Fairview Church of Christ

Jonah 4:2. In this verse, Jonah calls God "a gracious and compassionate God" in his prayer. Jonah's story teaches that God has always been gracious and merciful. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman considers how God is gracious and merciful in Christ, and we look at who God desires will receive His grace and mercy.

Jonah 1:1. The story of Jonah is well known; however, the book of Jonah is about much more than Jonah and a great fish. This overview of the book of Jonah examines the book's themes and message more fully. This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams investigates what the book of Jonah has to say about who God's people are.

Luke 17:1-10. In this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples. Some of the hardest lessons in life to learn are those related to obedience. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at a conversation Jesus had with His disciples and learn three lessons in obedience.

Psalm 73. Life isn't fair. Sometimes, things don't go our way. Bad things happen to good people. This psalm of Asaph was written during the time Israel was held captive. This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams uses the reasoning of Asaph in Psalm 73 to come to a greater trust in God.

2 Peter 3:1-18. As Peter's second letter ends, he addresses the culture that can influence Christians with warnings as well as solutions for what is to come. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman offers four observations about how we can live today in a culture of doubt.

2 Peter 1:2-11. Being a Christian should change a person; however, the initial enthusiasm of new Christians often wanes over time. Discipleship is an individual responsibility. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman answers the question: "What am I supposed to be doing as a Christian?

I Peter 3:14-4:19. Christians were persecuted for their faith in Peter's time. Peter writes those who suffered for righteousness' sake are blessed. How do we react to opposition today? This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman presents three thoughts on how a Christian can prepare for suffering.

I Peter 2:13 – 3:9. This passage addresses some challenging standards for children of God. It talks about being submissive to civil government, wives, and husbands. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman examines good works and instructions to Christians to be submissive.

I Peter 1:22 – 2:12. This epistle of Peter addresses the culture of today just as it did centuries ago. We have an obligation to love other Christians just a God loves us. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman looks into how to love others as God loves us.

I Peter 1:2-20. In this passage Peter offers the hope of the relationship we have in God. This study by Evangelist Russ Bowman points out some of the truths in the introduction to this epistle and what should drive us in our daily service to God.

1 Cor. 6:20. We continue our series about six truths from 1 Corinthians 6 that are based on Paul's instructions to "Glorify God in your body." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman considers God's wisdom and warnings about what we put in our bodies.

Acts 20:35. This verse in Acts has some very familiar words in the Bible: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman considers these words of Jesus to see how today's Christians can be more like Him in giving to others.

James 1:12-18. We live in a world of deception, and as God's people, we can be easily deceived about the truths God has spoken or lies Satan has told. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines two texts that warn us, "Do not be deceived."

Joshua 14:6-14. While our world often praises physical strength, God often praises spiritual strength. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the life of Caleb to find he was God's strong servant in both his youth and old age.

Acts 20:17-35. The Lord's will is that we become all that He intended us to be. Being an Elder is a difficult job, but there is a pattern. In a study, Evangelist Gavin Williams analyzes Paul's counsel to the Ephesian elders and how it can help us imitate Christ, as did Paul.

1 Timothy 2:1-4. When we look at the mess our world is in, we may ask, "What can I do to make a difference?" One thing that all of us can do is pray. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at how prayer, all people, and God's purpose come together to bring about real change in our world.

Philippians 2:1-11. Despite the threats and problems facing the Philippian church, Paul offers a simple solution to their problems: look to Jesus and live in a manner worthy of the gospel. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines what it takes to live in a worthy manner and how we can use Paul's solution for the Philippians to face the church's problems today.

1 Corinthians 6:12-20. In this passage, Paul writes about keeping the body holy. This study continues our series based on Paul's statement in 1 Corinthians 6:20 to "Glorify God in your body." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at two common, sinful uses of the good bodies God gave us that do not glorify Him.

John 5:1-14. This passage recounts the time Jesus healed a man with an infirmity. Because sin exists, we all experience sickness. How do we view it? How does God view it? This study Evangelist Jacob Holman continues our series on learning how to be "More like Jesus." This time we examine how to see sickness as Jesus saw it.

In Deuteronomy 11, Moses points to the story of the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram as the lowest point in Israel's history and the antithesis of the Exodus story. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the story of the rebellion against Moses and Aaron, as found in Numbers 16, to understand the importance and to see what we can learn from Moses' warning today.

2 Thes 3:1-5 While we value people and things that are reliable and trustworthy, we rarely find them. However, we always find that "God is faithful." Evangelist Jacob Holman explores more New Testament scriptures in this study to see what they tell us about our faithful God.

1 Cor. 1:4-9. While we value people and things that are reliable and trustworthy, we rarely find them. However, we always find that "God is faithful." In this first of two studies, Evangelist Jacob Holman explores New Testament texts to see what they tell us about our faithful God.

Matthew 13:10-17. Jesus often illustrated His lessons with a parable, a simple story to help explain a spiritual lesson. In this study, which begins our Vacation Bible School theme of the parables of Jesus, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the "what," "why," and "how" of the parables of Jesus.

Judges 4. Most of the book of Judges consists of God sending a warrior to lead the people of Israel and deliver them from their enemies. However, Judges 4 gives an unlikely cast of heroes: a prophetess, a terrified military general, and a Gentile woman. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at how God can use everyone who is willing to serve Him.

Acts 6-7. Before he was killed by the Sanhedrin Council, Stephen gave a sermon on the topics of persecution and salvation. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks to Stephen as an example of both rejection and deliverance that he preached about.