BIBLE STUDIES
Weekly Bible Study
Peace offers a variety of group Bible Studies throughout the year with a variety of topics and interests.
Typically most Bible Studies are held from fall to spring, within small groups of 10-30 participants, that meet once per week and last 4-6 weeks or longer. Anyone is welcome. Check this page often, as studies will change.
BIBLE STUDIES
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIES
Sundays, 9:40am
Adult, THE CHOSEN: What Does It Mean to Be Chosen? (First Season), with Eric Riethmeier, in Rm #203 (6th Grade Rm). Beginning October 25
What Does It Mean to Be Chosen? parallels each episode, connecting readers to the Bible in a brand-new way. It includes:
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A deeper look at Isaiah 43 and its fulfillment in Jesus and the lives of His followers (including us!)
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Script excerpts, quotes, and illustrations from the show
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Guiding questions for groups or individuals
Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications—although it says even more about the Chooser than the choosees. We are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people.
What does it actually mean to be Chosen? To answer that question, we’re going Old school—Testament that is—which leads us back to the New. Which always leads us directly to Jesus. Who were the men Jesus chose to change the world—and what can we learn from them today?
Adult, BECOMING LIKE JESUS: The Everyday Journey to Living a Life of Holiness, Led by Brian and Heidi Chaplin in Room #119 (5th Grade Rm). Beginning October 18
You don’t have to be perfect to follow Jesus—you simply need a heart willing to be transformed by His grace. In Becoming Like Jesus, Matt Chandler explores the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 and how the Holy Spirit shapes us into the character of Christ through every season of life. Join us for this Bible study as we grow in our dependence on God, learn to live with greater mercy and humility, and discover what it means to become more like Jesus, day by day. Come join us and grow together in Christ!
High School Bible Study (Students 9th-12th Grade), GOD SPEAKS (Extention), led by Mr. Nelson, aka George Nelson, in the Media Center Room (#301). Beginning October 18
We’ve finished the sermon series…now let's dig a little deeper into GOD SPEAKS. Bring your book and join Mr. Mr. Nelson, a.k.a. George Nelson, as he breaks it down using some of the devotionals from the book.
Junior Youth Bible Study (Students 5th-8th Grade), LAND AND LOSS (The Gospel Project), with Holly Nelson, in the 8th Grade Room (#207). Beginning October 18
A Christ-centered, chronological Bible study that will take your students on a journey through the storyline of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, to see how Christ connects with all of Scripture. Along the way, students will discover the big picture of what God has been doing throughout redemptive history and what it means for them.
This quarter we’re going to anchor ourselves in a recurring idea throughout much of Scripture: cycles. In the Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy—we saw a cycle of deliverance and disobedience. In much of Joshua and Judges, we’ll see this same cycle continue. After wandering for forty years, God’s people entered the promised land, but they carried patterns of sinfulness, distrust, and disobedience with them.
Although they committed to following only Yahweh in a land of many false gods, they quickly fell into idolatry. The cycle from the wilderness followed them into Canaan. It’s easy for us to recognize Israel’s cycle of disobedience because it’s our cycle as well. But there was a much more powerful cycle at work beneath all of Israel’s failures: a cycle of God’s patience and redemption. Their sin ran deep, but His love and grace ran deeper. This same cycle of God’s patience and redemption continues with us. And this cycle can’t and won’t be broken.
Sundays during 10:30am service
Sundays during 10:30am service
KIDZONE (Students age 4 - 4th Grade), with Holly Nelson and team
With Simply Loved, we will explore a foundational, Jesus-centered journey through God’s story of Love. Each week, every message and activity sets the stage to help children more intentionally grow their friendship with Jesus.
MONDAY BIBLE STUDY
Mondays, 6:30pm, Adults, 5 HABITS OF THE TECH-READY FAMILY: Raising Wise Kids in a Wild Digital World, with Holly Nelson, AT PEACE, in Room #119 (5th Grade Room). Beginning October 26. Childcare available.
Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles: join us for a 5-week book study beginning Monday, October 26 at 6:30 pm!
Our kids are growing up in a world of smartphones, social media, AI, and constant digital connection. 5 Habits of the Tech-Ready Family by Chris McKenna offers practical, biblical guidance to help parents build connection, resilience, and healthy boundaries in a digital world.
Together, we’ll learn simple habits and practical strategies to help our families navigate technology with wisdom and confidence.
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Begins October 26
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6:30-7:30 pm
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5-week book study
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Childcare provided
Come learn, grow, and encourage one another as we seek to equip our children for the digital world! Questions, please contact Holly Nelson, Family Life Director (hnelson@peaceshelby.org) Sign up encouraged, but not required: https://signup.com/go/mCdmSZm
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday, 9:05am, Adult, FAST TRACK: GENESIS TO REVELATION: The Quickest Way to Understand the Bible, with Holly Nelson, AT PEACE, Gathering Room. Beginning October 27
Want to understand the big picture of the Bible? FAST TRACK is an eight-session personal discipleship experience that takes you from Genesis to Revelation, helping you follow the major people, events, and stories of Scripture. Through easy-to-remember visual icons, creative teaching, and themes such as “Trust Me,” “Don’t Give Up,” and “Facing Adversity,” you’ll discover how the Bible’s story connects from beginning to end. Join us for FAST TRACK and grow in your understanding of God’s Word! Questions? Reach out to Holly (hnelson@peaceshelby.org)
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES
Wednesday, 10:00am, Adult, PROVERBS & PARABLES, with Pat Klein, AT PEACE, Gathering Room. Beginning October 21
This series links the proverbs of Solomon and the parables of Jesus to provide God's wisdom for living. Proverbs are short, pithy statements that are general truths rather than promises. Parables are stories that illustrate a principle. Join us as we seek God's wisdom through consistent teaching in both the Old and New Testaments. Whether you are new to Bible study or have been studying Scripture for years, this study provides an opportunity to grow in faith, learn from one another, and discover how God’s wisdom shapes the way we live.
Come ready to learn, discuss, and grow as we seek God’s wisdom for living each day!
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Adult, LIFELIGHT: GALATIANS/PHILIPPIANS/COLOSSIANS, with Pat Longtin, AT PEACE, Room #203 (6th Grade Room). Beginning October 21
This study is part of the LifeLight Bible study series of in-depth studies of Bible books. The goal of LifeLight is that through a regular program of in-depth personal and group study of Scripture, more and more Christian adults may grow in their personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Join us for a 9-session study through Galatians, Philippians, and Colossians. Together, we’ll dig deeper into these powerful letters of Paul and discover what they teach us about faith in Christ, freedom through the Gospel, joy in Jesus, and living as His people.
Through personal study and group discussion, we’ll see how God’s Word speaks to our lives today and points us again and again to Jesus Christ as our Savior, Lord, and source of true hope and joy.
Come study Scripture, grow in faith, and discover the riches of Galatians, Philippians, and Colossians!
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Adult, UNBREAKABLE COURAGE: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion, with Jeff DeSano, AT PEACE, Room #207 (8th Grade Room) Beginning October 21
Does the difficult news and chaos of today’s world leave you feeling overwhelmed? Join us for a Bible study based on Max Lucado’s Unbreakable Courage as we explore the life of Elijah and discover how faith in our unchanging God gives us strength to face life’s challenges.
Through Scripture and discussion, we’ll learn to trust God, pray boldly, find hope in difficult times, and stand firm in our faith.
Come discover the courage to face today’s challenges with faith, confidence, and hope in God!
Wednesdays ZOOM, 7:00pm,
Adult, HEBREWS, with Deacon Jim Schurig, ON ZOOM. Beginning October 21
Join us as we study the book of Hebrews and discover the greatness and sufficiency of Jesus. Hebrews shows us how Jesus is greater than the people, practices, and promises of the Old Testament—and why He is worthy of our complete trust and devotion.
Together, we’ll explore what it means to remain faithful to Jesus, even when following Him is difficult. Hebrews reminds us that because Jesus is greater, we can trust Him, persevere in faith, and confidently follow Him knowing that God will never abandon His people.
Join us on Wednesdays, via Zoom, to learn more about Hebrews!
*Zoom link is sent out in the enews. Please contact the office with questions.
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY
Adult, DON’T GIVE THE ENEMY A SEAT AT YOUR TABLE: It’s Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind…, Led by Pastor Klemm in Room #207 (8th Grade Rm). Beginning October 29
The Enemy is constantly seeking to fill your mind with destructive and harmful thoughts—whether of fear, insecurity, anxiety, shame, temptation, envy. . . . It's all too easy for Satan to manipulate his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and Jesus, and to try making himself at home in your mind, trapping you in cycles of discouragement and emotional exhaustion. It's an ongoing battle, but one you can win!
Join us for a Bible study based on Louie Giglio’s Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table as we explore Psalm 23 and discover how to recognize the lies that lead to fear, discouragement, and negative thinking.
Through Scripture, discussion, and practical encouragement, we’ll learn to replace harmful thought patterns with God’s truth, stand firm in our identity in Christ, and experience the peace and confidence He provides—even in life’s most challenging seasons.
Come discover how to guard your heart and mind, trust God’s promises, and live in the freedom and peace found in Jesus!