• Topic > Biblical Studies

    Mary: A story of great faith

    Being the mother of Jesus must have been an incredible honor for Mary. Watching her Savior grow up must have filled her with joy. Join us as we listen to how Mary learned obedience as we dive into Luke chapter two.

    A dramatic encounter between Gabriel and Mary

    Imagine that day, when out of the blue, a young girl in a small town in Israel is visited by none other than the angel Gabriel, and he proclaims to her: “You will conceive in your womb and bear a son . . . and He will be called Son of the Most High.” What can we learn from Mary’s response?

    A balanced perspective of Mary, the mother of Jesus

    When it comes to Mary, mother of Jesus, people often react to her in extremes. One group downplays her significance, and another group exalts her in a way that Scripture does not necessarily support. Let’s honor this woman of God and learn some lessons Mary has to teach us in this new series.

    How Jesus comforts us

    On the eve of His death, Jesus had an intimate meal with His disciples, and He loved them to the end. The disciples had no idea what plans Jesus had for them. Join us for a rich discussion about how Jesus comforted His disciples, and us!

    Obtaining peace during times of conflict

    Jesus said He came that we might have abundant life. The problem for us is that sometimes we think “abundant” means “easy.” Join us for an encouraging conversation about the issue of peace during times of conflict. Incredible lessons can be learned from Jesus’ last night with His disciples.

    Do you need a place of escape?

    We all need a place of safety to run to, a place where we can find shelter from the storms of life. Join us today as we discover a true sanctuary from trouble in Psalm 55.

    Discover the backstory to Psalm 55

    The Psalms express feelings of joy and pain we’ve all experienced. That may be why they’re loved by so many people. Join us on “Discover the Word” today as we dive into Psalm 55, a song about the agony of betrayal.

    Are you trying to run the other way?

    Faced with growing stress and mounting troubles, a typical response is to try and run the other way. Today we’ll take a closer look at Psalm 55, which describes David’s wish to escape his problems. Is that where you are?

    Understanding the silence of God

    Hardships and troubles can make a lot of noise in our lives, but it seems like it makes it worse when we feel like God is staying quiet! Join us as we continue studying Psalm 55 and David’s plea, “God, please talk to me!”

    An encouraging conversation about a song of desperation

    Have you ever felt buried under the weight of daily struggles? Ever felt overwhelmed by the troubles you’re going through? Then you can definitely relate to Psalm 55! Join us for an encouraging conversation as we take a look at David’s song of desperation.

    The God who knows everything about us and loves us anyway!

    We often feel the need to put on masks and hide ourselves from other people. Yet, Jesus invites us to come to Him as we really are. As we wrap up our discussion on Hebrews, special guest Dr. Sid Buzzell encourages us to know the God who knows everything about us and loves us anyway.

    The comfort of knowing that Jesus knows everything

    What if someone could hear your every thought, see your every action, or experience your every emotion? Scary idea, right? Well, join us on “Discover the Word” today as we continue our study in Hebrews and talk about how Jesus knows everything about us, but that’s not necessarily scary. It’s a great encouragement!

    What is the Word of God?

    Join us today as we study a particular passage in the book of Hebrews. Is the living, active, and sharp Word of God described in chapter 4 a book . . . or a person? Today let’s talk about a new way of understanding a familiar verse in the Bible.

    How to be thankful for things that go wrong

    When blessing come our way, we’re grateful to God. But what about when things go wrong in life? On “Discover the Word” today, our hosts explain why we should thank God for adversity. Because it is often a precursor to God’s greater plan!

    Are you facing a disaster you can’t handle?

    After being imprisoned, shipwrecked, and stranded, Paul could have easily given in to panic. Yet he remained at peace during the entire disaster. Today on “Discover the Word” we’ll be taking a look at the biblical principle for crisis management.