On Friday, July 26, 2019, Rev. Jeff Stivason, Ph.D. began this new series and wrapped up on Friday, February 7, 2020 with a lecture on the inter-testamental period. Jeff walked us through the Old Testament exploring all the riches of the “Torah,” the Prophets, the Psalms, Proverbs, the wisdom and poetry literature, all laying the foundation for the redemption of God’s people with the coming of the promised Messiah. What a ride it has been.

Jeff defined the purpose of this new study as follows: This class will lay a solid foundation for a proper understanding of the Bible in general. It will answer questions such as, “How can I know God?” “How does God reveal Himself?” And, “How has God spoken to humanity?”

Next Friday, February 14, 2020, Jeff Stivason will begin a new series on “The Family of God” as we study Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Here is a Link to this new study.

Please join us each Friday as we survey God’s powerful word in capturing his majesty and wonder. All lessons are taught by Rev. Jeff Stivason, Ph.D. unless indicated otherwise. Our Bible Study is held every Friday at 6:30am at the Barn located on the campus of Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA. Here is a link to our About Page with directions and background on the Brave Men’s Bible Study, as we approach our 25th year of study and fellowship.


Friday, February 7, 2020 –

Lesson Plan: 2020-02-07 The Time Between – 24

Audio: The Time Between

Transcript: 2020-02-07 Transcript – The Time Between

Friday, January 31, 2020 –

Lesson Plan: 2020-01-31 The Summary Class 23

Audio: The Summary

Transcript: 2020-01-31 Transcript – The Summary

Friday, January 24, 2020 –

Lesson Plan: 2020-01-24 The Return Pt 2 Class 22

Audio: The Return Part 2

Transcript: 2020-01-24 Transcript – The Return Pt 2

Friday, January 17, 2020 –

Lesson Plan: 2020-01-17 The Return Part 1- Class 21

Audio: The Return

Transcript: 2020-01-17 Transcript – The Return Pt 1

Friday, January 10, 2020 –

Lesson Plan: 2020-01-10 Holy Land Pilrimage – Special Edition by Rev. Ted Wood

Audio: Holy Land Pilgrimage

Transcript: 2020-01-10 Transcript – Holy Land Pilgrimage

Friday, January 3, 2020 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Lesson Plan: 2020-01-03 The Exile – Class 20

Audio: The Exile

Transcript: 2020-01-03 Transcript – The Exile – Class 20

Friday, December 27, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: Lessons from the Life of SamsonJudges 13-14 – Guest Teacher – Pastor Craig Gyergyo

Audio: Lessons from the Life of Samson

Transcript: 2019-12-27 Transcript – Lessons From the Life of Samson

Friday, December 20, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-12-20 The Fall of the Empire Pt.2 – Class 19

Audio: The Fall of the Empire Pt 2 – Class 19

Transcript: 2019-12-20 Transcript – The Fall of the Empire Pt 2

Friday, December 13, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-12-13 The Fall of the Empire – Class 18

Audio: The Fall of the Empire – Class 18

Transcript: 2019-12-13 Transcript – The Fall of the Empire – Class 18

Friday, December 6, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-12-06 The Divided Kingdom.Pt.3 – Class 17

Audio: The Divided Kingdom – Part 3 Class 17

Transcript: 2019-12-06 Transcript – The Divided Kingdom Pt 3

Friday, November 29, 2019 – the day after Thanksgiving

Lesson Plan: 2019-11-29 The Prophet Elisha – Class 16

Audio: The Prophet Elisha

Transcript: 2019-11-29 Transcript – The Prophet Elisha

Friday, November 22, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-11-22 Humiliation of Christ (rev)– by Rev. Ted Wood

Audio: Humiliation of Christ

Transcript: 2019-11-22 Transcript – The Humiliation of Christ

Friday, November 15, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-11-15 The Divided Kingdom Part 2 – Class 15

Audio: The Divided Kingdom Part 2

Transcript: 2019-11-15 Transcript – The Divided Kingdom Pt 2

Friday, November 8, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-11-08 The Divided Kingdom – Class 14

Audio: The Divided Kingdom

Transcript: 2019-11-08 Transcript – The Divided Kingdom

Friday, November 1, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-11-01 Solomon & the Empire – Class 13

Audio: Solomon & the Empire

Transcript: 2019-11-01 Transcript – Solomon and the Empire

Friday, October 25, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-10-25 David – From Wandering to Ruling – Class 12

Audio: David – From Wandering to Ruling

Transcript: 2019-10-25 Transcript – David – From Wandering to Ruling

Friday, October 18, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-10-18 Samuel and Saul – Class 11

Audio: Samuel and Saul

Transcript: 2019-10-18 Transcript – Samuel and Saul

Friday, October 11, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: Samuel – The Last Judge 2019-10-11 – Class 10

Audio: Samuel – The Last Judge

Transcript: 2019-10-11 Transcript – Samuel- the Last Judge

Friday, October 4, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-10-04 Conquest of Canaan – Class 9

Audio: Conquest of Canaan

Transcript: 2019-10-04 Transcript – The Conquest of Canaan

Friday, September 27, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-09-27 Sinaitic Covenant, Law & Wandering – Class 8

Audio: Sinaitic Covenant, Law & Wandering

Transcript: 2019-09-27 Transcript – Sinaitic Covenant, Law and Wandering

Friday, September 20, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-09-20 Moses, Exodus & Sinai – Class 7

Audio: Moses, Exodus, & Sinai

Transcript: 2019-09-20 Transcript – Moses, Exodus and Sinai

Friday, September 13, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-09-13 Joseph & the Flow of Redemptive History – Class 6

Audio: Joseph & the Flow of Redemptive History

Transcript: 2019-09-13 Transcript – Joseph and the Flow of Redemptive History

Friday, September 6, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-09-06 Abraham & The Patriarchs – Class 5

Audio: Abraham & The Patriarchs

Transcript: 2019-09-06 Transcript – Abraham and the Patriarchs

Friday, August 30, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-08-30 Opposites Day – Day #1 by Rev. Ted Wood

Audio: Opposites Day – Day #1

Transcript: 2019-08-30 Transcript – Opposites Day

Friday, August 23, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-08-23 Fall to Babel – Class 4

Audio: Fall to Babel – Class 4

Transcript: 2019-08-23 Transcript – From Fall to Babel

Friday, August 16, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-08-16 Covenant of Creation – Class 3

Audio: Covenant of Creation – Class 3

Transcript: 2019-08-16 Transcript – The Covenant of Creation

Friday, August 9, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: A Walk Through the Old Testament – Class 2  

Audio: A Walk Through the Old Testament – Class 2

Transcript: 2019-08-09 Transcript – A Walk Through the Old Testament Class 2

Friday, August 2, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-08-02 Greet One Another with a Holy Kiss by Rev. Ted Wood

Audio: Greet One Another with a Holy Kiss

Transcript: 2019-08-02 Transcript – Greet One Another with a Holy Kiss

Friday, July 26, 2019 –

Lesson Plan: 2019-07-26 A Walk Through the Old Testament – Overview Class 1

Audio: A Walk Through the Old Testament – Overview

Transcript: 2019-07-26 Transcript – A Walk Through the Old Testament Overview

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