At Cary First Baptist Church our focus studies offer a chance to grow deeper in your knowledge of the Bible and learn how to apply it to your life. Our focus studies are a primary ministry of Cary First in maturing disciples to grow in their relationship with God and their understanding of the Bible.
In person study - taught by Janice Buckner
Kings & Prophets
Thursdays; 9:15am
January 30 - February 20
This dynamic four-week course from our Kings and Prophets Series will have a major impact on your walk with the Lord. We'll watch God raise up a Gentile threat (Assyria) to Israel as its kings continue the spiritual descent begun by Jeroboam—compromising with idols and refusing to repent at the warnings of prophets Elijah and Elisha.
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In person study - taught by Janice Buckner
A Study of Hosea - A Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Thursdays; 9:15am
February 27 - March 20
Hosea was the last prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel before they were taken captive to Assyria. He cried out to a nation caught up in harlotry, a nation which chose to abandon God and go after pagan idols. In Hosea you can learn how God deals with those who turn away from Him and about a love that will not let you go.​
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Zoom online study - taught by Sheri Ellington
Revelation Part 4
Mondays; 7:00-8:30pm
February 3 - May 19 (no meeting April 14)
Join us for this 14-Lesson study of Revelation 4-20, looking through the lenses of the Old Testament prophets. Indeed, both the Old and New Testaments have much to say about the Messiah and His kingdom and the events preceding His earthly coronation! It will be such a blessing to complete the study of Revelation together!
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Workbooks provided at no cost to participants.
Zoom online study - taught by Sheri Ellington
Together: Union with Christ and Each Other
Thursdays; 7:00-8:30pm
June 12 - August 14 (no meeting July 3, 10)
Community. What is it? Why do we need it? Is it worth the effort? In fact, when God created man, He said it was not good for man to be alone. Many of us can identify with that truth: spending too much time alone is not good for our mental health. If God made us for relationships with Himself and people, how can we break the boundaries of the "virtual" to achieve the "authentic?" Join us for this 8-week study as we seek to follow Jesus in the context of community. Together.
Zoom online study - taught by Sheri Ellington
Luke Part 1: Who is this Man who Forgives Sins?
Mondays; 7:00-8:30pm
August 25 - November 24 (no meeting September 1, 15)
Join us as we study the first part of the gospel of Luke (chapters 1-16), hearing about the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus. We will sit at His feet and worship Him as we observe His authority over sins, nature, illnesses, evil spirits, and even death. Only God can do what He did! Part 2 will be offered in January 2026.
Zoom online study - taught by Sheri Ellington
The Purpose of Prayer
Thursdays; 7:00-8:30pm
August 28 - September 25
What comes to mind when you think about the purpose of prayer? Is it only to ask for forgiveness when we mess up? Is it to beg for peace when we feel afraid? Is it to seek provision, healing, wisdom, or whatever else we seem to lack? What does the Bible tell us about the purpose of prayer? Join us for this 5-week Bible study as we seek to go deeper in our relationships with God through prayer, the way He intends.
Zoom online study - taught by Sheri Ellington
The Power of Knowing God
Thursdays; 7:00-8:30pm
October 9 - November 20
If you already know God, this study will remind you of His majesty and grandeur, His compassion and humility. If you don't know much about God, you will discover a strong foundation for you to get to know Him on a very personal level. To know Him is to love Him, and His love changes us forever! Join us as we seek to be empowered by God as He reveals more about Himself to us through His Word.
Zoom online study - taught by Sheri Ellington
Turning Your Heart Toward God
Thursdays; 7:00-8:30pm
April 3 - May 15 (no meeting April 17)
The Beatitudes are found in the Sermon on the Mount, and they describe the manifold blessings given to those who love Jesus and devote their lives to Him in faith. Do you need to know what blessings He offers? Do you need to be reminded of the blessings that belong to you? Come and join us for this 6-week study as we seek to experience the depths of blessing God has for us in Christ!
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Workbooks provided at no cost to participants.