North Battleford Sunday Evening Series
North Battleford's Online classes hosted on zoom during and after covid.
Classes
Class 1: Parable of Excuses - Bro Sam Bailey
The class explores the Parable of the Great Supper from Luke 14, focusing on the excuses made by those invited to a feast and the importance of prioritizing God's call over worldly pursuits. It emphasizes the need for faithfulness and obedience in preparing for the kingdom.
Class 2: Sardis: Strengthening What Remains - Bro Stephen Macfarlane
The class examines the letter to the Ecclesia of Sardis in Revelation, emphasizing the importance of remembering one's first love for the truth and the need to strengthen what remains in faith and practice. It highlights the dangers of complacency and the encouragement to repent and hold fast to the gospel.
Class 3: Christadelphian History: Building The Brotherhood - Bro Kevin Leadbetter
The class explores Christadelphian history, focusing on Dr. John Thomas's journey from an ecclesiastical novice to a key figure in rediscovering biblical truths. It highlights the development of ecclesial autonomy and the importance of maintaining a common understanding of doctrine for community unity.
Class 4: The Parable of the Unjust Steward - Bro Ryan King
The class explores the Parable of the Unjust Steward from Luke 16, contrasting it with the Prodigal Son to highlight the importance of faithfulness and wise stewardship of resources. It emphasizes the urgency of seizing opportunities for spiritual growth and warns against serving both God and mammon.
Class 5: A Seared Conscious - Bro Jason Robinson
The class explores the role of the amygdala in emotional responses, focusing on the emotion of shame as described in Hebrews 12:2. It emphasizes the importance of feeling shame for sins as a guide to obedience and the process of obtaining forgiveness through baptism and understanding God's word.
Class 6: In a World of Uncertainty, What are we to do? - Bro Bryan Styles
The class discusses how to respond to life's uncertainties by focusing on personal growth and faithfulness to God's commands. It emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible, building supportive relationships, breaking bread, and consistent prayer.
Class 7: Psalm 22 - Bro Dennis Bevans
The class explores Psalm 22, focusing on its relevance to Jesus' crucifixion and his final moments. It highlights the themes of divine support, suffering, and the ultimate purpose of Christ's sacrifice for the salvation of believers.
Class 8: So Men ought Always to Pray - Bro Ryan King
The class explores the importance of prayer through Luke's gospel, emphasizing Jesus' teachings and examples of prayer. It highlights the need for constant prayer and faith in the face of worldly challenges, drawing parallels between Jesus' prayers and the faith required in the end times.
Class 9: Principles of True Friendship - Bro Steve Mcgeorge
The class explores the concept of friendship from a biblical perspective, emphasizing that true friendship is the highest form of fellowship. It highlights Abraham as God's friend and discusses how God invites believers to be his intimate friends, reflecting on the nature of man and the invitation to salvation.
Class 10: The Ten Commandments in the Garden - Bro Jed Dillingham
The class explores the Ten Commandments given to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, emphasizing God's purpose in instructing His children in righteousness and developing their character. It covers the commandments' role in guiding humanity and their fulfillment in Christ.
Class 11: Dry Bones and Two Sticks - Bro Ken Styles
The class explores Ezekiel 37, focusing on the prophecies of Israel's spiritual restoration and national reunification. It emphasizes the transformation of Israel from a spiritually dead nation to one fully embracing Christ, highlighting the future conversion of Jews and the establishment of God's kingdom.
Class 12: Opportunities Missed and Made - Bro Tim Osbourne
The class explores Joseph's life in Genesis, emphasizing his faithfulness and perseverance despite opposition, and draws parallels to Jesus Christ's mission. It highlights the importance of maintaining a clear vision and making choices that support spiritual growth and service to others.
Class 13: Fruit of the Spirit Part 1 - Bro Greg Palmer
The class explores the concept of the fruit of the Spirit, drawing parallels between natural fruit production and spiritual growth. It emphasizes the importance of remaining connected to Christ, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the development of Christ-like attributes such as love, joy, peace, and self-control.
Class 14: Fruit of the Spirit Part 2 - Bro Greg Palmer
The class explores the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on joy and peace. It discusses how these virtues are independent of circumstances and are strengthened through faith and suffering, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and perseverance.
Class 15: The Binding of the Strongman and the Spoiling of his House - Bro Roger Lewis
The class explores Luke 11:14-22, where Jesus responds to accusations about his miracles by teaching a parable about the binding of the strong man and the spoiling of his house. It emphasizes Christ's victory over sin and his role in the kingdom of God, linking this to the ultimate triumph over evil in Revelation.
Class 16: Dwelling in the Tents of Shem - Bro Greg Robinson
The class explores Noah's curse on Canaan and the blessings given to Shem and Japheth, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the importance of faithfulness to God's word. It highlights the contrast between Canaanite and Shemite ways of life, drawing parallels to modern humanism.
Class 17: Obadiah: The Day of the Lord is Near - Bro Dennis Bevins
The class covers the book of Obadiah, focusing on the judgment of Edom and its historical and spiritual significance. It emphasizes the importance of aligning with God's will and the consequences of disobedience, drawing parallels between Edom's fate and the broader themes of divine judgment and redemption.
Class 18: Elijah: A Man of Like Passions - Bro Jason Hensley
The class explores Elijah's role in bringing a three-and-a-half-year drought on Israel, emphasizing God's active listening to Elijah's prayers and the divine purpose behind the event. It highlights Elijah's struggles and growth, illustrating the importance of persistent prayer and submission to God's will.
Class 19: The World vs Jesus - Bro Ian Macfarlane
The class explores the contrast between the world's values and Jesus Christ's teachings, using an imagined debate format. It emphasizes that Jesus will be rejected by the world when he returns, despite his true nature as the Son of God, and highlights the world's misunderstanding and rejection of his teachings.
Class 20: Let us go Fishing - Bro Mark OGrady
The class explores the fishing story in John 21, emphasizing its context within the disciples' post-resurrection experiences and its lessons on faith and discipleship. It highlights the importance of following Christ's guidance and the assurance of his presence in ecclesial life.
Class 21: The Burning Bush: Approaching God - Bro Nathan Bartholomew
The class explores the burning bush incident in Exodus 3, focusing on God's revelation to Moses and the themes of redemption and approaching God. It emphasizes the importance of seeking God with a whole heart and the need for discipleship and obedience.
Class 22: The Good Samaritan - Bro Neville Clark
The class explores the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10, interpreting it on multiple levels: as an encouragement to service, an illustration of salvation, and a reflection on ecclesial life. It emphasizes the need for divine assistance and the role of Christ as the ultimate Samaritan who saves us from death.
Class 23: Daughters of Zelophehad: Seizing the Inheritance - Bro Ron Cowie
The class discusses the story of the daughters of Zelophehad from Numbers, highlighting their faith and perseverance in seeking their inheritance. It emphasizes the importance of zeal for God's promises and the courage to pursue one's desires within the framework of God's law.
Class 24: Rueben and Gad: Walking in Unbroken Rank - Bro Ron Cowie
The class discusses the lessons from Reuben and Gad's commitment to their brethren and the importance of not letting selfish interests interfere with responsibilities to the ecclesia. It emphasizes the need to consider the impact of one's actions on others and the importance of unity and commitment in the ecclesia.