OLIVE BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH
EVENING BIBLE STUDY COURSE
11119 BOYDTON PLANK ROAD
DINWIDDIE, VA 23841
1st QUARTER 2025 SYLLABUS
WEDNESDAY 7 p.m.
Instructor: The Reverend Kevin M. Northam, AS., BSBA., MBA., MDIV., MACE, L.H.D.
8108 Four Mile Run Pkwy., Henrico, Virginia 23231
(804) 469-3492 (church)/(804) 241-8208 (mobile)
church website: www.ourobbc.com
I. PURPOSE:
The evening bible study is designed to give the student the opportunity to engage in meaningful, effective and systematic scriptural study while focusing on the practical application of God’s Word in our personal lives.
REQUIREMENTS:
Class Attendance
Active Participation
Homework completion (as assigned)
Practical/Life Application
MEETING SCHEDULE:
A. Jan. 1st – No Class (Winter Break) (Happy New Year!)
B. Jan. 8th – Luke continuation
C. Jan. 15th – Luke continuation (Invite A Friend Day)
D. Jan. 22nd – Luke continuation
E. Jan. 29th – Luke Conclusion
F. Feb. 5th – Lamentations Introduction (Eat a Healthy Snack Day)
G. Feb. 12th – Topical Discussion (Articles of Faith: Part 1)
H. Feb. 19th – Lamentations continuation
I. Feb. 26th – Lamentations continuation (Drink A Bottle of Water Day)
J. March 5th – Lamentations continuation (Ash Wednesday)
K. March 12th – Lamentations continuation L. March 19th – Topical Discussion (Articles of Faith: Part 2)
M. March 26th – Lamentations Conclusion
Required textbook(s): Bible (parallel versions)
Additional sources(s): Commentaries, Concordances, Dictionaries, Lexicons
OBBC Mission Statement: To be a powerful organism that is empowered by the Holy Spirit to help people experience a growing knowledge of God as our Heavenly Father; to share freely Christ and His teaching; to experience a meaningful fellowship with God and fellow believers, while ministering unselfishly to persons in our church, the community and throughout the world.
OBBC Vision Statement:
LEAD the congregants in continuous spiritual growth as each saint faces life’s uncertainties, with the certainty of God’s protection;
TEACH God’s Word so that His ways and will are made known to all who desire a closer relationship with God;
REACH out and show the love that God shows us.
Valuable TO the Community…
Viable IN the Community…
Virtual BEYOND the Community…
Visible BY the Community…
Vital FOR the Community…
*Inclement Weather Procedures: In the event of inclement weather, please call the church (804) 469-3492, listen to local radio station(s) or watch local news channels to find out if we will be having Bible Study. Calls will also be circulated among students. Safety is our first priority and God knows your heart.
*During this season of sacrifice, please remember our COVID-19 Beatitudes:
1) Be Careful
2) Be Cautious
3) Be in Constant Communication with God
2025 “A Ministry Operating in Consistent Excellence 2.0”
1 Cor. 15:58
OBBC: The Living Church where the meaning, mission, message and ministry are experienced.
“A Church Where Loving One Another Is the Greatest Priority”
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