Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Midweek

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | This passage is interpreted differently by dispensational and reformed traditions, with the former seeing it as a pre-tribulation rapture before Christ's final return and the latter understanding it as the one public, final return of Christ that brings both the resurrection of believers and final judgment. A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 | Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to please God by growing in holiness through sexual purity, brotherly love, and quiet, responsible living, demonstrating a life transformed by the Holy Spirit and distinct from the world. A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 | Paul explains that his concern for the Thessalonians' perseverance led him to send Timothy to strengthen and encourage their faith so they would stand blameless before Christ at His return. A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 | Paul defends the integrity of his ministry by showing that despite suffering, opposition, and accusations he preached as one accountable to God, and the transformed lives of the Thessalonians proved the gospel he proclaimed was genuine. A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 | Paul reassures the Thessalonians that their salvation is genuine by pointing to the Spirit-produced evidence of faith, love, endurance, joy in suffering, and a transformed life that spread the gospel throughout the region. A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

The Church on Mission (Acts 1-18) // The mission of Jesus is for his church to teach, to train, to equip and to send, in order to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The Areopagus (Acts 17:16-34) // Paul’s ministry in Athens confronts human idolatry and philosophy with the truth that the one true Creator now commands all people everywhere to repent through the risen Christ. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

Turning the World Upside Down (Acts 17:1-15) // Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica and Berea shows that the gospel of the risen King advances through faithful proclamation, provoking both opposition and belief as people respond differently to the truth of Scripture. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Philippi (Acts 16:11-40) // God builds His church in Philippi through the gospel despite spiritual opposition, suffering, and Roman hostility. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Paul and Silas (Acts 15:36-16:10) // God advances His mission by grace through wise yet flexible servants, using even disagreements, strategic decisions, and closed doors to strengthen the church and direct the gospel where He wills. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15:1-35) // The church resolves that salvation is by grace through faith alone, not by the Mosaic law, while encouraging unity and holiness among believers. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 5:13-20 // James calls the church to restore spiritually weak believers through confession and prayer, leading to renewal and forgiveness. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 5:7-12 // Because the Lord’s return is imminent, believers must patiently endure suffering with active hope, steadfast hearts, gracious unity, and truthful speech, trusting in God’s coming justice and mercy. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

James 4:13-5:6 // Pride creates a divided, self-reliant heart, but true wisdom lives in humble dependence on God. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 4:1-12 // James teaches that conflicts within the church arise from believers’ sinful desires and he calls them to humble repentance, wholehearted submission to God, and renewed love for others. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 3:13-18 // James teaches that true wisdom is proven by humble, peaceable, and righteous conduct that produces unity in the church, while so-called wisdom driven by jealousy and selfish ambition reveals itself as earthly and destructive. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 3:1-12 // The tongue reveals our spiritual maturity and carries great power for corruption, but can only be truly tamed by God’s transforming Spirit. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

James 2:14-26 // James argues that saving faith is shown to be real by obedient works, not mere words, and thus does not contradict Paul’s teaching on grace. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 2:1-13 // Favoritism in the church exposes divided loyalty to Christ, violates God’s law of love, and invites judgment instead of the mercy that marks those truly changed by grace. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

James 1:19-27 // True Christian maturity is marked by restrained anger and humble receptivity to God’s implanted word, which must be actively obeyed and visibly expressed in transformed speech, compassionate action, moral purity, and persevering faith rather than mere hearing or religious appearance. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite