Christ's Church of Oronogo Classes & Bible Studies

Christ's Church of Oronogo

It is our desire that you would experience completeness in Jesus. A primary way this happens is through time spent with God in his word amidst community. Classes and bible studies are a great way to deepen your understanding of scripture and your desire for God. Ideally, we would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights, but we also know that life happens, so this podcast exists to help you keep up or review studies you may have missed.For more information visit us online at cco.church

  1. 2h ago

    Wisdom from Paul on Walking with God - Week 4

    Teaching by Michael DeFazio Wisdom from Paul on Walking with God - Week 4 Gospel Framework: God's Providential Guarantee (Rom 8:28-29) --- Opening Thoughts Checking in (at your tables) … - How was your week? How are you doing today? - What have you learned in this class that you hope you don't forget? Interrupt forgetting… - What is the first of our four pillars? Why? - What (in this first pillar) have we covered so far?   - God's ___________ Blessing/_______________   - Christ ___________ at God's ___________ _______________ - Today: God's providential guarantee (Romans 8:28-29) Starting (again) with God As we walk with God, we must not stop ___________________ God (see Ps 10:4) Reflecting on Divine Sovereignty - Sovereignty speaks of _______________ authority and effective power. - Sovereignty in five words: ___________ God ___________ the world.   - God executes successful plans because of his superior power.   - God's sovereignty does not imply meticulous control of every detail (1 Tim 2:4; 2 Pet 3:9; Romans 8:28)   - God's sovereignty manifests and implies God's superior power, love, and wisdom. - For contemplating divine sovereignty in Paul, consider Rom 9:14-24, 11:33-36, 13:1; 1 Cor 15:24-28; Eph 1:11, 20-22; Phil 2:9-11; Col 1:16-18; 1 Tim 1:17, 6:15-16; Heb 2:8, 6:13-18 From Sovereignty to Providence - What is "providence" as distinct from "sovereignty"? - God's providence is the outworking of His sovereignty in time… - For contemplating divine providence in Paul, consider Rom 1:10, 8:28, 11:25-32, 15:32; 1 Cor 4:19, 10:13, 16:7; 2 Cor 9:8-10, 12:7-9; Gal 1:15-16, 4:4; Eph 1:11; Phil 1:12-18, 2:13, 4:19; Col 1:17; 1 Tim 6:13, 17; 2 Tim 4:17-18; Phlm 15; Heb 1:3, 12:5-11, 13:5-6; see also Acts 14:15-17, 17:24-28 What does all this have to do with Romans 8:28-29? Divine Providence in Daily Life What is God's providential guarantee? What to do with this: - Maintain an… - Cultivate a…

  2. Sep 27

    Wisdom from Paul on Walking with God - Week 3: Gospel Framework: Christ seated at God's right Hand

    Teaching by Michael DeFazio Wisdom from Paul on Walking with God - Week 3 Gospel Framework: Christ Seated at God's Right Hand (Col 3:1-4) --- Opening Thoughts Quiz yourself… - How much do you remember of our four pillars?   - _______________ _______________   - Hopeful _______________   - Simple _______________   - Embodied _______________ - And what was our theme last week? - Next up: Christ… - How often do you think about Christ seated at God's right hand? Why not more? - What do you know about the significance of Christ seated at God's right hand? - Today's focal text is Colossians 3:1-4. Let's reflect on its placement in the letter. Col 3:1-4 – Getting Practical (sort of) Step One: focus on Christ, seated at God's right hand. - Note well: _______________ precedes behavioral change - Note our focus. Surprising? Why start here? What does that mean? - Formation begins with Christ's _______________ _______________ - Formation begins with Christ on _______________ _______________ Hearing the Word The facts of Christ seated at God's right hand: - In what ways do you try to prove your worth / earn your place before God? - In what ways does your actual life not align with Christ's Lordship? Your focus on Christ seated at God's right hand: - How close to mind do you want to keep Christ seated at God's right hand? WHY? - How close to mind will you keep Christ seated at God's right hand? HOW?

  3. Sep 20

    Luke - Week 2: The Preparation of Jesus for Ministry (Luke 3-4:30)

    Teaching by Elijah Dally  Week 2: The Preparation of Jesus for Ministry - Luke 3-4:30 Preparing You for Jesus - The Ministry of John the Baptist (Luke 3:1-20) - (3:1-2) The King Arrives in History - (3:3-9) Prepare for the King: Repent - (3:10-14) What Does Repentance Look Like? - (3:15-20) John Points Beyond Himself John the Baptist and Jesus compared: John the Baptist: - John ministers in the wilderness - 3:2-3 - John preaches to Israel - 3:3, 18 - John preaches repentance - 3:3, 8 - John announces one greater who is coming - 3:16 - John confronts Herod and is rejected - 3:19-20 - John's ministry results in imprisonment - 3:20 - John prepares people for the coming Messiah Jesus: - Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness - 4:1 - Jesus begins preaching to Israel - 4:14-15 - Jesus preaches the fulfillment/good news - 4:18-21 - Jesus arrives as that greater one - 3:21-22; 4:1-21 - Jesus confronts unbelief and is rejected at Nazareth - 4:24-30 - Jesus' rejection anticipates his eventual death - Jesus declares that the promised age "has been fulfilled" - 4:21 The King Arrives - Luke 3:21-4:30 Who is He? - Son of God - Luke 3:21-22, 38; 4:3, 9 - New Adam - Luke 3:23-38 - Promised Messiah - Luke 4:14-21 What will He do? - Defeat evil - Luke 4:1-13 - Heal the broken - Luke 4:18 - Free the captive - Luke 4:18 - Proclaim good news - Luke 4:18-21 - Bring God's Kingdom - Luke 4:18-21 How will He do it? - In obedience to the Father - Luke 4:1-13 - In the power of the Spirit - Luke 3:22; 4:1, 14, 18 - Through the Word - Luke 4:4, 8, 12, 16-21 - In confrontation with the powers of evil - Luke 4:1-13 - Despite rejection from his own people - Luke 4:24-30 How will people respond? - Amazement - Luke 4:15, 22 - Questions - Luke 4:22 - Rejection - Luke 4:23-24, 28 - Hostility - Luke 4:28-30 - Praise/Reception - Luke 4:15, 22 Parallels between the Ministries of John the Baptist and Elijah John the Baptist: - Appears in the wilderness - Matt 3:1; Mark 1:4; Luke 3:2 - Wears camel's hair and a leather belt - Matt 3:4; Mark 1:6 - Calls Israel to repentance - Matt 3:2; Luke 3:3, 7-14 - Challenges Israel's presumed covenant status: "Do not presume to say... 'We have Abraham as our father'" - Matt 3:9; Luke 3:8 - Announces coming divine judgment - Matt 3:7, 10-12; Luke 3:7, 9, 17 - Confronts King Herod for his sin - Matt 14:3-4; Mark 6:17-18; Luke 3:19 - Herodias wants John killed - Mark 6:19, 24 - His confrontation with the royal household leads to persecution - Matt 14:3-12; Mark 6:17-29 - Prepares Israel for the coming of the Lord - Matt 3:3; Mark 1:2-3; Luke 3:4-6 - Turns Israel toward God - Luke 1:16-17 - Explicitly comes "in the spirit and power of Elijah" - Luke 1:17 - Jesus says John fulfills the coming of Elijah - Matt 11:13-14; 17:10-13 Elijah: - Lives/ministers in wilderness settings - 1 Kings 17:2-6; 19:4-8 - Known by his hairy appearance/garment and leather belt - 2 Kings 1:8 - Calls Israel to return to YHWH - 1 Kings 18:18-21, 36-39 - Challenges covenant Israel for abandoning YHWH - 1 Kings 18:18, 21 - Announces God's judgment upon rebellious Israel - 1 Kings 17:1; 21:17-24 - Confronts King Ahab for his sin - 1 Kings 18:17-18; 21:17-24 - Jezebel wants Elijah killed - 1 Kings 19:1-2 - His confrontation with the royal household leads to persecution - 1 Kings 19:1-3 - Expected to return before the Day of the LORD - Mal 4:5-6 - Elijah's promised return would "turn the hearts" of God's people - Mal 4:5-6 - The prophetic model John fulfills - Mal 4:5-6 - Elijah was promised to come before the Lord - Mal 4:5-6

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It is our desire that you would experience completeness in Jesus. A primary way this happens is through time spent with God in his word amidst community. Classes and bible studies are a great way to deepen your understanding of scripture and your desire for God. Ideally, we would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights, but we also know that life happens, so this podcast exists to help you keep up or review studies you may have missed.For more information visit us online at cco.church

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