Matthew 13:3-8,18-23
Share Christ in all situations, but leave the results to God.
Melba Freeman
Acts 17:16-18,22-23,30-31
Our daily conversations are opportunities to share Christ.
Melba Freeman
Colossians 3:1-3, 12-17
How we live reflects on the message we share.
Melba Freeman
Romans 10:8b-17
Jesus saves those who trust in Him.
Melba Freeman
1 Timothy 2:1-
God calls us to pray for others’ salvation.
Melba Freeman
Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
God sends us to tell others about Jesus.
Melba Freeman
Matthew 24:3-8,29-32,42-44
Jesus will return to establish His eternal kingdom.
Melba Freeman
John 15:26-27; 16:7-15
The Holy Spirit magnifies the work of Jesus.
Melba Freeman
John 20:3-9,19-23,27-29
New life is possible when we trust in the risen Christ.
Melba Freeman
John 19:8-11,16b-18,28-30
Forgiveness is possible because Jesus died for our sins.
Melba Freeman
Isaiah 59:1-13
We are sinners, and on our own, we can do nothing about it.
Melba Freeman
Genesis 1:1-5.26-31
God created us to serve and honor Him.
Melba Freeman
John 14:8-11,16-20,23-26
God has revealed Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Melba Freeman
John 15:1-8
Believers are to join God’s work in both the church and the world.
Melba Freeman
1 Corinthians 12:12-24
Spiritual growth calls for regular interaction with and ministry to other believers.
Melba Freeman
Daniel 9:1-7,17-19
Fasting and confession keep us rightly focused on Christ.
Melba Freeman
John 17:5,21-26
Prayer draws us closer to Jesus as our hearts align with His.
Melba Freeman
Psalm 119:17-24
Our hearts are satisfied as we encounter God through his Word.
Melba Freeman
1 Timothy 4:1-10
Growth in Christ occurs when we practice spiritual disciplines.
Melba Freeman
Jan 17, 2021
WHEN EMOTIONS RISE
Session 6: Weathering the Blues
Psalm 31:1-8
with Melba Freeman
God lifts us up when we feel down,
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Jan 3, 2021
WHEN EMOTIONS RISE
Session 5: Overcoming Worry
Psalm 23:1-6
with Melba Freeman
God’s presence provides a way out of worry.
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Dec 27, 2020
WHEN EMOTIONS RISE
Session 4: Redirecting Anger
Psalm 35:1-3, 13-18
with Melba Freeman
We can experience great joy because Jesus saves.
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Dec 20, 2020
WHEN EMOTIONS RISE
Session 3: Embracing Joy
Psalm 95:1-3; Luke 2: 4-14
with Melba Freeman
We can experience great joy because Jesus saves.
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Dec 13, 2020
WHEN EMOTIONS RISE
Session 2: Shaking Off Fear
Psalm 91:1-6,9-16
with Melba Freeman
God is our defender no matter what we face.
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Dec 6, 2020
When Emotions Rise
Session 1: Walking in Grief
Psalm 116:1-9,15-17
with Melba Freeman
God responds to our sorrow with grace and compassion.
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Nov 29, 2020
All In: A Life of Commitment
Session 7: Committed to His Mission
Romans 10:9-17
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Nov 22, 2020
All In: A Life of Commitment
Session 6: Committed to His Worship
Psalm 99:1-9
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Nov 15, 2020
All In: A Life of Commitment
Session 5: Committed to Pray
Colossians 1:3-12
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Nov 8, 2020
All In: A Life of Commitment
Session 4: Committed to His Church
Romans 12:3-16
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Nov 1, 2020
All In: A Life of Commitment
Session 3: Committed to His Word
Psalm 119: 1-11
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Oct 25, 2020
All In: A Life of Commitment
Session 2: Our Commitment to Christ
Mark 10:13-22
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Oct 18, 2020
All In: A Life of Commitment
Session 1: Christ’s Commitment to Us
Romans 5:6-12; 18-21
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Oct 11, 2020
After God’s Own Heart: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments
Lesson 6: Honor All Relationships
Exodus 20:15-17; Psalm 37:1-6
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Oct 4, 2020
After God’s Own Heart: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments
Lesson 5: Honor Marriage
Exodus 20:14; 2 Samuel 11:1-5
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Sept 27, 2020
After God’s Own Heart: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments
Lesson 4: Honor Life
Exodus 20:13; 1 Samuel 26:7-11,22-25
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Sept 20, 2020
After God’s Own Heart: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments
Lesson 3: Honor Parents
Exodus 20:12; 2 Samuel 15:7-14
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Sept 13, 2020
After God’s Own Heart: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments
Lesson 2: Honor God
Exodus 20:7-11; Psalm 145: 1-7
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Sept 6, 2020
After God’s Own Heart: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments
Lesson 1: Place God First
Exodus 20:1-6; Psalm 16:1-4a,9-11
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Aug 30, 2020
Why Do I Need the Church?
Lesson 6: We Stand Together in Spiritual Battle
Ephesians 6:10-20
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Aug 23, 2020
Why Do I Need the Church?
Lesson 5: We Strengthen One Another
Ephesians 5:8-21
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Aug 16, 2020
Why Do I Need the Church?
Lesson 4: We Encourage One Another
Ephesians 4:17-22
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Aug 9, 2020
Why Do I Need the Church?
Lesson 3: We Support One Another
Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
Aug 2, 2020
Why Do I Need the Church?
Lesson 2: We Pray for One Another
Ephesians 3:14-21
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
July 26, 2020
Why Do I Need the Church?
Lesson 1: We Are Joined Together
Ephesians 1:20-23; 2:8-10,19-22
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Adults and Senior Adults
July 19, 2020
How Should I Respond to Politics?
Romans 13:1-10
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
Living with Hope in a Broken World
Live Unashamed. Because believer’s hope rests in Christ, knowing their hope in Him cannot be shaken, they can approach the questions and challenges of life with confidence. Our hope in Christ strengthens us to stand strong in a broken world.
Ref: Lifeway Bible Studies for Life, Summer 2020, Adult and Senior Adult.
Videos for Lessons 1 – 6 are posted below.
July 12, 2020
Session 6: The Culmination of Our Hope
1 Peter 5:5b-11
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
July 5, 2020
Session 5: The Joy Arising from Our Hope
1 Peter 4:1-2,12-19
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
June 28, 2020
Session 4: The Endurance of Our Hope
1 Peter 3:8-17
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
June 21, 2020
Session 3: The Testimony of Our Hope
1 Peter 2:4-15
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
June 14, 2020
Session 2: The Expression of Our Hope
1 Peter 1:13-25
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
June 7, 2020
Session 1: The Basis for Our Hope
1 Peter 1:1-9
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
Build Relationships
Followers of Christ not only seek to surround themselves with people who will strengthen and encourage them, but they seek to do the same in other’s lives. The six traits examined in this study are pivotal to strengthening our relationships and building a strong bond that encourages others and honors Christ.
Ref: Lifeway, Bible Studies for Life, Spring 2020, Adult and Senior Adults
May 31, 2020
Session 6: Accept
Romans 14:1-4,13-19
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
May 24, 2020
Session 5: Yield
Philippians 2:1-5,13-15
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
May 17, 2020
Session 4: Serve
Galatians 5:13-15; 6:1-5,10
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
May 10, 2020
Session 3: Forgive
Matthew 18:21-28, 32-33
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
May 3, 2020
Session 2: Encourage
Acts 9:26-28; 11:21-26
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
April 26, 2020
Session 1: Love
John 15:9-14
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
April 19, 2020
Why the Resurrection Matters
1 Corinthians 15:20-28; 54-58
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults and Senior Adults
Easter Sunday
The Truth of the Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:1-8
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life – Adults & Senior Adults
April 5, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: Unpacking the Language of Faith
Session 6: Eternal Life
Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-5
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life: Adults and Senior Adults
March 29, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: Unpacking the Language of Faith
Sessions 4 & 5: Faith and Sanctified
Hebrews 11:1-6
1 Corinthians 6:9-20
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life: Adults and Senior Adults
March 22, 2020
Holy Vocabulary: Unpacking the Language of Faith
Session 3: Salvation
Romans 3:20-28
with Melba Freeman
Ref: Bible Studies for Life: Adults and Senior Adults