Christ Lutheran Church

A few highlights from week 1 of our home Bible Study.  We learned about listening to the Holy Spirit.  We were in awe picturing Jesus, as he left earth for heaven, returning to the people who had betrayed him, not to scourge them but to send them out with his message.  We discussed what our spiritual gifts are.

Week 3:  Acts chapters 4 & 5

Acts 3 & 4 Home Bible Study

Tonight we learned of the miracle Peter and John performed in the name of Jesus on the 40 year old crippled man.  This was Peter’s opportunity to open people to the love of Christ.  The people were
filled with the Holy Spirit and, upon considering the danger of following Christ, they turned towards him and shared all that was God’s among themselves.

Seize the opportunity or even a moment to pray and love someone in need and be the Good News with them.  Seize it right away, just like Peter did.

Our next study is 7 PM, Monday, March 16 at Steve Gluck’s home, 306 Arrowwood, Lake Jackson.  Please prepare yourself by reading Acts chapters 5 & 6.  Think about acts of courage and standing up for what is right.  Think about how important it is to get along with each other in the context of your readings.

Bring a friend.  Dessert, coffee and tea are offered!
If you haven't attended either of the previous meetings, you are very welcome to come to our next one!

Come join us for the next study at 7 PM, Monday March 16, 306 Arrowwood. 

Week 4:  Chapters 5 & 6

courage and the growth of the church through Peter, John and the disciples in the face of the established religious leaders!

Week 5:Chapters 7 & 8

Stephen relates the stories of the old Testament and tells the crowd that they haven't changed.  Prophets continue to be persecuted.  Even when the crowd turns on him, he boldly forgives them and looks towards heaven.  Peter continues to spread the word allowing the Holy Spirit to guide him.  We learned to talk to strangers, listen to people and understand their concerns through the gentleness of the Holy Spirit.

Week 6:  Chapters 9 & 10

Peter is lead by the Holy Spirit and Gentiles join the church.  The new covenant allows all clean things created by God to be eaten freeing us from the old rules.

Week 7:  Chapters 11 & 12

The disciples learn from a prophet that there will be a famine in Judea.  Each goes out and helps others based on their own means.  King Herod, takes it all in after a pompous and lets the people think he is a god.  He subsequently drops dead and is eaten by worms.

Week 8:  Chapters 13 & 14  Monday May 11 7 PM

Paul and Barnabus go out and spread the good news.  A sorceror giving council to the ruler of Cyprus is blinded by Paul's word when he tries to decieve the ruler.  The ruler becomes a believer.  In another city, Paul is stoned to near death, he is helped by fellow disciples and continues preaching the news of the new covenant and the resurrection without fear.

Week 9-13:  Chapters 15 - 25

These chapters could best be described as "the amazing spirit-led journey, starring Paul!"  His mission grows and he humbly returns to Jerusalem after a stint in Greece and Asia.  He is caught, the Jews of the time want him put to death, the Romans decide he is too hot to handle after 2 years in prison in Cesarea and he is sent to Rome.