ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Led by Rev. Dr. John C. Whitaker, the Bereans Class meets in Room 1 at

9:00am.

The class has focused on the “I AM” statements of Jesus beginning on May

25, 2025. These seven powerful statements of Jesus are contained in the

Gospel of John. Together the “I AM” statements reveal Jesus to be God.

The Greek text is consulted lending further insights into the character and

authority of Jesus.

Presently, the study has turned to ninth chapter of John 9, that illuminates

Jesus as the Light of the World. The concepts of darkness and light are

examined along with the miracle of a blind man trusting in Jesus. A primary

source for the study of John 9 is Britt Leslie’s book, One Thing I Know: How

the Blind Man of John 9 Leads an Audience Toward Belief. During Pastor

John Whitaker’s tenure as pastor of COTC, he was privileged to work with

Rev. Tracey Leslie as associate pastor. Britt, Tracey’s husband, focused his

Ph.D. work on this compelling chapter. After the completion of John 9, we

will turn to John 1 regarding the incarnation, and then on to other signs and

miracles in the fourth Gospel that reveal the nature of Jesus.

Everyone is welcome to the Bereans Class. The Bereans name was chosen

by Dick Wright, the founder of the class, who taught for over 25 years. In the

Book of Acts, the Bereans are described as those who received the word of

the Gospel brought by Paul and Silas with readiness of mind and searched

the scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

Led by Dave Washburn meets at 9:00 in the Social Room located on the lower level. This adult class decides as a group what they will study together.

Summer season study will be discussing the Sunday's sermon scripture.

Led by Cathy Jenkins, this group studies various topics. Everyone is welcome to join this group as they grow together in their walk with Jesus.

Faith Studies meets in RM 6.