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Experiencing The Love Of God (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartMost of us live our lives at a breakneck pace. We spend our days working at our jobs, taking care of our families, and serving others in our lives. All of this effort can, at times, leave us feeling overworked, overextended, and-if we are really honest with ourselves-underappreciated. It’s during these times that we especially need to experience the love of God. This is a tender sort of love that can thaw our hearts, cheer our dispositions, and remind us what this life is really about. Yet it is also a tough sort of love in that it calls us to examine ourselves and lead the kind of lives that God wants us to lead. In this study, readers will look at key passages in the Bible that speak about this kind of love, how they can get it from the Source, and what it calls them to do. They will also discover the precious nature of this love that God holds out to them and how they can receive with their whole hearts.
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Following Gods Guidance (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartThe Bible is filled with stories of people who took one action or another because they heard the voice of God. Noah heard God tell him to build an ark. Moses heard God say from a burning bush that he was to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. The shepherds were told to look for the promised Messiah lying in a manger. Today, we know that God was actually speaking to these people because we know the outcomes of their stories. But how do we know when God is actually speaking to us? How do we know what he wants us to do? In this study, readers will learn how to recognize the voice of God through his Word, through “quiet nudgings” in their spirit, and even through the wise counsel of others. They will also discover how God’s voice always calls them to know him more, to be obedient to him, to wait on his perfect timing, and to always have faith in him.
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Building Your Strengths
$9.99Add to cartGod has given each of us gifts and abilities, but for some reason we often have trouble embracing this truth. Many of us-if not most of us-underestimate our value and buy into the lie that we are not smart enough, or strong enough, or good enough to accomplish the task we have set out to do. Even if it is something we have accomplished before, we can still lose confidence at times that we are up to the task. In this study, readers will come to understand that the way to survive these moments of insecurity is to understand their true God-given gifts and strengths, rehearse God’s acts of faithfulness, and receive encouragement from others. Most of all, they will discover that true strength comes from leaning on God in all situations and using their gifts to shine his light and glory to the world around them.
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Finding Rest In A Busy World (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartEach and every day, we are confronted with all kinds of opportunities that vie for our attention and threaten to sap our energy and time. Many of these opportunities are good in and of themselves, such as serving at our kids’ school, or helping at our church, or leading a Bible study, or even taking on extra work to help support our families financially. However, if we are not careful with our time, we can soon find ourselves taking on so many obligations that our lives become blur of rushing from one event to another. What our souls really crave is rest-and yet that is one of those treasures we often ignore or fail to prioritize. In this study, readers will examine what the Bible says about the benefits of rest and how it is a gift that God wants them to have. They will also look at how to get through stressful times, apply the brakes and set boundaries, and give their worries to God so they can find true peace and rest in his provision.
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Discover 5 : Bible Notes For Young People (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartBook 5 Contains:
* Exodus 1-6
* Exodus 7-12
* John 1-6
* Acts 14-17Additional Info
Discover Bible notes have been helping young people understand and apply the Bible for over a decade. Now, we’re turning these popular devotions into a collection of 12 books that covers the major Bible books, events and characters.Discover encourages a daily routine of Bible study and prayer, which will help young people set a pattern for the rest of their lives.
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Songs From Scripture (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartGetting The Most Out Of Songs From Scripture
1. Song Of Creation Psalm 8
2. Song Of Deliverance Exodus 15:1-21
3. Song Of Invitation Isaiah 55
4. Song Of Hope Jeremiah 31:31-37
5. Song Of Despair Job 19:1-12, 23-27
6. Song Of Triumph Luke 1:46-55
7. Song Of Humility Philippians 2:5-11
8. Song Of Glory Romans 11:33-36
9. Song Of Redemption Revelation 5:6-14
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
Throughout the Bible there are songs. Some are songs of celebration and hope while others express despair or humility and still others recount God’s redemption. Taken together these songs reveal our humanity before God and the glory and grace of life in him. In nine studies, this LifeGuide explores several biblical songs from both the Old and New Testaments. -
Discover 4 : Bible Notes For Young People (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartBook 4 Contains:
* Genesis 37-50
* Ruth
* Mark 14, 15-16
* Acts 6-13 (2)Additional Info
Discover Bible notes have been helping young people understand and apply the Bible for over a decade. Now, we’re turning these popular devotions into a collection of 12 books that covers the major Bible books, events and characters.Discover encourages a daily routine of Bible study and prayer, which will help young people set a pattern for the rest of their lives.
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Encouraging One Another
$9.99Add to cartSometimes we plod through life with our head down and our back bent under the weight of our load. We feel unimpressive, unkempt, unappreciated, and unneeded. Day in and day out, we push along, struggling to put our shoulders into it, give it a little elbow grease, and keep a stiff upper lip. God doesn’t want to leave us staggering under such weight of discouragement. Our Heavenly Father loves us so much He does His best to cheer us up and cheer us on. In this study readers will learn how God planned ahead for all their gloomy days, how He knows just when they need a little lift, and how He has arranged for encouragement to be right there waiting for them. They will discover how encouragement comes from little miracles from God’s own hand, how it comes from knowing His promises, and how it comes from fellow believers as they reach out and touch one another’s lives.
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Exodus : Liberating Love (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartExodus is the story of a bush on fire that never burns up, an unarmed shepherd facing the most powerful man on earth, a nation walking through a sea, storms, earthquakes and more. But, as these eight studies show, it is supremely the story of the God who reveals himself, triumphs over his enemies, and rescues, guides, rules, forgives and lives with his people and who in all this points forward to a still greater, more thrilling act of liberation.
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Ezra And Nehemiah
$9.99Add to cartThe people of Israel were carried away to Babylon, where they lived as exiles and outcasts. God sent this judgment on His people because of their continued unfaithfulness to His word-but the day came when He called them to return to Jerusalem. However, when they arrived there, they discovered things had dramatically changed for the worse. The Temple was destroyed, the city walls were torn down, and the land had been taken over by people who did not want them back. There was work to be done, and it was not going to be easy. In this study, John MacArthur guides readers through an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Ezra’s early return to Jerusalem, continuing through the teachings of Israel’s prophets during the time, and concluding with Nehemiah and the people’s rebuilding efforts in the city. Studies include close-up examinations of Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as “Unequally Yoked” and “”Worshiping God.” The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.
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2 Kings : The Fall Of Judah And Israel
$9.99Add to cartDuring the time of the divided kingdom, both the nation of Israel in the north and Judah in the south witnessed great miracles and great failures as their kings vacillated between serving God and following pagan practices. As God led the people through prophets such as Elisha-miraculously curing one man of leprosy and raising another back to life-the clock on the nation’s self-rule began to tick down. For to the east, the powerful kingdom of Assyria was threatening to conquer all the people in the land of Canaan. It was a time of decision: would God’s people serve Him or divide their loyalties? In this study, John MacArthur guides readers through an in-depth look at this historical period, beginning with the godly reign of Jehoshaphat in Judah, continuing through the ministry of the prophet Elijah, and concluding with the fall of both kingdoms. Studies include close-up examinations of Elisha, Naaman, Hezekiah, Josiah, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as “Being Wholehearted for God” and “Renewing God’s Word in Our Hearts.” The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.
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1 Kings 12-22
$9.99Add to cartUnder King Solomon the Israelites had been a united people, but that all changed when his foolish son Rehoboam came to power. In the days that followed, the nation divided into two separate kingdoms. The reigns of these kings were turbulent, marked by a succession of ungodly monarchs in conflict with the Lord’s prophets. Among these rulers, perhaps none stood out more than Ahab and Jezebel, who not only led the northern nation of Israel into idolatry but actually conspired to murder a man simply because they wanted his garden! In this study, John MacArthur guides readers through an in-depth look at this historical period, beginning with the spilt between Judah and Israel, continuing into the remarkable events that occurred during the prophet Elijah’s ministry, and concluding with the death of the ungodly King Ahab. Studies include close-up examinations of Elijah, Ahab, Jezebel, Asa, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as “the Sin of Syncretism” and “Being Faithful to God’s Word.” The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.
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Ephesians : Your Place In Gods Plan (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartEphesians is a book that excites us about all we have in Christ, transforms our view of our church, thrills us as we see our part in God’s amazing plan, and challenges us about our day-to-day lives.
These eight sessions will take groups through the whole letter, explaining and applying it to our lives as church members and as individuals.
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Discovering The Real Jesus (Student/Study Guide)
$7.99Add to cartIntroduction
1. Profits Or Prophets? (2 V 13-25)
2. Water For A Dry Soul (4 V 5-42)
3. Soul Food (6 V 1-35)
4. I Once Was Blind (9 V 1-41)
5. Eternal Life (11 V 1-44)
6. Death Isn’t The Last Word (19 V 1-37)
7. The End Of Doubt (20 V 1-31)Additional Info
Every Christian knows that Jesus is good news for everyone. Yet most of us struggle to share this good news with the people closest to us. Becky Pippert has spent years talking to people about Jesus and her experience shines through on each page of these seven Bible studies in John.Discovering the Real Jesus has been designed to make it easy for any Christian to share their faith with friends and family. The expertly crafted questions are designed to open up conversations as you look at seven encounters with Jesus from the Gospel of John.
This flexible resource allows you to share your faith with one or more of your friends wherever they’re at spiritually and wherever you happen to meet up. All you need is a coffee and a copy of Discovering the Real Jesus for everyone. Even the Bible passages are included inside.
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Discover 3 : Bible Notes For Young People (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartBook 3 Contains:
* Genesis 25-35
* Mark 11-13
* Philippians 2-4
* Acts 1-5
* Acts 6-13 (1)Additional Info
Discover Bible notes have been helping young people understand and apply the Bible for over a decade. Now, we’re turning these popular devotions into a collection of 12 books that covers the major Bible books, events and characters.Discover encourages a daily routine of Bible study and prayer, which will help young people set a pattern for the rest of their lives.
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Discover 2 : Bible Notes For Young People (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartBook 2 Contains:
* Genesis 11-25
* 2 KIngs 2-8 (Elisha)
* Mark 6-10
* Philippians 1-2v11Additional Info
Discover Bible notes have been helping young people understand and apply the Bible for over a decade. Now, we’re turning these popular devotions into a collection of 12 books that covers the major Bible books, events and characters.Discover encourages a daily routine of Bible study and prayer, which will help young people set a pattern for the rest of their lives.
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Discover 1 : Bible Notes For Young People (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartBook 1 Contains:
* Genesis 1-11
* Mark 1-5
* 1 & 2 Kings (Elijah)
* JonahAdditional Info
Discover Bible notes have been helping young people understand and apply the Bible for over a decade. Now, we’re turning these popular devotions into a collection of 12 books that covers the major Bible books, events and characters.Discover encourages a daily routine of Bible study and prayer, which will help young people set a pattern for the rest of their lives.
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Apostles Creed : 6 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cart“I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.” This six-session study, based on Alister McGrath”s book I Believe, introduces us to the Apostles’ Creed and the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Christians indeed trust in God, and the basics of our faith have remained the same for centuries. These truths are summarized in historic church documents known as creeds. The Apostles’ Creed is an ideal starting point for this vital process of consolidating our grasp of the faith.”
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Real Prayer : Connecting With Our Heavenly Father (Student/Study Guide)
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Why Study Real Prayer?
1. Why Pray? (Luke 18 V 9-14)
TO THE FATHER
2. How Not To Pray (Matthew 6 V 5-8)
3. How To Pray (Matthew 6 V 9-15)
THROUGH THE SON
4. Praying Confidently (Hebrews 10 V 19-22; 4 V 14-16)
5. Praying Dependently (John 15 V 1-17)
BY THE SPIRIT
6. Praying In Weakness (Romans 8 V 9-30)
7. Praying To Serve (1 Corinthians 14 V 1-25)
Leader’s GuideAdditional Info
Confusion reigns over the topic of prayer. Yet, at one time or another just about everyone prays-but often it’s like shooting in the dark. Wonderfully, the Bible-and Jesus especially-shows us what real prayer is: talking to the real, living God with humble confidence.If we look at what the Christian message tells us about “connecting” with God, we’ll see how and why we can talk to God knowing that he will listen and respond. Forget formulas and techniques. This is about real communication with the real God-the unique Christian privilege of real prayer.
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1 Peter : Living Well On The Way Home (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
Why Study 1 Peter?
1. Certain Future, Joyful Present (1 V 1-12)
2. Loving Christ By Loving Your Church (1 V 13 – 2 V 3)
3. The Greatest Building (1 Peter 2 V 4-12)
4. In His Footsteps (2 V 13 – 3 V 7)
5. Christ Also Suffered (3 V 8 – 4 V 6)
6. Stand Firm, For The End Is At Hand (4 V 7 – 5 V 14)
Leader’s GuideAdditional Info
The Christian life, lived well, is not easy. That’s because we don’t belong in this world. Peter writes to churches who were being increasingly marginalized and misunderstood by their surrounding culture-to churches just like ours. Yet he did not tell them to retreat, but to keep journeying on, and to do so not with gritted teeth but with joy and hope.These six sessions will inspire and equip you to live in that same way as you journey home.
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Healing From Brokenness
$9.99Add to cartEach of us has experienced something that left us broken and in pain. We need to recognize we are not alone-there are others who have been where we are, and God understands how we feel. We live in a broken world, but Jesus came to make us whole. In this study readers will learn how to recognize in their hearts they are children of God and made free, how to break free of the cycle of pain and not pass on the same legacy of sin and pain, how to forgive those who have wronged us and be reconciled, how to get past feelings of injustice, and how to experience joy even in the midst of suffering.
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Living A Purposeful Life
$9.99Add to cartWhen it comes to God’s will for our lives, there are certain things we can know for sure. We know it is God’s will for us to love Him body, soul, mind, and heart and to love our neighbor as ourselves. But what about the things we don’t know for sure? The Bible doesn’t tell us which car to buy or how many children we should have and at what age. This freedom can feel threatening at times, but Jesus doesn’t want us to live in fear. He said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). In this study readers will learn how Jesus talked about life and not being ruled by fear we might make a wrong choice, how following God is a great adventure, and how Jesus is always with us to guide us along the way as we seek to follow God’s will.
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Experiencing Contagious Joy
$9.99Add to cartJoy has a way of working its way from the inside out. When our lives are filled with joy, the symptoms are unmistakable. A twinkle in the eye. A ready smile. A skip in the step. A song in the heart. Joy lends a glow to the face and a lilt to the voice. Joy is contagious. It is also the birthright of every believer, but rainy days have a way of distracting us from that fact. In this study, readers will take a careful look at this uniquely Christian characteristic and discover they have every reason to be joyful. They will see that joy is their strength and their song and provides a solid foundation in their hearts.
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James : Genuine Faith (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
Why Study James?
Timeline
1. Joy In Trials (1 V 1-18)
2. Listen Well (1 V 19 – 2 V 13)
3. Faith Works (2 V 14-26)
4. Tongs On Fire (3 V 1-18)
5. How To Come Back To God (4 V 1-12)
6. Wisdom In Planning, Patience In Suffering (4 V 13 – 5 V 20)
Leader’s GuideAdditional Info
Many churches, and many believers, long for a deeper, more whole-hearted Christian life. But what does that look like? James wrote his letter to show us.
This deeply practical book of the Bible shows us what genuine faith looks like. These six sessions will reveal to groups and individuals how to experience joy in hardships, patience in suffering, and whole-heartedness in how you speak, act and pray.For use with groups or individuals. Leader’s Guide included. Can be used alongside Sam’s James For You expository guide.
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Empowered Handbook : Equipping Everyone For Relational Evangelism
$8.99Add to cart1. Inadequacy Is Compulsory
2. The Cross: The Mess And The Miracle
3. Facing Our Fears
4. It’s All About Relationships
5. Cultivating Curiosity
6. The Gospel: Content And Response
7. Introducing The Irresistible JesusAdditional Info
So many Christians feel nervous, guilty or awkward when they think about sharing their faith with friends and family.It doesn’t have to be this way. You-whoever you are-can be empowered for evangelism that is faithful, compelling and relational. Empowered will leave ordinary Christians not only wanting to share their faith, but knowing how to talk about Jesus in their normal lives and everyday conversations.
Becky Pippert and her husband Dick have spent the past 13 years doing evangelism training in churches and at conferences on almost every continent. Empowered is the fruit of all these years of working right around the world, of motivating and equipping ordinary Christians to share their faith with those around them. Easy to run and combining Bible-study, talks and discussions, this course is flexible enough to be over seven weeks or on a day or weekend away.
In the introduction Becky writes:
“Never has there been a greater need to share Christ with the world (starting with our own neighbors)-yet never have believers seemed more ill equipped. It is imperative that we know how to effectively communicate the gospel. We need to get beyond one-size-fits-all techniques. We need to learn to communicate the truth in a way that is also loving. Yet we need to remember, even as we seek to show Christ’s compassionate love, still to share Christ’s gospel truth.”Each session of Empowered opens with a short introduction from Becky before moving to an interactive group Bible study grounded in God’s word. This is followed by a short talk by Becky on the DVD. Becky’s warm, personable style blends timeless biblical truth with tried and tested techniques-as well as plenty of funny and encouraging real life stories. After the talk there’s time to work through the practical implications in discussion groups, before turning to prayer.
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Core Study 2 All In Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Add to cartCORE (Connect, Own, Reveal, Empower) is a resource designed to help teenagers discover their true identity, value and worth as God’s children and empower them to reach their potential in faithfully following Christ with others. All In is a four session study for groups of all sizes. When used alongside Dig In, All In is a powerful tool to help you help your group take the next step of living their newfound commitment to their God-given identity with confidence. Responsibility Reveal Empower True Identity The CORE All In Leader Guide contains helps for using the study with your teens along with plans that include engaging material for both large-group and small group discussions. Featured in each session is a short and powerful video introducing the topic.
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Core Study 1 Dig In Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Add to cartCORE (Connect, Own, Reveal, Empower) is a resource designed to help teenagers discover their true identity, value and worth as God’s children and empower them to reach their potential in faithfully following Christ with others. Dig In is a four session study for groups of all sizes that takes teens on the journey of addressing the obstacles they’ve experienced in understanding who they are in Christ toward connecting with God and others in new and healthy ways. Who I’m Not:Identity Theft Delete the Spam Connect with the Holy Spirit Connect with Others The CORE Dig In Leader Guide contains helps for using the study with your teens along with plans that include engaging material for both large-group and small group discussions. Featured in each session is a short and powerful video introducing the topic.
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Heaven Forever For Real For Sure (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
1. Heaven And The Throne
(Revelation 4 – 5)
2. Heaven And Judgment
(Revelation 20 V 11-15; 2 Thessalonians 1 V 3-12)
3. Heaven And Resurrection
(1 Corinthians 15)
4. Heaven And Earth
(Revelation 21 V 1 – 22 V 5)
5. Heaven And Rewards
(Matthew 5 V 3-12; Luke 19 V 11-27)
6. Heaven And Hope
(Hebrews 11 V 1 – 12 V 3; 1 Peter 1 V 3-16)Additional Info
Heaven often seems unattractive and unreal. But the Bible shows heaven-God’s throne room today, where God works in “his-story” to bring sinners into heaven-the future new creation.Christians won’t go to heaven: heaven will come to us! This incredible future will not be enjoyed by everyone, so there are huge implications for us today. Life now is so tiny compared to eternity; what then can be more important than the truth about heaven?
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Hebrews : A 12 Week Study
$9.99Add to cartThe Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week study lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) Reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. The book of Hebrews stands apart from other biblical books in its theologically unique portrait of Jesus Christ as the supreme revelation of God-a portrait bolstered by the author’s skilled use of imagery, metaphor, and Old Testament analogy. In this study, readers will be exposed to one of the most beautifully written and stylistically polished books in the New Testament.
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Know Handbook : Your Life With Christ (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cart1. In The Beginning (the Trinity)
2. Our Place In The Story (Humanity)
3. Beautiful Yet Broken (Sin)
4. Restored (Christ’s Redemption)
5. Beyond The End (Recreation)
Each Episode Includes Intro And Following Jesus SectionsAdditional Info
For many of us, doctrine seems dry and dull, and best avoided.Not any more. With her trademark warmth and passion, Becky Pippert takes groups on a journey from eternity past to eternity future, pausing through history to get to know five key doctrines of the Christian faith-and showing how living out those core beliefs changes the way we see who we are, where we are, and what we’re doing. Doctrine can be exciting.
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How To Shape Up Your Health
$7.99Add to cartContains 6 weeks of daily devotional studies including a devotional reading, questions for reflection, a prayer and action steps for moving closer to a Total Quality Life. Maintaining a healthy body can be a daily struggle. But when we experience victory in this struggle, we not only become healthier; we become better parents, spouses, employees, and friends.
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Busyness : Finding God In The Whirlwind (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartIn the midst of the whirlwind of our lives, however, it may seem impossible to make time to focus beyond the noise and activities of daily demands. In this guide we will explore ways of conversing with God in the midst of life and come to see our day’s work as the joyful service of kneeling before all others with Jesus.
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Uncovering The Life Of Jesus (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartIntroduction
1. Standing Room Only
2. Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?
3. You Can Go Home Again!
4. Everybody Is Somebody To Jesus
5. Game Over…?
6. The Son Also RisesAdditional Info
Every Christian knows that Jesus is good news for everyone. Yet most of us struggle to share this good news with the people closest to us. Becky Pippert has spent years talking to people about Jesus and her experience shines through on each page of these six Bible studies in Luke.Uncovering the life of Jesus has been designed to make it easy for any Christian to share their faith with friends and family. The expertly crafted questions are designed to open up conversations as you look at six encounters with Jesus from the Gospel of Luke.
This flexible resource allows you to share your faith with one or more of your friends wherever they’re at spiritually and wherever you happen to meet up. All you need is a coffee and a copy of Uncovering the life of Jesus for everyone. Even the Bible passages are included inside.
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Daniel : Staying Strong In A Hostile World (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartHow can we remain faithful to our God in a world that rejects him?
Is it even worth standing firm, when his kingdom often seems so very far away?
And is it possible to be a blessing to our nations, and show the power and goodness of God, in our day?Those are pressing questions for us in a time when living as a Christian increasingly means being misunderstood, maligned and even mistreated. And since this is the context in which Daniel found himself, the book that bears his name will reassure, challenge and thrill us as we read it today.
In these seven studies you will see Daniel and his friends seek to remain faithful in a foreign land; and then you will watch and listen in on a series of visions Daniel received, outlining how God would bring his people home, to live in his kingdom and under his king.
Let the book of Daniel show you what you can expect from this life, and how you can and must stay strong in a hostile world. -
Romans 8-16 : In View Of Gods Mercy (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
Why Study Romans 8-16?
Timeline
1. The Life Of The Spirit (8:1-13)
2. Glorious Adoption (8:14-39)
3. Sovereign Mercy (9:1 – 10:4)
4. The Gospel And Israel (10:5 – 11:36)
5. New Relationships (12 – 13)
6. The Weak And The Strong (14:1 – 15:1)
7. Ministry And Mission (15 – 16)
Leader’s GuideAdditional Info
Timothy Keller says that Romans 8 contains the secret to real life change. In this seven-study guide, he takes groups through that chapter and the rest of the second half of the book of Romans.Keller’s trademark gifts of making the complex clear and the difficult joyful will mean Christians will love studying the Bible alongside this resource, and be inspired to apply it to their hearts and lives.
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Grow Handbook : Your Life With Christ (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
How To Use This Booklet
1. What’s God’s Plan For My Life?
2. Growing Together (Church)
3. Doing Life With Our Father (Prayer And The Bible)
4. Walking In Obedience (Repentance)
5. Talking About Jesus Without Sounding Religious (Evangelism)
Extra InformationAdditional Info
I’m a Christian… what next? World-famous speaker and evangelist Becky Pippert shows what God’s plan for our lives is, and how we can get going and get growing in the Christian life. For groups who have done the LIVE course, GROW is the follow-up; it also works perfectly as a stand-alone course for groups wishing to think about how to grow in a real, and exciting, way. This handbook is designed to be used by each group member, along with the accompanying GROW DVD or online downloads (which can be accessed via a password given when the DVD is bought). -
Hazardous Saints Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.95Add to cartThis exciting new six-session DVD study invites small groups and individuals to explore the lives of six Christian saints” who risked all for the sake of the gospel. Like Jesus, each of the featured leaders were change agents in their times: the Subversive Bridge-Builder, Barnabas; the Lovable Rebel, Francis of Assisi; the Tightrope Walker, Thomas Cranmer; the Persevering Prophet, Sojourner Truth; the Idealistic Realist, Dorothy Day; and the People’s Voice, Oscar Romero. Each session concludes with three possible endings, one for adult study groups, one for individuals, and one for vestries and other gatherings of church leaders. Illustrative slides promote conversation starters and interaction. It also includes a bonus resource: A Simple Prayer Liturgy for Use by a Small Group. The program calls for one study guide per participant and one DVD for the individual or group, each sold separately.”
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James : Simply The Gospel
$8.95Add to cartIt’s easy to get tangled up in the cares of this world and forget what’s important in life. When we lose sight of the big picture, James reminds us what truly matters: simply the gospel. He challenges us to be “doers of the Word, and not hearers only.” The gospel should define how we think, feel, and act.
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Ephesians : Transformed In Christ
$7.95Add to cartIn Ephesians, Paul proclaims the love of God that has made us alive in Christ. He calls us to a life transformed by grace. Does your life display His love? Do you show the same grace? Paul inspires us to put on the new self – one “created to be like God in true righteousness” – showing us what this new life in Christ really looks like.
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Fasting (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartFasting has been called the forgotten spiritual discipline. Although it is found throughout Scripture, it is often neglected by modern Christians. Is there power in fasting? Does it really make a difference? How does fasting relate to prayer? In this study, Ashlee Alley considers the biblical basis for fasting and explores ways modern Christians can make this ancient discipline part of their faith walk. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
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1 Samuel : Choose Your King (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cart1 Samuel is the story of battles and murders, schemes and betrayals, and shepherds and giants. It is also the history of what happened when God gave his people the king they wanted, and then gave his people the king they needed. And through it all, it paints a wonderful picture of the ultimate King God has chosen for his people, his Son Jesus.
With his trademark insight and clarity, Tim Chester unpacks this part of the Old Testament for small groups, enabling them to appreciate Jesus’ rule for his people, and to see how to live as his subjects today. -
Matthew : A 12 Week Study
$9.99Add to cartThe Knowing the Bible series is a new resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. Each 12-week study leads participants through one book of the Bible and is made up of four basic components: (1) Reflection questions designed to help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” showing how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identifying how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from a wide array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible.
The Gospel of Matthew powerfully presents Jesus as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah-the one who would bring the kingdom of God to earth and fulfill God’s promises to his people. In this study, pastor Drew Hunter guides readers through this hope-filled book, leading them to come face to face with the Savior of the world: God’s one and only Son.
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Messiah : The Texts Behind Handels Masterpiece (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartAn exploration of the biblical texts related to the music in Handel’s Messiah.
Prophets prophesied about him. Angels and shepherds rejoiced at his birth. Friends cried for joy at his resurrection. And we still celebrate him today. He is Jesus, the Messiah. Perfect for Advent or Lent, this guide leads you through Scripture passages used in Handel’s Messiah that highlight who Jesus is and what he came to do. It might change the way you listen to Handel’s oratorio. Even more, it might change the way you live.
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Live Handbook : Your Life With Christ (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
How To Use This Booklet
1. How Do I Know It Is Real?
2. What Is The Good News?
3. Is It Worth It?
4. A Time For Commitment
5. New Life In Christ
Extra InformationAdditional Info
Thousands of people go on evangelistic courses each year. And then… what next?
Countless Christians would love to brush up on the foundations of their faith. But… how to?Internationally renowned speaker, evangelist and author Becky Manley Pippert’s newest resource is the What Next and the How To. In five interactive, informal sessions combining DVD clips, Bible study, discussion times and testimony footage, Becky explores the truth and content of the gospel, and how to begin and keep going in the Christian life.
This course is perfect for new believers, not-yet-believers, and Christians who want to be refreshed in their faith. Use the handbook alongside the course DVD and the free online leader’s guide.
Becky says: “LIVE continues the journey from enquirer to disciple to spiritual maturity. My guess is there are people in your church who will really benefit from this course.”
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Titus : The Good Life (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartTim Chester shows how the gospel makes a real difference as he takes us to this little-read, life-changing New Testament letter.
With clarity and insight, he helps small groups to be excited about, and equipped for, letting the truth transform their lives, their churches, and their mission.
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John : A Self Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartContents
Introduction
1. Background And Survey
2. Prologue: “The Word Made Flesh”
3. Witnesses And Discoveries Of Jesus
4. Miracle Worker And Voice Of Authority
5. Teacher Come From God
6. “This Is Indeed The Christ”
7. Persecution Against Jesus Begins
8. Bread Of Life Refused
9. Attempts To Arrest Jesus
10. Light Of The World Rejected
11. The Good Shepherd Spurned
12. The King Of Israel Enters Jerusalem
13. Events Attending The Last Supper
14. Farewell Discourses
15. High-Priestly Prayer
16. Arrested And Tried
17. Crucified And Buried
18. Signs Of The Resurrected Jesus
19. Postresurrection Appearances In Galilee
A Review Of John
The Geography Of John’s Gospel
Bibliography P. 112Additional Info
The book of John is usually the first to be studied by new Christians and newly created study groups because it is a primer for the study of foundational truths. John deals with the nature and Person of Christ and what it means to have faith in Him. In this self-study guide you will learn about seven important miracles, of which five are not recorded anywhere else in Scripture, and how John used those miracles to reveal the Person al mission of Jesus Christ.If you are looking for a comprehensive, challenging tool to use in personal, group, or class Bible study, you’ll find the Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide series an exciting way to better understand the important truths of God’s Word. Each response-oriented guide in the 39-book series features helpful charts, graphs, maps, and ideas for projects and further study. You’ll refer back to each completed guide as a reference again and again as you study the Scriptures. This study series has enabled millions to effectively explore and understand God’s eternal message, and it continues to be the most widely used tool for Bible study today.
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12 Disciples : 10 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartGetting The Most Out Of The Twelve Disciples
1 Andrew: Bringing Others To Jesus – John 1:35-42
2 Simon Peter: Defending (and Rebuking) The Savior – Mark 1:16-20; 8:27-38
3 Matthew: Drawing In The Outcast – Matthew 9:9-13
4 James: Hating Our Enemies – Luke 9:51-56; Acts 12:1-2
5 Philip: Learning To Trust – John 6:1-13
6 John: Seeking To Be The Greatest – Matthew 20:20-28
7 Thomas: Leaving Doubt Behind – John 20:19-29
8 Nathanael: Developing Spiritual Insight – John 1:43-51
9 Judas Iscariot: Turning Away – Matthew 26:14-30, 47-50; 27:1-10
10 Three Others: Faithful To The End – Luke 18:18-34
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
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Romans 1-7 : The Gift Of God (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartWe want to be right in the eyes of the law of our land, of those we respect, of our loved ones, of those we work with. We strive to gain and then keep this right standing.
But there is another, far better and more important righteousness. A righteousness which changes and liberates every aspect of our lives, and yet which none of us can earn or maintain ourselves.
It s a righteousness from God.
Romans 1 7 is all about that righteousness. It shows us why we don t have it, why we need it, and how we can receive it. It thrills us that the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6 v 23).
These seven studies will help you to understand one of the most-read, most written-about parts of the Bible. And, as they enable you to you unwrap God s precious gift of right standing with him, they ll transform your hearts, lives, identities and perspectives.
For use with individuals or groups.
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Uncommon Marriage Bible Study
$9.99Add to cartA marriage gets stronger when you invite God into it.
A companion study to Tony and Lauren Dungy’s popular book Uncommon Marriage, this 5-week guide for couples or small groups delves into Scripture to explore the blessings and challenges couples face today. Drawing on biblical truths and their own personal experiences, Tony and Lauren share the importance of making time for each other, resolving conflict well, staying strong and committed through difficult times, coping with changes and big decisions, praying together, building a spiritual foundation for your family, and more. The Uncommon Marriage Bible Study will help equip your marriage to survive tough issues and flourish with joy, purpose, and partnership-in other words, to be a marriage that is truly uncommon. The book also includes icebreakers for groups, a leader’s guide, and links to free resources for churches.
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Making Work Work (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartMost of us spend most of our waking hours at work. It takes up most of our energy and often most of our emotions. It is at times really fulfilling, and at other times utterly frustrating. It keeps a roof over our heads and food on our tables… but is there any more to work than that?
Christians can feel that what they do Monday to Friday is irrelevant to their faith; or, worse, gets in the way of them living out their faith. Others who don t go to work in an office or factory can feel that they are of little worth.
Could work should work be anything more than something to go to, make money at, and return home from?
The Bible s answer is: Yes! Whether you go out to work, or are a parent whose work is at home… whether you re out of work, starting your first job, running a company, or retired… these eight studies will show you, excite you and challenge you with God s perspective on working in His world. -
Galatians : Gospel Matters (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
Why Study Galatians?
Timeline
1. Gospel Reversed (1 V 1-9)
2. Gospel Unity (1 V 10 – 2 V 10)
3. Gospel A – Z (2 V 11-21)
4. The Gospel And The Law (3 V 1-25)
5. Gospel Adoption (3 V 26 – 4 V 31)
6. Gospel Freedom, Gospel Fruit (5 V 1-25)
7. The Gospel Is Enough (5 V 26 – 6 V 18)
Leader’s GuideAdditional Info
This seven-study guide by Timothy Keller will excite Christians about the gospel, and apply it to every aspect of their lives.Gospel Matters takes us to the heart of a dispute of eternal significance. The Galatian church was torn between the view that their efforts saved them, and the gospel, which told them that it was Christ’s work, not theirs, that mattered. The choice still confronts us today making this a hugely relevant and exciting book to study.
Gospel Matters is designed to work alongside Galatians For You, Timothy Keller’s expository guide to Galatians. His clarity and insight will help anyone exploring this wonderful epistle.
* Part of the popular Good Book Guide Series
* Companion study guide to Galatians For You
* Bible study for small groups and individuals
* Written by Timothy Keller, author of Galatians for You, and Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York
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1 Corinthians 1-9 Challenging Church (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
Why Study 1 Corinthians?
Timeline
1. Count Your Blessings – 1 Corinthians 1 V 1-9
2. Unite In “foolishness” – 1 Corinthians 1 V 10 – 2 V 16
3. Unite As God’s Community – 1 Corinthians 3
4. Recognise Real Ministers – 1 Corinthians 4
5. Don’t Go Soft On Sin – 1 Corinthians 5 – 6
6. Let Your Calling Count – 1 Corinthians 7
7. Use Your Rights – 1 Corinthians 8 – 9
Leader’s GuideAdditional Info
Even today, Jesus is still a figure of intense interest and admiration for millions. But then there’s His church. Church is a boring topic for most, and a reluctantly fulfilled duty for many.And we can understand why. Churches say they have the best news in the world, that they have the answer to our problems, that they are God’s embassies on earth; and yet churches are made up of people like you and me, who are grumpy, irritable, unfaithful, selfish, and worse.
And as that is sadly true of churches today, so it was of the church in Corinth. It was young, it was full of life, and it was just as full of problems. What would God say to such a challenging church? What did they need to be excited by, to listen to, to learn?
Use this seven-study guide to open up the first nine chapters of the letter of 1 Corinthians, to hear what God said to His church in Corinth, and what God still says to His church today.
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Man Of God (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
1. Men And God’s Design
2. Men And The Fall
3. Men And Their Salvation
4. Men And Marriage
5. Men And Sexual Temptation
6. Men And Fatherhood
7. Men And Singleness
8. Men And Their Brothers
9. Men And Spiritual Fervour
10. Men And God’s PeopleAdditional Info
What makes a real man? There are no shortage of role models on offer: the dedicated Dad or the party-hard guy: the cut-throat businessman or the sensitive husband; the competitive athlete or the contemplative shy type; the reckless adventurer or the around the house handy man.This set of Bible studies, aims to unpack the answers the Bible gives to the question of identity that men face today. We will learn our God-given role in creation, how that has been ruined by the fall. And we will discover how we can start to be restored through the man above all men – Jesus Christ. Some things that emerge will be controversial in our culture, even in some of our churches. This course doesn’t set out to be politically correct but faithful to God’s counter-cultural word.
Suitable for groups or individuals, this guide covers all the major Bible teaching specific to men. Set within the big picture of God’s redemption of sinners through Jesus Christ, the heart-felt aim of the authors is that 21st century men will be set free from the slavery of human expectations, and enabled to live purposefully and confidently for Christ as true Men of God.
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A Cappella Music in the Public Worship of the Church
$8.99Add to cartThis book employs a methodology that I have found helpful in dealing with other topics. This procedure is to assemble the New Testament texts on the topic and interpret them, then check this interpretation against usage in early Christian literature outside the New Testament, and finally to examine the doctrinal considerations to determine if the interpretation rests on solid biblical theology. Rather than gathering quotations from secondary literature, my approach is to read the source documents in the original and present the texts in their context. At the time of first edition of the book, mine was the fullest collection of historical statements on early church music readily available. Other studies since that time are largely supportive of the historical facts presented in my work, even if the authors do not consider the evidence normative for today. My conclusion is that the practice of unaccompanied congregational singing rests on good biblical, historical and doctrinal grounds.
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Biblical Womanhood (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
1. Foundations
2. Women And The Fall
3. Women And Marriage
4. Women And Singleness
5. Women And Beauty
6. Women And The Family Of God
7. Women And Their Sisters
8. Women And Their Brothers
9. Women And Their Children
10. Women And Their Lord
Suggested Reading
Leaders’ NotesAdditional Info
Fully revised and updated edition with new study – Women and their childrenEverywhere women face choices – home or career, money or relationships, ‘secure’ marriage or ‘free’ singleness, using your looks to get on or ignoring your looks and getting ignored, competing with the boys or retreating into the sisterhood ghetto, the ‘progress’ of feminism or the ‘nostalgia’ of motherhood and apple-pie, women bishops or tea-ladies and baby-sitters?
Our culture has plenty to say on all these issues. But a Christian woman, seeking to live for her Lord, will first of all want to find out God’s design, purposes and promises for women.
And here’s the book to help. Sarah Collins (nee Young), in this set of nine Bible studies, aims to answer questions such as
– What does the Bible say about the ‘big issues’ facing women today?
– How should this affect my own life?
– How can I be helped to live like this in a society with a very different agenda?
– Some things will be controversial in our culture, even in some of our churches.This course doesn’t set out to be politically correct but faithful to Scripture.
Suitable for groups or individuals, this guide covers all the major Bible teaching specific to women. Set within the big picture of God’s redemption of sinners through Jesus Christ, the heart-felt aim is that 21st century women will be enabled to live obediently and joyfully for Christ, as women after his own heart.
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Romans : A 12 Week Study (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartThe Knowing the Bible series is a new resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. Each 12-week study leads participants through one book of the Bible and is made up of four basic components: 1.) Reflection questions designed to help readers engage the text at a deeper level; 2.) “Gospel Glimpses” highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book; 3.) “Whole-Bible Connections” showing how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption culminating in Christ; and 4.) “Theological Soundings” identifying how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from a wide array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. The book of Romans was Paul’s greatest literary achievement, a majestic letter in which the apostle expounds on crucial doctrines such as original sin, election, substitutionary atonement, the role of the law, and justification by faith alone. Plumbing the theological depths, Jared Wilson writes with a pastor’s eye toward understanding and application as he explains the biblical text with clarity and passion, helping readers follow along as Paul recounts the history of salvation and illuminates the glories of the cross of Christ.
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Love Is : 6 Lessons On What Love Looks Like
$9.99Add to cartWhat is love? This six-week Bible study helps teen girls understand what true love looks like. By focusing on the life of Jesus, these girls will come to understand that Love is, first and foremost, a Someone. The more we understand Jesus, the more we understand God’s original intent behind this overused, abused, and muddled word: love.
Each week girls will do an in-depth study of one of Jesus’ relationships described in the Bible. By examining the way Jesus interacted with others, they will see the perfect example of love. Through four repetitive phases-read, realize, respond, and retain-teen girls will learn a method of studying the Bible that they can apply to any Scripture passage and that will motivate them to read more frequently and independently in the future. By analyzing the Bible stories, each girl will in turn be able to analyze her own relationships to see if they are based on God’s idea of love, and will walk away with a deeper understanding of the love relationship God seeks to have with her.
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1 Corinthians 10-16 (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartIntroduction
Why Study 1 Corinthians 10-16?
Timeline
1. Keep On Running – 1 Cor 9 V 24 – 10 V 13
2. Love, Liberty And Legalism – 1 Cor 10 V 14 – 11 V 1
3. Loving Authority – 1 Cor 11 V 2-16
4. Thoughtful Unity – 1 Cor 11 V 17-34
5. Your Gifts, Their Good – 1 Cor 12 V 1-31a
6. The Most Excellent Way – 1 Cor 12 V 31b – 14 V 40
7. Resurrection: Hold On – 1 Cor 15
8. Good Examples – 1 Cor 16
Leader’s GuideAdditional Info
What can turn a struggling church around? What can help a church which has sold out to the culture; which is riven by division; which is dominated by me-first materialism; and which is uncertain about the gospel itself?“Be on your guard”, wrote one church planter to just such a church. “Stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
“Do everything in love.”So wrote the apostle Paul to the Corinthian church (1 Corinthians 16
v 13-14). This was a congregation which seemed to have lost its way. But Paul did not give up on them. He encouraged them to love their church.And, in the second half of his first letter to them, he showed them how to do this-how to love each other as Christ had loved them.
This was the love that could turn the Corinthian church around. And this is the love that all our local churches need. These eight studies in 1 Corinthians 10 – 16 will enable, motivate and challenge you to “do everything in love”, individually and collectively.
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Esther : Royal Rescue (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartThere are times in our lives when we question whether God truly loves us, whether He is really in control of the world, whether He knows what He is doing, whether He even notices what is happening to us.
These are exactly the kind of questions that God’s people in Esther’s day must have been asking. Not only were they exiled from their home, the land that had been promised to them by God, but they were facing ethnic cleansing on an unprecedented scale.
The story of Esther reveals that whatever the appearances, God is in control. Although the enemies of God and His people are many and powerful, their plans are doomed. God’s plans are the ones that will triumph. He delights in answering His people’s prayers often in most unexpected ways.
As He delivered the Jews of Esther’s day from seemingly unstoppable destruction, so He has and will deliver all who turn to Him in Christ. He is to be trusted in all situations at all times.
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Hosea : Gods Love Song (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartHosea is a love song, with a difference.
Love songs are everywhere. On the radio; on movie soundtracks; in the background as we shop and eat out. Theyre often stuck in our heads and hearts, too.
And yet their lyrics are full of desire leading to disappointment, and hope followed by heartbreak. Love songs reflect our yearning for a love that is solid and sure; and they expose our inability to find it.
The book of Hosea is a love song. But uniquely, its lyrics are about a love which will never fade; which will never disappoint; and which will never say: Enough. The singer throughout Hosea is God: and the love He talks about is His own love, lavished upon His people. Its a love song that is surprising, raw, emotional, at times uncomfortable, but always compelling.
These eight studies will thrill you with the wonder of Gods love, even as they challenge you with the truth about His people. And, as you read through Hosea, youll be provided with a soundtrack for your life which truly is worth singing along to.
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Women Of The New Testament
$9.99Add to cartThis book tells us the story of 10 women mentioned throughout the New Testament in a way for the reader to reflect and learn from their impact in our faith. This new approach to biblical study will strengthen not only our faith, but our way of life. Each chapter begins with a prologue and a narration of their role in the Bible, the concept of their situation, references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, questions for personal reflection and a prayer. The women include:
Mary, mother of God
Mary Magdalene
The Samaritan Woman
Priscilla
Lazarus sisters
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Why Not Now Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Add to cartLike most of the rest of us, Christian students tend to set the bar too low for themselves, especially when it comes to actively following Jesus. This 6-week Bible study curriculum and correlated-but-stand-alone daily devotional will challenge students to accept the mission to live like Jesus now, not later, by telling the stories of adolescents from the Bible and in modern life who did — and are doing — significant and amazing things in the world and for the God who saves. In a society where cultural adolescence is lingering into the 30s, its no wonder Christian students often fail to confront the call to act meaningfully on their faith in Christ. It’s easy to package that commitment with big ideas like picking a college, a spouse, and a career — and then to never quite get around to it.
God, however, posts no minimum age on discipleship, and his book contains several examples of younger people both willing and able — in his power — to do extraordinarily difficult and necessary things with their lives for him. Why Not Now? will mine stories from the young lives of Miriam, Joseph, David, Solomon, Daniel, and Mary to find why and how they said yes to God before they would have been old enough to rent a car in our modern society. All six of these people believed God could use their lives to do something that mattered. What is holding us back?
To bolster the argument and generate interest in the books, Why Not Now? will also seek contributions from living examples of people who are doing or have done things we just don’t expect students to do these days. Abby Sunderland, for instance, generated worldwide controversy for attempting to sail around the world solo simply because she was 16 at the time. How dare she? How cold her parents allow that? Another 16-year-old, cheerleader Kealey Oliver, recently made news for courageously tackling a shoplifter at the local mall rather that letting him escape. She saw it as her responsibility to stand for justice. And 17-year-old Steven Ortiz made headlines by demonstrating the practical wisdom of bartering his way from an old cell phone to a convertible Porsche.
Why Not Now? will use stories like theirs — and those from Scripture — to equip youth leaders to challenge students to use their unique gifts, skills, and opportunities right now to do bigger things with their lives for God’s glory. The curriculum will include teaching outlines, commentary, group activities, discussion questions, a
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Names Of God (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartGod is called by many names in Scripture–names that highlight specific aspects of his character. This guide by Doug Connelly, focused on eight titles for God from the Old Testament, invites you to know and experience the Lord Almighty in deeper ways. As you do so, you will come to trust him more fully and worship him with fresh awe and reverence.
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1 Kings 1-11 (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartHe was a king who rose to dizzying heights. An empire renowned wisdom breathtaking buildings incredible wealth Solomon had it all. And under him, Gods chosen people Israel enjoyed a golden age.
But he was also a king who fell ruinously. His reputation became tarnished his kingdom was divided his achievements did not last. Solomon’s life and rule are a fascinating study of wealth and powerand their corrupting influence.
But his rule is not primarily a morality tale. Solomon’s reign, and the blessings Gods people enjoyed under him, point us to a greater king, who will never fall. The king and his kingdom turn out to be just a shadow of the reality that is to come in Christ. Its rise shows us how wonderful it is when Gods people live in Gods land under Gods king. Its fall reminds us that the best is yet to come.
The eight studies in this Good Book Guide will help ordinary Christians get to grips with the first eleven chapters of 1 Kings. They will encourage and challenge you as you seek to live as Gods people today. And they will excite you as you look forward to the eternal glory of living under great Solomons greater SonJesus Christ.
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Jonah : The Depths Of Grace (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartThe story of Jonah and the whale is one of the most famous in the Bible: but its message is perhaps one of the most ignored. It’s a story about storms and sailors, rebellion, and rescue, preaching and protest. And it s a story about one reluctant evangelist’s experience of speaking to people who knew nothing about God. So its message has great relevance today for God’s people, living in an increasingly non-Christian culture. Jonah’s story will encourage believers who find themselves ill-equipped to share God s message with colleagues, friends and family: and it deeply challenges our priorities in life. But most of all this is a story about God. The book of Jonah reveals to us the depths of God’s grace, both to outsiders and to insiders. It shows us God’s compassion for the lost and His patience with His wayward people. Use this guide to uncover the wonderful message of Jonah, and to come face to face with the greatest evangelist of all the Lord our God Himself.
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Promises Kept : The Whole Story Of The Bible (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartOne Saturday, less than a decade after the end of Jesus of Nazareth s life, a man named Paul stood up in a Jewish synagogue with a mind-blowing message.
We tell you the good news, he said. What God promised our fathers, he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus (Acts 13 v 33-34). In many ways, in these two sentences Paul was summing up the story of the whole of the Bible.
God is a promise-making God. Throughout history, He has made huge, extravagant, wonderful promises to humanity. Crucially, God is also a promise-keeping God. What He says, He does. And at a particular point in history, He fulfilled all of His promises in the life, death, resurrection and rule of one human Jesus, a carpenter from a small Jewish town. The good news is that God’s promises are promises kept.
This Good Book Guide will take you on a rapid tour of the whole story of the Bible. Over nine sessions, you ll travel from the beginning of the past, through our present, to the future. Each session you’ll discover one of God’s wonderful promises, and see how He kept it in Jesus.
It s a whirlwind tour. It s a breathtaking tour. And it s a tour we re part of…
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Ruth : Poverty And Plenty (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartThis woman from ancient times was no powerful princess – just a young, vulnerable widow, an impoverished outcast. The story records no famous events or places – just a struggling family facing hard times in a small, agricultural community occupied with their livelihoods and customs.
But the hidden hand of God is at work in the lives of these ordinary people, and wonderfully at work in history. God transforms hardship from bitterness to joy; God’s word liberates people to become a community filled with loving kindness towards outsiders; God’s people reach out to their enemies. And most significantly, God’s great plan, to send a promised savioursavior King to redeem people of all nations, is being worked out.
Like those in the story, we may be just ordinary people, unable to see how the events of our lives will turn out. But by encountering the God who works through the circumstances of life, we too can discover the God who can turn our ‘poverty’ to ‘plenty’ through Jesus Christ.
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Discipleship Explored Universal Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Add to cartSection 1: How To Run The Course
Planning Your Discipleship Explored Group
Preparing Yourself And Your Co-leaders
Introducing Philippians
Running The Sessions
What To Do If…
Working With English Speakers
Cross-cultural Discipleship
You Never Stop Learning To Be A Disciple
Section 2: Study Guide
Before We Begin
Week 1: How Can I Be Sure I’m A Christian? – Philippians 1:1-11
Week 2: What Am I Living For? – Philippians 1:12-26
Week 3: Together For Christ? – Philippians 1:27 – 2:11
Week 4: How Should I Live For Christ? – Philippians 2:5-18
Week 5: Can I Be Good Enough For God? – Philippians 3:1-9
Week 6: How Can I Know Christ Better? – Philippians 3:10 – 4:1
Week 7: How Can I Rejoice In Christ? – Philippians 4:2-9
Week 8: How Can I Be Content In Christ? – Philippians 4:10-23
Extra: An Example To Follow? – Philippians 2:19-30Additional Info
Essential for every leader. Written in clear and simple English to help the leader use straightforward English while guiding the group through the studies. This study includes weekly Bible studies, talk outlines and training material on how to unpack any deeper concepts that may arise.Discipleship Explored is for anyone who wants to make the most of their Christian lives, but especially for people who have recently completed an evangelistic course and decided to follow Christ.
This Universal Edition Leader’s Guide can be used in conjunction with both the Universal Edition Study Guide and the International Student Study Guide.
The Discipleship Explored: Universal Edition features a series of Bible studies through Philippians which can be used on their own, or in conjunction with the Discipleship Explored DVD.
The studies are designed to be universally accessible with a special emphasis on clear and simple English, making them suitable for use with internationals who are learning English and for anyone else who appreciates really clear and simple language. The Bible studies could also be used in regular Bible-study groups or with anyone who has recently completed a Christianity Explored course.
Key features:
– 8 Bible studies through Philippians (plus 2 extra optional studies)
– Written in simple and clear English
– Training section on cross-cultural discipleship
– Can be used with the Discipleship Explored DVD
– Additional resource material available as free downloads. -
Moses : Calling And Character
$10.00Add to cartAs the one called by God to lead his people out of Egypt, Moses faced some significant challenges: a stubborn ruler, a fierce army, a vast desert to cross, a people prone to complaint and idolatry. But through it all, God was faithful to guide and provide for Moses as well as shape his character in powerful ways.
These studies by Stephen D. Eyre will open our hearts to the same God and help us serve with strong character in the roles he’s called us to.
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Jesus : Your Very Best Friend
$5.95Add to cartWould you enjoy the high privilege of leading your own child (or grandchild) to accept Christ as Lord and Savior? Do you feel ill-equipped to do such an important task?
You can now erase all those fears and thoughts of not having enough Bible knowledge! Jesus Your Very Best Friend is an easy-to-use guide that will help any interested adult lead a young person toward the all-important decision to become a Christian. It is a study book and discussion guide all in one!
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Everything Is Possible With God Study Guide
$9.99Add to cartWould you like your faith to be stronger? Like exercise strengthens and develops a muscle, this six-session video study with participant’s guide from Pastor Rick Warren helps you recognize, understand, and cooperate in the predictable patterns and processes God uses to strengthen your faith and develop your character.
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Heaven On Earth Learner Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$8.49Add to cart*Who Wants Heaven On Earth? (Matthew 4:12-23)
*What Does The Kingdom Of Heaven Have To Do With Us? (Matthew 5:1-12)
*Are We The Right Ones To Bring Heaven To Earth? (Matthew 5:13-20)
*If This Is Heaven On Earth, What?s Up With All The Laws? (Matthew 5:21-37)
*Bringing Heaven To Earth Sounds Hard ? Do We Have What It Takes? (Matthew 5:38-48)
*Will You Trust God For Help In Bringing Heaven To Earth? (Matthew 6:24-34)Additional Info
Who does not want a heaven on earth or for love to come first in a cruel and broken world? This is the core meaning of Jesus’ most important words in the Gospel of Matthew, describing for us the importance of love, so that “the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:17). That means we do not have to wait to experience heaven after we die.This 6-session Bible study delves deeper into what it means for heaven to come to earth: studying Jesus’ words, his way of life, and the manner in which he loved. Discover how we are the change agents Jesus is calling forth to make the Kingdom of heaven a reality on earth!
Year A Jan 23 – Feb 27, 2011, 3-6 Epiphany
Getting started with Heaven on Earth: Studies in Matthew from the Together in Faith series is easy with the Course Kit. It contains one Leader Session Guide and one Learner Session Guide – all at a 20% savings!Preaching and liturgy support materials for each session are also available to download for $5.
