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Thrive Equipping Track

“Thrive” is our midweek Bible study on Wednesdays from 6:30PM-8:00PM which exists to equip Highland's men and women for the work of ministry. We are spending 3 years in the Fall, Winter, and Spring tracing the story of God from Genesis to Revelation and into church history. Our pursuit is to know God, His Word, and our purpose well.

 

We also invite you to consider joining our deeper course of study called the "Equipping Track"––our certificate-level Bible education that involves weekly minor homework and end-of-semester projects which coincide with the midweek lessons. We look forward to having you join us!

  • Genesis 1-2 | The Master Plan
    Exploring the revelation of God, the creation of man in God’s image, the goal of creation, and the Adamic Covenant in Genesis 1-2. Homework Read pp.58-64 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s visual commentary on Genesis 1 Engage with Genesis 1-2
  • Genesis 3:1-6:4 | Here Be Dragons
    Exploring the Fall, the serpent’s identity, the natures of temptation and sin, and humanity’s spiral downward through Cain and his descendants in Genesis 3:1-6:4. Homework Read pp.64-68 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video Chaos Dragon Engage with Genesis 3:1-6:4
  • Genesis 6:5-11:9 | God's Bow and Man's Building in the Clouds
    Exploring the flood, the story of Noah as a possible second Adam, the tower of Babel, and God’s commitment to His plan and promises in Genesis 6:5-11:9. Homework Read pp.68-71 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on Genesis 1-11 Engage with Genesis 6:5-11:9
  • Genesis 11:10-25:18 | The Blood Path Out West
    Exploring the story’s new beginning in Abraham’s calling, covenant, and circumcision. Homework Read pp.71-76 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on Genesis 12-50 Engage with Genesis 11:10-25:18
  • Genesis 25:19-50:26 | Faith, Failure, and Forgiveness
    Exploring the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, and how each lived out God’s covenant. Homework Read pp.76-86 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s “Torah Series” videos on Genesis 1-11 and Genesis 12-50 Engage with Genesis 25:19-50:26
  • Exodus 1-5 | Empire & Shalom
    Diving into the book of Exodus and taking a look at the book’s literary and historical contexts, the call of Moses, and the character of God who hears His people’s cry. Homework Read pp.87-98 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Exodus 1-18 and Exodus 19-40 Engage with Exodus 1-5
  • Exodus 6:1-15:21 | Playing With the Big Boys Now
    Taking a closer look at God’s motivation in His deliverance of Israel and at the significance of Passover. Homework Read pp.98-107 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s “Torah Series” videos on Exodus 1-18 and Exodus 19-40 Engage with Exodus 6:1-15:21
  • Exodus 15:22-40:38 | A Desert Wedding
    Examining Israel’s new identity as God’s treasured possession and the nature of the Mosaic Covenant. Homework Read pp.107-125 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on The Law and all 6 videos in the Character of God Word Studies Engage with Exodus 15:22-40:38
  • Leviticus | Holy God, Holy People, Holy Instruction
    Exploring the book of Leviticus–its historical context, its rituals, and its place in the story of God. Homework Read pp.126-152 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on Holiness Engage with Leviticus 1:1-6:7; 10:1-20; 16:1-17:16; 19:1-37; 23:1-44; 25:1-26:46
  • Numbers & Deuteronomy | A Tough HoneyMoon
    Exploring the failures of the wilderness generation and the faithfulness of God in Numbers and Deuteronomy’s great call to covenant faithfulness and love of God. Homework Read the chapter on Numbers in Old Testament Theology (pp.153-168) and the Introduction (pp.169-172), “Canonical Synthesis” portions, and “Conclusion” in the Deuteronomy chapter Watch The Bible Project’s Torah Series videos on Numbers and Deuteronomy Engage with Numbers 9-14, 16-17, 20; Deuteronomy 1-10, 28
  • Joshua | A Muddy Portrait
    Exploring the Canaan conquest in the book of Joshua–what to make of its violence and what to do with the God behind it. Homework Read pp.197-213 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on Joshua Engage with Joshua 1:1-13:7; 23:1-24:33
  • Geography of Israel | Crossroads of the Earth
    Exploring the geographical importance of the Promised Land and the role it played in Israel’s identity and mission. Homework Watch Session 1 of Pastor Brad Hayen’s Geography of Israel seminar Watch Session 2 of Pastor Brad Hayen’s Geography of Israel seminar
  • Judges & Ruth | Sour Milk & Spoiled Honey
    Exploring the dark period of the Judges and the redemption in Ruth. Homework Read the chapters on Judges and Ruth in Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Judges and Ruth Engage with Judges & Ruth
  • 1 Samuel | Give Us a King
    Exploring the rise of the monarchy in Israel and the contrast of David and Saul in 1 Samuel. Homework Read pp.227-236 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on 1 Samuel Engage with 1 Samuel
  • 2 Samuel | The Days of the King
    Exploring the reign of David and the Davidic Covenant in 2 Samuel. Homework Read pp.236-248 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on 2 Samuel Engage with 2 Samuel
  • Kings & Chronicles | The Path to Exile
    Exploring the division and downfall of the kingdom of Israel in Kings and Chronicles. Homework Read pp.249-271, 523-538 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Kings and Chronicles Engage with 1 Kgs. 1-3, 8:1-11:8, 17-19; 2 Kgs. 17; 2 Chron. 32-36
  • Psalms | A Reason to Sing
    Exploring the structure, beauty and relevance of the Psalms. Homework Read pp.402-423 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Psalms and How to Read the Book of Psalms Engage with Psalms 1, 2, 119, 145-150
  • Proverbs & Song of Solomon | Wise Livin' & Wise Lovin'
    Exploring the nature of wisdom and the tools for life offered by Proverbs and Song of Solomon. Homework Read pp.439-454, 463-469 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Proverbs and Song of Songs Engage with Proverbs 1-10, 30-31 and Song of Solomon
  • Job | The 'Why?' Question
    Exploring the topic of suffering in the book of Job as well as the responses of Job, his friends, and God to suffering. Homework Read pp.424-438 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Overview of Job and Job Wisdom Collection Engage with Job
  • Genesis 1-2 | The Master Plan
    Exploring the revelation of God, the creation of man in God’s image, the goal of creation, and the Adamic Covenant in Genesis 1-2. Homework Read pp.58-64 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s visual commentary on Genesis 1 Engage with Genesis 1-2
  • Genesis 3:1-6:4 | Here Be Dragons
    Exploring the Fall, the serpent’s identity, the natures of temptation and sin, and humanity’s spiral downward through Cain and his descendants in Genesis 3:1-6:4. Homework Read pp.64-68 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video Chaos Dragon Engage with Genesis 3:1-6:4
  • Genesis 6:5-11:9 | God's Bow and Man's Building in the Clouds
    Exploring the flood, the story of Noah as a possible second Adam, the tower of Babel, and God’s commitment to His plan and promises in Genesis 6:5-11:9. Homework Read pp.68-71 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on Genesis 1-11 Engage with Genesis 6:5-11:9
  • Genesis 11:10-25:18 | The Blood Path Out West
    Exploring the story’s new beginning in Abraham’s calling, covenant, and circumcision. Homework Read pp.71-76 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on Genesis 12-50 Engage with Genesis 11:10-25:18
  • Genesis 25:19-50:26 | Faith, Failure, and Forgiveness
    Exploring the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, and how each lived out God’s covenant. Homework Read pp.76-86 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s “Torah Series” videos on Genesis 1-11 and Genesis 12-50 Engage with Genesis 25:19-50:26
  • Exodus 1-5 | Empire & Shalom
    Diving into the book of Exodus and taking a look at the book’s literary and historical contexts, the call of Moses, and the character of God who hears His people’s cry. Homework Read pp.87-98 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Exodus 1-18 and Exodus 19-40 Engage with Exodus 1-5
  • Exodus 6:1-15:21 | Playing With the Big Boys Now
    Taking a closer look at God’s motivation in His deliverance of Israel and at the significance of Passover. Homework Read pp.98-107 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s “Torah Series” videos on Exodus 1-18 and Exodus 19-40 Engage with Exodus 6:1-15:21
  • Exodus 15:22-40:38 | A Desert Wedding
    Examining Israel’s new identity as God’s treasured possession and the nature of the Mosaic Covenant. Homework Read pp.107-125 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on The Law and all 6 videos in the Character of God Word Studies Engage with Exodus 15:22-40:38
  • Leviticus | Holy God, Holy People, Holy Instruction
    Exploring the book of Leviticus–its historical context, its rituals, and its place in the story of God. Homework Read pp.126-152 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on Holiness Engage with Leviticus 1:1-6:7; 10:1-20; 16:1-17:16; 19:1-37; 23:1-44; 25:1-26:46
  • Numbers & Deuteronomy | A Tough HoneyMoon
    Exploring the failures of the wilderness generation and the faithfulness of God in Numbers and Deuteronomy’s great call to covenant faithfulness and love of God. Homework Read the chapter on Numbers in Old Testament Theology (pp.153-168) and the Introduction (pp.169-172), “Canonical Synthesis” portions, and “Conclusion” in the Deuteronomy chapter Watch The Bible Project’s Torah Series videos on Numbers and Deuteronomy Engage with Numbers 9-14, 16-17, 20; Deuteronomy 1-10, 28
  • Joshua | A Muddy Portrait
    Exploring the Canaan conquest in the book of Joshua–what to make of its violence and what to do with the God behind it. Homework Read pp.197-213 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on Joshua Engage with Joshua 1:1-13:7; 23:1-24:33
  • Geography of Israel | Crossroads of the Earth
    Exploring the geographical importance of the Promised Land and the role it played in Israel’s identity and mission. Homework Watch Session 1 of Pastor Brad Hayen’s Geography of Israel seminar Watch Session 2 of Pastor Brad Hayen’s Geography of Israel seminar
  • Judges & Ruth | Sour Milk & Spoiled Honey
    Exploring the dark period of the Judges and the redemption in Ruth. Homework Read the chapters on Judges and Ruth in Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Judges and Ruth Engage with Judges & Ruth
  • 1 Samuel | Give Us a King
    Exploring the rise of the monarchy in Israel and the contrast of David and Saul in 1 Samuel. Homework Read pp.227-236 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on 1 Samuel Engage with 1 Samuel
  • 2 Samuel | The Days of the King
    Exploring the reign of David and the Davidic Covenant in 2 Samuel. Homework Read pp.236-248 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s video on 2 Samuel Engage with 2 Samuel
  • Kings & Chronicles | The Path to Exile
    Exploring the division and downfall of the kingdom of Israel in Kings and Chronicles. Homework Read pp.249-271, 523-538 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Kings and Chronicles Engage with 1 Kgs. 1-3, 8:1-11:8, 17-19; 2 Kgs. 17; 2 Chron. 32-36
  • Psalms | A Reason to Sing
    Exploring the structure, beauty and relevance of the Psalms. Homework Read pp.402-423 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Psalms and How to Read the Book of Psalms Engage with Psalms 1, 2, 119, 145-150
  • Proverbs & Song of Solomon | Wise Livin' & Wise Lovin'
    Exploring the nature of wisdom and the tools for life offered by Proverbs and Song of Solomon. Homework Read pp.439-454, 463-469 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Proverbs and Song of Songs Engage with Proverbs 1-10, 30-31 and Song of Solomon
  • Job | The 'Why?' Question
    Exploring the topic of suffering in the book of Job as well as the responses of Job, his friends, and God to suffering. Homework Read pp.424-438 of Old Testament Theology by Paul House Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Overview of Job and Job Wisdom Collection Engage with Job
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