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THRIVE

Maturing Highlanders' faith by providing a free Bible education that deepens their understanding of Scripture, fosters their passion for God, and equips them to live faithfully.

A REASON TO SING

Session 17 • 3.19.25

Exploring the structure, beauty and relevance of the Psalms.

Homework:

THE PATH TO EXILE

SESSION 16 • 3.10.25

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

THE DAYS OF THE KING

Session 15 • 3.2.25

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

GIVE US A KING

SESSION 14 • 2.26.25

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

SOUR MILK & SPOILED HONEY

Session 13 • 2.19.25

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

A CROSSROADS OF THE EARTH

SESSION 12 • 2.12.25

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

  • Want to get ahead? Homework for next week:

  • 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

A MUDDY PORTRAIT

Session 11 • 2.5.25

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

A TOUGH HONEYMOON

SESSION 10 • 1.29.25

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

HOLY GOD, HOLY PEOPLE, HOLY INSTRUCTION

Session 09 • 1.22.25

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

SPRING INTRO

SESSION 000 • 1.15.25

A review of our Fall study in Genesis and Exodus and introduction to this Spring’s content.

Homework:

  • Catch up on homework from the Fall
    Final Project

GENESIS & EXODUS REVIEW

Session 00 • 12.4.24

A review of our studies in Genesis and Exodus. Those in the Equipping Track can complete the Final Project either by printing it using the “Final Project PDF” button below or by filling out the online form using the “Record Final Project” button.

Homework:

  • Catch up on homework

  • Final Project

  • Online Assessment

A DESERT WEDDING

SESSION 8 • 11.13.24

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 Study
    Engage with Exodus 15:22-40:38

PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS NOW

Session 7 • 11.6.24

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

EMPIRE & SHALOM

Session 6 • 10/23/24

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

FAITH, FAILURE, AND FORGIVENESS

Session 5 • 10/16/24

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

THE BLOOD PATH OUT WEST

Session 4 • 10/9/24

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
 

GOD’S BOW AND MAN’S BUILDING IN THE CLOUDS

Session 3 • 10/2/24

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

HERE BE DRAGONS

Session 2 • 9/25/24

Description: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

THE MASTER PLAN

Session 1 • 9/18/24

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

THE BIG IDEA

Session 0 • 9/11/24

Exploring what it means for a church to "equip" its people, what it means to be a mature Christian, and the big ideas behind Thrive.

Homework:

Watch The Bible Project’s videos on Tanak/Old Testament and What is the Bible?

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