by Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are Yours now and forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)
Matthew 6:9 Jesus said, “Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.”” (ESV)
September 28th 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 15 – Jesus, the Good Shepherd
Dear Lord Jesus, we pray that You may find us and all Your scattered sheep. Gather us into Your sheepfold and protect us from false teaching. Feed us in good pasture with Your Holy Word and lead us to the good pastures of the eternal life for which You laid down Your life and took it up again. Amen.
John 10:11 Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” (ESV)
September 21st 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 14 – Jesus, The Bread Of Life
Lord Jesus, You approach us with things too hard for us to understand, and yet You do not ask for understanding, only faith, faith that is given to us as the Father draws us to You. May we abide with You forever no matter how hard Your teachings appear. Amen.
John 6:35 – “Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.” (ESV)
September 14th 7 PM @ Peace Grenfell – Lesson 13 – The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Lord Jesus, may we feel Your compassion so that we may show compassion to others. Teach us compassion from the study of Your Holy Word. May Your Holy Spirit revive our spirits as You shepherd us in the way of life. Amen.
Mark 6:34 – “When He went ashore He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.” (ESV)