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dividing the word

2 Timothy 2:15

October 16 - 30, 2022  |  9:15am - 10:15am  |  Fellowship Hall


Pastor Joe Lum will be covering a short series on Principles for Bible study and properly interpreting the Bible. Please join us for some practical instruction on dividing the Word.


Youth Sunday School Grade 6-12 will join Adult Sunday School for this series.

previous classes

Scroll below to see some of our previous Adult Sunday Bible classes, and download any desired handouts from them.

current adult bible class

character study on moses

August 2, 7, 14, September 25, October 2  |  9:15am - 10:15am
Fellowship Hall  |  Led by Dr. Jerry Mitchell


We are continuing a character study of Moses who led the people of Israel to the Promised Land.

in the background: lessons from minor characters in the bible

August 28, September 11, 18  |  9:15am - 10:15am  |  Fellowship Hall


Have you heard of Obed Edom? Agabus? We will look at a few minor characters from the Bible who only show up briefly, and see what lessons we can draw from their lives or how people reacted to those around them. 


Led by Aurel Lazar

the book of hebrews

7-week study beginning May 1st  |  9:15am - 10:15am  |  Fellowship Hall


How do we stand firm in our faith? Christians through the ages have struggled with spiritual apathy, persecution, and various kinds of trials. The book of Hebrews addresses our deepest struggles, provides a message of hope and warning, and points us to the surpassing supremacy of Jesus Christ. Come join us as we study God's word to us through this wonderful book.


Led by Sam Prabhu


Materials

Videos

the book of galatians

6-week series beginning March 13th  |  9:15am - 10:15am  |  Fellowship Hall

Today there are new assaults against the gospel. Our series will be on the study of the book of Galatians - those who have departed from the purity and power of the gospel.


Led by Pastor Joe Lum

biblical perspective on current issues

February 27th - March 6th

9:15am - 10:15 am  |  Fellowship Hall

Join us on a Biblical perspective on critical race theory, intersectionality, woke, BLM, and other issues.

Led by Pastor Joe Lum

Hebrews Overview

February 13 - 20 | 2022

9:15am - 10:15am | Fellowship Hall


What message does the book of Hebrews—written to Jewish Christians in the first century—have for us today? Come join us for a two-week overview, as we explore the rich theology and practical applications from this book.


Led by Sam Prabhu.


Materials

Videos

current adult bible class

character study of joseph

January 9 - February 6  |  2022

9:15am - 10:15am  |  Fellowship Hall


Join us for a 5-week series on Joseph in the book of Genesis. We encourage you to come early with your bibles!


Lead by Dr. Jerry Mitchell


Questions? Contact the Elders

the book of psalms

September 19th - January 2nd

9:15am - 10:15am  |  Fellowship Hall


Athanasius said this of the Psalms, "The whole of human existence, both the dispositions of the soul and the movements of the thoughts, have been measured out and encompassed in those very words of the Psalter."


Come and learn with us as we learn from God's Word through the Psalms. See Events page for updates.

Lead by Sam Prabhu and Henry Chen


Questions? Contact elders@livinghopebible.org


Videos

Materials

What is the church?

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Fellowship Hall

Elders Andrew Chang and Barry Martin

Summer 2021 series


WHAT IS THE CHURCH?  Due to the lockdown and various regulations that were put in place during this COVID-19 pandemic, our “church" routines have changed. You may have wondered what is the purpose of the Church?  What are we supposed to do in Church? How important is unity in the Church?  What is the mission of the Church in this pluralistic culture? 

Andrew Chang and Barry Martin, LHBC Elders, will be leading a didactic study of the scriptures and looking at these questions as well as other issues during this three-month study.  Bring your Bible and be ready for some great group discussions!


Materials

Week 1 slides

Week 2 slides

Week 3 slides

Week 4 slides

Week 5 slides

Week 6 slides

Week 7 slides

Week 8 handout

Week 9 handout

Week 10 handout

Week 11 handout

Week 12 handout

the beatitudes

adult sunday bible class

May 2020 - june 2020

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
As of June 21st, as we are in the Reopening Phase,

the online Sunday Bible Class will resume via zoom.
Please note the time change. Link available via FB - on the regular attendees group page.


Taught by Henry Chen


The Sermon on the Mount is perhaps the best known sermon preached by Jesus.

Come and join our online study on the Beatitudes in this two-month study.


For class handouts and recordings, please see top of this page for password protected link.

biblical ethics

adult sunday bible class

September 2019-April 2020

Fellowship Hall   |   9:15am-10:15am


Various topics, various teachers.


Due to COVID-19, as of March 2020 - Adult Sunday Bible Class is online only via zoom or YouTube. Class notes and slides are available on the top of this page. Link is password protected.

wrestling with god's love

adult sunday school class august 2019

Fellowship Hall  |  9:15 am - 10:15 am  |  Taught by Elder Henry Chen

Over the course of 4 lessons, we will look at God's love and how to reconcile this with His justice, wrath, and holiness.
What do we mean by God's love? Has our culture distorted its meaning? Does love demand mercy and grace for all?
We will look at key verses and use table discussion questions to help us reason through this topic.
The goal is to strengthen your theology and help you in your evangelism to those around you.

Reference sources:

Knowing God, J I Packer

None Greater, Matthew Barrett

The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God, D A Carson

Book of galatians

adult sunday school class june & july 2019

Fellowship Hall  |  9:15 am - 10:15 am  |  Taught by Andrew Chang

Join us for the study of the book of Galatians through lectures and group discussions. Find out why this epistle has been referred to as the Emancipation Proclamation of Christian faith and the manual for living in freedom.  We will learn more about Apostle Paul and the significance of Galatians to the New Testament. 

What happens after i die?

adult sunday school class - may 2019

Fellowship Hall | 9:15am-10:15am | Taught by Elder Henry Chen

What happens after I die?  Will I suffer?  Will I be judged?
Will I simply cease to exist or be a restless spirit?
Will I sit on a cloud in heaven with a harp and wings?
Will I watch over my loved ones on earth?
What about my dog?  Will we all be one race?
Come and join us as Henry Chen, one of our Elders, teaches on this important subject.


Final Notes

NEw testament survey - winter 2019 (january-april)

Fellowship Hall | 9:15am-10:15am | Taught by Pastor Joe Lum | Class begins January 6th


Join us for a survey of the New Testament books of the Bible beginning with the Epistles of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians.  Major themes, key New Testament passages and geography will be covered.  Practical and applicational topics will be covered in a discussion and lecture format.

biblical parenting for life

parenting sunday school class

Class Size Limit: 6 couples.  Class status: FULL

9:15 AM - Beginning January 6th


A parenting class for parents of newborns to high schoolers.

Facilitated by Mike & Nobi Nelson covering John MacArthur's book "Biblical Parent for Life".

missions overview dec 23 & dec 30 2018

9:15am-10:15am | Missions Committee (Nate Bean, Andrew Chang, and David Miyatake)


Join us as the Missions Committee covers the following topics:

1) God is a Missions God.

2) Events surrounding the death of John Chau.

3) What the Missions Committee is looking for in a missionary.

4) How we got interested in Missions & Evangelism.

Old testament survey - FALL 2018

Fellowship Hall | 9:15am | Pastor Joe Lum


Survey of the Old Testament. We begin to cover the Historical Books of the Old Testament starting with the book of Joshua.

Authentic christianity

Summer 2018 | Fellowship Hall | 9:15 am | Taught by Samual Prabhu


Study materials

How to Grow in your SPiritual Walk (May - August, 2018)

Room 205 | 9:15am  |  Taught by Henry Chen


For new and long-time Christians who want to deepen their walk and learn with others. Join a small class as we learn together and study the spiritual disciplines and the process of sanctification.


Class notes

Jesus through the book of Matthew (May - June, 2018)

Fellowship Hall | 9:15am  |  Taught by Andrew Chang


Join us as we look at the Words and Work of Jesus through the book of Matthew. We will look at themes of Jesus as King and His Kingdom.

New Testament survey(Jan - April 2018)

Join us for a survey of the Gospels, Acts, Romans and other NT books of the Bible.  Major themes, key NT passages and geography will be covered.  This class will last four months and cover an overview of NT books. Taught by Pastor Joe Lum.

 

Charismatic theology (Jan. - Mar. 2017)

Fellowship Hall, 9:15 am  |  Taught by Pastor Joe Lum


This class will cover and overview the history of the Charismatic movement including Pentecostalism, the Charismatic movement, and the New Apostolic Reformation movement. We will examine the five major fallacies of the Prosperity Gospel and look at the growth of Charismatic Theology today. Millions of people around the world flock to faith healers with hopes and dreams of healing. Come and see how these healers supposedly lengthen legs, make the blind see, restore healing, and know personal details about you. From Kundalini demonic possession to modern day prophets, you will see them yourself in video footage.


EPIC High School group will join us. Please arrive early!