As followers of Christ we are called to continue to learn and grow in our relationship with God. It doesn’t matter what age you are, the Bible encourages Christians to “study to show yourselves approved”. The classes offered at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland will help you grow in your faith and understanding of God’s word.
Click Sundays or Wednesdays below to view current class offerings:
When God’s Spirit Moves
by Pastor Jim Cymbala
Facilitated by Marty Capers
Starting at noon via Zoom
According to Scripture, the Holy Spirit is our advocate, counselor, and comforter. God’s Spirit dwells within us, seals us to the day of redemption, assists us in prayer, and baptizes us into the Body of Christ. Yet, believers often neglect the study of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity.
Pastor Cymbala believes that in this study you will learn:
You are invited to this life-changing study of God’s Spirit. It will leave you with a joyful awareness of God’s nurturing and protective power in your life.
Sunday Discipleship Starting September 11, 2022 at 12 p.m.
Ephesians: The Inheritance We Have In Christ by Dr. David Jeremiah
Dr. Jeremiah shared that Ephesus was in a region engulfed in spiritual wickedness and the location of a clash taking place between Christianity and pagan religions. However, Paul saw an opportunity to further the kingdom of God. In the letter to the Ephesians, Paul guides the believers through their spiritual inheritance in Christ. This inheritance moves them from death to life and into God’s family. Because of this, they must “walk worthy of their calling,” identify and use their spiritual gifts, and put on the full armor of God.
Into the Word by Anne Graham Lotz
Facilitated by Martha Lant and Rev. Sandra Alexander
Starting back up in the Fall.
This book is described as a “roll-up-your-sleeves look at Scripture.” As noted by the author, “These fifty-two weekly studies emphasize personal application and will draw you directly into God’s Word…to love Him more. Each lesson contains a short reflection that considers our present-day way of life, but the richness in the lessons stem from the connections to Scriptures in the Old and New Testaments.
As explained by the publisher, the author does not attempt to explain her interpretation of the Scriptures, but through questioning leads the reader to personally dig into Scripture.So please join the Women’s Bible Study to discover God’s message for yourself!
Starting September 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
1 Corinthians: The Authentic Christian Life by Dr. David Jeremiah
New Men’s Bible Study Class Facilitated by Eddie Wills and Monroe Goins
Paul, as the spiritual father of the church in Corinth, pens this letter to the Corinthians to cease their misbehavior and to remind them of who they are in Christ. Corinth was a center for international commerce and its citizen were immersed in immorality. Paul exhorts the Corinthians to live as citizens of God’s kingdom and to separate themselves from the sinful practices of the world. Come join this study and learn what it means to be a member of the body of Christ and to genuinely love one another.
Psalms: Poetry, Praise, and Passionate Prayer Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching
by James L. Mays
Facilitated by Rev. David Chapman
Starting back up in the Fall.
The Book of Psalms has been a favorite of Jewish and Christian believers for centuries. For many of the faithful, this is the “go-to” book for divine guidance and solace. But it is far more than a book of simple comfort and sentimentality. The psalmists expressed deep, often passionate emotions ranging between exaltation and rage, triumph and despair, all in the context of their relationship with the living God.
Using a layperson-level commentary written by a widely respected scholar, this course will survey principles for interpreting the psalter, and examine more deeply several individual and representative psalms. Join us in studying this timeless book of songs and poetry, and learn to embrace more of the passion that is central to our faith!
Into the Word by Anne Graham Lotz
Facilitated by Tobili Sam Yellowe
Starting back up in the Fall.
This book is described as a “roll-up-your-sleeves look at Scripture.” As noted by the author, “These fifty-two weekly studies emphasize personal application and will draw you directly into God’s Word…to love Him more. Each lesson contains a short reflection that considers our present-day way of life, but the richness in the lessons stem from the connections to Scriptures in the Old and New Testaments.
As explained by the publisher, the author does not attempt to explain her interpretation of the Scriptures, but through questioning leads the reader to personally dig into Scripture.So please join the Women’s Bible Study to discover God’s message for yourself!
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The First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland has a digital resource library for our Christian Education Department. Please feel free to use this resource in your faith journey!
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