In this thought-provoking Sunday School class, Michael Gewecke delves into the topic of evangelism in the New Testament. He examines the historical context, relational encounters, and the power of writing in spreading the gospel message. Discover the importance of building meaningful relationships
Psalm 2 (Jesus is the Son of God) | Reading the OT in the NT
This week Pastor Michael begins in Psalm 2 and explores how the early Christians returned to the Old Testament to find Biblical evidence for Jesus' identity as the Son of God.
Hebrews 5-6 (Melchizedek) | Reading the OT in the NT
Today we explore how the writer of Hebrews read a strange story in Genesis and used it to understand one of the most central Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ as Priest and King.
Deuteronomy 18:15 | Reading the OT in the NT
Today we look at how in Acts 3 Peter interprets Deuteronomy as a foreshadowing of the who Jesus will be (and why the religious leaders misunderstood him).
Exodus 3:6 | Reading the OT in the NT
Today, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus utilized Exodus 3:6 in a pivotal argument with the Sadducees over the topic of resurrection. Towards the end of the conversation, the class explores how the Gospel writer John's use of the "I am" statements may also be possibly connected to the same Old
Genesis 1:27 | Reading the OT in the NT
This morning, Pastor Michael introduces a new class reading how the OId Testament appears in the New Testament by starting in Genesis 1:27 and its appearances in Matthew 14 and Galatians 3.
Give & Serve at FPC
This morning in the final New Member class, Pastor Michael describes how everyone in a should aim to have a least one way that they give and serve within the congregation.
Introduction to First Pres
Pastor Clint Loveall discussed the biggest obstacle facing Presbyterian churches, which is adapting to change, and the unique challenge of being in a small town in the Midwest, where going to church is not countercultural. He also discussed how First Pres has been able to adapt and be intentional