Bible & Bourbon with Pastor Ben

 In this pivotal passage, Jacob undergoes a profound spiritual and physical transformation as he wrestles with a mysterious divine figure until daybreak. This encounter results in Jacob receiving the new name "Israel," symbolizing his struggle and ultimate reconciliation with God and humanity. 

In this study we sit with Abraham in a moment of fear and uncertainty as God meets him with a promise bigger than he can imagine. Abraham’s quiet act of trust becomes a defining picture of faith as he believes God’s word before he sees its fulfillment.

Noah’s story reveals both the depth of human corruption and the steadfast mercy of God, who chooses renewal over abandonment. Through the flood, the covenant, and the promise that follows, we see a God committed to preserving life and inviting humanity into a new beginning.

In this episode, we explore humanity’s first act of disobedience and the far‑reaching consequences that follow, revealing how trust is fractured and relationship with God is altered. Even in judgment, we also see the first signs of God’s persistent grace, setting the stage for the long story of redemption that unfolds through the rest of Scripture.

What does the empty tomb mean for us in our lives?

In this study, Jesus exposes the difference between physical sight and spiritual blindness, inviting us to recognize Him with open hearts.

 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.