Gilbert House Fellowship #64: 1 Samuel 15-20; Psalm 11, 59
2016-01-24
THE TRANSITION from Saul to David is the focus of this week’s study, which includes the famous confrontation between David and the giant, Goliath of Gath.Continue Reading
Gilbert House Fellowship #63: Matthew 4, Luke 4-5, John 2-4
2016-01-24
TODAY WE encounter the Devil as Jesus is led into the desert for 40 days and then tempted — or, more accurately, tested. Thankfully, Jesus resisted the snares of physical gratification (bread), public acclaim, and earthly power.Continue Reading
Gilbert House Fellowship #62: 1 Samuel 8-14
2016-01-17
ISRAEL RECEIVES its first king, who turns out to be something less than ideal. Anointed by Samuel at God’s direction, Saul shows his true colors right from the start.Continue Reading
Gilbert House Fellowship #61: Matthew 2-3, Mark 1, Luke 3
2016-01-17
WE BEGIN to study Jesus’ ministry, the early days, beginning with his appearance to John the Baptist at the Jordan River and the calling of the first disciples: Andrew, Simon (Peter), James, and John.
We also spend some time discussing the Magi, the virgin birth of Jesus, and the geopolitical climate of Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth.Continue Reading
Gilbert House Fellowship #60: 1 Samuel 1-7
2016-01-10
OUR STUDY of the Old Testament now moves to the time of the creation of the monarchy in Israel.Continue Reading
Gilbert House Fellowship #59: Luke 1-2, Matthew 1, John 1
2016-01-10
TODAY WE begin our study of the New Testament, which we will follow in chronological order just as we’re doing with the Old Testament. Our readings today begin the story of Jesus, the Christ.Continue Reading