Our teaching at LBF centers on speaking to the heart while informing the mind. We strive to develop our teachings as culturally relevant, full of real-life stories – which make the meanings of scriptures easier to understand and remember, applicable to our daily lives, and sometimes down right funny.

We believe Biblical teaching is the catalyst for transformation in the lives of individuals and in the church as a whole. At LBF, we value an expositional style of Biblical teaching. By this, we strive to draw out the meaning and truths found in the Bible

We view the Bible as God’s communication to humanity. According to the Psalms, the Word of God has been given to restore our souls and impart wisdom. It also enlightens our eyes, reveals God’s righteousness. God’s Word endures forever.

Scripture was revealed not merely to inform us but also to transform us. And as we value teaching, preaching, and the study of the Bible, we are transformed into the character of Jesus Christ (Galatians 4:19). Teaching is the process of translating God’s unchanging truths into concepts, terms, and practices that are understandable and appropriate to our cultural setting today.

Have you ever talked with God over the question of injustice? Have you ever asked yourself how people get away with evil and God seems to do nothing? Guess what? You are not the first person to ask God about injustice. The Old Testament prophet, Habakkuk, asked God those same exact questions. He was upset over the fact that everywhere he looked he saw wrongdoing and injustice and violence. In his questions before God, Habakkuk struggles with what he knows to be true about God’s character, alongside God’s apparent tolerance of the violence and injustice that abound around him.

As a spokesman for a country in crisis, Habakkuk had major issues with God's discipline method. Just where was He when they needed Him most? Why wasn't He doing anything about the injustices that threatened His people? Was He fair? Was He trustworthy? Did He abandon His people? In this series from the book of Habakkuk, we’ll ask the question, “God How Could You?” We’ll learn the answers that God gives Habakkuk and see how they fit into our culture today.

September 20-21: God, How Could You Ignore Me? Habakkuk 1:1-17

September 27-28: God, How Could You Let That Happen? Habakkuk 2:1-20

October 4-5: God, How Could You Be Okay With That? Habakukk 3:1-16

October 11-12: God, How Could You Let Me Struggle? Habakkuk 3:17-19