Small Group Studies

The Book of Ezekiel features the visions of Ezekiel, a priest exiled in Babylon, who prophesied God's judgment on Judah for their idolatry and unfaithfulness, confirming the destruction of Jerusalem, but also offered messages of future restoration, hope, and God's enduring presence, culminating in visions of a new temple and the revival of Israel, symbolized by dry bones coming to life, emphasizing personal responsibility and a renewed covenant. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]  
Key Themes & Sections

• Visions & Calling (Ch. 1-3): Ezekiel receives a breathtaking vision of God's glorious, fiery throne-chariot (Merkabah) and is commissioned as a prophet to deliver God's word to the rebellious people in exile.
• Judgment on Jerusalem (Ch. 4-24): Through symbolic actions (like acting out the siege) and messages, God declares judgment on Jerusalem for its sins, including bloodshed and idolatry, showing it deserves the exile.
• Judgment on Nations (Ch. 25-32): Prophecies against surrounding nations (like Ammon, Moab, Tyre, Egypt) for their arrogance and opposition to Israel.
• Hope & Restoration (Ch. 33-48): After Jerusalem's fall (confirmed by a refugee), the focus shifts to future hope:

This class is taught by Tim King in room 10.

Exodus conserves extremely old oral and written history.
Exodus continues the sacred story of the divine promise to Israel begun in Genesis, it must be seen as part of a larger literary unit that is variously understood to include the first four, five, or six books of the Bible.
Chapters 1–18 narrate the history of the Egyptian bondage, the Exodus from Egypt, and the journey to Mount Sinai under the leadership of Moses. The second half of the book tells of the Covenant that was established between God and Israel at Sinai and proclaims laws for the ordering of Israel’s life.

This class is taught by Billy Rawlings in Room 7.

Warren Whitaker leads you through his current preaching series with this follow-up class designed to dig deeper into the message. We encourage you to watch the previous Sunday's worship message to be prepared for this class.