Why Take this Course? As Christians, we know that God’s Word provides us with unshakable truth. Jesus said, “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth” (John 17:17). The Bible is not merely a book—it is God’s inspired revelation to humanity, offering guidance, wisdom, and the foundation for all areas of life. In a time of cultural confusion and division, the Scriptures give us clarity and a compass for living according to God’s will.
The Apostle Paul warns us in 2 Timothy 4:3-4: “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” This warning is not far-off—it’s happening today. The antidote is found in returning to the Word of God. Through the Bible, we understand who God is, who we are, and how we are called to live in this world.
Jesus also declared, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). To know Him is to know the truth, and to know the truth is to live in freedom. As Psalm 119:105 reminds us, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Without God’s Word as our foundation, we stumble in the dark.
This year-long study will take us on a journey through the entire Bible, exploring the richness of God’s truth from Genesis to Revelation. We will see how every story, teaching, and prophecy points to Jesus Christ and reveals God’s redemptive plan for humanity. We will also discover how to apply biblical truths to every aspect of our lives—our relationships, work, challenges, and decisions—so that we can stand firm in faith while living in a broken world.
Together, we will ask:
- How does God’s Word provide answers to life’s biggest questions?
- How can we hold fast to truth while loving our neighbors and being a light to the world (Matthew 5:14-16)?
- How do we remain anchored in Scripture when society constantly shifts around us?
This class is not just about reading the Bible—it’s about allowing the Bible to transform us. As Paul reminds us in Romans 12:2: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” The Word of God renews, shapes, and equips us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
By the end of this year, we will have a deeper understanding of Scripture, a stronger foundation in truth, and a greater confidence in living out our faith. In a world searching for answers, let us be people who stand firm on the unchanging truth of God’s Word.
As Jesus said in John 8:31-32: “If you hold to My teaching, you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Let’s embark on this journey together—one year, one Bible, and one truth that stands for all time.
