BIG IDEA We build a relationship with God by intentionally connecting with Him each day. READING Adam and Eve—Gen. 3:8; Enoch—Gen. 5:22–24; Abraham— Gen. 17:1; Isaac—Gen. 26:24; Jacob—Gen. 35:9; Noah—Gen. 6:13; Moses—Exod. 24:12-13; Samuel—1 Sam. 3:10; David—Ps. 5:3; Isa- iah—Isa. 50:4. THOUGHTS Our relationship with God grows through regular connections. The example that we have...Read More

BIG IDEA Prayer is as simple as talking to God. READING Matt. 6:5–18 THOUGHTS Many people get stuck because of their misconceptions of prayer. They feel that they need to use particular words. They think that there’s a specific way to pray. They believe that one must come up with a great sounding prayer to...Read More

BIG IDEA Reading the Bible is essential to growing in faith. READING Ps. 1; Ps. 19 THOUGHTS As we will discover in the theology section, the Bible is God’s view of the world, collected for us. This is important because life is filled with voices that tell us what to believe and how to live....Read More

BIG IDEA We can learn to study the Bible. READING 2 Tim. 3:14–4:4; Heb. 4:12 THOUGHTS As we have learned, God speaks to us as we spend time reading the Bible. As we invest time studying the Bible, we can grow deeper in our understanding and love for God. Proper hermeneutics (how to interpret the...Read More

The Bible makes a claim that it is not the product of human reason but the very thoughts of God received by humanity in history and passed to us in written form. It is one hundred percent revelation – God’s perspective on everything. It’s God’s word. It originated from His mouth – then was recorded...Read More

The Bible Is Not… A. A Book On Science…even though it contains scientific insights ahead of its time? On the Universe Time and Space – Gen 1:1,3 The Beginning – Gen 1 An Initial Void – Gen 1 An Expanding Universe – Is 40:22 Space is Empty – Job 26:7 That Hole In The North...Read More