Course 1: Wondering What to Believe?

Who is God, and who am I?

What is the meaning of Life?

What about the Bible? Can I trust it?

We all have many questions about God and nature. This series of video lessons will tackle the tough questions.
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Click on the Mathetis icon under each video and scroll down to access the questions and exercises.

1. Does Nature Give Proof of God?

Some say there is no God. How can we know there is a creator?

2. Can I Hear God's Voice?

Does God speak to us? Perhaps the better question is, how can we hear him.

3. Who is God?

God may be beyond our understanding, but he has given us many clues about what he is like.

4. Who Wrote the Bible

Where did the Bible come from and why should we trust what it says?

5. Can I Trust the Bible?

We can be confident about what is written in the Bible. Here’s why.

6. Is there a Right and Wrong?

We search out opinions on whether there is right and wrong.

7. Why Does God Allow Evil?

If God is all-powerful, why does he allow bad things to happen?

8. Who Am I?

Who are we, why are we here and what are we looking for? We try to bring some answers.

9. What's the Meaning of My Life?

Understanding the meaning of our life gets easier if we look to God for that answer.

10. Does God Love Me?

We look at whether God loves us, hates us or even cares about us.

Course 2: In Need of a Savior?

Who is this Jesus, and what does he want from us?

What does Jesus expect us to do?

If we wanted to become a Christian, how would we go about it?

We look at fundamental questions of Jesus and what he means to our future. Are you in need of a savior?
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Click on the Mathetis icon under each video to access the questions and exercises.

1. Who is Jesus?

Who is Jesus and why do some think he’s so important?

2. Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?

We explore why God took the time to send Jesus to Earth.

3. What is the Covenant Jesus Offered?

A covenant is like a contract. But, what kind of contract would Jesus want to offer us?

4. Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?

Why would Christians believe something so silly as Jesus rising from the dead?

5. What Does Jesus’ Resurrection Mean to Me?

Why is it so important that a Christian believe Jesus rose from the dead?

6. Why Should I be Like Jesus?

If no one can live up to Jesus’ standards, why is it still important we should try?

7. What Change Does God Expect of Me?

“I just want you to love me as I am?” Why that approach doesn’t work with God.

8. How Can I Find Life Through Death?

The Bible has this idea that we have to die to live. What’s that all about?

9. What Does it Mean to Repent?

We explore how repentance is more than simply changing your mind.

10. How Can I be Born Again?

We hear about being born again. But, what is it and why would it be so important?

Course 3: How to Study the Bible

What is the right approach to studying the Bible?

Where do I start?

How does one interpret the Bible?

This series explores tried and true methods that will give you confidence in your studies.
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Dear Church Ep. #27 "How To Study The Bible Pt. 1"

Discussion about taking the right approach to study
Study Guide and Questions

Dear Church Ep #28 "How To Study The Bible Pt 2"

Boundaries on studying the Bible
Study Guide and Questions

Dear Church Ep #29 How To Study The Bible Pt 3

Where do I start in studying the Bible?
Study Guide and Questions

Dear Church Ep 30 “How To: Study The Bible Pt 4”

Interpreting the Bible
Study Guide and Questions

Dear Church Ep. #31 “How To: Study The Bible Pt. 5”

Gaining a full understanding of scripture
Study Guide and Questions

Course 4: Good Grief

How does one handle the loss of a child?
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The loss of a spouse?
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How do you cope with someone's suicide and thoughts of suicide?
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Are there good ways to handle grief?

This series of lessons explores these questions.
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Good Grief, Episode 49

Chris McCurley and Dean Meadows discuss the loss of his unborn daughter

Discussion about taking the right approach to study
Study Guide and Questions

Good Grief Episode 50

Chris McCurley and Michael Whitworth discuss the loss of his son

Boundaries on studying the Bible
Study Guide and Questions

Dear Church Ep #28 "How To Study The Bible Pt 2"

Good Grief Episode 51

Chris McCurley and Jeff Jenkins discuss the loss of his wife

Where do I start in studying the Bible?
Study Guide and Questions

Good Grief Episode 52

Chris McCurley and Stephen Willis discuss suicide

Interpreting the Bible
Study Guide and Questions

Course 5: Twisted Scripture

Some popular Bible verses are misunderstood.
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Judge not, so that you won't be judged.
All things work together for good.
I can do all things.
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This series looks at remembered but misunderstood passages from the Bible

Twisted Scripture Part 1 - Jeremiah 29:11

I have plans to prosper you and not to harm you.
Study Guide and Questions

Twisted Scripture Part 2
Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Twisted Scripture Part 3
Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child and he will not depart from it.
Study Guide and Questions

Twisted Scripture Part 4
Romans 8:28

For those who love God, all things work together for good.
Study Guide and Questions

Twisted Scripture Part 5
Matthew 7:1

Judge not, that you be not judged.
Study Guide and Questions

Course 6: Radical Questions

F. LaGard Smith tackles the “Radical Questions” within Christianity.

The often avoided questions provide the uncomfortable truth many try to ignore.

Do you have questions The Church ignores?

Has The Church lost Truth?

How should The Church respond to the controversial topics in the culture?
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