Bible Study Groups & Classes • Fall 2024
Below is a list of the current Bible study groups and classes that are happening at Cornerstone. Our hope is that these classes support spiritual growth, fellowship and learning about God’s Word. Each group has a different focus (such as study methods, reading through the New Testament, and spiritual habits). Please view the information for each class below and click the sign up button to register.
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Fall 2024 Reading Plan • Old Testament Books of History
Consider following along with our fall Bible reading plan! This season we will be going through the Old Testament Books of History: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Chronicles, 1-2 Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther in the order that they were written. Additionally, beginning on September 26th, a discussion group will be available every other Thursday at 6:30pm in room 10 in the Children’s Ministry Building. Click here to go to the Bible reading plan.
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Details:
The plan begins September 8th - December 21st and is available here.
Time/Location:
A discussion group will be available beginning on September 26th. It will meet every other Thursday at 6:30pm in room 10 of the Children's Ministry building.
Spiritual Habits & Disciplines
Spiritual habits are gospel-based practices that are found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth in and among believers. They are experiential habits of devotion that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times. God uses each habit from the Bible, both those done personally and corporately, in a unique way to transform us into Christ’s image as we engage in them by faith. We cannot be transformed into the people God intends without them. They are essential to our ongoing growth regardless of how long we’ve followed Jesus.
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Date/Time/Location:
Meets the third Saturday of every other month from 9:00-11:00 AM in the South MPR (4364 Valley Fair Street). Check our events calendar for up-to-date information on meetings.
Teacher(s):Various
Upcoming Classes:
October 19th
December 21st
Books:ESV Bible and Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines
Materials: A way to take notes
Life Workshops
This class discusses various topics and meets periodically, 1 to 2 Sundays a month from 1:00-3:00 PM in the South MPR.
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This workshop explores eschatology, otherwise known as “last things” or “end times”. This will be a group discussion wherein we will 1.) define eschatology and provide some historical and contemporary cultural context; 2.) explore what the Bible says about the “end times” (including the Book of Revelation); 3.) compare the prevalent views of eschatology; 4.) identify the primary takeaways including hope and unity. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
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This workshop addresses both substance abuse and addiction in general (drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, sex, etc.) It is geared for both those that suffer directly and those friends and family members that suffer indirectly. We will be discussing substance abuse and addiction in general – what it is, how to identify it, what the underlying problem is, and what the solution is. Come join us… There is hope!
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This workshop explores how we as Christians are to view and engage with politics and government. We will explore what the Bible has to say on this topic and learn from history. The goal of this workshop is to provide both a theological framework and to give some practical application.
Introduction to Bible Study Methods (Fall 2024)
Do you regularly read your Bible but are unsure of how to effectively study it? Sometimes the difficulty is knowing how and where to start. In Intro to Bible Study Methods (BSM), you will be walked through the beginning steps of how to dig more deeply into your Bible. The hope is that when you finish, you will be able to study more effectively on your own and with others.
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Date/Time/Location:
This is a 10-week open study (men & women) which will meet every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 PM in room 11 in the Children’s Ministry Building. Begins September 3rd.
Teacher(s): Tom Chambers
Book(s): ESV Bible
Women of the Word (Fall 2024)
Join us as we read Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin. Using this book as a guide, we will learn how to study the Bible so that it transforms both our hearts and lives. Throughout our session, we will put into practice what we learn as we study through the book of Colossians together.
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Date/Time/Location:
This is 10-week women’s study that meets on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in Room 10 in the Children's Ministry Building. Begins September 4th.
Note: This class will have weekly homework that covers the book reading, weekly Bible reading/study time, and optional podcasts.
Teacher(s): Heather Chambers
Book(s): ESV Bible, Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin.
Bible Study Methods (Fall 2024)
After learning how to study your Bible, many of you will want to put the skills you have learned and the tools you’ve acquired to work in studying various books of the Bible. BSM is designed for just that. In these sessions, we hope to: (1) gain a greater love and passion for God through study of his Word, (2) help you gain greater hands-on skills in how you approach to doing so, and (3) to give you more tools to be more effective at it.
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Date/Time/Location:
Meets every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM in the South MPR (4364 Valley Fair Street). Begins September 4th and goes for 10 weeks.
Teacher(s): Todd Nighswonger & Cory Rivera
Book(s):ESV Bible
Women’s Bible Study - Ruth (Fall 2024)
This is a 10-week study for women which will go through the book of Ruth. Join us as we learn and practice Bible study methods that will be used to transform our hearts and minds.
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Date/Time/Location:
Meets on Fridays from 9:30-11:00 AM in the South MPR (4364 Valley Fair St) Begins on September 6th and goes for 10 weeks.
Teacher(s):Keri Reid