Bible Study

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SATURDAY MEN'S BIBLE STUDY –   Luther Hall at 9:00am
The Men's Bible Study  meets on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in Luther Hall.  Prayer breakfasts are (usually) held the first Saturday of the month. . . same time , same place. On occasion we meet on the second Sunday of the  month.
October 13 – December 22 (but no class on October 27, November 24, and December 22 & 29.

Explore God
Explore God is about having honest conversations in a respectful environment that encourages questions and authenticity. We’ll break down walls and stereotypes with open dialogue and exploration. We’ll discuss seven important questions: Does life have a purpose? Is there a God? Why does God allow pain and suffering? Is Christianity too narrow? Is Jesus really God? Is the Bible reliable? Can I know God personally?

January 5 – May 18
Proverbs [a manual for living]
A chapter-by-chapter study of this book of wisdom from the Bible. Each session we’ll explore the wisdom God reveals to us living extraordinary lives every day.

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YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY 
THE YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hawthorn Woods is currently on a four-year schedule which normally will include 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The Pre-Confirmation course is expected of all students in grade 5. The three years of Confirmation instruction include Year 1 (grade 6); Year 2 (grade 7); and Year 3 (grade 8). The purpose of the instruction is to help baptized Christians identify with the ministry and mission of the church. It is also a way for Christians to learn more about their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to develop a more personal relationship with Him that is intended to last a lifetime.
Classes begin in August and run through May. 
1st, 2nd, & 3rd year classes are held on Sunday's at 6:30p.m.-7:45p.m.
Pre-Confirmation are held on Sunday's 9:20 a.m.

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SADDLEBROOK BIBLE STUDY
The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:00am at Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, IL.  Classes resumed on September 6, 2018.

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MONDAY– Lutheran Church Charities Bible Study (LCC)
 “Who is Jesus According to Jesus”   bible study is held on Monday's at 9:30am & 7:00pm in Luther Hall. Visit www.LutheranChurchCharities.org for more information.

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SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Krueger Hall at 9:20am
The Sunday Bible Study - "CSI"  started on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Lesson              Date                           Lesson Title                                Lesson Bible Text
       1                9/9/2018       Joseph and His Brothers                            Genesis 37
       2             9/16/2018       Joseph’s Troubles                                          Genesis 39
       3             9/23/2018       Joseph Feeds Egypt                              Genesis 40–41
       4             9/30/2018       Joseph Forgives              Genesis 42–45; 50:15–21
       5          10/07/2018      The Birth of Moses                             Exodus 1:1–2:10
       6          10/14/2018      Moses and the Burning Bush    Exodus 2:11–4:31
       7          10/21/2018      Moses and the Plagues                            Exodus 5–10
      8           10/28/2018      The Passover                                              Exodus 11–12
9 & 10        11/4/2018      Crossing the Red Sea & God
                                                      Provides Manna, Water, and Quail
                                                                               Exodus 13:17-15:21 & Exodus 16-17
     11         11/11/2018     The Ten Commandments                   Exodus 19–20
     12          11/18/2018     Worship in the Tabernacle                        Exodus 40
     13          11/25/2018    The Bronze Serpent                         Numbers 21:4–9

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TUESDAY EVENING LADIES BIBLE STUDY
All women are invited to join us starting Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 in Luther Hall and we will continue this study for about 7 weeks.  This study will be, Spiritual Gifts-A Bible Study.   The gifts we will study are: The Gift of Administration, The Gift of Faith, The Gift of Generosity, The Gift of Mercy, The Gift of Prophecy, The Gift of Service, The Gift of Teaching, and The Gift of Wisdom
For more information,
contact Nancy  at 847-847-1945 or nblonski@truemen.org.

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THURSDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY 
Meets on Thursday mornings from 8:30-10:00 a.m. in Luther Hall. The Thursday Morning Ladies Bible Study is currently working through a study on Philippians 4:4-8 called Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado.   All ladies of the congregation and community are welcome to join our study and discussion of God's Word.
For more information, contact Deb Kinne.  Cell/Text: 224-360-2015 or e-mail debkinne@yahoo.com

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SUNDAY SCHOOL
The 2018/2019 Sunday School class began on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Please view the Sunday School page for more information.

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MAN IN THE MIRROR
Men's Bible Study that meets on Thursday's at 6:00pm.

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ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
Will meet Sunday Mornings, through November 18 during the Education Hour, 9:20-10:20 a.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room. This is an  one-hour informational class for those desiring to study the Basic Teachings of the Bible from the Lutheran Perspective.  The study is designed for those individuals seeking membership in our congregation, and is also strongly encouraged as a review for all current members of St. Matthew.