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Focus On Matthew (Student/Study Guide)
$22.95Add to cartWhen adults commit to study an entire book of the Bible, they open themselves to profound spiritual growth and deeper faith. Combining scripture text with informative commentary, the Focus Bible Study Series is the perfect guide for in-depth scripture study. Each book features: * Thought-provoking study questions with space for written responses * A wealth of ideas to promote prayer and journal meditations that build faith and understanding of the scriptures * Numberous suggestions for activities that promote experiential learning and meaningful discussion to encourage spiritual growth.
Use the Focus Bible Study Series as part of Sunday sessions, for midweek Bible study groups, or for individual study
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Women Who Believed God (Student/Study Guide)
$7.99Add to cartThe Bible gives us story after story about ordinary women, “little people,” who, because they dared to trust God, influenced their families, changed their communities, and affected the course of history. They faced the same challenges we face today-poverty, illness, death, war, loneliness, injustice, and difficult relationships and chose to believe God in those circumstances. In these studies we can find encouragement to “imitate their faith” (Hebrews 13:7).
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Stories That Astonish (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99Add to cartWritten over a hundred years ago, this rich volume of meditations and prayers resonates with the spiritual longings of our own age. It is an invitation to hear the voice of God, to sit quietly in his presence, to allow him to examine our hearts, to experience his love and holiness.
Part One contains meditations on scripture passages focusing on our relationship with God, and the privileges and duties growing out of that relationship. Part Two is a collection of prayers for Private Devotions, Family Worship, and Special Occasions covering a wide range of spiritual needs.
The collection was originally targeted toward young Christians to help them learn the ways of prayer. But many who have been Christians for years are still new to the experience of meditation, contemplation and listening to God. Whether old or young in the faith, Christians will find rich guidance in these meditations and prayers.
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Becoming Women Of Purpose (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartAlthough women have unprecedented opportunities and options today, their lives are still often filled with the mundane, the difficult, the downright tragic. And the challenges of life become even more difficult when there doesn’t seem to be any purpose for them. These studies will help you discover God’s purposes in your life-in your creation, your salvation, and your giftedness–and will give you a framework for making wise choices.
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Women Like Us (Student/Study Guide)
$11.00Add to cartHere is a studyguide that deals head-on with contemporary issues women face-singleness, sanctity of life, infertility, caring for aging parents, materialism, and the role of women in marriage and ministry. All of these issues were faced by women in the Bible–women like us. Like Hannah, Deborah, and Esther, you can make a difference in your family, your church, and your community. As you study, be prepared to respond to God with courage and obedience.
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Women Who Achieved For God (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartThese studies give insight into the lives of women of faith whose willingness to act upon God’s leading made them achievers for him. Some of them are little-known women, such as Dorcas and Phoebe. Some, such as Deborah and Esther, are well-known role models. Follow the example of these great women of history, and learn to be a person who achieves for God today!
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1-2 Thessalonians : How Can I Be Sure (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartDo you wonder whether you will be with Jesus after you die? When you are suffering, do you wonder if God has forgotten you? Would you like to be sure that your life is pleasing to the Lord? At times we all feel anxious and insecure about life – and about our faith. The Thessalonians were asking these questions, and Paul wrote 1 & 2 Thessalonians to help them find assurance. They can help you be certain as well. This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study. 10 studies for individuals or groups.
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Paul Quest : The Renewed Search For The Jew Of Tarsus
$42.99Add to cartIn this paper edition of The Paul Ben Witherington examines the various profiles of the historical Paul that have been newly discovered or refurbished. One of the great gains of this quest has been a reencounter with Paul the Jew. The flood of new insight into Judaism of the first century has illuminated features of Paul that were previously obscured. In this timely work, a reacquaintance with the classical Roman world has filled in even more details of Paul’s life and work.
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Words Of Delight (Reprinted)
$45.00Add to cartIn this introduction to Scripture, the author offers a volume brimming over with wonderful insights into the Old and New Testament books and passages. Insights that have escaped most traditional commentators. Those who study, preach, or teach the Scriptures will add this book to the inner circle of reference works they always keep within reach.
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Lord Is My Shepherd
$20.00Add to cartWilliam Barclay, one of the most beloved of all authors, speaks on one of the most cherished books of the Bible–the Psalms. This unique collection of devotional studies is written in the same distinctive style as Barclay’s interpretation of the New Testament in the Daily Study Bible. Each exposition is written not so much as a commentary but as a meditation, making The Lord is My Shepherd ideal for both devotional reading and serious Bible study.
The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world’s most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Lords Supper
$20.00Add to cartConcerned that the celebration of the Lord’s Supper had become a “ritual rather than a reality,” WIlliam Barclay set forth his ideas on the biblical foundation of the sacrament, the history of its form and interpretation in the church, and its meaning for today. This reissue of an older Westminster John Knox Press title makes a welcome addition to the highly popular William Barclay Library series.
The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world’s most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Great Themes Of The New Testament
$20.00Add to cartOriginally published as a series of essays in The Expository Times (a journal for preachers), William Barclay illuminates six key passages from the New Testament. This reissue of an older Westminster Press title makes a welcome addition to the highly popular William Barclay Library series.
The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world’s most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Promise Of The Spirit
$19.00Add to cartWilliam Barclay explores the doctrine of the Holy Spirit as presented in the Old Testament, the Gospels and the book of Acts. This reissue of an older Westminster Press title makes a welcome addition to the highly popular William Barclay Library series.
The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world’s most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Designed To Be Like Him
$21.99Add to cart32 Chapters
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Against the flow of consumerist Christianity, Dr. Pentecost reminds the reader that the Christian Life is not primarily about Jesus being our friend, finding the keys to happiness, or just making it to heaven. In this insightful look at godliness, one of America’s most respected and practical theologians discusses the essential principles that encompass every aspect of life.
Our life in Christ redefines our purposes and reshapes our perspectives. With our eternal destination secured, we embark on a lifelong journey toward godliness, being changed into the image of Christ as we live a life empowered by the Holy Spirit. Centered on Scripture, Designed to Be like Him takes you step-by-step through a theologically sound pattern for maturing in Christ. Fellowship, conduct, conflict, and maturity are all discussed in detailed, yet understandable, language. -
Letters To The Seven Churches
$19.00Add to cartWilliam Barclay devotes two chapters to each of the seven churches addressed in the book of Revelation. One chapter characterizes the ancient city and the other comments on John’s message to the members of that community. This reissue of an older Westminster Press title makes a welcome addition to the highly popular William Barclay Library series.
The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world’s most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Companions In Christ Journal (Reprinted)
$9.99Add to cartJournal writing is a sharing between our true selves and God.”
It’s a powerful yet simple spiritual practice. Journaling goes beyond the near-constant inner conversations we have with ourselves every day. The mere act of putting our unedited thoughts on paper, in our own handwriting, leads to eye-opening insights, clarity of thought and deeper reflection.
That’s why a journal is an integral part of Companions in Christ.
Respond to exercises contained in your participant’s book. Highlight the answers or questions you want to share with others in your group meeting. Reviewing and writing in your journal will be an important part of preparing for each group session. The Companions in Christ Journal complements the entire Companions in Christ series.
The 160-page journal features clean, open pages with faint lines to guide your writing. The book’s binding (layflat, in print terms) is flexible and conducive to easy handwriting and yet strong enough to withstand a well-thumbed lifetime. Thoughtful single quotations designed to guide your reflection are included in the margins on every other page. An introduction by journaling expert and Upper Room author, Anne Broyles, will inspire both the new and experienced diarist.
This beautiful journal was designed exclusively for participants of Companions in Christ, but it can be used by anyone.
As one of the quotations contained within the pages of this journal says, “Silence becomes like a creative space in which we regain perspective on the whole.” Let this journal be a bridge between you and God so that you may be whole!
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Race Set Before Us
$39.99Add to cartIn this explanation of the biblical theology of perserverance and assurance, Thomas Schreiner and Ardel Caneday weigh and consider all of the relevant New Testament texts. Applying sound principles of biblical interpretation and conversing with recent evangelical thought, they give us a foundational study with profound spiritual implications for Christian living and pastoral ministry.
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Epistle To The Romans
$24.99Add to cartEffectively minister from the book of Romans as it comes alive in this verse by verse commentary. The Epistle to the Romans is a valuable tool for theological study, referencing, bible study, sermon preparation, teaching, and instruction, as well as a tremendous source for personal enrichment.
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Beyond Retribution : A New Testament Vision For Justice Crime And Punishmen
$33.99Add to cartRecently a growing number of Christians have actively promoted the concept of “restorative justice” and attempted to develop programs for dealing with crime based on restorative principles. But is this approach truly consistent with the teaching of Scripture? To date, very little has been done to test this claim. Beyond Retribution fills a gap by plumbing the New Testament on the topics of crime, justice, and punishment.
Christopher Marshall first explores the problems involved in applying ethical teachings from the New Testament to mainstream society. He then surveys the extent to which the New Testament addresses criminal justice issues, looking in particular at the concept of the justice of God in the teachings of Paul and Jesus. He also examines the topic of punishment, reviewing the debate in social thinking over the ethics and purpose of punishment_including capital punishment_and he advocates a new concept of “restorative punishment.” The result of this engaging work is a biblically based challenge to imitate the way of Christ in dealing with both victims and offenders.
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Chasing The Eastern Star
$45.00Add to cartEmphasizing meaning as “effect” rather than merely “message,” Mark Allan Powell shows how biblical texts may legitimately take on multiple meanings in a variety of contexts. The first part of the book uses examples drawn from popular literature and culture to engage in a practical way the kinds of questions that scholars bring to their study of the Bible. The second part is devoted to approaching the Gospel of Matthew as a work of literature that readers may enter–and be affected by–as they might any other kind of text. The third part is an extended study of one passage from Matthew’s Gospel, the story of the Magi, in which Powell finds an excellent opportunity to teach readers to engage in–and to challenge!–the enterprise of biblical scholarship.
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Meeting God : 12 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWhen you meet God, you will be changed. Meet him now as J. I. Packer, author of the bestselling Christian classic, Knowing God, leads you through twelve key passages from the Old and New Testaments. These inductive Bible studies will engage your heart and mind. And enlarge your vision of the God you worship and serve. Now available in IVP’s revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, Meeting God features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new “Now or Later” section following each session.
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Isaiah (Student/Study Guide)
$17.00Add to cartMany of the verses of Isaiah are familiar to us as beloved passages we read and sing each Christmas and Easter season. But Isaiah is more than just a holiday reading. Isaiah speaks of God’s relationship to the prophet, the people, the kings, and the servant. Isaiah’s message invites us to explore God’s personal character and develop a deeper understanding of the living God, the Holy One of Israel.
Interpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, IBS can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large group presentations, or in personal study.
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Gods Word : Power To Shape Our Lives (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cart1. Longing For Christ – John 1:1-5, 14-18
2. Food For Life – Isaiah 55
3. Applying The Word – Matthew 13:1-23
4. Gathering Around The Word – Acts 2:42-47
5. Knowing The Mind Of Christ – 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
6. Guided By The Word – Psalm 119:97-108
7. Strengthened By The Word – Joshua 1:1-9
8. Passing The Word On – Deuteronomy 6:1-9
9. Reflecting The Word – 2 Corinthians 3Additional Info
You love God’s Word. You want Scripture to inform you daily life and seep deep into your soul. Yet too often Bible study becomes a mere fact-finding exercise or a dull, spiritless routine.How can Bible reading shape you and transform you?
How can you meet God face to face while pondering his message in the Old and New Testaments?
Cindy Bunch has written this practical study guide to help you experience the variety of ways that Scripture can meet your desire for spiritual connection and growth. Utilizing the revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, God’s Word features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. A helpful “Now or Later” section at the end of each study offers you suggestions for further study, prayer or application. Notes for group leaders are also included.
Here is help for loving God’s Word–and living it.
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Christian Beliefs : 12 Studies For Indiviuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartChristian beliefs are vital to Christian living. They are the foundation of your relationship to God – and even with others. So… what do Christians believe? In this study guide, Stephen Eyre introduces one by one twelve key tenets of the Christian faith. Here is what you need to know (and tell others) about God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, human nature, sin, salvation, holiness, the church, mission, revelation, and last things. Now available in IVP’s revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, “Christian Beliefs” features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new “Now or Later” section following each session.
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2 Corinthians : Finding Strength In Weakness (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartDo you despise your weaknesses? Do you hate hardships? Do you beg God to remove obstacles from your life? The apostle Paul delighted in his weaknesses, welcomed hardship as a friend and thanked God for obstacles that offered opportunities to experience God’s power. Was he crazy? In this study guide Paul Stevens shows you how this foundational Christian disciple and church leader will turn your thinking upside down! In everything Paul teaches you to rely, as he did, on God’s great promise: “My grace is sufficient for you.” (Now available in IVP’s revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, 2 Corinthians features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new “Now or Later” section following each session.)
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1 Corinthians : The Challenges Of Life Together (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartLife among Christians can be great. But it can also be exasperating! The joys of fellowship in Christ too often give way to division and debate. You may find yourself drawn into arguments over such things as the correct form of worship or the proper role of charismatic gifts. Perhaps you wonder, Why don’t we get along together as we should? Or How can we recapture the unity of the early church? Surprisingly, the first Christian believers didn’t always live in harmony either! As Paul Stevens and Dan Williams lead you through this study of 1 Corinthians, you will see that the issues facing the Corinthian church are little different from the ones your church struggles with year after year. Here in 1 Corinthians is a portrait of Christian community not as it was meant to be, but as it often really is. But here too is practical advice for overcoming the challenges of life together.
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David : Developing A Heart For God (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWho are your role models? In this study guide, Jack Kuhatscheck introduces you to David the servant and the leader, the sinner and the redeemed, the man and the instrument of God’s creative purposes. As you explore David’s tumultous story, you too will discover what it means to have a passionate heart for God. (Now available in IVP’s revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, David features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new “Now or Later” section following each session.)
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Proverbs : Learning To Live Wisely (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartThe book of Proverbs is the Bible’s how-to manual. The proverbs teach us how to be successful and prosperous in our work, our dealings with family and friends, and our relationship with God. The direction and guidance they give us is practical, concrete, reasonable and fruitful. By reading Proverbs we discover the vital importance of learning to live wisely. Now available in IVP’s revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, Proverbs features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new “Now or Later” section following each session. 10 studies, for individuals or groups.
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Let The Reader Understand
$51.95Add to cartThis book is not about the Gospel of Mark. Rather, it is a book about the experience of reading the Gospel of Mark. By redirecting critical focus away from the text per se and toward the reading of the text, we gain new sensitivites that should enable us to read in new ways and achieve new insights.
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Gospel Of Matthew In Current Study A Print On Demand Title
$28.99Add to cart224 Pages
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Ten first-rate scholars here explore the pastoral and academic aspects of the study of Matthew’s Gospel. Built on the best of current research, these chapters cover a diverse range of significant topics, highlighting the points of disagreement in the study of Matthew, and provide an excellent introduction to contemporary Matthaean studies. -
Psalms : An Introduction
$23.99Add to cartThis volume offers one of the best available introductions to the psalms of the Bible. Specially designed for general readers, James L. Crenshaw’s new book will help beginning students read the psalms with understanding and appreciation. The book examines the composition, historical background, and major features of the book of Psalms, explains the various approaches to the Psalter, and offers in-depth interpretations of four notable psalms – 24, 71, 73, and 115, – to show how one might fruitfully engage the text. This excellent volume will quickly become a favorite resource for study of the psalms.
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Simply Living : Modern Wisdom From The Ancient Book Of Proverbs (Student/Study G
$24.00Add to cartThe book of Proverbs deals with the human search for meaning. Through reason, experience, common sense, and observation, the sages sought to discover God in the details of daily life. In Simply Living, Cecil Murphey reacquaints us with dozens of proverbs–some familiar and some forgotten–and helps us apply these ancient insights to the problems with which we contend in our modern lives.
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Love
$9.99Add to cartExciting contemporary Bible study series designed to meet the needs of adult learners in their 20s and 30s. Each volume in the series examines a powerful biblical image and includes: * Bible background * Articles on group leadership, and teaching options * Case studies throughout the text to use as discussion starters * Seven easy-to-lead sessions with clear teaching helps on each page * Options for service projects Love is the fifth book in the series. Chapters deal with love in its many forms, such as romantic, family, community and church, and God. The book also explores “Sacrificial Love” and “Expressions of Love.”
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Paul And The Romans
$10.99Add to cartRomans may be one of the most important letters ever written. This in-depth study explores its key theological concepts: salvation, spirituality, righteousness, discipleship, and more. Historical, archaeological, and geographic information establishes the cultural context of Paul’s writing. Each of seven self-contained lessons includes questions and activities for group or personal discussion. Based on the NRSV.
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Lord I Want To Know You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.00Add to cartEnjoy the expanded and updated editions of the best-selling “Lord” Bible Study Series from Kay Arthur. Discover the Limitless Power of God’s Name. So much of our confusion and pain results because we don’t know God — who He really is, how He works in our lives. Let Kay Arthur guide you through the Scriptures in this deeply insightful study. Your daily time with God in His Word will introduce you to the limitless treasure available to you as His child. And these are truths you can share easily with others, individually or in small groups.
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Ezra And Nehemiah (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartReturning to Jerusalem from exile, the Israelites face the overwhelming task of rebuilding their lives, their temple, and their city. God called two men to lead the way, and from their example we can learn much about godly leadership, the power of prayer, and how to have a persistent faith in the midst of tough times.
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Missions : Gods Heart For The World (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartBeginning in Genesis the Bible is the story of God pursuing his people. This brief guide gives us a survey of how God reaches out to the world—through Jesus and through human ambassadors like us. In this guide you will discover your part in God’s plan.
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Jesus Final Week (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cart1. Sunday: Triumphal Entry
2. Monday: Clearing The Temple
3. Tuesday: Teaching At The Mount Of Olives
4. Thursday: The Last Supper
5. Thursday: Betrayal And Arrest
6. Friday: Trial
7. Friday: Crucifixion
8. Sunday: ResurrectionAdditional Info
The events of Jesus’ final week of like—Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the trial, Jesus’ death and his resurrection—are foundational to our Christian lives and to our salvation. Focusing on these events day by day brings new understanding to who Jesus is and how he loves us. -
After Paul Left Corinth A Print On Demand Title
$33.99Add to cartAfter Paul Left Corinth gathers for the first time all the relevant extant material from literary, nonliterary, and archaeological sources on what life was like in the first-century Roman colony of Corinth. Using this evidence, Bruce Winter not only opens a fascinating vista on day-to-day living in the Graeco-Roman world but, more importantly, helps us understand what happened to the Christian community after Paul left Corinth. As Winter shows, the origin of many of the problems Paul dealt with in 1 Corinthians can be traced to culturally determined responses to aspects of life in Corinth.
The significance of the role that culture played in the life of the Corinthian Christians has either been ignored or underestimated in explaining the reasons for their difficulties after Paul left. Winter first examines the extent to which Paul communicated alternative ways of behaving while he was in Corinth. Winter then explores the social changes that occurred in Corinth after Paul left. Severe grain shortages, the relocation of the Isthmian Games, the introduction of a new federal imperial cult, the withdrawal of kosher meat from the official market_all of these cultural events had a substantial impact on the life of the emerging Christian community.Accentuated with photos of relevant archaeological artifacts, this volume provides a significant new perspective from which to read Paul’s Corinthian correspondence.
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Talking The Walk
$24.99Add to cartHere are 31 small-group meetings about well, small groups. After all, the kind of honest sharing, perspective silence, compassionate boldness, and mutual growth that are the marks of an effective and attractive small group don’t always come naturally. With the complete sessions in Talking the Walk all of them customized precisely for small groups you can lead your small group of teenagers from getting comfortable with kids they don’t usually hang with, to talking honestly, listening carefully, and understanding themselves with each other. The first five meetings are a gradual, gentle introduction to the idea of communication, confidences, and listening skills, the mechanics and heart of small group dynamics then on to more than two dozen topical meetings about issues that matter most to adolescents: how to face life’s tensions, self-esteem, change, sexuality, giving and receiving love, clarifying future goals, friends, family, forgiveness, diversity, conflict, moods, priorities – and more, all of them based in Bible passages – appropriate for mixed groups of churched and unchurched kids – and each session with more than enough creative and quirky ideas, so you can select those that best fit your style and your small group’s temperament. Perfect for outreach and evangelism groups, discipleship groups, Sunday school, midweek cell groups – any time you want small groups of your student to grow together in community, intimacy, in faith.
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What Christian Living Is All About (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartGrow spiritually as you learn how to apply God’s Word and meet the daily challenges of living your faith in this indepth study of James. Meditate on scripture and take action in a practical and biblical way with regard to money, conflict, speech, prayer, etc.
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Gifts : The Joy Of Serving God
$14.99Add to cartThe Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Groups : The Life Giving Power Of Community
$14.99Add to cartThe Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Growth : Training Vs Trying
$10.99Add to cartThe Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Giving : Unlocking The Heart Of Good Stewardship
$14.99Add to cartThe Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five : “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Grace : An Invitation To The Way Of Life
$14.99Add to cartThe Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Fully Devoted : Living Each Day In Jesus Name
$10.99Add to cartThe Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series focuses on personal transformation. After the introductory guide, entitled Living in Jesus’ Name, each of the remaining guides in the series covers one of Willow Creek’s five “G’s”: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts, and Giving. This series is a part of the core curricula in Willow Creek and many WCA churches.
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Path To Greatness (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIn the 12-lesson study, Max Lucado looks at one day in the life of Christ. It is the only day, aside from the crucifixion, that all four Gospels recorded. With keen insight and exacting clarity, Max Lucado shows us that by studying how Jesus handled his day, we learn the secret of transforming panic into peace stress into serenity, and chaos into control.
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Walking Together : Building An Intimate Marriage In A Fallen World A Bible
$10.99Add to cart12 Chapters
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NAVPress Publlishers Print On Demand TitleThe Walking Together Bible study begins with this challenge from Larry Crabb. But how do we go about promoting our partner’s spiritual and personal welfare? And how can we build lasting, intimate marriages in a complex, busy world when so many relationships are falling apart?
Jack and Cynthia Heald share their insights about communication, commitment, and honesty gleaned from 40 years of married life. Walking Together combines the Heald’s personal life experiences with an enriching biblical study on marriage and its true foundation_intimacy with God. Each chapter will help you understand yourself and whether or not your actions and expectations are based on nurturing your spouse or protecting yourself. Adapted from Jack and Cynthia’s popular studies Loving Your Husband and Loving Your Wife, this new study will equip you to understand your individual identity in Christ, promote your partner’s spiritual and personal welfare, and walk together in an intimate, lasting relationship.
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Exodus : Learning To Trust God (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartAs you study the book of Exodus, you’ll see that Israel faced similar struggles to trust God completely. In this story of hardship and hope, you’ll discover along with Israel that God–and God alone–is worthy of our trust. This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Leader’s notes are included with information on study preparation, leading the study and small group components as well as helps for specific Bible passages covered in the study. Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuides are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication; they’re proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.
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Whats So Amazing About Grace Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cart1. The Missing Ingredient: A Beautiful Word, A Powerful Concept
2. Letting Grace Soak In: God’s Love For The Undeserving
3. An Unnatural Act: Extending Grace When You’ve Been Wronged
4. The Art Of Forgiving: Responding With Grace When It Seems Impossible
5. Skin-Deep: The Power Of Grace To Penetrate Racism
6. Grace Put To The Test: Grace In The Face Of Disagreement
7. Grace Abuse: Cheapening Grace And Robbing Its Power
8. The Church Backslides: How Legalism Corrupts Grace
9. Dispensing Grace: How Can We Do It?
10. Counterforce: Grace Set Loose In The World112 Pages
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1. The Missing Ingredient: A Beautiful Word, A Powerful Concept
2. Letting Grace Soak In: God’s Love For The Undeserving
3. An Unnatural Act: Extending Grace When You’ve Been Wronged
4. The Art Of Forgiving: Responding With Grace When It Seems Impossible
5. Skin-Deep: The Power Of Grace To Penetrate Racism
6. Grace Put To The Test: Grace In The Face Of Disagreement
7. Grace Abuse: Cheapening Grace And Robbing Its Power
8. The Church Backslides: How Legalism Corrupts Grace
9. Dispensing Grace: How Can We Do It?
10. Counterforce: Grace Set Loose In The World112 Pages
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Parenting With Purpose And Grace (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartParenting has always been a challenge; even more so in this day and age. Discover what the Bible says about how to reflect the love, wisdom, and grace of God in your parenting. This guide discusses how God parents us, how to pray for your kids, how to handle your own fears and failures, and how to entrust your children to God. 10 studies for individuals or groups.
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Daniel : Spiritual Living In A Secular World (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartA permissive society, a power-hungry people, a nation without God. Daniel’s situation in Babylon sounds quite a bit like our own. In the midst of such forces, how can we remain loyal to biblical values? How can we have a positive impact on those around us? Daniel gives us practical and personal help with these questions.
This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Leader’s notes are included with information on study preparation, leading the study and small group components as well as helps for specific Bible passages covered in the study. Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuides are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication; they’re proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.
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Colossians And Philemon (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartExplaining the vital importance of finding fulfillment in Christ, Colossians and Philemon show us how to satisfy our deepest longings. They explain the vital importance of finding fulfillment in Christ. This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and an extra “Now or Later” section in each study.
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Matthew : Being Discipled By Jesus (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWhat if you were Jesus’ disciple? What would he teach you? Find out when you study Matthew’s Gospel. This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and an extra “Now or Later” section in each study.
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Sermon On The Mount (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cart1. Unexpected Blessings – Matthew 5:1-12
2. God’s Way To Make A Difference – Matthew 5:13-16
3. The Importance Of Obeying God’s Law – Matthew 5:17-20
4. What’s Wrong With Private Sins? – Matthew 5:21-30
5. Faithfulness Inn Marriage And Speech – Matthew 5:31-37; 19:3-9
6. How To Really Love Your Enemies – Matthew 5:38-48
7. How Not To Be Religious – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
8. A Pattern For Dynamic Prayer – Matthew 6:7-15
9. What God Thinks Of My Ambitions – Matthew 6:19-34
10. Relationships That Encourage – Matthew 7:1-12
11. Detecting The Lies Of Our World – Matthew 7:13-20
12. Making The Choice Of A Lifetime – Matthew 7:21-29Additional Info
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God in life? Hear Jesus’ amazing answers when you study the greatest sermon ever preached. -
Revelation Vision Of Hope And Promise 2 (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThe subject of the Bible’s last book is often met with fear, awe, and fascination. In fact, the true meaning of Revelation is so often interpreted or speculated on by authors, ministers, or academicians that very few individuals actually study the book themselves. Yet in this book of timeless reverence, the cosmic conflict between the sovereignty of Christ and the power of Satan is resolved. Christian discipleship is set in bold relief, and Christian suffering is explained in relation to Jesus’ death, which bought us victory over evil. Allow yourself to be engaged in God’s vision of hope and promise for the faithful, obedient Christian, and discover the truths Revelation will unveil in your own life.
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Paul And The Galatians
$11.99Add to cartPaul and the Galatians explores crucial theological, ethical, and ecclesiastical questions in Paul’s famous epistle. Each session is self-contained and includes questions for reflection. The volumes in “The Life and Letters of Paul” series are especially appropriate for those who want an in-depth study of the Pauline epistles.
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Promise Of The Father
$38.00Add to cart1. Joachim Jeremias And The Debate About Abba
2. God As Father In The Old Testament And Second Temple Judaism
3. Jesus And The Father
4. Jesus And The Father In The Synoptic Gospels
5. “Heirs Of God, Heirs With Christ”
6. “The Living Father”Additional Info
What does it mean to confess that God is “The Father of our Lord Jesus Chrst”? The Promise of the Father begins by showing that Judaism’s claim of God as “Father” never attached an ontological gender or “masculine” essence to God. Instead of setting the standard for the conduct for human personal fathers or men in general as some argue, God’s identity as “Father” served as an example for the entire community of faith as one who promotes mercy, justice, and humility. Jesus’ address to God as “Father” thus did not introduce a new private experience of intimacy with the divine, rather, it evoked Israel’s ancient and corporate hope of God’s saving power and covenant faithfulness. Above all then, to speak of God as “Father” signifies the redemptive and life-giving work of God and then only subsequently to human experience of that work. Christians can confess God as “Father of Jesus Christ” because God was first “Father” to the people of Israel and to Israel’s Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth and to the followers of Jesus. -
Acts (Student/Study Guide)
$17.00Add to cartThe death and resurrection of Jesus are not the end of the good news, but only the beginning. In Acts, Luke tells the story of the workings of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the apostles and in the early church. Though titled “The Acts of the Apostles,” the book is just as much about the acts of the Holy Spirit. The resurrection and ascension of Jesus became the beginnings of the life of the believer, who is empowered by the Spirit to go to every extreme to make known the message of God’s saving acts in Christ.
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Proverbs Ecclesiastes And The Song Of Songs
$40.00Add to cartProverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs, though entirely different books, are similar in that they provide spiritual guidance about what it means to live wisely before God. In this thorough and readable commentary, Ellen Davis points out that the writers of these books considered wisdom and the fruits of wisdom – a well-ordered life and a peaceful mind – to be within the grasp of all those wholeheartedly desiring it.
From the confident “wise dealing” instructions in Proverbs, to the world-weariness of Ecclesiastes, to the exuberance of the Song of Songs, these books take the reader through the full range of human emotion. Their words cause one to reflect on both the ordinary and the extraordinary experiences of life: birth and death, poverty and wealth, education and work, grief and joy, human love and love of God. Though books of ancient wisdom, they continue to speak with particular power to the spiritual needs of our highly secularized age.
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Raising Great Kids For Parents Of Preschoolers (Student/Study Guide)
$7.99Add to cart1. Raising Children Of Character
2. Ingredients For Growth: Grace, Truth, And Time
3. Developing Connectedness And Responsibility
4. Developing Reality And Competence
5. Developing Morality And Spirituality
6. When In Doubt, Connect!Additional Info
It takes tender strength to raise children of character and faith. What does it take to raise great kids? If you’ve read any books on parenting, conflicting opinions have probably left you feeling confused. Get tough! Show acceptance. Lay down the rules. Lighten up, already! There’s got to be a balance between control and permissiveness. And there is. Drawing on the expert insights of counselors and award winning authors Henry Cloud and John Townsend and on the parenting wisdom of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers), Raising Great Kids shows you how truth and grace go together. They are allies in your most challenging and rewarding task: raising children with character that can withstand life’s rigors and make the most of its potential. Using principles described in Raising Great Kids, the Raising Great Kids Workbook for Parents of Preschoolers will guide you through those first, formative years in your child’s life from infancy to age five. It’s filled with sound Biblical information and expert advise. But most important, it supplies tools you can begin using today, from thought – provoking questions and self-assessments to an abundance of practical applications. Each chapter begins by introducing three or four key parenting principles, and ends with hands on exercise and a prayer that crystallize the concepts dealt with in that chapter. The Raising Kids Workbook for Parents of Preschoolers will help you start sowing the seeds of character early in your child’s life for good fruit that lasts a lifetime. -
New Testament Stories From The Back Side (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cartUsing an approach simlar to his other “Back Side” books, J. Ellsworth Kalas opens up new possibilities of insight into selected New Testament stories by entering them through the “back side” – through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens,” or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Includes 12 stories and a study guide.
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To Love With All Your Heart (Student/Study Guide)
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For readers who are half-hearted in their relationship with God, To Love With All Your Heart will set them on a path to spiritual fullness. Fran Sciacca walks individuals or small groups through an in-depth study of Scripture that will re-educate readers on the subject of salvaiton. This greater understanding of salvation will result in an even deeper appreciation for the process of repentance and sanctification. Readers will learn to make salvation an active part of their daily life. Each chapter in this Bible study provides necessary skills for long-term spiritual growth.
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1 Corinthians (Student/Study Guide)
$17.00Add to cartIn First Corinthians, Paul writes to a troubled church at Corinth, urging its members to live a life distinct from the ways of others, governed by the law of love, and affirming of the tenets of the faith. His direct responses to their shortcomings provide us a window into daily church life in the first century. But this letter also paints a vivid picture of what any church can become by the grace of God.
Interpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, Interpretation Bible Studies can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large group presentations, or in personal study.
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Spiritual Warfare : Disarming The Enemy Through The Power Of God (Student/Study
$7.99Add to cartThe Bible is clear that Christians are in a battle. Many of us are familiar with the term “spiritual warfare” but have trouble gaining a scriptural approach to it. This studyguide offers a balanced perspective on the scope of spiritual warfare, what battle attitudes we should have, and how we can face spiritual conflict without losing sight of God’s power and sovereignty. Contains 12 studies for individuals or groups.
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Acts 1-12 : God Moves In The Early Church (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartIn this study of ACTS, groups will discuss the successes and failures of the New Testament church and will encourage the same power in today’s local church. In the chapter by chapter study, Luke, the author of Acts, lays down the pattern for the local church life; a community of joyful believers; em powered by the Spirit; serving the Lord and one another; actively enlarging the fellowship; tasting both persecution and God’s protection; and participating in His supernatural work. Includes Leader’s Notes. 15 studies for individuals or groups.
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1 Corinthians : Problems And Solutions In A Growing Church (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartPaul spent 18 months discipling the young church in Corinth, and when he moved on, the group kept growing. But fast growth brings its own problems. Concerned about divided loyalties, immorality, and pagan lifestyles, Paul’s letter highlights principles for balanced church life and growth. As you study this timely book, the Holy Spirit can activate these principles in your church community.
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Fruit Of The Spirit (Student/Study Guide)
$7.99Add to cartLove. joy. Peace. Patience. All of us desire to exhibit these spiritual qualities in our lives. But what does it mean to “live by the Spirit”? How much is up to us, and how much depends on God? In this studyguide you’ll learn better how to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in your life and grow in Christlike character. 10 studies for individuals or groups.
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Prophets : Gods Truth Tellers (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartIn the Old Testament alone we have the writings of at least sixteen prophets. What kind of people were they: eccentric doomsayers or faithful truth tellers? And why were their messages so crucial that God appointed them specifically to speak? More importantly, do they have anything to say to God’s people today? From Elijah to John the Baptist this studyguide will help you listen anew to God’s truth as you look at the lives of thirteen prophets and the major themes of their messages.
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Who Is God (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cart73 Pages In 12 Chapters
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What is God like? How does he relate to us? Through looking at the many facets of God’s character revealed in the Bible – his power, goodness, holiness, faithfulness, judgment, and wisdom – your view of God will be enlarged and your life will be challenged. -
Who Is Jesus (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartWHO IS JESUS?
“I am the Way,” he said. “I am the Good Shepherd-the Truth, the Light, the Bread, and the Vine. I am the Resurrection and the Life. I am the Beginning and the End.” This studyguide leads you through pivotal passages-with word pictures we can all understand-to see who Jesus claimed to be.
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Strengthened To Serve (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cart1. Comforted To Comfort – 2 Corinthians 1: 1 – 11
2. Tough Love – 2 Corinthians 1: 12-2: 11
3. Living Letters – 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6
4. Unfading Glory – 2 Corinthians 3:7-4:18
5. At Home With The Lord – 2 Corinthians 5: 1 – 10
6. Ambassadors For Christ – 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:13
7. Purity And Promise – 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:16
8. Generous Grace – 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
9. Glad Givers – 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15
10. A Wounded Healer – 2 Corinthians 10-11
11. Thorns And Grace – 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
12. Warning And Blessing – 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14Additional Info
God has called each of us to be his ambassadors-to offer a message of reconciliation to an alienated world But what does a “successful ministry” look like? What Paul shows us about his life and ministry in this intensely personal letter is in startling contrast to prevalent views of successful ministry today. These studies will help you discover the power of strength through weakness for serving a needy world.Fisherman Bible Studyguides offer:
*Penetrating questions that generate discussion
*Flexible format for groups or individual needs
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Integrity : Character From The Inside Out (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartIn today’s society, public and private morality are often inconsistent and mutually exclusive. More than ever Christians need to become people of honesty and integrity, whole and complete. This studyguide will encourage you to think about what integrity is and how to grow in character from the inside out.
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Matthew : People Of The Kingdom (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cart91 Pages In 14 Chapters
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For many, submission to human authority is a tense or confusing issue. Matthew shows what human life and community look like when they come under the gracious rule of God. As you study this Gospel, ask God to teach you how to submit to Jesus Christ, the King, and to relate to other human beings-people of the kingdom. -
Great Prayers Of The Bible (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartHow did people like Daniel, David, and Mary talk to God? What can we learn from their example? What can we know about God himself from the prayers of Hannah, Job, and Paul? These studies will help you discover new insights about prayer, God’s character, and the lives of his praying people. Your own prayer life will be enriched as you study the great prayers of Scripture.
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Ultimate Hope For Changing Times
$9.99Add to cartNone of us knows what the future holds. But in the midst of our uncertainty, God offers us real hope, a confidence in the certainty of who he is. This guide looks at the Christian’s daily and eternal hope in Christ, reminding us that no matter how bad or good things are now, something far more awesome is on the way for God’s people.
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Heart Renewel : Finding Spiritual Refreshment (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cart1. Holy Discontent – 1 Samuel 1:1-20; 2:1-10
2. The Renewal Of Rest – Exodus 20:8-11; Exodus 23;10-12; Psalm 127:1-2
3. The Renewal Of Dreams – John 21:1-17
4. The Renewal Of Focus – 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
5. The Renewal Of Dependence – Isaiah 40:25-31
6. The Renewal Of Creativity – Exodus 35:4- 36:7
7. The Renewal Of Hope – Romans 5:1-5; 1 Peter 1:3-9
8. The Renewal Of Worship – Revelation 5Additional Info
If you feel timid spiritually and swamped by life’s commitments and busyness, this studyguide is for you. Using as a framework several areas of our lives that need renewing regularly–rest, goals and dreams, creativity, hope, worship–this guide invites those who are overworked and discontented to come to God and Scripture for renewed focus and refreshment for the soul. -
Proverbs And Parables (Student/Study Guide)
$11.00Add to cartSolomon compares God’s wisdom to silver and hidden treasures. Colossians tells us that “in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” God’s constant wisdom is expressed in different ways-in the proverbs of Solomon and the parables of Jesus. This study guide links the truths of the proverbs and the parables and applies them to contemporary living.
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Great Doctrines Of The Bible (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartThese Bible studies use key passages to establish the central doctrines of Christianity–beliefs that are essential for answering the big questions of life. Understanding the great doctrines of Chrisitianity will help us make sense of our world and ourselves.
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Job : Trusting Through Trials (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartThe book of Job wrestles with the deep personal questions that confront us as we face illness, loss, disappointment, suffering, and death. And it calls us to faith in the God of strength and love who cares for us in the midst of our suffering.
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Examining The Claims Of Jesus (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartHow can we evaluate the claims of Jesus? Was he just a deluded prophet of the first century? A historical character out of step with his times? Or was he really who he claimed to be-the Son of God? What were his claims? What response do his claims demand? This studyguide is for anyone who has questions about Jesus Christ.
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Men Like Us (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cart93 Pages In 13 Chapters
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Here is a studyguide that deals head–on with contemporary issues men face–materialism, time pressures, fathering, keeping marriages strong, and establishing priorities. All of these issues were faced by men in the Bible–men like us. Like them, you can make a difference in your family, your church, and your community. As you study, be prepared to respond to God with courage and obedience. -
Senior Saints : Growing Older In Gods Family (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cart1. Continuing Significance – Psalm 92
2. Being In The Right Place At The Right Time – Luke 2:21-38
3. Building A Godly Heritage – Psalm 90
4. Climbing And Growing – Numbers 13:1-14:9,20-38; Joshua 14:5-15
5. Telling The Next Generation – Psalm 71
6. Recalling God’s Faithfulness – Joshua 3:14-4:9; 23:1-5, 14; 24:14-31
7. Learning And Teaching – 1 Timothy 5: I- 10, 16,Titus 2: 1 -5
8. Trusting God In Changing Circumstances – Isaiah 46:1-13
9. Finding Now Opportunities – Luke 1:5-25,57-66,80
10. Facing Limitations – Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14; 2 Samuel 19:31-40
11. Anticipating Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:1-8,20-28,35-58
12. Looking Forward To Heaven – Hebrews 11:8-10,13-16; Revelation 21:1-22:5Additional Info
How can you develop a godly perspective toward aging? Biblical writers speak honestly about the blessings and limitations of growing older. You will discover promises to claim and examples to follow as you study this important topic. Recalling God’s faithfulness will challenge and encourage you to keep trusting and growing. -
John : An Eyewitness Account Of The Son Of God (Student/Study Guide)
$7.99Add to cartJohn’s Gospel is a personal account about the life of Jesus–the living Word. He is the one who can transform our empty lives and satisfy our deepest hunger. These studies will bring you fact-to-face with the Son of God–who he is and what it means to follow him. 23 studies for individuals or groups.
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Joshua : The Power Of Gods Promises (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartThe book of Joshua reads like an exciting novel-from the miraculous crossing of the Jordan to the crash of the walls of Jericho and the sun stopping in the sky. Through it all, we see God’s faithfulness and power. Studying Joshua encourages us to persevere in our own daily battles, arming us with the powerful weapons we need- God’s promises. This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and an extra “Now or Later” section in each study. 12 studies for individuals or groups.
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Witnesses To All The World (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartGod has always commissioned his people to be a blessing and witness to others. From Genesis to Revelation his love for the nations is clear. This study guide will enable you to see the world through God’s eyes and will motivate you to get involved in the awesome and joyful task of worldwide outreach. 9 Studies for Individuals or groups included. Harold Shaw Publishers.
