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Class 04: Postponed

4/29/2020

Due to inclement weather impacting our power and internet, the Psalms 29 class has been cancelled for this evening. We will look at this psalm next Wednesday evening. My apologies.

NOTE: Sunday AM lesson will be streamed with interactive chat @ woodlandcofc.online.church beginning at 10:30 AM Eastern. Please join us (chat begins 10 minutes ahead of the lesson and ends 10 minutes afterwards.

Devotional: I Think I Trust You?

4/28/2020

A few simple reminders for God's people from my unfortunate foray into a recent season of Survivor.

Paul's Trustworthy Hope

4/25/2020

Text: 2 Timothy 2.11-13

How would you feel if you were imprisoned and facing the end of your life? This is an interesting question. Would you feel hopeless or hopeful? In this lesson, we examine Paul's trustworthy hope, expressed in his farewell letter to Timothy and as we do, remember that this trustworthy hope is the hope that all those in-Christ (Christians) share.

Devotional: Some Good News

4/22/2020

It's time for Some Good News. However, the best Good News is the good news of the Gospel of Christ.

NOTE: Sunday AM lesson will be streamed with interactive chat @ woodlandcofc.online.church beginning at 10:30 AM Eastern. Please join us (chat begins 10 minutes ahead of the lesson and ends 10 minutes afterwards.

Class 03: A Cry from the Deep

4/21/2020

Text: Psalm 130

In this Bible class we examine a cry for mercy from a man in troubled times and find that his despair is turned to hope on the basis of the covenant God of Israel. As people who similarly find themselves in times of difficulty, it is a helpful reminder that "with the LORD is abundant redemption".

Assignment: Read Psalm 29 for next week's class. Summarize each strophe and write a one sentence summary of the psalm. We will compare notes next week.

A Word of Hope

4/18/2020

Text: Hebrews 10.23

In this lesson, we explore the nature of hope and how the Christian hope differs from the world's brand of hope (hint: it's a theological difference). This is an important reminder in light of the current situation in our country.

Devotional: Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

4/15/2020

I have always loved robots but especially the Tin Woodsman. However, he was frozen due to long-term exposure to negative elements in the world. He needed a little "oily encouragement" to get back on track. And his example is a great reminder for us.

NOTE: Sunday AM lesson will be streamed with interactive chat @ woodlandcofc.online.church beginning at 10:30 AM Eastern. Please join us (chat begins 10 minutes ahead of the lesson and ends 10 minutes afterwards.

Class 02: The Shepherd Psalm

4/14/2020

Text: Psalm 23 (The Shepherd Psalm)

In this class we examine the flow of Psalm 23 and the hopeful message that it contains. This psalm is particularly important in light of our current pandemic.

Assignment: Read Psalm 130 for next week's class. Summarize each strophe and write a one sentence summary of the psalm. We will compare notes next week.

The Most Amazing Sentence?

4/11/2020

Text: Matthew 28.6

In Matthew's account of Jesus' resurrection we find what is arguable the most amazing sentence ever uttered. On this Easter, we will examine this sentence and see what makes it so amazing.

Devotional: Hello There!

4/8/2020

Text: 3 John 13-15

Just a few thoughts on how much I miss gathering as a church and a simple request as we go forward.

NOTE: Sunday AM lesson will be streamed with interactive chat @ woodlandcofc.online.church beginning at 10:30 AM Eastern. Please join us (chat begins 10 minutes ahead of the lesson and ends 10 minutes afterwards.

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