Thursday Morning Bible Study
Bible Study runs from September-May
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Courtyard Room, St. Michael's
Thursday morning Bible study takes place from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. The Bible study is often led by Pastor Brad (with Pastor Ali and other guest teachers jumping in throughout the year).
Throughout the 2026-2027 Program Year our Bible Study will follow the lectionary texts. Additionally, we will be incorporating reflections from author Debi Thomas on several of the gospel texts. These readings are available in her book, Into the Mess & Other Jesus Stories: Reflections on the Life of Christ.
Thursday, September 10
Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph reconciles with his brothers
Psalm 103:1-13 Lord, you are full of compassion and mercy.
Romans 14:1-12 Accepting diversity in the community of faith
Matthew 18:21-35 A parable of forgiveness in the community of faith
Thursday, September 17
Jonah 3:10—4:11 God’s concern for the city of Nineveh
Psalm 145:1-8 The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Philippians 1:21-30 Standing firm in the gospel
Matthew 20:1-16 The parable of the vineyard workers
Into the Mess & Other Jesus Stories: Reflections on the Life of Christ, Debi Thomas, pp. 156-159
Thursday, September 24
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 The fairness of God’s way
Psalm 25:1-9 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love.
Philippians 2:1-13 Christ humbled to the point of death on a cross
Matthew 21:23-32 A parable of doing God’s will
Thursday, October 1
Isaiah 5:1-7 The song of the vineyard
Psalm 80:7-15 Look down from heaven, O God; behold and tend this vine.
Philippians 3:4b-14 Nothing surpasses the value of knowing Christ
Matthew 21:33-46 The parable of the vineyard owner’s son
Thursday, October 8
Isaiah 25:1-9 The feast of victory
Psalm 23 You prepare a table before me, and my cup is running over.
Philippians 4:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord always
Matthew 22:1-14 The parable of the unwelcome guest at the wedding feast
Thursday, October 15
Isaiah 45:1-7 An earthly ruler as the instrument of God’s will
Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] Ascribe to the Lord honor and power.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Thanksgiving for the church at Thessalonica
Matthew 22:15-22 A teaching on giving to the emperor and to God
Thursday, October 22 (Reformation Texts)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 I will write my law in their hearts, says the Lord
Psalm 46 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)
Romans 3:19-28 Justified by God’s grace as a gift
John 8:31-36 Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truth
Thursday, October 29 (All Saints Texts)
Revelation 7:9-17 The multitudes of heaven worship the Lamb
Psalm 34:1-10, 22 Fear the Lord, you saints of the Lord; for those who fear the Lord lack nothing. (Ps. 34:9)
1 John 3:1-3 We are God’s children
Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are the poor in spirit
Into the Mess & Other Jesus Stories: Reflections on the Life of Christ, Debi Thomas, pp. 120-124.
Bible Study runs from September-May
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Courtyard Room, St. Michael's
Thursday morning Bible study takes place from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. The Bible study is often led by Pastor Brad (with Pastor Ali and other guest teachers jumping in throughout the year).
Throughout the 2026-2027 Program Year our Bible Study will follow the lectionary texts. Additionally, we will be incorporating reflections from author Debi Thomas on several of the gospel texts. These readings are available in her book, Into the Mess & Other Jesus Stories: Reflections on the Life of Christ.
Thursday, September 10
Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph reconciles with his brothers
Psalm 103:1-13 Lord, you are full of compassion and mercy.
Romans 14:1-12 Accepting diversity in the community of faith
Matthew 18:21-35 A parable of forgiveness in the community of faith
Thursday, September 17
Jonah 3:10—4:11 God’s concern for the city of Nineveh
Psalm 145:1-8 The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Philippians 1:21-30 Standing firm in the gospel
Matthew 20:1-16 The parable of the vineyard workers
Into the Mess & Other Jesus Stories: Reflections on the Life of Christ, Debi Thomas, pp. 156-159
Thursday, September 24
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 The fairness of God’s way
Psalm 25:1-9 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love.
Philippians 2:1-13 Christ humbled to the point of death on a cross
Matthew 21:23-32 A parable of doing God’s will
Thursday, October 1
Isaiah 5:1-7 The song of the vineyard
Psalm 80:7-15 Look down from heaven, O God; behold and tend this vine.
Philippians 3:4b-14 Nothing surpasses the value of knowing Christ
Matthew 21:33-46 The parable of the vineyard owner’s son
Thursday, October 8
Isaiah 25:1-9 The feast of victory
Psalm 23 You prepare a table before me, and my cup is running over.
Philippians 4:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord always
Matthew 22:1-14 The parable of the unwelcome guest at the wedding feast
Thursday, October 15
Isaiah 45:1-7 An earthly ruler as the instrument of God’s will
Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] Ascribe to the Lord honor and power.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Thanksgiving for the church at Thessalonica
Matthew 22:15-22 A teaching on giving to the emperor and to God
Thursday, October 22 (Reformation Texts)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 I will write my law in their hearts, says the Lord
Psalm 46 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)
Romans 3:19-28 Justified by God’s grace as a gift
John 8:31-36 Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truth
Thursday, October 29 (All Saints Texts)
Revelation 7:9-17 The multitudes of heaven worship the Lamb
Psalm 34:1-10, 22 Fear the Lord, you saints of the Lord; for those who fear the Lord lack nothing. (Ps. 34:9)
1 John 3:1-3 We are God’s children
Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are the poor in spirit
Into the Mess & Other Jesus Stories: Reflections on the Life of Christ, Debi Thomas, pp. 120-124.
