Marathon Fellowship Class

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:15–18 and 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 Mike Milstead continues to teach how to live faithfully and successfully as a Christian in the United States today. He explores how Christians can maintain joy, peace, and faithfulness amid trials by relying on God’s Word, the Holy Spirit, and His unchanging promises. Drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 3 and 4, he encourages believ...

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9–14 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 23:9–14 how the Feast of Firstfruits points to Jesus Christ’s resurrection as the reason we can have hope. The feast reminds us that thanking the Lord with the first portion of our blessings is an act of faith in His promise to provide.

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-8 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 23:4-8 about how to fill your empty heart. From the feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread we glean principles of gratitude, conviction, and purpose that overflow in our lives so that we “might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.”

Scripture: Leviticus 16 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 16 how we know all our sins can be gone. As God provided complete forgiveness annually through the Day of Atonement, so God provides complete forgiveness eternally through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Scripture: Leviticus 13–15 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 13–15 that our lives are in God’s hands. Just as one ritual bird died and the other flew away free, we see that our condition could have condemned us, but God has made us whole by His grace. What God requires of us, God provides for us—but we must accept it by faith.

Scripture: Philippians 1-4 with an emphasis on Philippians 4:1–9 In this message, Steve Fischer explores the timeless guidance of Philippians, emphasizing unity, humility, and joy in the Christian life. Using Paul’s example from prison, he shows how believers can overcome anger and anxiety, trust God’s plan, and experience the peace of Christ in the midst of life’s challenges.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 4–5; 1 Peter 3–4; James 1 As 2023 gets started, Mike Milstead teaches how to live faithfully and successfully as a Christian in the United States today. He challenges believers to live as strong, disciplined Christians in a culture that is drifting from truth. Drawing from Paul’s charge to Timothy, he encourages followers of Christ to endure hardsh...

Scripture: Leviticus 12 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 12 that only those who are whole—both spiritually and physically—may enter the presence of our holy God. And only Jesus makes that possible.

Scripture: Leviticus 11 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 11 how we can apply the timeless truths of Israel’s kosher laws to our lives today. In truth, a kosher walk with God was never about food alone—but food merely helped facilitate a holy life and pointed us to our holy God.

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22 David Souther covers what forgiveness is, what it is not, and how extending it can be a blessing in our lives. He emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness, encouraging believers to practice it as Christ commands. Learn more about David Souther at evantell.org

Scripture: Leviticus 10 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 10 how to steer our lives in the direction we want them to go. There is only one way we can approach God—His way. And there is only one way we can know God’s will—His Word.

Scripture: Leviticus 8 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 8 three ways to devote your life to God. Because the Lord has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light, we should have ears to hear, hands to work, and feet to follow.

Scripture: Psalm 23:3b In this fifth lesson on Psalm 23, Imanuel Christian teaches on “walking in the paths of righteousness,” showing how the Lord guides us hand in hand. As we follow His lead, our lives are blessed and His glory is revealed.

Scripture: Leviticus 7:22-27 Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Leviticus and other Scriptures how we can give God the best we have in our time, our treasure, and our talents.

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-13  Wayne Stiles teaches from Jesus’ example in Philippians 2:3-13 that the way up is down. Just humbled Himself and was later exalted by God. We too can be servant-minded to others, following Jesus’ example.

Scripture: Leviticus 9  Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 9 that God longs to be with us—both now and forever—and Jesus made it possible. We see how the entire Bible reveals God’s goal and how He made it happen.

Scripture: Leviticus 3:1–5; 7:11–21  Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 3 and 7 that we can enjoy peace with God because of the shed blood of Jesus. After that, we should share with others how God has blessed us.

Scripture: Leviticus 2; 6:14-23 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 2 what to do with the rest of your life. The grain offering illustrates that the Lord expects believers to offer themselves and the best they have as an expression of dedication and gratitude. The good news? The Lord is pleased when we do this.

Scripture: Leviticus 1 Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 1 how you can know God has accepted you. The burnt offering offers us a surprising bit of good news: God is pleased to accept anyone—at any time—who comes to Him through His prescribed Sacrifice.

Scripture: John 8:1-11 Imanuel Christian teaches about the woman caught in adultery and Jesus’ judgment of forgiveness. In John 8:1–11, Jesus meets a woman caught in adultery and exposes the self-righteousness of her accusers while extending grace to the repentant. He alone is qualified to condemn, yet instead offers forgiveness and a transformed future: “Neither do I condemn you&#8230...

David Souther teaches on how God uses dark seasons in our lives, and how we should respond to these seasons.

Vladimir Pikman teaches on the eschatological significance of Sukkot and the Jewish view on the afterlife as related to the Bible.

Wayne Stiles walks through some questions asked about the Bible and the Christian life, with answers from Scripture.

Scripture says a lot about how to live, but what does it say about how to die? As with everything, Jesus is our example. We will learn by examining Jesus’s seven sayings from the cross of Calvary of how we should prepare for our own death.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3 In this fourth lesson on Psalm 23, Imanuel Christian teaches on the Lord who “restores my soul,” revealing how our Shepherd continually renews our body, spirit, and soul. As we walk with Him, He leads us into ongoing growth, healing, and deeper relationship.