Gilbert STUDIES

Studies exists to glorify God through the fulfillment of the great commission in the spirit of the great commandment by learning the truth so that we love the truth and therefore live the truth as it is in Jesus.

If you have questions about studies, please reach out to studies@christaz.org


Three Types of Studies

  • Foundations Studies identify a clear pathway for growing disciples to move toward maturity. Offered on a three-year rotation, they serve to lay a foundational knowledge base that is essential for every believer. 

    Year One: Foundations Studies focus on the habits and frameworks that shape the Christian life. 

    • Habits of Grace: Spiritual Disciplines

    • Savoring Scripture: Understanding and Applying God’s Word

    • Christian Worldview

    • Christian Ethics

    Year Two: Foundations Studies in Doctrine focus on the core beliefs of the Christian faith. 

    • God and Revelation

    • Sin and Humanity 

    • Christ and Salvation

    • Spirit, Church, and Last Things

    Year Three: Foundations Studies in the Story of Redemption tells the grand narrative of God’s revelation by going book by book through the Old and New Testaments. 

  • Line-by-Line Studies offer continued growth opportunities as we use exegetical and inductive study methods to analyze a biblical text and apply it to our lives. These studies offer a balanced diet from both Old and New Testaments, all genres, and a wide variety of authors. It provides a steady input of God’s words into the hearts of the church aimed at whole-person transformation. 

  • Learn to Live Studies provide knowledge and understanding for how the Christian is called to live. Studies include a wide variety of topics from some of these categories:

    Church Pillar Studies teach us how to walk in light of what the church is called to be and do: Unceasing Payer, Unafraid Witness and Unashamed Worship. 

    Historic Faith Studies provide highlights from 2,000 years of church history with a focus on how we can follow the examples of those who have gone before us. 

    Practical Theology Studies applies truths from God’s word to daily life. Topics like sanctification, emotions, marriage, and parenting will be the focus of some of these studies. 


Spring Season II

Registration: February 17, 2025–March 17, 2025
Season Launch: March 25, 2025

God of Creation: Part II

Line-by-Line Study
Genesis 1–11

The opening chapters of the Bible set the stage for all that follows. In this study, we will stand in awe of our Creator God and his good plan for the world. We will also look at what went wrong with the world, and see how God initiated a redemption plan to set the world right again. 

Note: Workbooks will be provided with registration. Expect 90 minutes of at-home study each week.

Men’s Study

6 weeks • Tuesdays, Mar 25–May 6 (except April 15) • 6:30–7:30 am • Cost $20 • Childcare unavailable • Room: Annex 102 • Teachers: Jay Flagg, Nathan Schweitzer

Women’s Study (Morning)

6 weeks • Tuesdays, Mar 25–May 6 (except April 15) • 9:30–11 am • Cost $20 • Childcare available ($15 per child) • Room: Gymnasium • Teachers: Becky Schmidt and Chrissy Myal

Women’s Study (Evening)

6 weeks • Tuesdays, Mar 25–May 6 (except April 15) • 7–8:30 pm • Cost $20 • Childcare unavailable • Room: Annex 102 • Teachers: Becky Schmidt and Chrissy Myal

 

Christian Ethics

Foundations Study

Every culture has agreed-upon principles and morals that guide our decisions and actions. We are finding more and more that the principles that guide our culture run contrary to Scripture. How can we identify the unbiblical thinking that pervades modern Western thinking and engage thoughtfully as we live on mission? In this study, we will explore topics such as abortion, sexuality, race, and more, equipping you to live with an undivided heart in a divided world.

Note: Expect 90 minutes of at-home study each week.

Churchwide Study

6 weeks • Tuesdays, Mar 25–May 6 (except April 15) • 7:00-8:30 pm • Cost $20 • Childcare unavailable • Room: Annex 104 • Teacher: Ryan Schmidt


Listen to Studies

If you missed a day of Studies, you can listen to the recording here.