Bible & Bourbon with Pastor Ben

 The Israelites wanted to return to Egypt the moment they felt the pressure of thirst. When they faced a lack of water, they were ready to go back to the very place God had already delivered them from. We often do the same. When life gets difficult, we’re tempted to retreat to old patterns, old comforts, and even old forms of bondage instead of trusting the God who is leading us forward. 

Paul contrasts Adam’s trespass with Christ’s gift, showing that while sin brought death, the grace of God overflows even more to bring life. This study reflects on how Christ’s obedience establishes a new way of living shaped not by condemnation but by the abundant grace that restores and transforms.

In this session, we explore the story of the risen Jesus walking with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus. Though they do not recognize Him at first, Jesus draws near, listens to their grief, and opens the Scriptures to them. This study invites us to see Jesus as the Friend who meets us in confusion and disappointment, walks beside us with patience, and reveals Himself in ways that rekindle hope.

 This study explores how the birth of Christ was first announced to a community of ordinary shepherds, showing that God’s greatest work is revealed and shared within community. Together, Luke 2:8–14 invites us to see how hope, courage, and joy are nurtured when God’s good news is experienced and lived out together. 

Discover how Jesus redefined heroism, not through power or pride, but through humility and obedience. Join us as we explore what it means to follow His example and live with a mindset that lifts others up. 

This study explores Isaiah 9:2–7, highlighting God’s promise of a coming Savior who brings light into darkness and peace to a weary world. Together we’ll reflect on how Christ fulfills this hope as the true hero who reigns with justice and righteousness forever.

 This Bible study invites participants into the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, a slow, prayerful reading of Scripture that opens space for divine encounter. Through Christian contemplation, we learn to listen deeply, reflect spiritually, and respond with attentive hearts.

Theoria is the Greek word often associated with contemplative prayer. It literally means “seeing the divine,” which beautifully captures the heart of contemplation: attentively beholding God and listening to the Holy Spirit. If contemplative prayer is about this kind of spiritual vision, then how do we cultivate the kind of inner stillness that allows us to truly hear the Spirit’s voice in prayer?

Explore the spiritual discipline of fasting as a pathway to deeper communion with God, reflecting on its biblical roots and transformative purpose. This study invites participants to contemplate how abstaining from physical nourishment can awaken spiritual hunger and clarity in their walk with Christ.

 Explore the biblical and theological framework surrounding demons: who they are, what they do, and how Scripture calls us to respond. This study invites thoughtful reflection rooted in sound doctrine, not sensationalism. 

What is Heaven Really Like According to the Bible? How does the biblical vision of heaven differ from the one portrayed in Hollywood? 

 In Christianity, God is understood as the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But how can we cultivate a personal relationship with each person of the Trinity? 

 This study explores the meaning of salvation in the Christian faith, looking at how Scripture, tradition, and personal experience shape our understanding of God’s saving work in Jesus Christ. Together, we will reflect on what it means to be saved and how salvation transforms our lives today.

 This Bible study examines the nature, origin, and consequences of sin through Scripture, inviting participants to reflect on humanity’s need for redemption and the transformative power of grace. 

This study explores the biblical understanding of human nature, beginning with the Genesis account of creation, where man is formed in the image of God.

 In this study, we explore Jesus’ healing of the bent-over woman on the Sabbath, a powerful reminder that mercy transcends rules and rituals. Together we will reflect on how God’s mercy restores dignity, challenges rigid traditions, and calls us to embody compassion in our daily lives.