Finding Light in the Darkness – Bible Study

Finding Light in the Darkness is a course designed to help you fall in love with the One who inspired the Bible. God wants to be known, and this course will help you know Him (1 John 5:20). It is recommended that you complete The Building Blocks of Life before taking this course. Feel free to pass links to these pages along to others who may be interested in growing in the Lord. (This material can be distributed freely, but it is not to be sold.)

Lesson 1: Introduction

The Word of God is more than mere information about Him… it is meant to incarnate and reveal Him! Turn the right key and it opens the door to an intimate relationship with God! Teacher: Cere Muscarella

Lesson 2: Why Trust the Bible

“I don’t know. Someone told me the Bible is full of errors.” We’ve all heard similar comments! There are many attacks on the trustworthiness of the Bible. So how well does it hold up? Can you really trust the Bible? Teacher: Sonny Bowman

Lesson 3: How to Find Stuff in the Bible

“I need answers, but how do I find them?” This session helps you find what the Bible has to say about the issues in and near your life. Teacher: Sonny Bowman

Lesson 4: Understanding Stuff You Find in the Bible

“Okay. I found some stuff in the Bible, but I don’t understand it.” This session teaches you how to understand what the Bible says and how to apply it to your daily life. Teacher: Sonny Bowman

Lesson 5: Seven Major Moves & Walk Through the Bible

Much of the Old Testament comes into clearer focus when you see the seven major geographical moves involved and the way these moves fit into God’s overall plan. The second part includes a hands-on example of how to find answers to real-life issues in the Bible. Teacher: Stacy Collins

Lesson 6: The Word - Interacting w/us! Adam to Abraham

Adam through Abraham. The Old Testament! Sounds old… dry… old and dry… “Tried it and never got past the flood!” Let’s go back and meet some very interesting people… Real people are an attraction to us all! Real people of the Bible all real characters that have things to share w/us on our journey thru! Teacher: Cere Muscarella

Lesson 7: Character Study: Isaac to Moses

Isaac through Moses. The Old Testament! Sounds old… dry… old and dry… “Tried it and never got past the flood!” Let’s go back and meet some very interesting people… Real people are an attraction to us all! Real people of the Bible all real characters that have things to share w/us on our journey thru! Teacher: Cere Muscarella

Lesson 8: Character Study: Joshua to Saul

Joshua through Saul. The Old Testament! Sounds old… dry… old and dry… “Tried it and never got past the flood!” Let’s go back and meet some very interesting people… Real people are an attraction to us all! Real people of the Bible all real characters that have things to share w/us on our journey thru! Teacher: Cere Muscarella

Lesson 9: Character Study: Saul to David

Saul through David. The Old Testament! Sounds old… dry… old and dry… “Tried it and never got past the flood!” Let’s go back and meet some very interesting people… Real people are an attraction to us all! Real people of the Bible all real characters that have things to share w/us on our journey thru! Teacher: Cere Muscarella

Lesson 10: Thinking Skills: Sifting Out the Bad Information

In today’s world, the amount of readily available information is rapidly increasing while the quality of much of it is decreasing. We must always be aware that the information we receive has been selected, filtered, slanted, changed, and sometimes fabricated. What is left out is often more important than what is included. To ignore thinking skill development puts you at a tremendous disadvantage. Teacher: Sonny Bowman

Lesson 11: Love

Hands-on practice on how to find answers to real-life issues in the Bible using available tools and resources. Teacher: Stacy Collins

Lesson 12: Character Study: David to Elijah

David through Elijah. The Old Testament! Sounds old… dry… old and dry… “Tried it and never got past the flood!” Let’s go back and meet some very interesting people… Real people are an attraction to us all! Real people of the Bible all real characters that have things to share w/us on our journey thru! Teacher: Cere Muscarella

Lesson 13: Character Study: Elijah to Jeremiah

Elijah through Jeremiah. The Old Testament! Sounds old… dry… old and dry… “Tried it and never got past the flood!” Let’s go back and meet some very interesting people… Real people are an attraction to us all! Real people of the Bible all real characters that have things to share w/us on our journey thru! Teacher: Cere Muscarella

Lesson 14: Character Study: Jeremiah to Job

Jeremiah through Job. The Old Testament! Sounds old… dry… old and dry… “Tried it and never got past the flood!” Let’s go back and meet some very interesting people… Real people are an attraction to us all! Real people of the Bible all real characters that have things to share w/us on our journey thru! Teacher: Cere Muscarella

Lesson 15: Character Study: Job to Paul

Job to Paul. The Old Testament! Sounds old… dry… old and dry… “Tried it and never got past the flood!” Let’s go back and meet some very interesting people… Real people are an attraction to us all! Real people of the Bible all real characters that have things to share w/us on our journey thru!

Lesson 16: Major Doctrines: Introduction, Scripture, God & Jesus

The Bible has much to say about important issues of life. Doctrine, what the Bible teaches about life issues, is what helps us stay on track as disciples of Jesus. This session covers Bible teachings on Scripture, God, and Jesus. All are doctrines which come under tremendous attack from many fronts. Teacher: Sonny Bowman

Lesson 17: Major Doctrines: Introduction, Trinity, Jesus, & Holy Spirit

The Bible has much to say about important issues of life. Doctrine, what the Bible teaches about life issues, is what helps us stay on track as disciples of Jesus. This session finishes Bible teachings on the Trinity and Jesus. It also covers the Holy Spirit. Teacher: Sonny Bowman

Lesson 18: Major Doctrines: Man, Sin, and Salvation

The Bible has much to say about important issues of life. Doctrine, what the Bible teaches about life issues, is what helps us stay on track as disciples of Jesus. Teacher: Sonny Bowman

Lesson 19: Major Doctrines: The Church and Healing

The Bible has much to say about important issues of life. Doctrine, what the Bible teaches about life issues, is what helps us stay on track as disciples of Jesus. Teacher: Sonny Bowman

Lesson 20: Major Doctrines: Spirit Realm and Last Things

The Bible has much to say about important issues of life. Doctrine, what the Bible teaches about life issues, is what helps us stay on track as disciples of Jesus. Teacher: Sonny Bowman