Resources

Memorize Key Verses From Our Current Series

Our current memory work is focused on the Gospel of John, which we’re exploring together in our current preaching series. The verses we’ve chosen highlight two themes in John’s Gospel: salvation and the seven “I Am” statements in the book. If you’d like to participate, simply memorize the verses and then recite them to one of our hearers on a Sunday morning. At the end of our series, we will honor those who have memorized all the verses and reward them with a resource to further their spiritual growth. Download the PDF of the John Verses by clicking on the image below.

Learn How to Sing in Four Parts

The songs in our hymnal are typically written in four parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. The first two are typically sung by women (and/or young boys before their voices change), with soprano for the higher voices and alto for the lower. Tenor and bass are sung by men, with higher and lower voices, respectively. Refer to the graphic below to see which note each part sings in our hymnals.

Each week, we upload the hymns we’ll sing to the Sing Your Part app so you can learn your part in advance. You can adjust the volume for each part to listen to whichever one you want (see the app screenshot below). You can also view the actual music as you listen to get a sense of how the part moves in reference to the musical notes.

You can download the app to your phone or access it from a computer. When you create an account, you’ll be asked for the name of your church. When you enter “Walker’s Chapel,” that will give you access to our weekly list of hymns. Click here to create your account.

Read the Bible

Our church uses the English Standard Version of the Bible for services and sermons. The ESV is an excellent translation that adheres well to the original texts of the Scriptures. I highly recommend that individuals and families in our church be reading the Bible daily. If you’ve never engaged in such a practice, don’t let it intimidate you. For an easy start, just commit to reading for 15 minutes a day. At that pace, most people can read through the entire Bible in a year. 

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Get Familiar With the Bible

One excellent resource for getting familiar with the Bible’s story and themes is The Bible Project. On their site, you’ll find numerous videos with excellent visuals that illustrate the books or concepts being explored. Here’s an example of their content that pairs well with our current series on the Gospel of John.

Know Your Christian History

One of our goals as a church is to know and understand the works of God through his people who have come before us. Knowing the errors of previous generations can keep us from falling prey to them again. At the same time, knowing where previous generations and Christian cultures have been more faithful than our own are instructive for us. 

Christian History Magazine is a helpful resource for bringing you up to speed on the last two thousands years of church history. Many of their issues can be viewed for free online, and print subscriptions are available as well. In addition, they have educational modules online that will educate you on different periods of church history. You’ll also find videos, books, and other resources on a variety of topics.