Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Online Biblical Greek class studying 1 Corinthians with Dr Greg Lockwood.
Service of Reception, St John's Lutheran Church Downfall Creek
11am, Sunday 15 November, St John’s Lutheran Church Downfall Creek, 654 Upper Downfall Crk Rd, Guluguba QLD 4418
Service with Holy Communion and Rite of Reception, followed by a shared lunch. Please bring some lunch to share if you are not travelling a long distance. A note from the congregation: we have ample space on our church grounds to park caravans etc. anyone wishing to camp here before or after the service are welcome. We would also have billets available.
Greetings to Chairman Daryn Stiller, email Daryn.stiller@gmail.com
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Online Biblical Greek class studying 1 Corinthians with Dr Greg Lockwood.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Online Biblical Greek class studying 1 Corinthians with Dr Greg Lockwood.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Online Biblical Greek class studying 1 Corinthians with Dr Greg Lockwood.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Online Biblical Greek class studying 1 Corinthians with Dr Greg Lockwood.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Online Biblical Greek class studying 1 Corinthians with Dr Greg Lockwood.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Online Biblical Greek class studying 1 Corinthians with Dr Greg Lockwood.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Online Biblical Greek class studying 1 Corinthians with Dr Greg Lockwood.
NZ Information Session
5pm. Sunday 11 October, St Heliers Community Centre "Bay Room", 100 St Heliers Bay Road, Auckland
President Matt Anker will hold an information session and discussion regarding establishing an LM-A congregation in NZ.
For more information, contact newzealand@lutheranmissionaustralia.org.au
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Online Bible Study on the Book of Romans with Dr Greg Lockwood.
Wangaratta Benalla Lutheran Mission Service of Reception
11am, Sunday 4 October, Zion Lutheran Church, 5-7 Orwell St, Wangaratta Victoria 3677
Service with Holy Communion, Rite of Reception and Installation of Pr Matthias Prenzler, followed by a light luncheon. All welcome!
Greetings to Chairman Graeme Schreiber, email graemeschreiber1@gmail.com
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
LM-A Synodical Assembly
Synodical Assembly, 28-30 August 2026, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hamilton,
The program for the Synodical Assembly will include:
Thursday 27 August - 7.30pm - An optional informal reception hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Friday 28 August
7.30am Registration opens
8.30am Opening Divine Service with Holy Communion Livestream link
Bible study and Business sessions conclude with worship at 4:00pm
Saturday 29 August
8:30am - Morning Worship, followed by Bible Study and business sessions, concluding with worship at 4:00pm
6:30pm - Formal Dinner , Hamilton Convention Centre
Sunday 30 August
8:30am - Morning Worship, followed by business sessions until lunch
12:00pm - Lunch
1.:30pm - Closing Divine Service with HC Livestream link
3:30pm - Conclusion and Afternoon Tea
NEW! Synodical Assembly Bible Study Booklet
We are blessed to have Pastor Michael Frese, Deputy Director of LCMS Church Relations, teaching us at the Synodical Assembly. The topic of his Bible Study sessions is ‘If Moses Had Glory, How Much More Christ? A Biblical and Confessional Case for Reverent, Liturgical Worship from 2 Corinthians 3:7–11’.
Pastor Frese graciously gave permission for the essay he is basing his teaching on to be published as a booklet, which you are welcome to download using the button below.
2026 Pastors' Conference
24-27 August, Warrnambool VIC.
The Pastors' Conference will precede the Synodical Assembly.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 Enrolments now open - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Biblical Greek Class
Term 3 Enrolments now open - Thursday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties on Tuesday evenings.
To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 23 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 23 Romans 1:1-23
July 30 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 6 Romans 3:1-30
August 13 Romans 4:1-25
August 20 Romans 5:1-21
August 27 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 3 Romans 6:1-23
September 10 Romans 7:1-25
September 17 Romans 8:1-39
September 24 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
October 1 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.
New Testament Bible Study
Term 3 Enrolments now open - Tuesday evenings online learning opportunity
Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia is offering a wonderful low-cost opportunity for lay people and pre-seminary students to explore the New Testament in 2026. Dr Greg Lockwood will be teaching a full year in-depth Bible study of key New Testament books (John, Luke, Romans, 1 Corinthians) to members of LM-A and other interested parties. To complement this series, a parallel class in extension Greek will be offered to pastors and lay people who have had at least one year of prior Koine Greek study is being held on Thursday evenings. The Bible study will cover one New Testament book each “term” (nominally 10-12 weeks) with breaks corresponding to school holidays in South Australia.
All sessions will run 6 – 7:30pm Adelaide time via Circle, LM-A’s online community platform.
Tuesday evenings: Bible study in English (preferably ESV translation).
Thursday evenings: extension study in Greek, including extensive reading in the original language plus exegetical commentary/application. While not mandatory, Greek students are encouraged to also attend the English classes as they will provide helpful context (i.e. the Greek material will build on the English material).
Required resources
English class: Study Bible (preferably The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) or Concordia Self-Study Bible (NIV)).
Greek class: Greek New Testament.
Term 3, 2026
Term 3 will begin on 21 July. The main focus for this term will be on Paul’s Letter to the Romans.
Program
July 21 Romans 1:1-23
July 28 Romans 1:24 – 2:29
August 4 Romans 3:1-30
August 11 Romans 4:1-25
August 18 Romans 5:1-21
August 25 WEEK OFF DUE TO PASTORS CONFERENCE/SYNODICAL ASSEMBLY
September 1 Romans 6:1-23
September 8 Romans 7:1-25
September 15 Romans 8:1-39
September 22 Romans 9:1 – 12:21
September 29 Romans 13:1 – 15:33; also Rom 16:17
Fees
$25/person/session/term, capped at $50 for a household/group. This means: A single English student would pay $25 each term for a total of $100 for the year (1 session in English each week). A single Greek student would pay $50 each term for a total of $200 for the year (1 session in English and 1 in Greek each week). A family of 4 would also pay $50 each term (1 session in English) – charge capped to encourage all household members to participate.
FAQs
Q: How much work will be involved? Will there be preparation required before each class? Papers to write? Tests?
A: The sessions will be offered as Bible studies, with no assumed prior knowledge and no tests. However, as one gets out what one puts in, students will be encouraged to read the texts before coming to class and to reflect on them afterwards during the following week.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: The Bible studies will be suitable for teenagers upwards.
Q: How long will the sessions be?
A: 1.5 hours, with a 5-minute break in the middle.
Q: What format will the sessions take?
A: For the sessions in English (Tuesday nights), there will be extensive reading from the Bible followed by expository teaching by the lecturer, with an opportunity for questions at the end of each paragraph. The readings will be from the ESV, although students are encouraged to have their favourite translation handy for the sake of comparison.
For the Thursday night sessions, the same passages will be covered in Greek, with a focus on extensive reading in the original language. There will not be any grammar sessions as such.