Spring Bible Study

What if understanding the world of Jesus could change the way you hear His words?
When we read the Gospels, it’s easy to hear Jesus through the lens of our own time and place. His teachings can become familiar—comforting, even—but sometimes distant from the realities of everyday life. Yet Jesus did not speak in abstract ideas. He spoke into a real world—one shaped by Roman rule, Jewish expectation, village life, and deeply held beliefs about God and His Kingdom.

This spring, we invite you to step into that world.

Beginning this Thursday at 6:30 PM, we will gather for a six-week Bible study titled Learning the Way of the Kingdom. Together, we will explore key teachings of Jesus—learning to see and hear them as His first followers did.

Each week, we will focus on a specific passage from the Gospels:

• Matthew 4:12–17 — “The Kingdom Is Near”
  Jesus announces the arrival of God’s Kingdom and calls people to reorient their lives around it.
• Matthew 5:1–12 — The Beatitudes
  Jesus redefines what it means to be blessed, turning the values of the world upside down.
• Luke 5:27–32 — Eating with Sinners
  A simple meal becomes a powerful picture of grace, invitation, and who belongs at the table.
• Mark 1:21–34 — Authority and Healing
  Jesus demonstrates the authority of the Kingdom through teaching, healing, and freedom.
• Matthew 5:38–48 — Loving Your Enemies
  Jesus calls His followers beyond retaliation into a radical, transformative love.
• Mark 10:32–45 — The Way of the Cross
  Jesus redefines greatness through humility, service, and self-giving love.

Each session will begin by exploring the historical, cultural, and geographical background of the text. As we come to understand the world Jesus was speaking into, His words begin to take on new depth and clarity.

From there, we will engage in a close reading of Scripture, paying attention to key words and phrases, before reflecting on what the passage reveals about the nature of God’s Kingdom and the life of a disciple.

But this study is not only about understanding—it is about formation.  Each evening will also include time for small-group conversation, where we will reflect together, pray, and share simple, intentional deep practice commitments—ways of living out what we are learning in the week ahead.

This study is for anyone who wants to grow—whether you are new to Scripture or have been walking with Christ for many years. If you’ve ever wanted to better understand what Jesus meant—and how His teaching speaks into your life today—this is a space to explore, learn, and be formed together.

We hope you’ll join us as we seek to learn the way of the Kingdom.