Each text can have numerous applications or lessons to learn, but in order to apply it well we must discern the author’s original purpose and intent. This can be a daunting task when done alone. To make things easier, these study guides highlight the central theme using the C.O.M.A. (Context, Observation, Meaning, Application) method. Each guide replaces “discussion questions” (that focus on the theoretical) with “response questions” (which require participants to personally interact with the central theme of the text).
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Philippians 1-2 | For Me To Live Is Christ →
The main theme of Philippians is encouragement: Paul wants to encourage the Philippians to live out their lives as citizens of a heavenly colony. This should be evidenced by a growing commitment to serve God and one another.
Philippians 3-4 | For Me To Live Is Christ →
The main theme of Philippians is encouragement: Paul wants to encourage the Philippians to live out their lives as citizens of a heavenly colony. This should be evidenced by a growing commitment to serve God and one another.
Revelation 1-11 | A Celebration of God’s Victory →
The book of Revelation is often the most misunderstood book in the Bible. People avoid the book of Revelation because it seems confusing and obscure. Therefore, if we are going to glorify God and point others to him, we must have a basic understanding of how the book of Revelation fits into the bigger story.
Revelation 12-20 | A Celebration of God’s Victory →
The book of Revelation is often the most misunderstood book in the Bible. People avoid the book of Revelation because it seems confusing and obscure. Therefore, if we are going to glorify God and point others to him, we must have a basic understanding of how the book of Revelation fits into the bigger story.
Acts is the story of God’s grace flooding out across the world. It follows the good news as it spreads from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the capital of Rome. Nothing is more prominent in Acts than the spread of the gospel.
Acts 4-9 | A Gospel Movement →
Acts is the story of God’s grace flooding out across the world. It follows the good news as it spreads from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the capital of Rome. Nothing is more prominent in Acts than the spread of the gospel.
Genesis 37-41 | The Gospel Prologue →
Genesis - A Gospel Prologue
Join us on a journey through the first book of the Bible and see how the Gospel is woven into every part.
Genesis 42-50 | The Gospel Prologue →
Genesis - A Gospel Prologue
Join us on a journey through the first book of the Bible and see how the Gospel is woven into every part.
The Gospel According to John →
John emphasises Jesus as the eternal Son of God. Through his signs, teaching, death, and resurrection, we see the Word of God become flesh and the gospel proclaimed.
This series explores marriage and sex, same sex attraction and gender. As Christians, we know God has a viewpoint concerning these things. But too often we, the church, judge from a distance without knowing how to come alongside.
It has been 400 years since the prophet Malachi promised the coming of Elijah (Malachi 4:5-6). The nation of Israel is no longer independent. The king is Herod the Great, a foreigner, and a deputy of Rome. Within this environment God chooses to visit his people.
Peter sees the death and resurrection of Jesus as a model for believers. As Jesus suffered and entered into glory, so his followers will suffer for his sake. This is a gracious thing and to be counted as a privilege.