REGISTER HERE for our 2026-27 Study: Israel, David & the Kingdoms!
IMPORTANT: Please register each individual ON THEIR OWN FORM – DO NOT COMBINE PEOPLE in one registration. If you are unable to register online, please call or visit the Parish Office to submit your information.
Our 2026-27 Schedule & Video Links: Israel, David & the Kingdoms
This year we follow the Chosen People as they enter the Promised Land of Israel. We will meet saints like Joshua, King David, Samuel and Ruth, as well as scoundrels like Jezebel and Manassah. Along the way, we will draw lessons for our own lives from the rich history of Israel as they learn what it means to be God’s people.
| Class Date | Lesson Number (Reading) | Topic (Lecture video links available beginning September 14) |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/26 | No Lesson | Welcome, Orientation, Introductory Video – VIDEO |
| 9/21/26 | Lesson 1 (Jos 1-6) | Crossing the Jordan, Rahab, Fall of Jericho – VIDEO |
| 9/28/26 | Lesson 2 (Jos 7-10; 23-24) | Defeat & Victory at Ai, Conquest of Land, Renewal of Covenant – VIDEO |
| 10/5/26 | Lesson 3 (Jgs 2-10) | Israel’s Infidelity, Deborah, Gideon – VIDEO |
| 10/12/26 | Lesson 4 (Jgs 11; 13-16; 21:25) | Jephthah, Samson, Moral Decay of Israelites – VIDEO |
| 10/19/26 | Lesson 5 (Ruth 1-4) | Faithfulness of Ruth – VIDEO |
| 10/26/26 | Lesson 6 (1 Sm 1-7 | Eli, Samuel, Capture & Return of Ark, Reform – VIDEO |
| 11/9/26 | Lesson 7 (1 Sm 8-15) | Saul’s Rise & Fall – VIDEO |
| 11/16/26 | Lesson 8 (1 Sm 16-23) | David & Goliath, Friendship with Jonathan, Flight from Saul – VIDEO |
| 11/23/26 | Lesson 9 (1 Sm 24-31) | David Spares Saul, Nabal & Abigail, Witch of Endor, Saul’s Death – VIDEO |
| 11/30/26 | Lesson 10 (2 Sm 1-6) | United Kingdom, Jerusalem, Transfer of Ark – VIDEO |
| 12/7/26 | Lesson 11 (2 Sm 7-11) | The Davidic Covenant, David’s Adultery – VIDEO |
| 12/14/26 | Lesson 12 (2 Sm 12-16) | David’s Repentance, Consequences Suffered – VIDEO |
| 12/21/26 | Lesson 13 (2 Sm 17-20) | Absalom’s Death, David’s Return to Jerusalem – VIDEO |
| 1/11/27 | Lesson 14 (2 Sm 21-24) | David’s Song, Last Words, Census – VIDEO |
| 1/18/27 | Lesson 15 (1 Kgs 1-6) | Solomon is King, David’s Death, Bathsheba’s Intercession – VIDEO |
| 1/25/27 | Lesson 16 (1 Kgs 7-11) | Dedication of Temple, Queen of Sheba, End of Empire – VIDEO |
| 2/1/27 | Lesson 17 (1 Kgs 12-17) | Rehoboam, Jeroboam, Divided Kingdoms, Ahab, Elijah – VIDEO |
| 2/8/27 | Lesson 18 (1 Kgs 18-22) | Elijah vs Baal’s Prophets, Meeting with God, Elisha – VIDEO |
| 2/15/27 | Lesson 19 (2 Kgs 1-5) | Elijah, Elisha, Naaman – VIDEO |
| 2/22/27 | Lesson 20 (2 Kgs 6-12) | Elisha, Jehu, Joash – VIDEO |
| 3/1/27 | Lesson 21 (2 Kgs 13-19) | Bones of Elisha, Fall of Samaria, Hezekiah – VIDEO |
| 3/8/27 | Lesson 22 (2 Kgs 20-25) | Manasseh, Josiah, Exile to Babylon – VIDEO |
Schedule Changes: When schools are closed due to weather, CWBS is automatically cancelled. In the case of a weather cancellation or other schedule change, make-up sessions will not be held. Missed lectures can be streamed online or by checking out a DVD or CD from the Parish Office.
Ways to Participate
To accommodate as many people as possible we are once again offering TWO OPTIONS for participating in the study – choose the one that works best for you:
- Monday Evening In-Person Study: Those choosing this option will meet for small group sessions on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
- Remote Groups: Those who prefer to study on their own or meet with their own group may choose their own time and location.
Lecture Videos
We encourage everyone to view the videos that accompany each lesson. After completing the week’s lesson and sharing your answers with your study group, click the link for the week’s video in the table above. (NOTE: Video links will become active beginning September 14.)
The study is offered this year at no cost to participants, however donations are welcome to help defray the costs of preparing materials and acquiring media.
Last Year’s Video Links: Gospel According to Matthew
| Lesson Number (Reading) | Topic |
|---|---|
| No Lesson | Welcome, Orientation, Intro to Matthew – VIDEO |
| Lesson 1 (Matt 1:1-2:6) | Genealogy & Birth of Jesus – VIDEO |
| Lesson 2 (Matt 2:7-3:12) | Magi; Flight to Egypt; Massacre of the Infants; John the Baptist – VIDEO |
| Lesson 3 (Matt 3:13-4:25) | Jesus’ Baptism; Temptations in the Desert – VIDEO |
| Lesson 4 (Matt 5) | Sermon on the Mount – VIDEO |
| Lesson 5 (Matt 6:1-7:11) | Our Father; Two Masters; Holy Spirit – VIDEO |
| Lesson 6 (Matt 7:12-8:27) | Narrow Gate; Healings; Storm – VIDEO |
| Lesson 7 (Matt 8:28-9:38) | Healing & Forgiveness – VIDEO |
| Lesson 8 (Matt 10) | The Apostles’ Commissioning; Persecutions – VIDEO |
| Lesson 9 (Matt 11) | John is Elijah; Unbelief; Rest in Jesus – VIDEO |
| Lesson 10 (Matt 12) | Lord of the Sabbath; Pharisees – VIDEO |
| Lesson 11 (Matt 13) | Rocks, Thorns & Weeds; Treasure & Pearl – VIDEO |
| Lesson 12 (Matt 14:1-15:31) | Death of John the Baptist; Loaves & Fish; Canaanite Woman – VIDEO |
| Lesson 13 (Matt 16:1-17:27) | Peter is the “Rock”; Transfiguration – VIDEO |
| Lesson 14 (Matt 18:1-19:15) | Scandal; Forgiveness; Marriage – VIDEO |
| No Class | Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! |
| Lesson 15 (Matt 19:16-20:33) | Eye of the Needle; The Last Shall Be First – VIDEO |
| Lesson 16 (Matt 21) | Entrance into Jerusalem; Authority – VIDEO |
| Lesson 17 (Matt 22) | Wedding Feast; Taxes; Greatest Commandment – VIDEO |
| Lesson 18 (Matt 23) | Woes – VIDEO |
| Lesson 19 (Matt 24) | Olivet Discourse – VIDEO |
| Lesson 20 (Matt 25) | Be Prepared – VIDEO |
| Lesson 21 (Matt 26:1-35) | Last Supper – VIDEO |
| Lesson 22 (Matt 26:36-75) | Gethsemane; Arrest; Pilate – VIDEO |
| Lesson 23 (Matt 27:1-44) | Trials; Crucifixion – VIDEO |
| Lesson 24 (Matt 27:45-28:20) | Death; Resurrection; Commission; Share Day – VIDEO |