"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 02, 2025
“Run, Run, Run, Run, Run!”
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Dr. Joe Allen presents an energetic lesson from Hebrews encouraging us to have fun, enjoy God, but obey His Word. And to Run, Run, Run, Run, Run and keep running until Jesus sees us through to the end.
Oct 26, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 6: Growing Up—The Path of Obedience
Scripture: Hebrews 5:11–6:20
Dr. Stephen Kim challenges believers to move beyond spiritual infancy and embrace maturity by obeying Christ each day. Drawing from the warnings in the letter to the Hebrews, he reminds us that regression is not an option and that true growth lies in following Jesus, the High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses. Obedience isn’t easy—but it is the path that leads to the fullness of life in Jesus.
Oct 19, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 5: Hold Firm to the Sabbath-Rest
Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-4:13
Dr. Kim will continue his series in the Book of Hebrews: “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”. In this message, Dr. Stephen Kim invites us to fix our eyes on Jesus Christ and the greater rest He offers, rather than slipping back into familiar but fading securities. Drawing from Hebrews, he challenges us to resist unbelief, to encourage one another, and to step into the Sabbath-rest that is fulfilled in Christ alone.
Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-4:13
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”. He introduces the five warning passages in Hebrews, focusing on the Peril of Neglect and the Peril of Disobedience in Hebrews 3:7-4:13. Dr. Kim reminds us that the path to rest is the path of trusting.
Oct 05, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 3: The Temptations of Christ
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from Hebrews, “The Superiority of Jesus Christ”. He continues discussion of Jesus’ humanity, referring to the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11.
Sep 28, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 2: Eight Reasons for Jesus’ Humanity
Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18
Dr. Kim will continue his series of classes from Hebrews—”The Superiority of Jesus Christ”, focusing on Jesus’ humanity in Hebrews 2:5-18.
Lesson Outline
8 Reasons for Jesus’ Humanity in Hebrews 2:5-18
- To fulfill God’s purpose for man (Hebrews 2: 5-9a)
- To taste death for all (Hebrews 2:9b)
- To bring many sons to glory (Hebrews 2:10-13)
- To destroy the devil (Hebrews 2:14)
- To deliver those in bondage (Hebrews 2:15)
- To become a merciful & faithful high priest (Hebrews 2:16-17a)
- To make atonement for sins (Hebrews 2:17b)
- To help those who are being tempted (Hebrews 2: 18)
Sep 21, 2025
Hebrews Lesson 1: The Superiority of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Hebrews 1-2
Dr. Stephen Kim begins his teaching from the New Testament Book of Hebrews. This week’s lesson includes an introduction to the book and he covers chapters 1 and 2.
Sep 14, 2025
John Lesson 23: The Real Lord’s Prayer
Scripture: John 17
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his teaching from the Gospel of John. This week’s lesson is titled, “The Real Lord’s Prayer”, drawing on John 17.
Scripture: Various in the Pentateuch
God called out a specific people for a specific purpose and gave them a specific law code including a freedom code, a spiritual code, and a civil code. We will examine the “why” and “wherefores” of each along with our present Biblical/Christian application responsibility.
Aug 31, 2025
“No, Mine! Mine! Mine!”
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48
Probably, no part of the Sermon on the Mount has been more misunderstood than these verses. Bob Campanella will take us through these verses showing us what Jesus meant.