Wheeler Road Church of Christ

In Ecclesiastes chapter 6, Solomon looked at three mysteries. In chapter 7 he returns to the topic of wisdom. He will mention “wisdom” 14 times in chapters 7 and 8. He will conclude that as valuable as wisdom is, it cannot explain all of life’s mysteries. “Wisdom,” says Solomon “is not about answering questions as much as it is for making a contribution to the quality of our lives.” Chapter 7 visits these areas of contribution.

What’s A Man To Do? Part II: In the first installment the role of man as a male was examined. This Sunday our series will take us to the role of men as husbands. The key passage we bring to the table will be Ephesians 5:22-25. Our study will ask what the instructions of this chapter look like in real life. Words like “submission” and “love” are not spiritual buzz words. They are the cement that make relationships work.

New study series this coming Sunday, October 21, "What’s A Man To Do?"  In the past, we have had extensive studies on the role of women, and after having a weekend seminar last month on Relationships, I felt it would be profitable to example the role of males. In this three-week series we will visit three topics: How do we do this thing called manhood, How do we serve as husbands, and how do we serve as fathers. The Holy Spirit is not silent on these topics. A message to women: Don’t turn this topic off! This study affects you massively. Our perception of God’s principles directly affect the practice of males in the role of masculinity.

Jesus addressed the Pharisees in a harsh way at John 5:37-40. He basically told men who had memorized Scriptures, that they did not know the Scriptures. That would be like individuals with PhDs that they didn’t really know the area of their disciplines. What a slap! In our study at 10:30 am, we are going to talk about what Jesus meant in John 5. What is the goal in memorizing Scripture? Why study it? What did the Pharisees miss, and why was Jesus so hard on them? This Sunday’s message is entitled, “Defining Who We Are.” It is so easy to forget how we do church in a dying culture.

This Sunday’s Adult Class will examine Ecclesiastes 4. There are four places Solomon wants us to visit: the courtroom, the marketplace, the highway, and his palace. Solomon is concerned with the injustice that goes on in these places. He is careful in stating that there are on answers to these places of oppression, but we can survive them! He will also share with us the four things that derail meaningful relationships.

This Sunday at 10:30, we will look at “Objects Of Faith” – things that can help
us develop a working knowledge of the gospel for when those times arise

Ecclesiastes 3 is the text for our next installment of Making Sense Of It All. Studying for this one chapter has caused me to re-examine some key Christian doctrines.

Solomon says “There is a time or season for everything.” At first glance it appears like the wise man is discussing the different seasons of life that happen upon us, but a closer examinations reveals something much deeper and much more challenging in our walk with God.

The source of these seasons may surprise you, but our response is foundational to our faith. Looking forward to our unpacking of these truths together.

The last installment of Invasion & Rescue, attention will be given to the temptation of the survivors of the USS Indianapolis to drink salt water as they waited rescue.