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ADULT S.S. CLASSES • SUMMER 2017 Ron Parrish Garmer Ed Forester Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit — Growing in Christlikeness Paul shows us the way of the Spirit of God given to us through Christ: “Walk by the Spirit...led by the Spirit... live by the Spirit...keep in step with the Spirit.” That is the heart and soul of Christian living—the center and secret of what it means to be a person who belongs to Christ. Tim Shaw The Life of Joseph Agape “You meant it for evil...but God meant it for good”— this is the great conclusion that Joseph comes to at the end of Genesis. In chapters 36-50 of Genesis, we will be walking through the drama of the life of Joseph with special attention to the goodness and sovereignty of God in the midst of the suffering that Joseph is going through. And as we do so, each week we will see types and shadows of the One who will ultimately and finally make “all things work together for good” and “make all things new.” Combined Emmaus and Berean Classes Studies in the Book of Hebrews The Book of Hebrews is a sermonic letter that has as its theme Jesus Christ. He is greater than any angel, priest, or old covenant institution. The burden of this “word of exhortation” is that rather than leave such a great salvation, the reader is summoned to hold on by faith to the true rest found in Christ and to encourage others in the church to persevere. The Son of God became the heavenly high priest, who offered himself as a sacrifice once for all. Christ obtained salvation for all who approach in faith, and such faith perseveres until it receives the promised eternal reward. Tim Foster New Covenant Life in Christ Duty follows doctrine. Behavior follows belief. Output matches input. Come and learn what Ephesians has to say about practical Christian living in union with Jesus Christ. Terry Johnson and Evan Gear College Men’s Reading Club An up-to-date schedule follows:​ 28-29 June Jonathan Edwards on Revival, pp 1-74 26-27 July Jonathan Edwards on Revival, pp 75-160 30-31 Aug. Fundamentalism and the Word of God, Packer 27-28 Sept. Seeing with New Eyes, Powlison, pp 1-127 26 Oct. Seeing with New Eyes, Powlison, pp 129-251 29-30 Nov. Holiness, J.C. Ryle, pp vii-99 Congratulations to... 27-28 Dec. Holiness, J.C. Ryle, pp 100-215 31 Jan.-1 Feb Holiness, J.C. Ryle, pp 216-325​ Rev. Dr. Timothy Paul Foster who received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday, May 25, 2017. MESSENGER SUMMER 2017 PAGE 9