"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Marathon Fellowship is a multi-generational group focused on Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and serving others—both at Stonebriar Community Church. and through missions around the world.
We meet weekly on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in B219. Our current teacher is Dr. Stephen Kim, Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Previous teachers include Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Wayne Stiles, and Rhome van Dyck. You can explore archives of their lessons on this website.
For questions about our class or weekly activities, email us at Marathon@MarathonFellowship.org.
Scripture: Genesis 12-25
Dr. Stephen Kim gives an overview of what he terms “The Ten Landmarks of Israel” that include Israel’s:
- Calling
- Consecration
- Constitution
- Catastrophe
- Conditions
- Conquest
- Compromise
- Captivity
- Consolation
- and Consummation
He then dives into the first, Israel’s Calling or “The Abrahamic Narrative”.
Scripture: Romans 9:1-5; 11:11
Vladimir challenges us as Gentile Christians to share our faith with Jewish unbelievers, making them jealous of what we have in Yeshua. Why? We were offered salvation after His own refused His generous offer. Still He loves them dearly.
Aug 18, 2024
God’s Method of Development of Great Faith
Scripture: Hebrews 3 & 4
The Christian predicament of lacking faith can be devastating in the life of the believer However, the development of a really powerful faith leads us to resting in God’s power and faithfulness when He becomes more real than our circumstances. This study will help us understand how God’s method of development of great faith can occur in every believer.
Aug 11, 2024
The Lord Will Provide
Scripture: Genesis 22
Dodi Sasongko explains how God will examine and reward us according to his abundant love and compassion in Christ Jesus. The Lord will provide His Person, Presence and Promise for His Glory.
Aug 04, 2024
The Way of Skillful Living Described: The Proverbs
Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-9; 24-28
Dr. John Hannah teaches from Proverbs 30 on the limitations of human wisdom, the prayer of a wise man, and four applications of wisdom from the animal kingdom.
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30
Bob takes us through these convicting verses, showing us that when you consider our hearts, we are all murderers and adulterers.
Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20
Bob Campanella teaches from these verses to show Jesus was not coming to abolish the Law but to preserve it, by fulfilling it. Jesus defends the relevancy and permanency of the Law in these verses.
Jul 14, 2024
May I Have a Little Salt with that Light?
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Bob Campanella teaches from Matthew 5:13-16 to show us when we demonstrate the Beatitudes we are salt and light to a lost world.
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Bob Campanella takes us through the Beatitudes to show us that what King Jesus said confirms how His subjects are happy.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18 and Ephesians 4:4-6
God takes our worst and gives us His best.