Houston Bible Study
Looking for Houston bible study classes? Then look no further. As Trinity Downtown encourages and supports its community to grow deeply in their faith in Jesus, we provide a variety of Bible studies, discipleship classes, and growth opportunities at various times and locations throughout the week. We recognize people are at different places in their faith journey.
Sunday Morning Studies 9:30-10:30 AM
Christian Rubric for Life
Led by Thomas DeVries
Room 206
On a routine basis we face questions that do not have simple answers. We can see the logic in competing arguments, but we cannot be sure we see God in our responses. This class appreciates that the answers are not simple, but that God has given us the knowledge through His Word, the tools provided by history’s greatest theologians and the aptitude that God bestowed in each one of us to develop our own personal Christian Rubric for life.
Corinth: We Have a Problem
Led by Jim Cleary’s Team
Room 205
Life among Christians can be great. But it can also be exasperating! The joys of fellowship in Christ too often give way to division and debate. Perhaps you wonder, Why don’t we get along together as we should? Surprisingly, the first Christian believers didn’t always live in harmony either! As you will see that the issues facing the Corinthian church are little different from the ones we struggle with year after year. Here in 1 Corinthians is a portrait of Christian community not as it was meant to be, but as it often really is. But here too is practical advice for overcoming the challenges of life together. Discussion oriented.
Faith Discovery
Led by Pastor Michael P. Dorn
Room 123
Class for individuals interested in membership at Trinity Downtown.
Life Today and Forever with Jesus
Led by Pastor Paul Dorn
Room 209
Come explore the witness of Matthew’s gospel and discover how to walk with our Lord and Savior.
Proverbs—Wise Up and Live
Led by Bill Fischer’s Team
Room 201
The Proverbs are a series of statements primarily written by King Solomon that give good advice on how a person should live. They don’t tell a story as do so many other books of the Bible. Instead they provide instruction and guidance on a variety of topics, including Wisdom. Learn with us on how to “Wise Up and Live!”
The Five Love Languages of Children
Led by Pastor Aaron & Becky Richert
Room 234
Every child is a special and unique creation of God. Accordingly, each of our children also has a unique way of feeling loved. Come and discover your child or grandchild’s love language and learn how to build a a solid foundation of trust as they grow. Based on the book by bestselling author Gary Chapman. Books will be available for purchase though are not required.
The Lutheran Mind – The Theology of the Cross
Led by Pastor Michael Hofmann
Room 233
Why do bad things happen? How does God work His will in the midst of our sufferings? Why is there pain? Why is there suffering? Why did God let Adam and Eve eat from the tree? How do we reconcile what God has revealed with what remains hidden? These are some hard questions with which most of us have struggled. Even people we know who are “unchurched” probably have struggled with these questions. They might have even approached us with them. And regardless of the amount of our theological training, we all wrestle with these complex, yet fundamental questions about God, Jesus, sin, man, life and death. Join us as we explore the depths of our Lutheran Minds.
Weekday Bible Studies
Tuesdays
Making Your Case for Christ (Women’s Study)
Led by Emily Lee
10:00 AM – Room 205
A six-week video-based course based upon the book “The Case for Christ”. The course is designed to help Christians, both young and old, understand and articulate the message of Christ along with evidence that backs up His claims and credentials.
Wednesdays
Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust (Women’s Study)
Led by Jan Case
9:30 AM – Room 124
Waiting can be agony. In our culture where almost everything is instant, we are accustomed to getting what we want now. So when our lives are put in a holding pattern, we squirm.
But what if the waiting rooms of life are God’s best classrooms? What if the Holy Spirit changes us through the uncomfortable delays of life?
Waiting: A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust focuses on the lives of eight biblical women who waited and yearned and ached. The study highlights principles that make these times more bearable, and maybe more meaningful, even if it feels like God isn’t present or there’s nothing we can do. Learn how to surrender your worries to God, handle the daily-ness of waiting, and draw closer to Jesus.
1st Corinthians (Women’s Study)
Led by Mary Oliver
6:30 PM – Room 207
Thursdays
Sonrise Bible Study
Led by Pastor Donald Black
6:30 AM – Room 124
The class discusses the Scripture readings assigned for the following Sunday. The class is open to men and women. Coffee is available. For more information, contact Pastor Black at 713.229.2917 or dblack@trinitydt.org.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Young Adults Bible Study
Led by Pastor Michael Hofmann
1st Friday – 7:00 PM – Offsite
3rd Saturday -10:30 AM
5th Sunday – Noon
This dynamic group of 20s and 30s, singles and couples, meets the 1st Fridays of each month, the 3rd Saturday and 5th Sunday for Bible study and desserts. The group is currently studying the Book of Isaiah. Please contact Pastor Michael Hofmann, Email or 915.500.2993 for more information.