past courses

curricular thread¹

l doctrine

l redemptive history

l bible exegesis

l book study-topical

season/year

course

description

spring 04

A chapter by chapter study through the book of Romans focusing on major arguments presented by Paul.

summer 04

Biblical Womanhood/Proverbs

Girls studied women of the Scriptures while gleaning principles for everyday living. Guys focused on issues of wisdom and foolishness throughout the book of Proverbs.

autumn 04

Is Genesis relevant today?

Did God create in six literal days? Why is there death and suffering? Is there really a God? Do the animals “evolve”? Where do the “races” come from? What is the only answer to racism?

Dinosaurs—in the Bible? How can we raise godly children? Fossils and the Flood—what’s the connection? How can we evangelize a secular world? (Part 1) How can we evangelize a secular world? (Part 2)

winter 04/05

The focus of this study is understanding the major concepts associated with the biblical description and explanation of salvation. This is a 6-week course starting in December, 2004 and ending in January, 2005.

winter, 05

Introduces a historical-redemptive approach to reading and understanding the Bible. This is a 12 to 15 week course. This study is introductory to what will be a series of six studies that will occur over the course of six years. Each study will take up a different theme in Scripture and trace it from Genesis to Revelation. Year 1: Orienting Concepts

spring, 05

Choosing My Religion is a compassionate wake-up call for a generation adrift. R.C. Sproul addresses the relavitism and rebellion that promise freedom, but deliver misery. This innovative series features revealing interviews with students about how they view life. R.C. then responds to their answers with biblical, life-giving truth. With a fast-paced and appealing format, Choosing My Religion captures young people's attention and focuses them on the truths of the Gospel.

summer 05

A study of what the bible has to say about lust and biblical relationships between brothers and sisters in the body. Joshua Harris’ book, Not Even a Hint, will be used a source material for this course but is not required reading for the youth. This is a 12 to 15 week course starting in May and ending in August, 2005. Girls and Guys will be meeting separately for the duration of this study.

autumn 05

A 4 week series considering the role of “teaching” in the New Testament with an emphasis on youth continuing to develop a personal valuing of the teaching of the Word. Especially emphasized is the clear biblical teaching of God’s methodology for building the church and transforming believers: the teaching of sound doctrine (that is, the whole counsel of God, the Bible).

autumn 05

A study of what the major doctrines of reformed theology are. R.C. Sproul’s series, What is Reformed Theology?, will be used a source material for this course. Many of the youth hear these words spoken of, but are unable to articulate their meaning. This series will help to clarify the meaning of “reformed theology” as well as establish the youth in sound scriptural teaching. This is a 12 to 15 week course starting in September and ending in December, 2005.

winter 05/06

An accurate depiction of the life of Martin Luter, leader in the Protestant reformation, was viewed in video format. Over the course of 5 weeks the movie was digested in a watch – discuss – watch – discuss… format integrating the principles and concepts taught in the course immediately preceding, What Does It Mean When They Say, “Reformed Theology?”

winter/spring 06

Introduces a historical-redemptive approach to reading and understanding the Bible. This is a 12 to 15 week course. This study is introductory to what will be a series of six studies that will occur over the course of six years. Each study will take up a different theme in Scripture and trace it from Genesis to Revelation. Year 2: Redemption Across the Chronology of Scripture

spring 06

This button series was comprised of a list of topics submitted by youth and shaped youth leadership. A biblical consideration was made of anger, discernment, hospitality, and humility, over 5 weeks.

summer 06

autumn 06

button

autumn 06

bible exegesis

winter 07

redemptive history

spring 07

doctrine

Piper, J. The Blazing Center: The Soul-Satisfying Supremacy of God in all Things. Video Series.

1 “Button Series” are designed to span the gap between major teaching series which last from 10-13 weeks. Button series last from 2 to 4 weeks and are usually topical in nature. These series generally address issues of contemporary concern from a biblical viewpoint or are used to speak directly to questions that have repeatedly come up among the youth.