CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR FALL

September 13, 2026 through December 13, 2026

8:30 Discipleship Classes

The Gospel of John: “The Word Became Flesh” (Frank Vecchio)

The uniqueness of John’s gospel is that he presents to the reader a very clear 

unambiguous statement regarding his purpose: “But these have been written so that 

you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may 

have life in His name.” (John 20: 31) In fact, 90 % of what is recorded in John’s gospel is 

not contained in the other gospels. 

John’s gospel contains unique stories such as describing Christ’s pre-existence and 

incarnation; Jesus’s early ministry in Judea and Samaria; His first miracle; His dialogue 

with Nicodemus; His encounter with the Samaritan woman; His healing of a lame man 

and a blind man. Additionally, the Bread of Life discourse is unique to John’s Gospel, as 

well as His claim of being living water. 

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In chapters 10-21, we will see His taking for Himself the name of God and the discourse 

of Himself as the Good Shepherd (10: 1 – 39). We will study the narrative of the 

resurrection of Lazarus; the washing of the disciples’ feet; the Upper Room discourse; 

Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer; the miraculous catch of fish; as well as Jesus’ 

recommissioning of Peter and the prediction of his martyrdom. And finally, we will note 

that John’s gospel contains more teaching on the Holy Spirit than the Synoptics. 

Those who have not participated from the beginning are welcome. Notes of the first 9 

chapters are available in a binder format. 

Luke (Teacher: Seth Uhler)

Like other Gospels, Luke’s Gospel recounts the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, 

the Son of God, who fulfills all of his Father’s saving promises. Luke’s Gospel invites us 

to be part of this worldwide spread of the Christian message by showing how Jesus 

brings salvation to the last, the lost, and the least. Take this class if you want to see 

firsthand how Jesus turned the world upside down and how Jesus fulfilled all that was 

promised in the Old Testament. This class will give you a chance to both interact with 

other believers and be instructed from God’s Word.

Mark (Women’s Sunday School – Pam Weber)

The gospel of Mark is action-packed with the events and life of Christ as Mark 

establishes Jesus as the Son of God who came to serve and offer his life as a ransom for 

many. Mark addresses the high cost of discipleship and the call to serve as we follow 

Christ our King. Together with other women, you’ll be provided materials to meditate 

on God’s Word and answer Bible engagement questions. Our prayer for each woman 

attending is that God will help you grow in your knowledge of Him and His Word in 

community with other women.

Mark (Men’s Sunday School – Pastor Ryan)

The gospel of Mark is action-packed with the events and life of Christ as Mark 

establishes Jesus as the Son of God who came to serve and offer his life as a ransom for 

many. Mark addresses the high cost of discipleship and the call to serve as we follow 

Christ our King. If you are a man seeking to live under authority, follow Jesus with 

courage, and lead yourself and your family in faith, then join us as we will sit together 

as men and challenge each other through discussion and be encouraged to walk in 

obedience through the teaching of God’s Word.