"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: 2 Chronicles 36:15-23; Ezra 1-10; Nehemiah 1-13
Stephen Kim continues his teaching series, “Ten Landmarks of Israel: Understanding the Old Testament Story,” with a focus on the ninth Landmark of the Old Testament, Israel’s Consolation, specifically focusing on the rebuilding books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Scripture: 1 & 2 Kings
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his teaching on the Davidic Covenant, comparing the kings of Israel & Judah, best described as the glory and gloom of the divided kingdom.
Dec 15, 2024
The Ten Landmarks of Israel Lesson 14: Israel’s Compromise and The Davidic Covenant (Part 3)
Scripture: 1 Kings 1, 8, 11, 17
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his teaching on the Davidic Covenant, especially as emphasized in the Old Testament Prophets.
Dec 08, 2024
The Ten Landmarks of Israel Lesson 13: Israel’s Compromise and The Davidic Covenant (Part 2)
Scripture: Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series “Ten Landmarks of Israel: Understanding the Old Testament Story”. Drawing from the first chapters of the gospels of Matthew and Luke, he highlights the initial fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant in the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17; Psalm 89
Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series “Ten Landmarks of Israel: Understanding the Old Testament Story” by teaching on the Davidic Covenant. Drawing from 2 Samuel 7, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 89, he explores God’s promise to David and its enduring significance in Israel’s story and God’s redemptive plan.
Nov 24, 2024
Our Spiritual Heritage
Scripture: Ezekiel 14; Daniel 1
United States history, like many countries before us, perfectly illustrates the trends of history. The greatest achievement any nation can leave for its descendants is a heritage based on spiritual values. Ezekiel mentions 3 men who left behind the greatest spiritual heritage ever. A nation whose Christians forget the source of success and prosperity is destined to go into the ash-bin of history, often sooner rather than later. Is that our destiny?
Nov 17, 2024
Refilling Our Thank Tank
Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21 et. al.
Thanksgiving is coming in eleven days. It’s a wonderful holiday but sometimes we don’t necessarily feel thankful. Our “thank tank” may be depleted. How do you refill it? Steve McCoy teaches from Ephesians 5:18-21 et al. on how to refill our thank tank.
Scripture: Ruth 2-4
Dr. Stephen Kim continues teaching on the seventh Landmark, Israel’s Compromise—Historical & Prophetic Books, from his series “The Ten Landmarks of Israel: Understanding the Old Testament Story.” He examines Israel’s repeated unfaithfulness, highlighting the lessons from both the historical narratives and prophetic warnings, and points to God’s enduring faithfulness despite their compromise.
Scripture: Ruth 1-4
Dr. Stephen Kim continues teaching on the seventh Landmark, Israel’s Compromise—Historical & Prophetic Books, in his series “Ten Landmarks of Israel: Understanding the Old Testament Story.” He surveys Israel’s spiritual decline as recorded in the historical books and explores how the prophets confronted the nation’s disobedience while pointing to God’s faithfulness and future restoration.
Scripture: Judges 1-21
Dr. Stephen Kim concludes his teaching on the sixth Landmark, Israel’s Conquest—Promised Land, tracing Israel’s settlement in Canaan and God’s continued faithfulness. He then introduces the seventh Landmark, Israel’s Compromise—Historical & Prophetic Books, outlining how Israel’s drift from obedience unfolds across these writings and shapes the nation’s future.