Men's Mornings at Greer

In this session of the Hebrews study, Merritt Anderson leads the group through Hebrews 12:5–11, exploring the often misunderstood topic of God’s discipline.Set within the broader context of endurance and perseverance, this passage reminds believers that hardship is not random or meaningless. Instead, it is a sign of something deeply personal: God is treating us as His children.Rather than punishment, God’s discipline is loving correction—meant to shape, refine, and draw His people toward holiness.Through both Scripture and personal examples, this session helps bring clarity to what it means to experience the Father’s discipline and how believers are meant to respond.In this discussion the group explores:Why God’s discipline is evidence of His love and our identity as His childrenThe difference between worldly consequences and God’s redemptive correctionHow discipline is meant for our good—to produce holiness and ChristlikenessThe danger of misunderstanding hardship or misreading God’s intentionsWhat it looks like to endure seasons of discipline with humility and trustHebrews 12:5–11 calls us to see difficulty through a different lens. What feels painful in the moment may actually be one of the clearest signs that God is actively at work in our lives.The question is not whether we will face discipline—but whether we will receive it as evidence of the Father’s love and respond with faith.Led by: Merritt AndersonSeries: A Study Through Hebrews

In this session of the Hebrews study, Merritt Anderson leads the group through Hebrews 12:1–4 and begins unpacking what it means to live in light of everything the letter has been building toward.Following the “hall of faith” in chapter 11, the author now calls believers to action: run the race with endurance. But this is not a call to self-effort or striving in our own strength. Instead, the key to endurance is found in where we fix our eyes.Hebrews 12 points us to Jesus—the founder and perfecter of our faith—who has already run the race before us, endured the cross, and now sits at the right hand of God. The Christian life is not powered by self-determination, but by continually looking to Him and depending on His grace.In this discussion the group explores:What it means to “lay aside every weight and sin” in the race of faithThe balance between human responsibility and dependence on God’s graceWhy fixing our eyes on Jesus is the true source of enduranceHow the gospel fuels both our fight against sin and our perseverance in hardshipThe danger of living in self-effort instead of living from Christ’s finished workHow remembering Christ’s suffering strengthens us when we grow wearyHebrews 12 reminds us that the Christian life is not about running harder in our own strength, but about running with endurance as we continually look to Jesus—the one who has already secured the victory on our behalf.Led by: Merritt AndersonSeries: A Study Through Hebrews

In this session of the Hebrews study, Merritt Anderson leads the group through Hebrews chapter 11—the well-known “hall of faith”—and shows how it serves as a response to everything the author has been building since the beginning of the letter.After establishing that Jesus is better than anything that came before—better than angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the old covenant—Hebrews now calls for a response: faith.Hebrews 11 defines faith as a confident trust in God—believing that He is who He says He is and that He will fulfill what He has promised, even when those promises are not yet seen.Through the lives of Old Testament believers, this chapter demonstrates that faith has always been the way God’s people relate to Him. These men and women trusted God with limited understanding, holding fast to promises they would not see fulfilled in their lifetime.In this discussion the group explores:What biblical faith really means in everyday languageHow faith calls for a response from both the committed, the wavering, and those drifting awayWhy the examples in Hebrews 11 point beyond themselves to something greaterWhat it means that these believers lived and died trusting promises not yet fulfilledThe danger of turning back to lesser things instead of holding fast to what is better in ChristHow faith today means trusting fully in the finished work of JesusHebrews 11 reminds us that even a small amount of faith in a great God is enough. The question is not the strength of our faith, but the object of it.In light of everything Christ has accomplished, the call is clear: hold fast, trust fully, and do not turn back to what is lesser.Led by: Merritt AndersonSeries: A Study Through Hebrews

n this session of the Hebrews study, Shane Carpenter leads the group through Hebrews chapter 10—the climax of the author’s argument and the turning point of the letter.Building on everything that has come before, this chapter shows that the sacrifices of the old covenant were never meant to remove sin completely. They served as reminders and shadows, pointing forward to something greater. In contrast, Jesus offered Himself once for all, accomplishing what the law could never do and securing eternal redemption for His people.Because of Christ’s finished work, believers now have confidence to draw near to God, knowing their sins are forgiven and their hearts have been made clean.At the same time, Hebrews 10 delivers a sober and direct warning. To turn away from Christ after receiving the truth is not a small thing—it is to reject the only sufficient sacrifice for sin. The chapter calls believers to examine their hearts, remain steadfast in faith, and endure with hope.In this discussion the group explores:Why the sacrifices of the law could never fully take away sinHow Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice fulfills what the Old Covenant foreshadowedWhat it means that believers are both perfected in Christ and being sanctifiedThe difference between striving for salvation and living from what Christ has already securedThe danger of drifting or deliberately turning away from ChristThe call to hold fast with confidence and endure in faith as we await His returnHebrews 10 reminds us that the Christian life is lived in light of what Christ has already accomplished. Our confidence is not in ourselves, but in Him—and that confidence fuels endurance, faithfulness, and hope.Led by: Shane CarpenterSeries: A Study Through Hebrews

In this session of the Hebrews study, Shane Carpenter leads the group through Hebrews chapter 9 as the author continues building the case that Jesus is the greater High Priest and mediator of a better covenant.The chapter revisits the Old Testament tabernacle and the rituals carried out by the priests under the first covenant. Those sacrifices were repeated year after year and could never fully cleanse the conscience. They served as reminders and shadows pointing forward to something greater.Hebrews 9 reveals the fulfillment of those shadows in Christ. Unlike the priests who entered the earthly tabernacle with the blood of animals, Jesus entered the true heavenly sanctuary with His own blood, securing eternal redemption once and for all.In this discussion the group explores:How the tabernacle and priestly rituals pointed to a greater realityWhy the sacrifices of the old covenant could never fully deal with sinWhat it means that Christ entered the heavenly sanctuary once for allHow Jesus’ sacrifice purifies the conscience and secures eternal redemptionThe hope believers have as we eagerly wait for Christ to returnHebrews 9 reminds us that salvation came at a cost. What the old covenant could only foreshadow, Christ has accomplished completely through His sacrifice.Led by: Shane CarpenterSeries: A Study Through Hebrews

n this session of the Hebrews study, Merritt Anderson walks through Hebrews chapter 8 and highlights the central point of the writer’s argument: we have a High Priest who is far better than anything the old system could offer.Building on the themes introduced in earlier chapters, Hebrews reminds us that Jesus is not serving in an earthly sanctuary built by human hands. Instead, He ministers in the true heavenly sanctuary, seated at the right hand of God—His work finished and complete.This chapter contrasts the Old Covenant with the New Covenant promised by God through the prophet Jeremiah. The old sacrificial system pointed forward to something greater, but it could never provide lasting rest, full assurance, or complete transformation. In Christ, that promise has now been fulfilled.Together we explore:Why Jesus’ priesthood is superior to the Levitical systemHow the earthly tabernacle was only a shadow of the heavenly realityWhat it means that Christ’s work is finished and He is seated in heavenThe promise of the New Covenant—God writing His law on the hearts of His peopleHow believers today experience the transformation that earlier generations could only anticipateHebrews 8 reminds us that God’s redemptive plan has always been moving toward Christ. What the Old Testament anticipated, Jesus has now fulfilled—giving believers a better covenant, better promises, and a secure hope.Led by: Merritt AndersonSeries: A Study Through Hebrews

In this week’s study, Merritt Anderson walked us into one of the most fascinating chapters in Hebrews — chapter 7.Two thousand years before Jesus was born, a mysterious priest steps onto the pages of Scripture.He blesses Abraham.He receives a tithe.He’s called the king of righteousness and the king of peace.And then… he disappears.No genealogy.No origin story.No recorded death.Why would God insert that moment into Genesis… and then wait two millennia to fully explain it?Hebrews 7 answers that question.

In this session of the Thursday Morning Men’s Study a Merritt Anderson leads us through Hebrews chapter 6—one of the most sobering and often misunderstood passages in the New Testament.Addressing believers facing pressure and temptation to return to old religious patterns, Hebrews calls them to move beyond elementary foundations and press on to maturity. The warning is not against struggling faith, but against drifting back to self-reliance, outward religion, or mere association with the Christian community without true trust in Christ.Together we consider:What it means to “go on to maturity” rather than returning to past ways of relating to GodThe difference between experiencing the blessings of the Christian community and possessing genuine saving faithWhy spiritual fruit—not mere exposure—is the evidence of new lifeHow seasons of hardship reveal what we are truly trusting inThe powerful assurance believers have because God’s promises are unchanging and fulfilled in ChristThe chapter closes with one of the most hope-filled images in Hebrews: our hope in Christ is an anchor for the soul, secured by Jesus who has gone before us as our perfect High Priest.Hebrews 6 ultimately warns, comforts, and calls us to rest—not in performance or religious effort—but in the finished work and faithful promises of God.

In this session of the Thursday Morning Men’s Study, Merritt Anderson walks through Hebrews chapter 5, showing how Jesus is not only greater than every earthly priest, but also the perfect and compassionate High Priest we desperately need.Building on Hebrews 4:14–16, the group reflects on the stunning reality that through Christ, what was once a throne of judgment has become a throne of grace—where believers may approach God with confidence to receive mercy and help in time of need.Together we explore:The difference between earthly priests—weak and needing sacrifice for their own sins—and Christ, the sinless Son appointed by GodHow Jesus’ real human suffering enables Him to sympathize fully with our weaknessWhat it means that Christ “learned obedience” in His humanity while perfectly accomplishing our salvationThe danger of spiritual immaturity and the call to move from “milk” to solid food through practiced, growing faithWhy seasons of peace are God’s gift to prepare us for future trialsHebrews 5 reminds us that the gospel is not merely information to learn, but truth meant to shape us into mature believers who depend daily on our merciful High Priest.

In this session from the Thursday Morning Men’s Study , Mac Cavin leads us through Hebrews chapter 4 and its profound invitation to “enter His rest.”The writer of Hebrews warns us not to repeat Israel’s mistake of hearing God’s promise without responding in faith. Instead, we are called to trust fully in the finished work of Christ — ceasing from our own striving and resting in what He has already accomplished.Together, the group explores:What the Bible means by “God’s rest” — and why it is more than simply stopping workThe connection between belief, obedience, and perseverance in the Christian lifeHow the living and active Word of God exposes our hearts and draws us toward transformationJesus as our compassionate High Priest who welcomes us to approach God with confidence and graceHebrews 4 reminds us that the gospel is not an invitation to try harder, but to trust deeper — to live daily from the security of Christ’s sufficiency.

In this third session of our Men’s Morning Study through Hebrews, Merritt Anderson leads us through Hebrews chapter 3, where the preacher makes a bold and necessary comparison: Christ is better than Moses.Writing to believers under intense pressure, Hebrews addresses men who are walking faithfully, those who are wavering, and others who are in danger of walking away altogether. By calling his audience “holy brothers,” the preacher reminds them that they have heard the gospel and now must respond to it. Jesus is presented as the sent One, the great High Priest of our confession, and the faithful Son who is over God’s house—not merely a servant in it like Moses.This session explores the danger of unbelief, spiritual drift, and hardened hearts, drawing from Israel’s rebellion in the wilderness as a sobering warning. We are reminded that missing God’s rest has always been the result of unbelief, and that today still matters: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”Hebrews 3 calls us to hold fast to our confidence and our hope in Christ, to exhort one another daily, and to rest in the finished work of Jesus—the One who has secured what Moses never could. This passage invites weary believers to find true rest, perseverance, and assurance in Christ alone.

In this second session of our Men’s Morning Study through Hebrews, we turn to Hebrews 2:1–4 and encounter the first warning passage of the letter. Flowing directly out of the truth that Christ is better than angels, the author now presses the truth home with urgency: we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away.This passage reminds us that spiritual drift rarely happens through open rebellion. More often, it happens quietly—through neglect, distraction, and inattention to the gospel. The writer of Hebrews warns believers that ignoring so great a salvation carries real consequences, especially in light of the supremacy of Christ and the confirmed testimony of the gospel through eyewitnesses, signs, wonders, and the work of the Holy Spirit.In this study, we explore what drifting looks like in everyday life, why neglect is so dangerous, and how the greatness of our salvation calls for careful listening, perseverance, and faith-filled obedience. Hebrews 2:1–4 challenges us not merely to hear the truth—but to cling to it.

In this opening session of our Men’s Morning Study, we begin a new journey through the New Testament letter (sermon) of Hebrews.Hebrews is rich with Old Testament quotations and allusions, helping us see how the entire story of Scripture finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Written to believers under pressure, this sermon speaks to those walking faithfully, those tempted to compromise, and those in danger of drifting away.We explore the historical setting of Hebrews, its original audience, and the central theme that drives the entire book: Christ is better than. Better than angels, better than the old covenant, and fully sufficient for our salvation and endurance.Our study begins with Hebrews 1:1–4, where Christ is revealed as the radiance of God’s glory, the exact imprint of His nature, and the One who upholds all things by the word of His power. This introduction lays the foundation for a letter that offers deep theology, strong warning, and rich encouragement for weary believers.

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul turns the church’s attention from comparison and division to unity, purpose, and the work of the Holy Spirit. While the Corinthians were elevating certain gifts and diminishing others, Paul reminds them—and us—that every believer has been uniquely empowered not for personal status, but for the building of the church.In this week’s teaching, Mac Cavin helps us see the beauty of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. God’s Spirit gives different gifts, expressed in different ways, but all for the same purpose: strengthening the church and revealing Christ. Through Scripture, practical examples, and a renewed vision of community, we’re invited to embrace our part in the body and honor the gifts of others.

In 1 Corinthians 11:1–16, Paul invites the church to imitate him as he imitates Christ—calling believers to humility, order, and a posture of honoring God in both heart and practice.In this message, Walt Zweigle unpacks a passage that is often confusing, sometimes controversial, and deeply rooted in first-century culture. Through clear explanation and modern examples, we see how Paul uses traditions, family roles, and cultural symbols to teach a timeless truth: how we live, love, and carry ourselves should reflect the character of Christ.Drawing from Jewish customs, family stories, and the everyday experiences of authority and submission, this teaching helps us discern what in this passage is cultural, what is timeless, and how the gospel shapes our freedom. The goal isn’t legalism—but imitation of Christ’s humility, love, and order in every area of life.

In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul uses his own life as a powerful example of what it means to lay down personal rights for the sake of the gospel. Though entitled to financial support, honor, and freedom just like any other apostle, Paul willingly chooses the path of sacrifice so that nothing — nothing — would hinder the message of Christ.In this episode, Ed Taubensee walks us through Paul’s heart, his reasoning, and his challenge to a church that had lost sight of the bigger picture. Rather than clinging to preferences, entitlements, or status, Paul urges believers to follow his example: to become servants of all so that more people may be reached.

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul challenges believers to rethink their freedoms in light of love. This episode explores how the Corinthians’ confidence in their “knowledge” was actually harming weaker brothers and sisters — and why true spiritual maturity is measured not by what we know, but by how we love.Through real-life examples and the Corinthian context, we see how personal liberties — whether food, drink, preferences, or cultural habits — can become stumbling blocks when exercised without humility or awareness of others. Paul calls us to a better way: laying down our rights for the good of another, just as Christ has done for us.

In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul turns to one of the most personal and practical subjects for believers — marriage, sexuality, and singleness.This episode explores God’s design for intimacy in marriage, the call to purity for singles, and the deeper picture of Christ’s covenant love that all relationships are meant to reflect. Through honest discussion and pastoral insight, we’re reminded that whether married or single, each of us is called to honor God with our bodies and to love others with the same self-giving love Christ has shown us.

In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul confronts two deep fractures in the Corinthian church — believers taking each other to court and tolerating sexual sin that distorts their witness.This teaching unpacks how the gospel transforms both our relationships and our bodies. Paul reminds us that we have been washed, sanctified, and justified — and therefore, we’re called to live differently. Through this powerful correction, we’re invited to see ourselves not as victims of culture but as temples of the Holy Spirit, belonging to God in both body and soul.

This week’s teaching explores Paul’s call to purity and the imagery of the unleavened bread, showing how pride and permissiveness can quietly grow like yeast if left unchecked. Through Scripture, Old Testament context, and personal reflection, we’re reminded that true love for God and one another means dealing honestly with sin — in humility and sincerity.

In this episode, we continue our journey through 1 Corinthians, where Paul challenges the Corinthian church—and us—to pursue faithfulness over perfection.We unpack Paul’s words about being “stewards of the mysteries of God”, exploring what it means to live as humble, gospel-centered men who are faithful with what we’ve been given. From correcting judgmental attitudes to navigating the tension between legalism and license, this teaching reminds us that everything we have—our faith, our gifts, even our breath—is received from God.Together, we’ll look at:The difference between faithful and perfect livingWhy Paul refuses to fear human judgmentThe danger of living “above or below the line” of ScriptureHow humility and gratitude protect us from arroganceWhat it looks like to imitate Paul’s gospel-shaped humility today“There’s nothing more compelling than a humble man who knows everything he has comes from God.”

In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul confronts the Corinthians for their immaturity, divisions, and misplaced confidence in leaders. He calls them back to the true foundation: Christ alone. Our calling is not to boast in men but to be faithful, knowing that God alone gives the growth.Key Takeaways:Spiritual immaturity shows itself in jealousy, strife, and divisions.Leaders are servants; only God gives the growth.Each person’s work will be tested by fire—only what is built on Christ will last.Believers and the church are God’s temple, called to holiness and unity.In Christ, “all things are yours”—our true treasure is already secured.

Paul reminds the Corinthians that the power of the gospel rests not in human wisdom or eloquence, but in Christ and Him crucified. In this study of 1 Corinthians 2, we see how the Spirit reveals God’s wisdom and why the gospel produces humility, not arrogance.Key Takeaways:Paul relied on the Spirit’s power, not human eloquence, to proclaim Christ.True wisdom comes only from God and is revealed by the Spirit.The natural person cannot understand the things of God without grace.Believers have received the Spirit and the mind of Christ.

In this study of 1 Corinthians 1:18–31, we explore how Paul contrasts the wisdom of God with the wisdom of the world. The Corinthians, caught up in divisions, pride, and misplaced confidence, had lost sight of the cross at the center of their faith.Through this passage, Paul reminds us that God chose what is weak and foolish in the world to display His power and grace — leaving no room for boasting except in Christ. This message challenges us to humility, unity, and a renewed focus on the gospel as the lens for our daily lives.Key Takeaways:The message of the cross is foolishness to the world but power to those being saved.God’s wisdom stands in contrast to human wisdom and pride.God chooses the weak and lowly to display His power and grace.Our only true boast is in Christ’s finished work.

n this opening study of 1 Corinthians 1:1–17, Paul greets the believers with grace and peace, reminding them of their calling in Christ. Yet almost immediately, he addresses divisions within the church — rivalries over leaders, status, and spiritual pride.This passage challenges us to remember that we are sanctified and unified in Christ, not divided by personalities or preferences. Paul’s message is clear: the church is called to live as one body, boasting not in human wisdom or leaders, but in the gospel that saves.Key Takeaways:Believers are sanctified and called to live as one body in Christ.Divisions in the church undermine the gospel and weaken witness.Grace and peace in Christ should shape our relationships and priorities.Our boast is not in leaders or status, but in the Lord.