Courses of Study
Thoughtful, contextual studies to help you understand the Scriptures as they were first given.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God… rightly dividing the word of truth —
2 Timothy 2:15
Our Approach to Scripture
The studies on this site are based on a method of interpretation known as biblical exegesis.
Exegesis is the careful and systematic study of Scripture in order to understand the meaning the original author intended for the original audience. Rather than imposing modern ideas onto the text, this approach seeks to draw meaning out of the text itself.
This process involves examining:
- the language of the passage
- the historical and cultural setting
- the broader biblical context
- how Scripture interprets Scripture
The goal is to allow the Bible to speak for itself and to understand what the text meant before applying its message today.
This approach stands in contrast to eisegesis, which occurs when readers project their own assumptions or ideas onto the text.
Throughout these studies, the aim is to rightly handle the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15) by carefully examining what Scripture actually says.
The 70 Weeks of Daniel
The Seventy Weeks of Daniel is one of the most discussed prophecies in the Bible. In this short study, we examine Daniel 9:24–27 and explore how the prophecy connects the return from exile, the coming of the Messiah, and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. By looking carefully at the historical context and the structure of the prophecy, this course shows how the events described in Daniel unfold in the first century.
Romans, Galatians, and Hebrews
This study examines how the Book of Romans relates to Galatians and Hebrews. It explores their shared themes of justification by faith, the role of the Mosaic Law, and how the New Covenant in Christ fulfills the Old.
Boasting in Christ
In Galatians 6:14, Paul declares that the only proper boast for a believer is the cross of Christ. This study examines what it means to “boast in Christ,” why the cross replaces self-righteousness, and how the believer’s identity is transformed through Christ’s sacrifice.
The Sufferings of the Apostle Paul
In 2 Corinthians 11:23–28, Paul lists the hardships he endured in ministry. This study examines the meaning of his “labor,” the dangers he faced, the phrase “in deaths oft,” and the way these sufferings confirm the authenticity of his apostleship.
A Study of Matthew 24
A structured, self-paced study of the Olivet Discourse—comparing Matthew, Mark, and Luke to examine Jesus’ discussion with four of His disciples about the destruction of the Temple, the fall of Jerusalem, and the end of the age.
