The Tree Church Bible Study

What does right theology have to do with how you actually live? More than you might think. In our latest Tree Church Bible Study, Stacey and Chris dive into the world of 1 John, unpacking why the author wrote this powerful letter and what it means for us today.

1 John was written to a community wrestling with division, false teaching, and questions about who Jesus truly is. The author's message is clear: correct understanding of Christ as fully God and fully man is not just a theological exercise. It transforms how we live, love, and follow him.

Whether you are new to studying Scripture or have been in church your whole life, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Theology is not just facts that put you in a club. It is meant to change you from the inside out.
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Welcome back to the Tree Church Bible Study! After a summer break, hosts Pastor Stacy and Pastor Chris open a new season with an introduction to John's epistles: 1, 2, and 3 John. Before exploring the text verse by verse in coming episodes, they build a foundation by discussing authorship, historical context, and how these letters fit into the New Testament. Pastor Chris shares a simple three-part framework for reading scripture well, and the two discuss the Johannine community, the city of Ephesus, and the early theological challenges the church faced, including the rise of Gnosticism. Listeners will come away with helpful context for understanding John's writings and a preview of themes to come.
The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in-depth look at different books of the Bible.
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In this final episode of The Tree Church Bible Study's study of the book of Ruth, Pastor Stacey Crawford is joined by Pastor Phil Venrick and Pastor Chris Reed to close out Ruth 4:13-22. The group reads through the birth of Obed, the blessing spoken over Naomi, and the genealogy connecting Boaz and Ruth to King David and ultimately to Jesus.
Pastor Chris unpacks why genealogies in Scripture carry theological weight and what it means that the author places Boaz and Ruth in the seventh generation from Perez. The conversation then turns to God's perfect plan and timing, the nature of redemption, and the powerful truth that disobedience does not thwart God's design. Pastor Stacey, Pastor Phil Venrick, and Pastor Chris close with personal reflections on what this story has meant to them and what they hope listeners carry with them.

The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible.
 
Access Show Notes and Extra Resources Here 
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In this episode of The Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford is joined by Pastor Phil Venrick and Pastor Chris Reed for a rich conversation covering Ruth 4:7-12. The group unpacks the unusual sandal custom, Boaz's public declaration before the elders, and the blessing spoken over him and Ruth by the community.
The conversation then turns to one of the most meaningful discussions in the series: what does it actually mean for God to bless obedience? Pastor Chris shares a waterfall illustration that reframes blessing not as a transaction but as a posture God always holds toward his people. Pastor Phil and Pastor Stacey add personal stories of tithing and stepping into uncomfortable obedience, and the group reflects on how God remains faithful even through human mess and failure.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CF8ousl0eng
The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible.
 
Access Show Notes and Extra Resources Here 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TAXXWxyrdTkocMeZ8sEtoba_wXDtrbLleZ0RiQwuZPY/edit?usp=sharing

Join the TCBS Community and Ongoing Discussion about Scripture Here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TAXXWxyrdTkocMeZ8sEtoba_wXDtrbLleZ0RiQwuZPY/edit?tab=t.lbh7swje2g8z

What does it really mean to be redeemed? In this episode of The Tree Church Bible Study, Pastor Stacey Crawford is joined by Pastor Zach Stephens and Pastor Christopher Reed to study Ruth 4:1-6. The group follows Boaz to the town gate, where he meets the closer family redeemer and navigates the redemption process with wisdom and integrity. When the other redeemer steps back after learning the full cost, Boaz steps forward to redeem both the land and the family. The conversation moves into a rich discussion on what redemption truly means, how Boaz mirrors Christ's willingness to risk everything, and how God's heart to rescue and restore has been the same from the very beginning. This is a warm and meaningful conversation that connects an ancient story to the hope every follower of Jesus carries today.
The Tree Church Bible Study podcast (TCBS) is created for the purpose of helping the Tree grow deeper in our understanding of the Scriptures. Join the conversation as we take an in depth look at different books of the Bible.

Access Show Notes and Extra Resources Here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TAXXWxyrdTkocMeZ8sEtoba_wXDtrbLleZ0RiQwuZPY/edit?usp=sharing
Join the TCBS Community and Ongoing Discussion about Scripture Here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TAXXWxyrdTkocMeZ8sEtoba_wXDtrbLleZ0RiQwuZPY/edit?tab=t.lbh7swje2g8z
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/udWKgwOBYow