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2 Samuel: Wrap-Up

Jen Wilkin | Mar 9, 2019

For 11 weeks, you have had the rich blessing of studying the book of 2 Samuel. Take some time to reflect on what you ...

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2 Samuel: The King Restored

Jen Wilkin | Feb 26, 2019

Chapters 19 and 20 show that sometimes a victory can feel like a loss. Absalom, the son who betrayed his father and k...

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2 Samuel: Absalom, Absalom

Jen Wilkin | Feb 18, 2019

This week, we witness Absalom vie for the throne against his own father, but he lacks the only advantage that matters...

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2 Samuel: Of Fathers and Sons

Jen Wilkin | Feb 5, 2019

The story goes from bad to worse as we see the divine discipline Nathan prophesied begin to spark in the life of Davi...

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2 Samuel: You Are the Man

Jen Wilkin | Jan 27, 2019

This week, we will come face-to-face with David’s flawed nature. Though the king has spent his reign administering ju...

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2 Samuel: Introduction

Jen Wilkin | Jan 22, 2019

We begin our study of 2 Samuel with an overview and introduction to the book.

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2 Samuel: A Throne Established Forever

Jen Wilkin | Jan 13, 2019

Chapter 5 begins with a united Israel following God’s appointed king. As David leads God’s people, we see victory ove...

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1 Samuel: Honor Where Honor Is Due

Jen Wilkin | Dec 14, 2018

1 Samuel ends with the defeat of the Israelites and the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, but the news hasn’t yet reached ...

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1 Samuel: Wrap-Up

Jen Wilkin | Oct 3, 2018

For 11 weeks, you have had the rich blessing of following the lives of Samuel, Saul and David in the book of 1 Samuel...

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Teach Your Teen How to Read Their Bible

Jen Wilkin | Dec 28, 2018

One of the most important tools you can give your teenage children is to teach them how to read and study their Bible...

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Know the Neighborhood

Jen Wilkin | Jul 26, 2018

When it comes to your Bible, are you a local or a tourist? When we study and begin to learn the ins and outs of our S...

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Classes & Home Groups: Complementary not Competitive

Jen Wilkin | Apr 6, 2018

While Home Groups have been effective tools for building community, the reality of rampant biblical and doctrinal ill...

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When Dad Doesn't Disciple the Kids

Jen Wilkin | Sep 29, 2015

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Which Promises Are for Me?

Jen Wilkin | Jul 7, 2015

Not many things are more comforting than a promise made and kept. And not many things are more hurtful than a promise...

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Show Honor on Mother's Day (Even When It's Hard)

Jen Wilkin | Apr 28, 2015

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How Salvation Brings Freedom

Jen Wilkin | Mar 5, 2015

I grew up in the Bible Belt where, by mid-elementary, most of the kids in my peer group could point proudly to a note...

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How to Make the Most of Your Bible Study

Jen Wilkin | Feb 10, 2015

We are pulled in many directions: work, family, ministry, fitness and many other activities tug at our schedules. The...

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Bible Literacy in the Local Church

Jen Wilkin | Sep 20, 2018

In the post-Christian culture we find ourselves in today, it’s more important than ever for believers to have a first...

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Single-Gender Learning Environments

Jen Wilkin | Sep 20, 2018

Though mixed-gender learning environments certainly have a valuable place in the life of the Church, single-gender en...

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The Importance of Learning Environments in the Church

Jen Wilkin | Sep 20, 2018

Active, dedicated learning environments provide spaces where the primary goal can be learning, rather than building c...

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Do Classes Compete With Home Groups?

Jen Wilkin | Jul 12, 2018

Classes and home groups don’t compete with, but rather, they complement one another. A fully-formed follower of Chris...

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Should Churches Have Dedicated Learning Environments?

Jen Wilkin | Jul 6, 2018

Active, dedicated learning environments ensure that classes inform the minds of students, which then informs their em...

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Why Do We Focus on Bible Literacy in Classes?

Jen Wilkin | Jun 28, 2018

Bible literacy is a huge issue in the Church today, but learning how to spend time in and gain knowledge from Scriptu...

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What Three Skills Will Students Learn in Classes?

Jen Wilkin | Jun 19, 2018

We want to make sure students learn how to do three things as they begin studying their Bibles — how to think, how to...

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Why Should You Invest Precious Discretionary Time in Classes?

Jen Wilkin | Jun 12, 2018

Time is a precious resource, so when you choose to spend it in a class, we want to make sure it’s worthwhile. By prov...

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Studying the Bible: Part 3 – Application

Jen Wilkin | Dec 6, 2017

Application of the Bible should be grounded in the nature and character of God. When done well, it is the place where...