Monday Night Adult Bible Study
This group meets Monday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Fireside Lounge at St Paul, and is coordinated by Valerie Beecher and Patti Schroeder. The group is open to all adults wishing to further their faith journey and you do not need to be a member of the church to attend. New members are welcome, and you are free to pick and choose which topics are of interest to you and fit your schedule.
The sign-up sheet for the each series will be posted on the announcements board in the lobby of St Paul about one month in advance from the start date. If you have any questions, please reach out to Valerie Beecher at 515-299-0583 or via email at [email protected].
The sign-up sheet for the each series will be posted on the announcements board in the lobby of St Paul about one month in advance from the start date. If you have any questions, please reach out to Valerie Beecher at 515-299-0583 or via email at [email protected].
The 2025-2026 study series:
Currently Running:
Sept 8 through 10/13 (6 weeks)
"In the Footsteps of the Savior" by Max Lucado
“Wish you could take a guided tour of the Holy Land this year? Here's the next best thing! Join beloved pastor Lucado on a lavishly illustrated expedition through Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, and the rolling hills of Galilee as you reflect on Jesus' ministry on Earth---and his sacrificial love for you.”
Next up:
Oct 20 through Nov 24 (6 weeks)
"Screw Tape Letters" by C.S. Lewis
“Wormwood, a demon apprentice, must secure the damnation of a young man who's just become a Christian. He seeks the advice of an experienced devil, his uncle Screwtape. Their correspondence offers invaluable---and often humorous---insights on temptation, pride, and the ultimate victory of faith over evil forces.”
December 1-December 22nd (4 weeks)
"The Journey" by Adam Hamilton
“The Journey: A Season of Reflections, a four-week devotional created for individual use or as a companion to the primary book, The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem, is a great gift idea for family, friends, teachers, and ministry leaders. You’ll find short, reflective devotions combined with Scripture readings and heartfelt prayers. Each daily devotional is designed to draw you in to a closer fellowship with God as you reflect and respond to this Christmas season”
Winter Zoom Class
Jan 5-Feb 23 (8 weeks)
Season 2 of "The Chosen" by Dallas Jenkins
“In Season 2 of "The Chosen," tension builds among the disciples as they grapple with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria. A mysterious visitor seeks to meet Jesus, causing hesitation among the disciples, and conflicts
arise, particularly between Simon and Matthew. The season significantly develops the disciples' relationships and individual struggles, with Simon Peter facing leadership challenges and Matthew navigating his past and newfound faith.”
March 2 through March 30 (5 weeks)
"The Path to the Cross" by Ray Vanderland - Lenten Study
“In this eleventh volume of the That the World May Know series, taught by historian and teacher Ray Vander Laan, you'll discover how the passionate faith of his followers prepared the way for Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross. Then, be challenged in your own life to live as they did.”
April 6 through May 11 (6 weeks)
"The Message of Jesus" by Adam Hamilton
“The four New Testament Gospels aren't the same story, but they offer the same Resurrection hope. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John devote most of their story detailing Jesus' last week in Jerusalem, all highlighting Jesus' triumphant entry into the city, the suffering and humiliation of the cross, and the empty tomb come Sunday morning, but the stories they tell aren't quite the same.
Each Gospel offers a different lens through which we understand Jesus' Passion. One portrait reveals Jesus to be in control, while another emphasizes his suffering. In one story Jesus offers hope to the thief on the cross, and in another Jesus only receives derision. These different perspectives aren't a reason to dismiss the Gospels; rather the reveal an abundant, diverse, and complementary picture of God's work in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus.”
Currently Running:
Sept 8 through 10/13 (6 weeks)
"In the Footsteps of the Savior" by Max Lucado
“Wish you could take a guided tour of the Holy Land this year? Here's the next best thing! Join beloved pastor Lucado on a lavishly illustrated expedition through Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, and the rolling hills of Galilee as you reflect on Jesus' ministry on Earth---and his sacrificial love for you.”
Next up:
Oct 20 through Nov 24 (6 weeks)
"Screw Tape Letters" by C.S. Lewis
“Wormwood, a demon apprentice, must secure the damnation of a young man who's just become a Christian. He seeks the advice of an experienced devil, his uncle Screwtape. Their correspondence offers invaluable---and often humorous---insights on temptation, pride, and the ultimate victory of faith over evil forces.”
December 1-December 22nd (4 weeks)
"The Journey" by Adam Hamilton
“The Journey: A Season of Reflections, a four-week devotional created for individual use or as a companion to the primary book, The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem, is a great gift idea for family, friends, teachers, and ministry leaders. You’ll find short, reflective devotions combined with Scripture readings and heartfelt prayers. Each daily devotional is designed to draw you in to a closer fellowship with God as you reflect and respond to this Christmas season”
Winter Zoom Class
Jan 5-Feb 23 (8 weeks)
Season 2 of "The Chosen" by Dallas Jenkins
“In Season 2 of "The Chosen," tension builds among the disciples as they grapple with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria. A mysterious visitor seeks to meet Jesus, causing hesitation among the disciples, and conflicts
arise, particularly between Simon and Matthew. The season significantly develops the disciples' relationships and individual struggles, with Simon Peter facing leadership challenges and Matthew navigating his past and newfound faith.”
March 2 through March 30 (5 weeks)
"The Path to the Cross" by Ray Vanderland - Lenten Study
“In this eleventh volume of the That the World May Know series, taught by historian and teacher Ray Vander Laan, you'll discover how the passionate faith of his followers prepared the way for Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross. Then, be challenged in your own life to live as they did.”
April 6 through May 11 (6 weeks)
"The Message of Jesus" by Adam Hamilton
“The four New Testament Gospels aren't the same story, but they offer the same Resurrection hope. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John devote most of their story detailing Jesus' last week in Jerusalem, all highlighting Jesus' triumphant entry into the city, the suffering and humiliation of the cross, and the empty tomb come Sunday morning, but the stories they tell aren't quite the same.
Each Gospel offers a different lens through which we understand Jesus' Passion. One portrait reveals Jesus to be in control, while another emphasizes his suffering. In one story Jesus offers hope to the thief on the cross, and in another Jesus only receives derision. These different perspectives aren't a reason to dismiss the Gospels; rather the reveal an abundant, diverse, and complementary picture of God's work in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus.”
