Read Jeremiah 29:4-14; Ezra 1:1-6; 2:64-70From the prophecy in Jeremiah 29 to the fulfillment in Ezra, what do you learn about the power and character of God in Ezra 1:1-6 and 2:64-70?How does Proverbs 21:1 correlate to God's work in Ezra 1?How does this help you pray through an election year as we have in 2024?How does this truth help you "keep your head" in an election year like 2024?Old Testame...  Read More

Consummation is not a common word used in everyday language. Consult a dictionary definition of the term and discuss why you think it is used to describe the closing events of human history? Take a few moments before you read these passages to discuss what heaven means to you? What themes rise to the top?Read Revelation 21:1-5 and 22:1-6We often don't think of our experience of heaven being on the...  Read More

God is:Good Creator   Righteous JudgeInfinite Sustainer   Sovereign SaviorLoving Redeemer    Eternal KingRevelation 21:1-51 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 I heard a loud sho...  Read More

We have 2 things to tell you about this week.  First, have you ever been on a short term mission trip? Or if you have been, do you think maybe it’s time to do it again? These trips can be life-changing for those who go, as well as for those whom we serve. We would love for you to learn more about an upcoming Evangelistic/Medical Mission trip to Honduras. If the term “medical” made you pause, pleas...  Read More

Where do we go if we want to see God?John 14:6-96 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. 7 If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!”8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and...  Read More

Read: Isaiah 53:1-6 and Colossians 1:15-20Using a study bible or commentary, how many years before the arrival of Christ did Isaiah write these words about "the servant" of the LORD.According to Colossians 1:15-20, Jesus was God's "agent" in Creation and Salvation. Was Jesus merely an "agent?"If someone asked you, "Where can I go to see God?" How would you answer them and why? How does John 14:6-9...  Read More

You don’t have to look very far to see a big mission field right here in our area. In fact, we have wonderful educators at CFC who talk about how big of a mission field the public schools have become. We are so thankful for godly teachers and administrators who are a part of our church, and we need to be praying for them in their calling!  Did you know that Weekday Christian Education has been at ...  Read More

Because of Sin's ______________, we see increasing ________, not progressive _____________. (Genesis 6:1-5)  God's patience with sin is ________ but not _____________. (Genesis 6:3, 6-7)2 Peter 3:8-98 But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. 9 The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some peo...  Read More

Read Genesis 6:1-9:17; Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 2:5Last week we addressed the issue of these earliest characters being historical figures. What do the Matthew 24 and 2 Peter 2 passages help us believe?What does Genesis 6:3 say about what is coming in the verses that follow?  What does it say about God's character?What does Genesis 6:5 tell us about humanity's capacity for evil?List some things yo...  Read More

Church Family, one of our greatest privileges and responsibilities is to serve and care for our Global Staff members who serve around the world. We are not all called to GO, but surely we are all called to GIVE or PRAY! We want to give you the chance to take part in a unique opportunity to bless the Miller family serving in Spain. Below is a comment from them and then instructions and details abou...  Read More

Read Genesis 31. The temptation narrative is very insightful and timeless. Satan uses the same themes in differing variations even today.In his conversation with Eve, Satan offers a character as well as an allure to his presentation.In verses 1-5, what is he trying to convince Eve of concerning the character of God?In verse 6 we see three aspects of the allure, what are they?2. When Adam and Eve s...  Read More

If Adam and Eve were _____ historical figures, __________ was Jesus. Romans 5:12When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.Isaiah 5:20-2220 What sorrow for those who saythat evil is good and good is evil,that dark is light and light is dark,that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.21 What sorrow for those who are wise in thei...  Read More