"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.
Nov 27, 2022
Leviticus Lesson 3: How to Enjoy Peace with God
Scripture: Leviticus 3:1–5; 7:11–21
Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 3 and 7 that we can enjoy peace with God because of the shed blood of Jesus. After that, we should share with others how God has blessed us.
Scripture: Leviticus 2; 6:14-23
Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 2 what to do with the rest of your life. The grain offering illustrates that the Lord expects believers to offer themselves and the best they have as an expression of dedication and gratitude. The good news? The Lord is pleased when we do this.
Scripture: Leviticus 1
Wayne Stiles teaches from Leviticus 1 how you can know God has accepted you. The burnt offering offers us a surprising bit of good news: God is pleased to accept anyone—at any time—who comes to Him through His prescribed Sacrifice.
Oct 30, 2022
Jesus’ Judgment of Forgiveness
Scripture: John 8:1-11
Imanuel Christian teaches about the woman caught in adultery and Jesus’ judgment of forgiveness.
In John 8:1–11, Jesus meets a woman caught in adultery and exposes the self-righteousness of her accusers while extending grace to the repentant. He alone is qualified to condemn, yet instead offers forgiveness and a transformed future: “Neither do I condemn you… go, and sin no more.”
Oct 23, 2022
How to Navigate Dark Seasons
David Souther teaches on how God uses dark seasons in our lives, and how we should respond to these seasons.
Oct 16, 2022
Sukkot and Afterlife
Vladimir Pikman teaches on the eschatological significance of Sukkot and the Jewish view on the afterlife as related to the Bible.
Oct 09, 2022
Wayne Stiles’ Questions and Answers (Part 4)
Wayne Stiles walks through some questions asked about the Bible and the Christian life, with answers from Scripture.
Oct 02, 2022
How to Die
Scripture says a lot about how to live, but what does it say about how to die? As with everything, Jesus is our example. We will learn by examining Jesus’s seven sayings from the cross of Calvary of how we should prepare for our own death.
Sep 25, 2022
Psalm 23 Lesson 4: “The Lord Restores My Soul”
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3
In this fourth lesson on Psalm 23, Imanuel Christian teaches on the Lord who “restores my soul,” revealing how our Shepherd continually renews our body, spirit, and soul. As we walk with Him, He leads us into ongoing growth, healing, and deeper relationship.
Sep 18, 2022
The Fear of the Lord
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3
In today’s culture of fear, it is important for the believer to recover a healthy understanding of the fear of the Lord. Recognizing that the fear of God is not a call to be afraid of God but rather an obedient response to the overwhelming gracious hand of God’s blessing. This lesson will explore both Old and New Testament passages centering on Christ’s anticipated fear of the Lord from Isaiah 11:1-3.