On December 7, 2025, Cole Tuck led a warm and encouraging morning Bible class as we continued our journey through the book of Romans. Despite a few technical difficulties with the sound system, the class was marked by genuine fellowship, heartfelt prayer, and a strong reminder of what Romans teaches us about surrender and transformation. Cole opened by emphasizing that God’s will is infinitely better than anything we could design for ourselves, and that following our own desires apart from God always leads to sin and death.
The class was challenged to move beyond merely hearing or understanding Scripture — to let God’s Word sink deep into our hearts and actually change the way we live. The time began with caring prayer for several in our church family, reminding us that we truly carry one another’s burdens.
A powerful, Christ-centered class that left everyone encouraged to submit more fully to God’s good and perfect will.
Talking Points
- True Bible study isn’t just about gaining knowledge – it’s about letting God’s Word move from our heads to our hearts and then into our daily decisions.
- God’s will is always better – Every time we choose our own desires over His revealed will, it leads to sin and spiritual death. Following Him leads to life and peace.
- We don’t just “hear” or “understand” the Word – James 1:22 and Romans both call us to be doers who apply it and are transformed by it.
- Submission isn’t restrictive; it’s liberating – Surrendering our plans to the One who loves us perfectly is the safest and most joyful place to be.
- Community matters – We started with real, specific prayers for David (Papaw), the Olsen family in grief, Sister Ruby’s continued strength, Warren, and others. We really do “bear one another’s burdens” (Gal 6:2).
- Jesus makes it all possible – The class closed in gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, the only reason we can approach God and be changed by His Word.
This class was a beautiful blend of practical Bible teaching and authentic Christian love, exactly what Romans is meant to produce in us!