Current & Upcoming Classes
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LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm on Feb. 25 and March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Led by Pastor Jerry.
We will be working through a brand-new Lenten devotional by Dr. Christopher Richmann. Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life is a Scripture-centered Lent study that helps you engage Lent’s core themes—death, fasting, temptation, repentance, and piety—and carry their meaning into everyday Christian life.
The book can be purchased on 1517 Publishing and Amazon but isn’t required to enjoy this study! Contact Pr. Jerry at jwatts@faithabq.org for more information.
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BETHEL BIBLE SERIES
Contact Dominic and Jessica Anderson at Dominic.financialcoach@gmail.com for more information.
Classes are recorded and can be found here on Youtube.
Gain a better understanding of God’s Word and His purpose for your life. See how everything is connected – from Genesis to Revelation. Learn key concepts with pictures that help tell the story. Understand the cultural, social and historical impacts on events. Grow closer to the One who has blessed you to be a blessing.
2/8/2026 - Lesson 15: The Crumbling North (1 Kings 12:1 - 2 Kings 17:41, Isaiah 7)
2/15/2026 - Lesson 16: The Crumbling South (1 Kings 12:1 - 2 Kings 25:29, 2 Chronicles 10:1 - 36:21)
2/22/2026 - No Class
3/1/2026 - Lesson 17: Pointing Ahead (portions of Major and Minor Prophets)
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BIBLE AND SCIENCE
A discussion forum for all. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Lecture Hall.
Sessions are recorded and can be found here on Youtube. To join the Zoom session, please click here a few minutes before the lecture is scheduled to begin. If asked for a passcode, please enter 837819.
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Past Classes
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GEORGE WASHINGTON - PATRIOT
Faith member Steve Sample presented this session on the patriotism of our founding father, and how it's relevant to us as Christians today. The session on Dec. 3, 2025 was recorded and can be found here on Youtube.
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"Religionless Christianity"
Fall 2025
Classes were recorded and can be found here on Youtube.
"Religionless Christianity: God's Answer to Evil" is the title of Eric Metaxas' latest book. In each gathering of this forum we’ll consider Mr. Metaxas' teaching as we work our way through his book and have open discussion about what he has to say.
Class Materials: Slides and handouts for Session 1-3 may be downloaded here. Session 5 slides may be downloaded here.
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One Nation Under God
Summer 2025
Facilitated by Buzz Busboom. This class was not recorded for later viewing.
This four-session class explored the ways in which our country’s founders employed Christian teachings as they composed “The Declaration of Independence” and the “Constitution of the United States.” In our time, the idea that God and God’s Word guided our nation’s founders has become controversial. We’ll rediscover the founders’ inspiration and intent.
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THE KINGDOM OF GOD: Here Now & Forever
Spring 2025
Our class Youtube Playlist can be found here.
Often the Kingdom of God is thought of strictly as something to come in the End Times or as we go to Heaven. Jesus taught a fuller meaning of the Kingdom of God, not only as something to come, but also something in the here and now. This class examines how the Old Testament prophecies, Jesus' life, teachings, and sacrifice, on through to the writings of Luther and later commentators relate to our understanding of God's Kingdom.
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Luke's Passion of Jesus
Spring 2025
Class handouts and slides may be downloaded here: Luke’s Passion Class Materials.
Wednesday’s classes were recorded and are available here on Youtube.
Class Preparation: Reading Luke’s Passion account (Luke chapters 22 and 23) is recommended prior to classes.
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The Shape of Lutheran Worship
Winter/Spring 2025
Classes were recorded and can be found on the class Youtube playlist. All class slides and handouts are available in pdf format here.
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The Parables of Jesus
Fall 2024
Classes were recorded and can be found here on Youtube.
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Reading the Bible with Rene Girard
Summer 2024
“Reading the Bible with Rene Girard”: Exploring the Philosophy of Rene Girard - An Intellectually Challenging 5-Week Seminar of Bible Reading led by Buzz Busboom.
Classes were recorded and can be found on the class Youtube playlist here. Slides in pdf format may be downloaded if you click here.
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Biblical Citizenship in Modern America
Spring/Summer 2024
EXTRAS:
Week 2: The Image and the Reality_ Thomas Jefferson and the First Amendment
Week 4: Welfare Clause - Natelson
“Devolution of Power: Rolling Back the Federal State to Preserve the Republic” by William L. Kovacs
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Hidden Treasures
Spring/Summer 2024
Sessions were recorded and are available on YouTube for later viewing.
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"Letter to the American Church": A Forum
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Revelation Class
Fall 2023/Winter 2024
Classes were recorded and can be found here on YouTube.
We explore the meaning known to the original recipients of John's Revelation, and learn what has been locked away from those who live in our time. Mysteries will be unlocked and the comfort and promise of Jesus Christ revealed.
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Judaism to Christianity: Roots and Links
Summer 2023
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A Summary of the Evidence for Intelligent Design
Summer 2023
The classes were recorded and can be found on our YouTube channel. Professor Sewell has also created a shorter, condensed version of the course that can be found at the link above.
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"The Reason for God"
Fall 2022
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"We Believe": A Class on the Christian Creeds
Fall 2022
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A Study of Exodus
2022/2023
We invite you to join God’s journey with His people! Join us and discover much about yourself as you travel along the well-trodden Exodus path.
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A Study of Genesis
2021/2022
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Art & Artifact: Stories of Faith
2020
Pastor Carol Clark teaches a series of Art & Artifact classes! Illustrated with hundreds of images, this class series explores faith and scripture through the examination of important archeological finds and artwork through history. Each class stands on its own, so you can always view a class without concerns about “catching up.”