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  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Biblical Literacy Class, 11-28-21, “Advent Lesson 1”

    Today was the first Sunday in Advent, and Mark taught the first of four lessons before Christmas. Mark first explained the histories of marking time around the world and how it affected the church regarding holy day observances. He then transitioned to 3 focus areas for Advent that infuse joy and faith:   Arrival in […]
  • Advent 2021

    Special Event – Advent Lesson 2: Peace

    Brent Johnson continued teaching the Advent series with lesson 2. Today is the second Sunday in Advent, Adventus in Latin which means arrival. After sharing in responsive liturgical reading, Brent expounded on the emphasis of week 2: Peace of God. We are promised God’s peace as the angels’ proclaimed to the shepherds of Jesus’ birth, […]
  • Advent 2021

    Special Event – Advent: Lesson 1

    Today was the first Sunday in Advent, and Mark taught the first of four lessons before Christmas. Mark first explained the histories of marking time around the world and how it affected the church regarding holy day observances. He then transitioned to 3 focus areas for Advent that infuse joy and faith:   Arrival in […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Special Guest-Three Lost and Found Parables; Mark Lanier with Dr. Peter Williams, 11/21/21

    Dr. Peter Williams joined Mark this morning to dig deep and reveal numerous levels of meaning from the three lost and found parables found in Luke 15: The lost sheep The lost coin The lost or prodigal son The main focus was the prodigal son relating several examples of similar real events in Genesis. Jesus […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Chapter 21, Philippians; Bringing it to a close, 11/14/21

    Mark brought the study of Philippians to a close with a focus on Philippians 4:14-23. He shared three points from Paul: 1. Finding a Deeper Fellowship: We learn that by doing good for others and sharing in their suffering and trouble, we will be stronger Christians. 2. An Uncomfortable Truth. Paul was familiar with the […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Special Guest, Conversation with Carolyn Lanier; Mark Lanier, 11-07-21

    Sunday’s Biblical Literacy Class was a breakfast celebration with lots of fun and food. Mark interviewed his mother who thrilled us with her delightful answers. Listen to Mrs. Lanier’s wisdom and especially her sweet potato story.
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Chapter 20- Philippians; The key and the secret!

    10-31-21 Mark taught today’s Biblical-Literacy class – The Key and the Secret – from Philippians 4:10-13 Faith demands more than tunnel vision. 1. Practice what you preach. Rejoice in the Lord always. 2. The blessing of relationship. Paul shows a 3-way bond: Christ, Paul, and the Philippians. Paul encourages us to be a giver […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Chapter 19, Philippians; Watch Me!:

    Philippians, 4:7-8 Watch Me!: Speaker: Dr. David Capes Dr. Capes begins the lesson with a detailed discussion of what Paul tells us to think about in Philippians, 4:8. A summary of what Paul tells us to think about is, whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, if there is any excellence and if there […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Chapter 18, Philippians; Catch the task and Catch the theology:

    Mark continued his teachings from the book of Philippians by focusing on Chapter 4:4-6 titled Catch the Task . . . Catch the Theology. Paul was a “task theologian.” He wrote in a way that made the lessons of God memorable. He used assonance (related in sound) and chiasmus (a memorable structure). Mark shared three […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Chapter 17, Philippians; Two Lessons One Sunday- Unity & Joy:

  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Chapter 16, Philippians; An Example to Follow

    Biblical Literacy 10-3-21 Pastor Jarrett Stephens taught from Philippians 3:17 – An Example to Follow. The Apostle Paul warns the Philippians out of love to keep their joy in Christ. Paul urges the Philippians to follow him because Paul imitates Jesus. Pastor Jarret shares key things to look for during bible study: Promises to Claim, […]
  • Philippians, a Letter of Joy

    Chapter 15, Philippians; Paul on Target

    09/26/2021, Paul on Target Mark’s class today focused on Paul’s message to the Gentiles, as described in Philippians 3:1- 14. Mark began by developing the necessity for Paul to identify and speak directly to his “target” audience, who were Gentiles hearing the call of the Judaizers. The Judaizers, with great zeal wanted Gentiles to accept […]

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