St. George Coptic Orthodox Church - Plymouth, MN

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 4 - Episode 12 What is the relationship between our love for God and knowledge of Him? Which comes first: knowing God and what He did for us on the cross and what He does for us every day or does loving Him come first, especially during hardships? Can linking Christ’s sacrifice for me to my daily life bring me closer to Him? Can something as simple as starting the day with a loving prayer and dedication of the day to God bring me closer to a more intimate knowledge of Him? Does this divert my attention from myself and fear of the world problems to God and help me focus on manifesting Him to others? What does it mean that God abides in us because He has given us of His Spirit? Do I realize that the Holy Spirit’s work in me continually turns my heart to God and fills me with love for God?

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 3 - Episode 9

Life & Spirit - Bible Study - Acts Chapter 3 - Episode 8

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 3 - Episode 11 What is the relationship between loving each other and God responding to our requests and giving us whatever we ask of Him? What does it mean to live in alignment with the Holy Spirit and God’s will, if I obey His commandments? How does it lead me to abide in God and be one with Him? How do I know that I am living in God’s will? Is it following Jesus as He lived on earth going around doing good to others? Are my actions and requests bringing out God’s goodness to others and bringing me to be one with God?

Bible Study - 1 John Epistle Chapter 3 - Episode 10 Do I realize that hating others or being indifferent to their needs means that I’m murdering that person, making myself a member of the devil’s camp? Do I know that as a true follower of Christ, I must love my fellow man to the point of sacrificing to help them as they need?         Am I from God or from the devil? Do I consciously make the decision to love and help others, or am I a murderer in the sense that I choose not to help them in their need or even go as far as hating them or being jealous of them? How can I apply God’s unconditional love starting with my own family, friends and close circle of friends who are icons of Christ?