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Welcome to Step Into Scripture 2025! We are excited to be offering a virtual platform for this semester of Wednesday Night Bible Study!
We want to say a huge thanks to a great ministry partner, RENEW.org, for putting the platform together.
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Please note all times in schedule are in Eastern Daylight Time.
Bible Study will happen every Wednesday night @ 6:30PM on Jan 8 to April 9 2025.
Our Wednesday night gatherings will last about an hour and a half, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, and our time will be structured in 30-minute increments:
* 30 minutes for arrival, fellowship, and reading
* 30 minutes for teaching
* 30 minutes for table discussion and announcements
Reading Time
Whatever day we’re on in the reading plan when we gather, we’ll read that day’s passage aloud in the group setting. Anyone can volunteer to read one chapter to the group. Another person will volunteer to read that day’s entry from the Step Into Scripture book. Even if you have fallen behind, you’re encouraged not to quit but to pick up where we are that day.
Teaching Time
Our teaching team will lead the whole group in a lesson based on that week’s reading. This lesson is an additional devotional to the one in the book, since we’ve already been reading it daily on our own. It’s also a way to model for the group that we’re never done learning the Bible. God gives us fresh insights every time we read, and what’s written in the book is by no means everything there is to learn!
Table Discussion Time
During each weekly gathering, your will be provided with a brief overview of the Wednesday lesson along with discussion questions based on the lesson. You’ll then join a group to talk through the discussion questions.
Breakout Rooms
Our online breakout rooms are virtual spaces for deeper group discussions, connection, and spiritual growth. After the main session, participants should pick a breakout room to join where they can share insights, have group discussion, and pray together in a more personal setting.
Ekklesia Resources
Step Into Scripture Reading Plan Quarter 1 Shadows
WEEK 1
Step Into Scripture Quarter 1 Week 1 Slide Deck
SIS Discussion Questions Week 1
WEEK 2
Step Into Scripture Slide Deck Week 2
Step Into Scription Shadows Week 2 Questions
WEEK 3
There was no slide deck for week 3.
Step Into Scripture Discussion Questions Week 3
Week 4
Step Into Scripture Slide Deck for Week 4
Step Into Scripture Week 4 Discussion Questions
Tina’s Teaching Video for Week 4
Week 5
Step Into Scripture Shadows Week Slide Deck 5
Step Into Scripture Discussion Guide Week 5
Week 6
Step Into Scripture Shadows Slide Deck Week 6
Step Into Scripture Discussion Guide Week 6
Week 7
Step Into Scripture Slide Deck Week 7
Step Into Scripture Study Guide Week 7
Week 8
Step Into Scripture Slide Deck Week 8
Step Into Scripture Discussion Guide Week 8.pages
Week 9
Step Into Scripture Slide Deck Week 9
Step Into Scripture Discussion Guide Week 9
Week 10
Step Into Scripture Slide Deck Week 10
Step Into Scripture Study Guide Week 10
Week 11
Step Into Scripture Week 11 Slides
Step Into Scripture Study Guide Week 11
Week 12
Step Into Scripture Week 12 Slides
Step Into Scripture: Shadows Week 12
A daily journey to understanding your bible. A 365 day chronological read through of the bible.
By: Tina Wilson
A daily journal to compliment the SIS Bible Study.
By: Matt Wilson
Chronological Bible Reading Plan that corresponds with Step Into Scripture
Ekklesia App
If you have not already done, please download the Ekklesia App.
Step Into Scripture: Shadows
Day 85 Reading: Joshua 12–15 and Day 85 of Step Into Scripture
Step Into Scripture Week 13 Slides
Week 13: The Second Crossing
This week’s reading finally brings us to Israel’s journey out from the wilderness and into the promised land. And in this narrative we find the importance of moving beyond past experiences to embrace new challenges. There are some key differences between the first crossing, which involved simply exiting Egypt, and the second crossing, which requires action and faith to enter the future. This phase of Israel’s movement requires stepping into deeper waters of faith; and we can model these kinds of next steps as we serve with the church and fully commit to God’s calling, despite facing potential obstacles or fears. While the first crossing was led by one, the second crossing requires a community effort, urging us to be proactive in aligning and moving together with God’s people.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think it means to ‘move your feet’ in your faith journey?
- The second crossing requires action, not just raising hands in worship but actively living out your faith.
- Can you think of a specific situation in your life where you need to take action in your faith? What steps can you take to move forward?
- How does the difference between exiting your past and entering your future relate to your personal growth?
- Leaving Egypt is not the end of the journey; it’s the beginning of a new phase that requires purpose and action.
- What are some past experiences you need to let go of in order to embrace new opportunities or changes in your life?
- Why do you think it’s important to have a supportive community, as discussed when referring to the twelve men from Israel?
- The first crossing was led by one person, but the second requires a teamwork approach with the right people around you.
- Who are the people in your life that support you in your faith journey? How can you strengthen those relationships?
- Reflect on Matthew 16:24-27. What does denying yourself and taking up your cross mean in practical terms for you?
- These verses highlight the call to sacrifice and commitment in the pursuit of following Jesus.
- What is one thing you could sacrifice in your life to grow closer to Jesus and further into your purpose?
- We may face obstacles, like the Jordan River, before moving into our future. What obstacles might you be facing right now?
- Just as the Israelites faced a raging river, we often encounter challenges that stand in the way of our next steps.
- How can you approach these obstacles with faith instead of fear? What practical steps can you take to overcome them?
Prayer
- Ask for prayer requests from the group.
- Pray for courage to take the next steps God is calling each person to.
- Ask for guidance in identifying any obstacles keeping us from deeper faith.
- Pray for a stronger sense of community to walk together in faith.