Staying Connected Over Summer
May 21, 2026
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free - John 8:32
Staying Connected Over the Summer As we take a summer break from our regular men’s Bible study meetings, each of us will face a choice. A pause in the schedule does not have to
Introduction Before a man sees his need for a Savior, he must first understand the reality of sin, judgment, and eternity. Scripture does not avoid difficult truths. God lovingly warns humanity because He desires
Key Scripture Focus “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10 There are times when I stop and ask myself a hard question: Do I really have
Lamp This study was inspired by Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” That verse made me think: how else does the Bible use the
Matthew 13:9 “He who has ears, let him hear.” Tonight we’re looking at a simple sentence from Jesus that carries a serious weight. On the surface, it sounds obvious—everyone listening had ears. But Jesus
In real estate (or probably any other commission based business) , the phrase “make hay while the sun is shining” is often used to describe taking advantage of a strong market—buying, selling, or investing
“It Is Finished” — John 19:30 Opening Discussion Questions Every man knows what it feels like to carry responsibility—providing, leading, fixing, finishing what’s been started. We’re wired to complete the job. But spiritually, many
I was asked recently about sharing my testimony. This led me to the study tonight. In Christian culture, the word testimony usually refers to a believer telling the story of how God saved them.
Spiritual Warfare and Taking Every Thought Captive Opening Discussion Questions Introduction Every man fights battles in life. Some are visible—work pressures, family responsibilities, financial stress, or relational conflict. But the Bible teaches that the
Rejoicing in the Joy of Others — Even When You Lose Tonights study is inspired by what happened last night in the World Baseball Classic: When Team USA lost, I expected to feel disappointed—maybe
Opening Discussion Questions Intro: Many of us instinctively evaluate our spiritual lives this way. Some days we feel closer to God, more disciplined, and more faithful. Other days we feel like we’ve fallen short.
Men’s Bible Study: Making Excuses for God’s Calling Opening Discussion Questions Devotional Study: When God Calls and We Make Excuses Throughout Scripture, faithful men often responded to God’s call with hesitation. Their excuses were
First and Best (Part 3: Best) David Refuses a Free Sacrifice 2 Samuel 24:18–25 — Men’s Bible Study Handout (Part 3: “Best”) Historical Introduction — Setting the Scene In the final chapter of 2
Giving God First When You Feel Like You Have Nothing Text: 1 Kings 17:7–16 — Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath You know that feeling when you’re running on fumes—emotionally, financially, spiritually—and someone asks
As many of you know, in addition to this men’s Bible study, I am part of an online one that I use as my personal devotion every morning. My friend, and, old mentor, to
Modeled After Jesus’ Example: Build, Bless, Begin to Pray, Bring the Kingdom Opening Questions When it came to reaching people far from God, Jesus gave us the perfect model. He didn’t begin with sermons,
Opening Questions Theme: Waiting is not simply doing nothing until something happens — for the Christian man, waiting is an act of faith, surrender, expectancy and preparation. As we wait on the Lord, He
Opening Discussion Questions Devotional Study: The “It” Factor — Biblically Speaking 1. God’s Favor — The True Foundation Genesis 39:2–4 “The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man… His master saw
Last week, we walked through the first three ways God works in our lives: He searches our hearts, knows us intimately, and tests us to refine our character. Each of these actions reveals His
Opening Questions Overview Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as both the One who searches hearts and the One who leads His people. He is not a distant observer but an intimate guide who knows
Opening Reflection Introduction The phrase “two by two” appears only four times in Scripture — twice in the account of Noah’s Ark (Genesis 7) and twice in Jesus’ ministry (Mark 6 and Luke 10).
I. Opening Questions Use these to loosen up discussion, help men share, and introduce the theme: II. Devotional / Scripture Study: “I believe; help my unbelief” Mark 9:14–29 14. And when they came to
Men’s Bible Study Devotional Opening Questions Scripture, Explanations, and Discussion 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be
Opening Questions Devotional: Returning to Spiritual Discipline Summer can be a season of rest and refreshment, but it often comes with disrupted spiritual habits. Scripture shows us again and again that God calls His
Tonight each person in the group brought a verse. We went around the room and everyone commented on each persons verse. Revelation 3:20 – Thomas 20. Behold, I stand at the door and knock.
Galations 1:6-10 …opening question… 1. In high school, how loyal were your friends to you? How loyal were you to them? 2. In major purchases (like vehicles), do you typically switch manufacturers or stay
Has anyone ever felt that they got a raw deal working? Like the did more work but got paid the same or even less than others? The setting of this fascinating parable is a
Revelation 2:8-11 Start by reading: Revelation 2:8-11 8. “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9. “‘I
Have you ever wondered how to study different Bible verses? Or how to put a collection of them together? Or even how to write a devotional? Tonight, I think it’ll be fun to do
Luke 17:11-19; Col. 3:15-17 OPEN IT: What is your most memorable gift? Fathers day grill from kids w/o help from mom DIG INTO IT: 1. Read Luke 17:11-19 Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers 11. On