Stonebriar Community Church

Marathon Fellowship Class

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Marathon Fellowship is a multi-generational group focused on Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and serving others—both at Stonebriar Community Church. and through missions around the world. We meet weekly on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in B219. Our current teacher is Dr. Stephen Kim, Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Previous teachers have included Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Wayne Stiles, and Rhome van Dyck among other guests.

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Ephesians Lesson 5: The Fulness of Times 11.02.2013 45:20

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10-12 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21) The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2) The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14) The work of the Father (Ephesians 1:3-6) Redemption in the Beloved One (Ephesians 1:7-12) The significance of “redemption” (Ephesians 1:7a) The abundance of God’s grace (...

Ephesians Lesson 4: Redemption 04.02.2013

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21) The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2) The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14) The work of the Father (Ephesians 1:3-6) Redemption in the Beloved One (Ephesians 1:7-12) The significance of “redemption” (Ephesians 1:7a) NB. Words for redemption “we hav...

Ephesians Lesson 3: The Good Pleasure of His Will 28.01.2013

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21) The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2) The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14) The work of the Father (Ephesians 1:3-6) The statement of praise 1:3a He “has blessed us” 1:3b “He chose us” 1:4 He foreordained us 1:5 The meaning of “foreorda...

Ephesians Lesson 2: Chosen! 21.01.2013

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21) The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2) The praise for redemption (Ephesians 1:3-14) NB: Verses 3-14 are one long, involved sentence The main clause is 1:3aNB: The Trinity (vv. 3, 7, 13) What did each do? NB: The repeated phrase, “to the praise of the (His) glory&#8221...

Ephesians Lesson 1: Greetings and Grace 14.01.2013

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The “prison epistles” (Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians) Paul’s contact with the Ephesians The problem of the destination of Ephesians The similarity of Ephesians to Colossians Exposition The calling of the Church (Ephesians 1:1-3:21) The salutation (Ephesians 1:1-2) The praise for re...

James Lesson 13: Camel Knees 06.01.2013

Scripture: James 5:13-20 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26) The teacher, the tongue and wisdom (James 3:1-18) The warning against worldliness (James 4:1-17) A potpourri of topics—perverted pro...

Christmas Devotion: Emanuel or Immanuel 16.12.2012

Scripture: Matthew 1:23 In this Christmas devotional, Dr. Stan Toussaint expounds on the meaning of the Hebrew word: עמנואל , which means “God is with us.”

James Lesson 12: Keep Looking Up 10.12.2012

Scripture: James 5:7-12 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26) The teacher, the tongue and wisdom (James 3:1-18) The warning against worldliness (James 4:1-17) A potpourri of topics—perverted pros...

James Lesson 11: When the Unsaved Abuse Wealth 03.12.2012

Scripture: James 5:1-6 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26) The teacher, the tongue and wisdom (James 3:1-18) The warning against worldliness (James 4:1-17) A potpourri of topics—perverted prosp...

Thanksgiving: Why Be Thankful? 25.11.2012

Scripture: James 4:11-17 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction A brief history of American Thanksgiving Day. Because of God’s goodness in provision of material blessings Because of God’s goodness in provision of health and protection Because of God’s goodness in provision of a caring church Because of God’s goodness in provision of a unified and happy family Because of God’s go...

James Lesson 10: Sins of Criticism and Presumption 19.11.2012

Scripture: James 4:11-17 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26) The teacher, the tongue and wisdom (James 3:1-18) The warning against worldliness (James 4:1-17) The personal aspects (James 4:1-10)...

James Lesson 9: Worldliness and Pride 11.11.2012

Scripture: James 4:1-10 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26) The teacher, the tongue and wisdom (James 3:1-18) The warning against worldliness (James 4:1-17) The personal aspects (James 4:1-10)...

James Lesson 8: Wisdom—The Good and the Bad 04.11.2012

Scripture: James 3:13-18 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26) The teacher, the tongue and wisdom (James 3:1-18) The teacher and the tongue (James 3:1-12) Two kinds of wisdom (James 3:13-18) The...

Psalm 22: Introduction to Messianic Psalms 28.10.2012

Scripture: Psalm 22 Psalm 22 offers a vivid portrait of the suffering righteous one—ultimately fulfilled in Jesus—who feels abandoned by God yet clings to faith. This messianic psalm not only foreshadows Christ’s crucifixion but also gives voice to our own anguish and trust amid trials. Through it, we learn that even in our deepest pain, God remains faithful and worthy of praise. Charles Savelle&#...

History of the Gospels 28.10.2012

Mark Dumdei explains from an archeological and manuscripts perspective how we got the gospels in the New Testament. Mark’s Outline Download

James Lesson 7: The Untamable Tongue 21.10.2012

Scripture: James 3:1-12 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26) The teacher, the tongue and wisdom (James 3:1-18) The teacher and the tongue (James 3:1-12) The importance of the tongue (James 3:1-5...

James Lesson 6: Faith Does Work! 14.10.2012

Scripture: James 2:14-26 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26) Note the agreement of Paul and James (1) (2) (3) The first thesis: Faith without works is dead (James 2:14-17) The argument (James 2...

James Lesson 5: When Saints Become Snobs 07.10.2012

Scripture: James 2:1-13 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The respect of persons (James 2:1-13) The command for impartiality (James 2:1-4) The prohibition (James 2:1) The illustration (James 2:2-4) Their conduct (James 2:2-3) The conclusion (James 2:4) The contrast in methods of ju...

James Lesson 4: A Description of Genuine Faith 01.10.2012

Scripture: James 1:19-27 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27) The exhortation (James 1:19-21) What they know (James 1:19a) What they are to do (James 1:19b) Why they are to avoid wrath (James 1:20) How they are to receive the Word (James 1:21) The illustration (James 1:22-25) The comm...

James Lesson 3: When Temptation Comes 17.09.2012

Scripture: James 1:12-18 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) Testings (James 1:1-11) Temptations (James 1:12-18) With regard to humans (James 1:12-15) v. 12: “blessed” and “crown of life” v. 13: v. 14: Notice the source of temptations here! v. 15: With regard to God (James 1:16-18) A warning about bei...

James Lesson 2: When Testing Comes 10.09.2012

Scripture: James 1:2-11 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18) Testings (James 1:1-11) The purposes of testing (James 1:1-4) The salutation (James 1:1) The mental response (James 1:2-4) v. 2: “consider” v. 3: “testing . . . produces endurance” v. 4: “perfect . . . perfect” The place of wisdom...

James Lesson 1: The Epistle of James—Introduction 02.09.2012

Scripture: James 1:1 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The writer James 1:1 Five New Testament men named James (Jacob) James, the son of Zebedee (Matt. 10:2; Acts 1:13; 12:2) James, the son of Alphaeus (Matt. 10:3; Acts 1:13) James, the younger (the little, mikros); Mark 15:40 James, the father of Judas (not Iscariot) Luke 6:16; Acts 1 James, the brother of the Lord (Matt....

Hebrews Lesson 29: And in Conclusion … (Part 2) 27.08.2012

Scripture: Hebrews 13:18-25 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18) A pastoral exhortation (Hebrews 10:19-39) The practical application (Hebrews 11:1-13:25) The work of faith (Hebrews 11:1-40) The endurance of hope (Hebrews 12:1-29) The labor of love (Hebrews 13:1-17) The conclusion (Hebrews 13:18-25) A request for pr...

Hebrews Lesson 28: And in Conclusion … 12.08.2012

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-25 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18) A pastoral exhortation (Hebrews 10:19-39) The practical application (Hebrews 11:1-13:25) The work of faith (Hebrews 11:1-40) The endurance of hope (Hebrews 12:1-29) The labor of love (Hebrews 13:1-17) In the service of love (Hebrews 13:1-4) In the suf...

Hebrews Lesson 27: Love that Labors 06.08.2012

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-14 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The doctrine of the superiority of the Son (Hebrews 1:1-10:18) A pastoral exhortation (Hebrews 10:19-39) The practical application (Hebrews 11:1-13:25) The work of faith (Hebrews 11:1-40) The endurance of hope (Hebrews 12:1-29) The labor of love (Hebrews 13:1-17) In the service of love (Hebrews 13:1-4) The command...