Dive into the scriptures each week with us as we explore the basics of our faith. These passages complement the Behind the Magic sermon series at Pittman Park UMC from Fall 2026.
Trust Jesus
Jesus is my Shepherd
Psalm 23:1-6
I can trust Jesus as my Shepherd
Ezekiel 34:11-16
Jesus is the only Way!
John 14:1-6
How do I fully follow God?
Proverbs 3:5-6
What happens when I follow Jesus?
Hebrews 13:20-21
Follow Jesus
Can I trust God’s wisdom?
Psalm 56:3-4
God’s presence never leaves me.
Isaiah 43:1-3
How does God guide my steps?
Psalm 119:105-112
Learn the voice of the Shepherd.
John 10:3-5, 27-30
What does obedience look like?
Hebrews 11:8-10
Surrender to Jesus
Who am I now?
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
What does it mean to die to myself?
Galatians 2:19-21
How do I surrender everyday?
Galatians 2:19-21
Who is my master?
Romans 6:12-18
What new life look like?
Colossians 3:1-17
Abide in Jesus
What are you thirsty for?
Psalm 42:1-11
Where can your soul find rest?
Isaiah 55:1-3, 6-9
Who is the source of Living Water?
Jeremiah 2:11-13
How does abiding lead to faithfulness?
John 15:1-11
How do I experience spiritual refreshment?
John 7:37-39
Share Jesus
Why does God send us?
Jonah 3:1-10
How did Jesus reach people?
Luke 19:1-10
What is my role in sharing the Gospel?
Colossians 4:2-6
What should I share with others?
Acts 26:12-23
Where do I get the confidence to share?
Isaiah 55:10-13
Hope in Jesus
Creation is waiting for restoration.
Romans 8:18-25
Fix your eyes on what is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
A new heaven and a new earth.
Isaiah 65:17-25
Finding hope in suffering.
1 Peter 1:3-9
Why we can trust the future.
John 14:1-6