“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”
The Word of the Lord Remains Forever
Guided by the conviction that the Word of God should shape the whole life of the Christian, Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church offers several opportunities to help members and visitors study the Bible and grow in their faith.
Our two main Bible classes are on Thursday and Sunday mornings. Please just come to them at any time. There is also a home study at one of the member's homes. Please contact us if you are interested in that. Our new membership class starts periodically whenever there is enough interest by either potential new members or current members wanting a comprehensive refresher. It usually takes about 18-20 sessions and can be tailored to individual needs or backgrounds, as well the schedules of the participants.
Again, please let Pastor Zill know if you are interested or use the contact form if either the Tuesday home study or the Didache class are of interest to you.
Thursday Morning Class (10 am)
Please consider joining us for our main midweek Bible study called "Hearing the Word of God." You are never too late to start. This is a foundational study that explores everything from how the Bible came to be to crucial Biblical principles for interpretation. We also will discuss the development of the Canon of Scripture, the Apocryhpa, and other such related topics as we grow together in a deeper understanding how we hear and receive God's Holy Word.
Sunday Morning Class ( ? )
We currently do not have a Sunday morning Bible Class but we will be starting one soon and will update that here. It will most likely start in the beginning of March. We are still working to determine the time that it will take place. More to come.
Membership Class (periodic as needed)
“Didache” is a Greek word meaning “teaching” or “doctrine.” Saint Luke tells us that those who were baptized on the Day of Pentecost “devoted themselves to the apostle’s didache.” (Acts 2:42) That is exactly what we seek to do in the course of this study together. The doctrine or teaching drawn from the prophetic and apostolic Scriptures is confessed in the Small Catechism of Dr. Martin Luther, and is expressed in the Divine Service. The three main books which will be foundational to our study: The Bible, the Small Catechism, and the hymnal – Lutheran Service Book.