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Family (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartWhat, exactly, is a family? Is it a married couple with 2.3 children, a dog, and a minivan? Couples without children? Single adults? Friends> Church groups? Colleagues? The notion of “family” encompasses these forms and more. In this study, family is shaped and nurtured by our relationship with God, a relationship that encourages mutual growth in love of God, self, and neighbor through our interactions with those whom we identify as “family.” This resource helps users explore their questions about family with insights, images, and stories from Scripture. Each session delves into specific issues about family and contains suggestions about how an individual or group can use the session ot look at family form a Christian perspective.
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Gods Road Map For Us (Student/Study Guide)
$7.99Add to cartThe Holy Life Bible Study Series addresses real-life topics facing Christians who are struggling to live the holy life in our fallen world. Author Frank Moore describes the holy life as a journey toward a closer walk with God. While the series is designed to introduce the concept of holiness, people who have been Christians for many years will also gain insight into how to persevere in their own journeys through the holy life.
Each book in the series includes thought-provoking reflection questions to stimulate discussion in a small-group study setting. God’s Road Map For Us outlines the plan of holiness.
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Jesus Parables Of Grace (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99Add to cartSix session short-term study of Jesus’ parables:
The Sower, the Seeds, and the Soils “Broadcasting the Seed”
The Prodigal Son “Anxious to Love, Quick to Forgive, Eager to Reconcile”
The Elder Brother “The Awful Pain of Feeling Rejected”
The Unjust Judge “What Can We Count On From God?”
The Good Samaritan “Eyes Too Busy To See”
The Least of These “Do Everything As If You Were Doing It for Our Lord” -
Gods Love : Knowing God Through The Psalms (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartThis is the revised edition of the popular LifeGuide Bible study on knowing God through the Psalms. These 10 lessons reveal the character of our loving God. God cares for us in so many ways. He offers help, calms our fears, guides and strengthens us. Find how God brings true satisfaction to our lives.
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Friendship : Growing Side By Side (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartCarolyn Nystrom leads you through twelve inductive studies to discover what the Bible teaches about friendship. As you dig into the stories of friends like David and Jonathan or Ruth and Naomi, you will experience the riches of godly friendship for yourself.
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Hosea : Gods Persistent Love (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartGod never gives up.
Even when you rebel, disobey or make a mistake, God continues to pursue you with a relentless love.
As Dale and Sandy Larsen lead you through the fascinating Old Testament story of Hosea, you’ll see how a godly man’s unfailing love for his wayward wife illustrates God’s unconditional, “no-holds-barred” love for you, too.
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.
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Angels : 8 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartAngels, 8 Studies for Individuals or Groups was written to help you discover for yourself what the Bible says about these marvelous beings. Thirty-four of the Bible’s sixty-six books talk about angels in detail. Every New Testament writer confirms their existence. Jesus himself referred to angels as real beings who were involved in every realm of human activity. Each study includes an introduction, an opening discussion question, personal reflection, study questions, a prayer suggestion, leader’s notes, and more.
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End Times : Practical Heavenly Mindedness (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartDo you wonder about the “end times”–when it will come? What it will be like? What will happen to you? As R. Paul Stevens leads you to examine for yourself what the Bible says about end times, you’ll learn what you can do now to be ready for the future–whatever it holds.
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Couples Of The Old Testament (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIn the Old Testament there are arranged marriages, fiercely loving marriages, enduring marriages, an instant marriage, a coerced marriage and a perfect marriage–until the couple blew it! Dale and Dandy Larsen lead you to dig deeper into these relationships highlighted in the Bible to learn important lessons about marriage, God and yourself.
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Saving Grace
$14.95Add to cartRon Lavin says that we desperately need to re-examine and return to the basics of the Christian faith — and what better source of inspiration is there than the word of God and the sacraments, God’s holy pipelines from heaven?
In the latest installment of his popular Another Look series, Lavin explores God’s Word, baptism, and communion, and demonstrates that far from being meaningless rituals, they are extremely relevant for modern living. Weaving together time-tested biblical truths with a series of vignettes about Grace Livingstone, a fictional character who is a typical church “outsider,” Lavin illustrates how faithful proclamation of the Word and celebration of the sacraments can be effective tools for evangelism and outreach. The ups and downs of Grace’s life, and her need for the Word and sacraments, are sure to resonate with you.
Structured in three four-session sets, Saving Grace is an ideal group study resource — each chapter includes a “digging deeper” section plus stimulating discussion questions, and there are tips to assist small group leaders. Saving Grace is also great for new member or adult Sunday school classes, personal meditation, and sermon preparation.
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30 Days Through Psalms And Proverbs
$15.99Add to cartHarvest House Print on Demand Title
” Reading the Psalms and Proverbs is no academic exercise. It is a life-changing experience. Rules are hard to keep, and practical advice is hard to follow. Therefore God has called us into a relationship with Himself.LaGard Smith In a chapter for each day”
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Abraham : Hearing Gods Call (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartGod had promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the starts. Abraham chose to believe God, embarking on a lifelong journey of faith. God, makes promises to us as well. By studying Abraham, you too can learn to listen to, obey and trust the God who always keeps his promises.
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Joshua And The Flow Of Biblical History
$22.99Add to cartThe book of Joshua brings to life real history during the crucial period of transition for the Israelites as they settle in the promised land and follow God’s direction to found a nation. Modern readers will understand the need for discipline in the face of their new found freedom, the responsibilities of living as a covenant people, and the necessity of continuity while adapting to change.
Frances Schaeffer’s series of sermons about Joshua and the flow of biblical history stretch readers’ minds to understand the historic, spiritual, and intellectual nourishment available for the Christian life through the examples of Joshua and his fellow Israelites. They will also inspire readers to see the hand of God present in all of history, including today. -
Colossians Remixed
$35.99Add to cartIn this innovative and refreshing book, Brian J. Walsh and Sylvia C. Keesmaat explain our own sociocultural context to then help us get into the world of the New Testament and get a sense of the power of the gospel as it addressed those who lived in Colossae two thousand years ago.
Their reading presents us with a radical challenge from the apostle Paul for today. Drawing together biblical scholarship with a passion for authentic lives that embody the gospel, this ground breaking interpretation of Colossians provides us with tools to subvert the empire of our own context in a way that acknowledges the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
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Joseph : How God Builds Character (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartJoseph faced hard times–more than once. He was sold into slavery by his brothers. He spent years imprisoned because of a false accusation. And yet Joseph was able to live in forgiveness and hope, and God did great things in his life every step of the way. Paul Borthwick invites you to explore Joseph’s story as a way toward discovering how God’s dream might be fulfilled in and through you.
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What Jesus Did
$20.95Add to cartThe acronym WWJD (What would Jesus do?) has become a popular device for making ethical and moral decisions, and evaluating how we should act in a wide range of situations. But this seemingly ubiquitous slogan has also been used to trivialize Jesus and use his name to endorse some activity or product. Now we also hear questions like: What would Jesus eat? What would Jesus wear? What would Jesus drive? Enough already!
If you want to consider this question seriously, then the best way to find the answer to WWJD is to investigate what Jesus actually did while he was here on earth. Jesus Christ was a real man who lived in a real time and a real place — and his words and deeds are recorded in the four Gospels. Once we carefully study the Gospels and become familiar with what Jesus did, then we will be in a better position to discern what Jesus would do now.
What Jesus Did is an in-depth look at the life of Jesus, including his birth, his parables, his miracles, his sayings, his death, and his resurrection. The unique format of this study guide makes it an excellent resource for a preaching series, Sunday School lessons, group Bible study, or personal devotional reading. Each chapter is built around a series of questions to help you gain deeper meaning and insight from the scriptures. And because Jesus expects us to turn learning into doing and live according to his example, each chapter also includes a WWJD action step for applying his teachings in our daily lives.
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2 Corinthians
$17.00Add to cart1. Suffering And Encouragement
2. Tough Love And Victory
3. Our Mission And Our Glory
4. Christians Courage
5. Ambassadors Far From Home
6. Portrait Of A Passionate Pastor
7. Good News About Giving
8. Authority Of A Fool
9. Powerful Weaklings
10. Last Words : Grace Love And CommunionAdditional Info
“But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7)Readers of Second Corinthians are likely to agree that Peter was right about Paul’s letters: “There are some things in them [that are] hard to understand” (2 Peter 3:16). This accessible Bible Study will help to explain some of those hard things, especially by focusing on what is delightful and inspiring about the biblical book. In 2 Corinthians we find promises of a glorious life after death, interesting and thought-provoking figures of speech describing followers of Christ, powerful stewardship messages, an amazing example of humility and proper respect, and much more. By the end of this study it will be easy to see why the folk at Corinth so loved and revered Paul that they collected this letter and others to save for future generations of believers.
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 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. Each volume focuses on ten key passages from a book of the Bible and can serve as the basis for a ten-session study or be easily modified for shorter or longer schedules. Featuring maps, illustrations, definitions of key terms, interesting biblical facts and features, questions for reflection or discussion, as well as leader’s guide in each book with suggestions for group use, IBS combines a great heritage of scholarship with a fresh approach to biblical study.
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Whats In The Bible A One Volume Guidebook To Gods Word
$26.99Add to cartExplore the most monumental story ever recorded, a story filled with intrigue, drama, and real-life accounts of God at work in the universe. Theologian R.C. Sproul and best-selling author Robert Wolgemuth have collaborated to highlight the essence of God’s voice, activity, and purpose throughout the Old and New Testaments in an understandable and thoroughly readable form. Written from the perspective of a theologian and a layman, What’s in the Bible is a road map that will help you better comprehend the whole of Scripture.
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Do You Think Im Beautiful Bible Study And Journal
$17.99Add to cartSo many women today grapple with body image. Teenage girls starve themselves because they think they are fat. Older women explore the world of plastic surgery, desperately trying to turn back the clock. But more unfortunate is the woman suffering from poor soul image_the woman who can’t see herself as beautiful even on the inside. “Do you think I’m beautiful?” is an emotionally and spiritually charged question. But it is one that Angela Thomas believes is universal to all women_whether they adamantly deny it or announce it each time they enter a room. Until a woman gives herself permission to ask this question, and until she asks the only One who can ultimately answer it, fulfillment will be elusive. This workbook allows readers to apply the lessons Angela has learned on her own feminine journey, as she asked this question, searching for an answer in all the wrong places. Excerpts from the book are paired with in-depth Bible study questions and ample space for recording thoughts and responses.
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Speaking Wisely : Exploring The Power Of Words (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartIn this book you will explore what the Bible has to say about the power of words to harm relationships and to hinder God’s work in our own lives. Here you will learn how you can help others, and yourself, by cultivating the habit of using words that encourage, express love, and praise God.
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Where Your Treasure Is (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartWhere Your Treasure Is, What the Bible Says About Money Bible study includes penetrating questions that generate discussion, helpful leader’s notes, and an emphasis on daily application of Bible truth. Most people work hard to earn enough money for their basic needs and still have something left over for vacations and retirement. This is the typical American dream. But how are Chirstians called to look at wealth differently? This study guide will help us see what God has to say about how we should earn, spend, and give away our money.
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Charts Of Bible Prophecy
$18.99Add to cartThis chart book provides an outline of the major issues and themes in Bible prophecy. It is designed to appeal to nonspecialist readers, yet in its detail and comprehensiveness it also serves the specialist well. While there are many books on prophecy, the vast majority deal with the subject from a particular perspective and tend to dismiss other views. This book seeks to be evenhanded and to avoid prejudicing readers for or against particular points of view.
The 85 charts fall into a number of groups as follows:
Introductory Issues in Prophecy
Hermeneutical or Interpretative Methodology in Prophecy
Fulfillment of Prophecy
Interpretation of Prophetic Texts
Systems of Eschatology
Prophetic Teaching on the First and Second Comings of Jesus Christ
Prophetic Teaching on the Nation of Israel
Prophetic Teaching on the Tribulation
The Olivet Discourse and Prophecy
Prophetic Teaching on the Millennium
The Books of Daniel and Revelation in Prophecy
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Art Of Spiritual Listening (Student/Study Guide)
$11.00Add to cartThis Fisherman Resource Study Guide includes eight studies perfect for individuals or groups. This is an innovative, practical approach to Bible study. In this guide by Alice Fryling, readers will learn how to hear the voice of God in the midst of the struggles of daily life.
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Journey Through The Word (Student/Study Guide)
$23.00Add to cart1. Creation
2. Covenant
3. The People Of God
4. Sin
5. Righteousness
6. Hope
7. Compassion
8. DiscipleshipAdditional Info
In Journey Through The Word, Jim Davison and Sara Covin Juengst explore great themes that appear again and again across the pages of the Bible. This insightful study for adults is designed to be accessible to those with little knowledge of the Bible, while providing new approaches for understanding to those who have long experience reading the Scriptures. Special features of this study include the careful coordination of themes with the periods of biblical history, from creation through the early church, and the identification of key words for each theme. Suitable for individuals and for small and large groups, the study concludes with suggested lesson plans for each chapter. The study is further highlighted by lesson plans that include multisensory exercises to enhance learning experiences and ideas for using the book so that studies can cover as many as six, eight, or thirteen weeks. -
Art Of Reading Scripture
$39.99Add to cartThe difficulty of interpreting the Bible is felt all over today. Is the Bible still authoritative for the faith and practice of the church? If so, in what way? What practices of reading offer the most appropriate approach to understanding Scripture? The church’s lack of clarity about these issues has hindered its witness and mission, causing it to speak with an uncertain voice to the challenges of our time.
This important book is for a twenty-first-century church that seems to have lost the art of reading the Bible attentively and imaginatively. “The Art of Reading Scripture” is written by a group of eminent scholars and teachers seeking to recover the church’s rich heritage of biblical interpretation in a dramatically changed cultural environment. Asking how best to read the Bible in a postmodern context, the contributors together affirm up front “Nine Theses” that provide substantial guidance for the church. The essays and sermons that follow both amplify and model the approach to Scripture outlined in the Nine Theses.
Lucidly conceived, carefully written, and shimmering with fresh insights, “The Art of Reading Scripture” proposes a far-reaching revolution in how the Bible is taught in theological seminaries and calls pastors and teachers in the church to rethink their practices of using the Bible.
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Nehemias Dinomica De Un Lider – (Spanish)
$13.99Add to cartLearn from the life of Nehemiah the qualities and attitudes that turn a faithful man into a leader based on God’s will.
Throughout the centuries we see the example of a man of God called to lead a nation that had been conquered and humiliated, directing the people to the joy of spiritual and material restoration. Learn the qualities and attitudes that make a man into a faithful leader, fulfilling God’s purpose, by observing the character and behavior of Nehemiah. Discover in God’s inspired Word the secret of success in your own life’s work, whether in the work of God or in the business world.
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Overcoming The Enemy (Reprinted)
$15.00Add to cartPrepare Yourself For Battle!
Satan is patient. He’s devious. And he plans to bring you down. How prepared are you to fight the devil?
Spiritual warfare is so much more than just telling the devil to leave you alone. It requires an absolute dependence on God and the weapons He provides to see you through every situation victoriously.
In this final study of Ephesians, T.D. Jakes tackles the tough questions regarding spiritual warfare:
Why does your loving heavenly Father make you fight to possess all He has given you?
What strategies does Satan use in an attempt to control your will?
Why is prayer the only way to victory in spiritual warfare – and to seeing results in the natural realm?
If you’re tired of feeling beat down and crushed by the devil’s schemes in your life, the principles in this book are your keys to becoming more than a conqueror. Your enemy is strong, but God is stronger still…and He’s given you everything you need to win!
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Topic Bible Studies 1
$18.99Add to cartThe Topic Bible Studies Addressing Everyday Problems and Questions study series is designed to be thought-provoking to help guide youth into a better understanding of God and themselves, and to deal with everyday issues that we all face. The study is equally appropriate for adults and youth; however, the example situations are primarily aimed at addressing issues that are more specific to youth. The series is interactive and is meant to generate self-examination and discussion. The study focuses on our need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and seeks to reveal how the Lord is active in our lives through the Holy Spirit. The series assists students in discovering how God has made them unique, with their own special qualities and abilities to share with the world. The lessons also extend a challenge for each week to specifically incorporate what they have learned into their daily lives. “A rich resource for personal growth through the Scriptures, and an ever learning self-study that enhances integrity and commitment to Christian ethics, Aaberg’s Studies produce such a valued research in understanding practical truths and terms that its application underscores Christian awareness at a maximized level.” -BISHOP RICHARD D. HOWELL, JR., PRESIDING PRELATE SHILOH TEMPLE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES ROBBINSDALE, MINNESOTA
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Epistle To The Romans (Student/Study Guide)
$23.99Add to cartThis inductive Bible study focuses on a message for the early Christian church in the city of Rome, carefully examining the apostle Paul’s concerns for believers. This in-depth twenty-three week study takes a close look at the theology presented by Paul and investigates the practical guidelines for those who are in a relationship with Christ. The study provides a number of options for working on the lessons. It also offers a time of reflection in Scripture every day to provide a call to worship for the student. The study of the Epistle to the Romans addresses the role of Christians as members of the body of Christ. When a group is meeting weekly to discuss the lessons, each student will benefit from the review discussion suggested by the accompanying leader’s guide.
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Christmas From The Back Side (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartBook Session Titles Include:
The Scandal Of Christmas
Three Votes For An Early Christmas
Christmas Comes To A Back Fence
How The Government Helped The First Christmas Happen
Celebrating Christmas In A Hotel
Christmas Comes To A Church
Christmas And The Impossible DreamAdditional Info
Ellsworth Kalas opens up new possibilities of insight into the biblical Christmas story of Jesus’ birth by entering the Gospel scriptures through the “back side” – through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens,” or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character.
Kalas’s creative approach both clarifies basic teachings and introduces new possibilities of meaning, even for those who are most familiar with the Christmas story. Enriched with contemporary illustrations and personal experiences, this volume will provide new perspective on Christmas. -
Esther And Ruth (Student/Study Guide)
$17.00Add to cartIn classic Interpretation Bible Studies style, Patricia Tull leads the reader through a ten-session study of the entire Old Testament books of Esther, with its stories of faithfulness, courage, and survival, and the ethical questions posed by its ending, and Ruth, with its themes of community, loyalty, and friendship.
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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Lords Prayer : 8 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWhen the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, he gave them what is now known as “the Lord’s Prayer.”
What is the Lord’s Prayer to you? Is it a formal prayer that you repeat only during Sunday morning worship? Has it become so familiar that you hardly think about its meaning? If so, you are missing out on a rich resource for your spiritual life.
In this study guide Douglas Connelly unpacks the Lord’s Prayer section by section with additional texts that help you dig deeper into Jesus’ teaching about how to pray.
This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study.
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Taking The Old Testament Challenge
$16.99Add to cartHelp your congregation experience the life-changing relevance of the Old Testament The Old Testament Challenge (OTC) is a turn-key program to help everyone in your church understand and apply the Old Testament. Participants experience the content in multiple contexts: through sermons, group discussions, and personal devotions. This 32-week series is designed for churches to teach, study, and discuss the entire Old Testament over a 9-month period. The goal of OTC is to discover the life-changing truths of the Old Testament and how they can be applied to daily life. Based on Pastor John Ortberg9s OTC series at the New Community services of Willow Creek Community Church, this resource enables churches to raise the level of biblical literacy and understanding among their congregations. Your congregation will fall in love with the Old Testament! The OTC curriculum is made up of 4 kits of 7-9 lessons each. This first kit covers the Pentateuch and includes everything you need to preach 9 sermons (that9s less than $25 per week!): * Teaching Guide containing material from Ortberg9s weekly teachings for pastors and/or teachers * Group Discussion Guide focusing on specific passages from the Old Testament designed for weekly or bi-weekly use and including leader9s notes * DVD and VHS Video presenting an OTC “vision-casting” message from Ortberg, a promotional piece for churches, and 4 creative video elements for each kit to use during the OTC message * CD-ROM providing 7-9 PowerPoint presentations for use with each of the OTC messages. It also contains 40 FAQ sheets answering tough questions from the Old Testament for use on your web site or to be printed in hard copy. * Sets of slides for each teaching session for pastors and teachers. * Sermon Audio CD set containing all 9 messages preached by John Ortberg * Implementation Guide * 40 Weeks With God reading guide
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Contextualization : Meanings Methonds And Models
$22.99Add to cartThis classic textbook brings together the meanings, proposals, and tasks involved in contextualization. Hesselgrave and Rommen explore the history of contextualization in the Bible and the Church while examining the proposals of prominent thinkers on this subject. They conclude with their own definition and approach to contextualization.
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Judges : Returning To God (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartSometimes we turn away from God.
Or we fail to love those around us.
We even follow the gods of the world.
Despite everything, God remains faithful, loving us and waiting for us to return to him. This is the story of Israel told in the book of Judges. As Donald Baker leads you to examine it for yourself, you may discover that it is your story 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.
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Afterlife (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Add to cartAfterlife: Finding Hope Beyond Death is targeted to adult learners in their 20’s and 30’s. Author David deSilva says, “The extent to which we can come to terms with our own death directly impacts our psychological stability and well-being. The denial of death leads to all manner of personality disorders and ultimately to an insecure, inauthentic life.” The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims the hope of life in the presence of God forever and the invitation to live in and for this hope. Seven easy-to-lead sessions with clear teaching helps on every page challenge you to examine this powerful biblical theme and will encourage to look at your own questions and beliefs as you study the Scriptures.
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Way Of Blessedness Participants Book (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartThe Way of Blessedness invites readers to cultivate the dispositions of the soul as outlined in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which suit us for the reign of God while drawing us into its realm.
Jesus portrays the reign of God in terms that are contrary to social hierarchy — in his time as well as our own. It is a realm of outlandish generosity and uncommon compassion.
This is a 9-week study of the spiritual practices that help us turn away from pride and fill us with God’s abundant love. As we’re transformed by God’s love, we’re able to become people who mourn with and for others and our world, who understand and live out Jesus’ example of meekness, who hunger and thirst for holiness, who humbly offer and receive mercy, whose hearts are pure and able to see the imprint of God in all things, who seek peace, and who hold strong in our faith through adversity.
The Way of Blessedness guides participants along a path that offers clarity to our way of life and the very life of God’s kingdom.
This is the third resource in the Companions in Christ series and is ideal for small group study.
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Seal Of Blessing
$12.49Add to cartRarely is there a book that will be appealing to such a wide range of Christian readers as this book. Reaching across categories from, Christian Living, Inspiration, General Interest, Church and Ministry, Biblical Studies and Theology/Doctrine, this book will reach a multitude of potential readers.
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Use Of The Septuagint In New Testament Research
$33.99Add to cartToo often the Septuagint is misunderstood or, worse, ignored in New Testament studies. In this book R. Timothy McLay makes a sustained argument for the influence of the Greek Jewish Scriptures on the New Testament and offers basic principles for bridging the research gap between these two critical texts.
McLay explains the use of the Septuagint in the New Testament by looking in depth at actual New Testament citations of the Jewish Scriptures. This work reveals the true extent of the Septuagint’s impact on the text and theology of the New Testament. Indeed, given the textual diversity that existed during the first century, the Jewish Scriptures as they were known, read, and interpreted in the Greek language provided the basis for much, if not most, of the interpretive context of the New Testament writers.
Complete with English translations, a glossary of terms, an extensive bibliography, and helpful indexes, this book will give readers a new appreciation of the Septuagint as an important tool for interpreting the New Testament.
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Christ On Trial
$19.99Add to cartThe trial, conviction, and death of an innocent man 2,000 years ago have particular resonance today. Atrocities from around the world shake us nearly every day, and we all experience trials in our own lives too. In this book the new Archbishop of Canterbury looks in depth at the trial of Jesus, using it to teach readers how to face the challenges of life in today’s trying times.
Bringing the biblical accounts of Jesus’ trial vividly to life, Rowan Williams highlights what can be learned about Jesus from each of the four Gospel portraits. Mark shows a mysterious figure revealed as the Son of God. Matthew describes the Wisdom of God tried by foolish men. Luke presents a divine stranger. John speaks of the paradox of divinity submitting to judgement. These illuminating discussions are followed by a reflection on Christian martyrdom and a meditation on tyranny, freedom, and truth. A set of discussion questions and a thought-provoking prayer after each chapter make “Christ on Trial” an ideal book for study groups.
Throughout the book Williams draws not only from the Bible but also from fiction, drama, and current events, pointing up ways in which society today continues to put Christ on trial. Even more, he argues that all Christians stand with Jesus before a watching world. Though we may not be directly confronted with death, we are nevertheless called daily to respond to the falsehood of such lures as power, influence, and prestige.
Several words aptly describe this book by Rowan Williams: Profound. Incisive. Literary. Contemporary. Relevant. Prophetic. “Christ on Trial” will move and change those who read it.
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Being Gods Man In The Search For Success (Student/Study Guide)
$11.99Add to cartI’ve worked hard to get where I am. I’ve overcome great obstacles. I’ve earned it. No one had a greater right to say those statements more than King David. He rose from the fields of Palestine to the palace of power and privilege. He’d made it. But now that he was on top, would he continue to grow spiritually in the midst of his success?
Self-sufficiency is a temptation every man faces. But we can’t be both self-sufficient and on the move spiritually at the same time. Just as in David’s life, God often allows us to experience the consequences of self-sufficiency so that we can rediscover our need for his leadership and empowerment in our lives. In the end, the crushing blows we face serve to humble us and forge the basis for the next wave of spiritual momentum in our lives.
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Being Gods Man As A Satisfied Single (Student/Study Guide)
$11.99Add to cartYou may be single by choice or circumstance. You may plan to marry and have a family, or you may sense a call to lifelong singleness. Even so, your situation is God’s will for you now. What will you do with it? What will you learn from it? And how will you survive the temptations confronting singles in this world?
You know firsthand that single men face unique spiritual and moral struggles. Character is the cornerstone of being God’s man as a single in today’s culture. To live successfully out of a commitment to Christ, you as a single man must master the issues of sexual integrity, isolation, contentment, spiritual battle, and identity in Christ. Being God’s Man as a Satisfied Single is designed to help you do just that.
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Living In Love With Jesus Workbook (Workbook)
$17.99Add to cartThe authors of the best-selling Falling in Love with Jesus video curriculum turn their insight towards the principles reflected in the life of the biblical character Esther. Though two very different women_one single and one a married grandmother the authors combine their unique perspectives of God’s love and our ability to love one another. Ideal for individual or group study, the Living in Love with Jesus workbook paints a portrait of biblical truth that infuses a woman’s relationship with God with new vibrancy.
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Beautiful Work Of Learning To Pray (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Add to cart31 lessons which set a course by which you might grow in the life of prayer. Prayer is not easy, yet prayer can be learned. The Beautiful Work of Learning tro Pray is a very brief but probing guide for those who want to begin, or to deepen, their relationship to God through prayer. James Howell examines the barriers to prayer (such as our busyness, our discomfort with silence, and our doubts and fears) and invites us to take a fresh approach. Each of the 31 lessons begins with a Scripture passage and ends with a prayer. The author shares his own insights about this “beautiful work of learning to pray,” and also draws effectively from the insights of a wide array of other writers. A study guide provides assistance for a 3- or 6-week group.
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Listening To The Bible
$16.99Add to cartThe purpose of this book is to equip small groups to study God’s Word in new and exciting ways. Groups will have the chance to study together in a way that will facilitate spiritual growth and nurture relationships, empowering them to go out and share what they have learned and build up the Body of Christ. This Bible study method prepares them for living together in unity and being a light to the world. It helps them to hear the Word and do what it says. All types of groups can use this Bible study including teens, Sunday school classes, women, couples, and families. It is both interactive and introspective. It does not require a previous knowledge of the Bible, homework, or a large amount of preparation on the part of the leader. This user-friendly Bible study is very flexible, allows for creativity, and uses all types of learning styles. Its strength comes from everyone participating. It is foundational and makes it easy for people to join at anytime. It is not series oriented, having no natural breaks where people tend to stop attending. So, it can last as long as God desires.
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Challenge Of Bible Translation
$25.99Add to cartThe theory, history, and practice of Bible translation in a collection of 21 essays by leading scholars and practitioners in honor of Ronald F. Youngblood. There is a growing interest in the challenges of Bible translation as well as an increasing awareness of the power of translators to influence culture. This collection of 21 essays brings together the carefully nuanced insights of years of experience devoted to the challenges of responsible biblical interpretation and translation. Contributors include leading scholars and practitioners, many of whom are part of the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version. Contributors: Kenneth Barker, Donald Carson, Thomas Correll, Charles H. Cosgrove, Kent Eaton, Richard T. France, Andreas Kostenberger, Douglas Moo, Glen G. Scorgie, Moises Silva, James Smith III, John Stek, Mark Strauss, Ronald Veenker, Mariel Deluca Voth, Steven Voth, Larry Walker, Bruce Waltke, and Walt Wessel. EDITOR: Glen G. Scorgie;Mark L. Strauss;Steven M. Voth
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New Testament Characters (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartA throwaway woman
A blind beggar
A prison guard
A doubting disciple
An elderly coupleThey were ordinary people. Some were never even mentioned by name. Yet they were all touched by Jesus.
In this study guide, Carolyn Nystrom introduces you to the fascinating men and women of the New Testament. As you enter into their stories, you’ll discover how you too can be touched by the Savior.
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.
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Love : The Greatest Gift Of All (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIt begins with God.
As you come to know of and believe in his everlasting love, you begin to think about loving others–through prayer, service, forgiveness and more.
Phyllis J. Le Peau offers nine Bible studies to help you build a foundation of confidence in God’s love for you. You will be encouraged and equipped to respond to his love by loving others.
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.
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Kingdom Of God
$12.99Add to cartJesus speaks often of “the kingdom of God.”
What is it?
Where is it?
When is it?
Why is it so important?
Understanding and participating in God’s kingdom on earth is central to the Christian life. In this study guide, Gregory Jao leads you through ten Bible studies that explore God’s kindgom–transforming your picture of God, Christianity and your role in the world.
This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study
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Hope : Your Hearts Deepest Longings (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartSometimes hope becomes so real that it’s almost tangible.
But at other times–especially when tragedy or hardship intrudes–you wonder whether your hope will fail, leaving you exposed, vulnerable and overwhelmed.
In eight sessions, Jack Kuhatschek leads you to explore both sides of hope. You’ll confront doubts and fears, and you’ll anticipate the great joy that awaits you in Jesus 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 a “Now or Later” section in each study.
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Faith : Depending On God
$12.99Add to cartWhy don’t I get what I pray for?
Do I wait in faith for God to change a bad situation, or do I step out in faith to look for change?
Why don’t I feel more confident that God will help me?
If you ever struggle with uncertainties about faith, you’ll find good company in the pages of the Bible. Dale and Sandy Larsen lead you through nine Bible studies on people who struggled with faith to encourage you in your journey to deeper trust.
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.
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Jonah Joel And Amos (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIn today’s world it’s easy to wander away from God.
Hectic schedules and the quest for success often mean that time with God gets neglected.
But if you slow down long enough to listen, the minor prophets can have a major impact on the quality of your life. These twelve studies in Jonah, Joel and Amos, written by Doug and Doris Haugen, will help you focus on your number one priority–to seek the Lord and live!
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.
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Adventurous Prayer (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThese topical guides will deal with issues that women wrestle with today: God’s Will, Living in Christ, Prayer, and Worry.
Reaching an audience across race, socio-economic, denominational, and age boundaries, these guides will enhance the lives of women in America as they empower them in their weekly devotions. The study guides can be used for both individual and group settings.
Women are asking good questions about their faith. With our study guides, we want to join them in their quest for knowledge and lead them in finding the answers they are seeking.
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Mutilation Of Marks Gospel
$29.99Add to cartIn modern scholarship, Mark is usually viewed as the first of the Gospels; therefore, literary critics have carefully investigated its overall structure and interpretation. But Croy argues that the book has suffered physical damage at both its beginning and end, so this must temper all one’s conclusions.
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Bible From Scratch
$18.00Add to cartWell-known educator and author Don Griggs has written this accessible overview of the Bible for adults who have-or fear they have-little or no Bible knowledge. Now, in this much-anticipated second volume, Griggs guides us through the New Testament and introduces basic tools and skills for Bible study. Like the Old Testament volume, the first half of the book overviews the text while the second half provides questions for study.
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3 Months With The Spirit (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIn his lively writing style, renowned author Justo Gonzalez makes this material, formerly available only in Spanish, available to an English-speaking audience. Consisting of 13 Bible studies–each in 7 parts–Three Months with the Spirit can be used for individual or group study.
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Christian Virtues : 9 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartVirtue may not be a word you use every day, but it defines the qualities of a person of character. One of the good things about belonging to God is that he develops virtues in you. In nine sessions Cindy Bunch leads you to investigate–and learn to practice–key Christian virtues: faith, hope, love, wisdom, justice, courage, moderation, integrity and perseverance.
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.
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Praying The Psalms (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartJoy. Anger. Distress. Hope. Trust.
These and many more emotions are expressed in the Psalms. Juanita Ryan offers these studies to help you learn how to openly express the full range of your emotions to God.
This revised LifeGuide Bible Study, originally titled Psalms II, 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.
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Job : Wrestling With God (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWhy do faithful people suffer?
Job wanted to know. So he demanded an answer from God. His friends thought he was crazy, but Job persisted. And, finally, God answered.
As Paul Stevens leads you through Job’s questions and God’s answers, you discover comfort, hope and meaning for the suffering in your own life.
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.
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Creative Counterpart : Becoming The Woman Wife And Mother Youve Longed To B (Rep
$18.99Add to cartLinda Dillow gracefully and succinctly motivates Christian women to reach for more than they are currently experiencing in their marriages. She includes creative suggestions on how to encourage your husband, live above your circumstances, and develop a plan whereby you can begin to become the woman, wife, and mother that you long to be. She describes a creative counterpart as being more than just a helper. She is a woman who, having chosen (or having found herself in) the vocation of wife and mother, decides to learn and grow in all the areas of this role and to work as though she were aiming for the presidency of a corporation. Also included is a Bible study and project guide, which work perfectly for personal study or small group interaction.
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Jacob And The Prodigal
$27.99Add to cart232 Pages
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“Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him.” A father runs to welcome his prodigal son with open arms. What are the similarities between these two stories? Noting that Israel takes its name from Jacob, Bailey unpacks parallels freighted with theological significance, offering a fresh take on Jesus’ view of Israel’s destiny. -
Women Of The New Testament (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartLydia shows us how to influence the people around us.
Elizabeth’s life challenges us to care for others.
Women like Herodias and Sapphira warn us against turning away from God toward bitterness and dishonesty.
As Phyllis J. Le Peau introduces twelve significant women of the New Testament, she invites you to enter into their lives and learn from them what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
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.
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Meeting The Spirit (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWho is the Holy Spirit?
How does he change our lives?
How does he work in the world?
In ten sessions Douglas Connelly helps you examine these and other critical questions. You will see that the Spirit of God is eager to work in your life to draw you closer to God.
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.
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Paul The Letter Writer Print On Demand Title
$25.99Add to cartThis engaging study shows how Paul’s stylized use of the official Roman letter a form of communication of great social import in his day played a crucial role in his apostolic ministry, conveying both his self-identity and sense of authority.
M. Luther Stirewalt describes the logistics of letter writing in the first-century Mediterranean world and shows how official letters served to substitute for speeches to an audience, to convey executive, official, or bureaucratic matters, or to bring complaints or petitions from citizens to officials. He then shows how Paul structured his apostolic correspondence after these models of writing, drawing evidence directly from seven Pauline epistles: 1 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Philemon, Galatians, and Romans.
Cutting a new angle on Paul’s purposes, his ministry, and his pastoral concerns, Stirewalt’s “Paul, the Letter Writer” will appeal to readers of the Bible and ancient history.
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Life Of David
$16.99Add to cartThis in-depth, inductive Bible study focuses on the life of King David and his relationship with God. The in-depth twelve-week study will examine God’s nature as revealed through Old Testament Scriptures, that focus on how David served God and sinned against God. David’s response to trials, tragedies, and triumphs will inspire and encourage students in their own commitment to the Lord God. The study also offers a time of reflection in the Psalms that relate to events in David’s life, to not only see the source of David’s determination and inspiration, but to provide the student with a time of daily worship and reflection in Scripture at the end of each lesson. The study provides a number of options for completing the lessons. The student could complete the observation questions followed by application questions, or complete the remainder of the lesson for an in-depth study. Students could also study only some of the portions of the in-depth lesson beyond the observation questions.
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Abba (Student/Study Guide)
$12.95Add to cartThe Lord’s Prayer is undoubtedly the world’s most well-known litany of petition and praise — yet it is precisely because of its familiarity that we often recite it by rote and lose the power and depth of its spiritual yearnings. In this latest installment of the popular Another Look series, Ron Lavin brings the prayer to life with a fresh approach which reminds us that Jesus was teaching his disciples (and us) how to pray and how to live. The first word of the prayer in Luke 11:1-2 — the Aramaic word Abba, loosely translated as “Daddy” — clearly indicates the true nature of the kingdom of God. Jesus’ use of this term tells us that the Ruler of the universe is not only our strong, dependable Father… but He is also a compassionate and loving Daddy with whom we can have an affectionate, intimate relationship.
Structured in eight sessions, Abba is an ideal group study resource. Each chapter is filled with humor and anecdotes, and includes questions for stimulating discussion. There are tips to assist small group leaders, along with two fascinating appendixes that share a personal viewpoint on the Lord’s Prayer.
Abba is the third title in the Another Look series on the basics of Christianity. Stories To Remember studied the parables of Jesus; I Believe; Help My Unbelief examined the Apostles’ Creed; upcoming titles will explore the Ten Commandments and the sacraments. These books are excellent for personal meditation, use with new member or adult Sunday school classes, small group studies, and sermon preparation.
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Sermon On The Mount
$16.99Add to cartThis inductive Bible study focuses on the words that Christ spoke in His Sermon on the Mount taken from Matthew 5 7. The lessons will examine Jesus message that challenges on a wide variety of subjects, including the blessing of obedience. The in-depth fourteen-week study asks students to examine their own relationship with the Lord as well as with others in the church. The study seeks to equip each student for a stronger and more mature walk with the Lord.
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For Such A Time As This Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$7.99Add to cartToday’s young women are bombarded with messages contrary to the Christian life. They need a clear vision of purpose in order to walk as “princesses in God’s court.” For Such a Time as This: The Disciplines of Destiny, by Lisa Ryan, cohost of The 700 Club, helps women from the ages of twelve to twenty-five find their unique gifts and destinies. It draws on the biblical example of Esther, as well as modern-day role models, to deliver nugget-sized lessons on character traits such as courage, chastity, grace, and dignity. For Such a Time as This will transform young readers into mature women of God.
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Life God Rewards Bible Study (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00Add to cartThis Bible study is a lot more exciting than getting a paycheck and benefits…and infinitely more important. After all, you’re not planning for a lifetime – you’re investing in forever. And God wants it to be great for you! Through these four weeks of insightful group or individual study, Bible teacher and spiritual counselor Bruce Wilkinson clarifies how the choices you’re making today are going to affect the quality of your life in heaven. As you investigate key Scriptures and apply them to your own situation with this visual, interactive resource, you’ll discover the most fulfilling life you’ve ever known
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Paul And Jesus
$23.50Add to cartIt has been fashionable in New Testament scholarship to view the apostle Paul as a religious “freelancer” who corrupted Jesus’ teachings. David Wenham has written convincingly against this view, and in this new book he introduces readers to the “true” Paul.
Rooted in a thorough knowledge of the New Testament, this book fulfills two important purposes. First, it provides a superb introduction to Paul himself. Wenham describes Paul’s early life, shows the importance of his conversion, and follows him on his missionary journeys. Second, the book explores Paul’s relation to Jesus. Writing in dialogue with those who wish to distance Paul from Jesus, Wenham shows just how important the ministry and teaching of Jesus were to Paul’s own thought and evangelism. What emerges from a study of Paul’s epistles is a man who drew extensively on the traditions of Jesus and faithfully worked to spread his message to the rest of the world.
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Becoming A Woman Of Influence Thrive Edition
$10.99Add to cart1. Impacting Lives Like Jesus Did
2. The Principle Of Time Alone With God
3. The Principle Of Walking And Talking
4. The Principle Of Asking Questions
5. The Principle Of Compassion
6. The Principle Of Unconditional Love
7. The Principle Of Casting Vision
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God has a need in His church for women who will be there for other women to encourage their dreams, speak into their lives, and listen to their hearts. In Becoming A Woman Of Influence, Carol Kent imparts several principles from the life fo Jesus for the Making of an effective mentor.Say “yes” to being a mentor be accepting this challenge:
To equip, encourage, and empower women to reach their God given potential
To learn how to listen and spread unconditional love an compassion to broken lives
To become involved in an adventure that unfolds the life of Christ daily
To become a woman of influence, someone who positively impacts the lives of othersGod isn’t looking for women in the limelight, just women who can bring His light to others. “Are you willing to live for something that will last forever?” asks author Carol Kent. If your answer is “yes,” let Becoming A Woman Of Influence help you become such a woman.
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Faith Victorious : Finding Strength And Hope From Hebrews 11
$22.99Add to cartThere’s hardly a topic more important than faith. And no portion of Scripture demonstrates the vitality of faith better than Hebrews 11. “This chapter is to faith what the thirteenth chapter of 1 Corinthians is to love,” writes Richard Phillips. In this study of Hebrews 11 we find answers to some of our most pressing questions: What is faith? How do we get faith? What are its benefits? How does faith respond to life’s trials? We also enter the fascinating world of Old Testament men and women whose vision of a sure hope beyond their struggles led them to acts of great courage. Like the first audience of the Book of Hebrews, the church today faces mounting opposition – and the danger of falling away from the truth.
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At Table With Jesus (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cartJesus used food and mealtimes to build (or destroy) community and to teach about the Father, Son, and Kingdom. Some of theses events include the wedding, at Cana, the calls to Levi and to Zacchaeus, the banquet parables, eating with Pharisees and with persons of ill repute, and the miraculous feeding with fish and bread. This book deals with the concepts of miracle meals, Eucharist, hospitality, etiquette, clean and unclean, and others. This 8-session study will help participants see how the simple act of eating became a crucial element in Jesus’ ministry, and they will learn to appreciate the Eucharistic quality of daily life and the practice of hospitality.
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Winning At Life
$8.99Add to cartSix sessions. Discussion guides designed to help people from a variety of spiritual backgrounds discover the powerful life and teaching of Jesus in the context of small group.
Winning at Life: Will reveal the secrets Jesus taught his disciples about winning at life through the stories he told -
Sudden Impact : Powerful Encounters With The Real Jesus
$8.99Add to cartSix sessions. Discussion guides designed to help people from a variety of spiritual backgrounds discover the powerful life and teaching of Jesus in the context of small group.
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Nehemiah : Courage In The Face Of Opposition (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartNehemiah was a leader of Israel. He faced opposition and difficulty from every side–even from his own people. Yet he stood against all his enemies, trusting only in God.
As Don Fields leads you through twelve sessions to dig into the Old Testament story of Nehemiah, you will discover how this leader’s courage and faith can inspire you as you struggle to live a life pleasing to God.
This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study
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1-2 Peter And Jude (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cart“I’ll never grow up.”
Sometimes we all feel a little like Peter Pan. We’d rather be children, free of obligations and responsibilities. Sometimes we even feel that way about our Christian lives.
The writers of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude understand how difficult it is to grow into maturity. As Carolyn Nystrom leads us through these letters, we see how God provides direction and comfort when we travel dark roads. And we discover what it takes to be mature 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 a “Now or Later” section in each study.
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Jesus Attitude Towards The Law
$51.50Add to cartThis book provides a critical reassesment and fresh analysis of Jesus’ attitude towards the Law as portrayed in each of the canonical Gospels, Q, Thomas, and the apocryphal Gospels. Representing William Loader’s definitive work on the subject, this comprehensive study presents a clearer picture of Jesus and his message.
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Esther : Character Under Pressure (Revised)
$12.99Add to cart“Who are you when no one’s looking?”
When her people were threatened, Esther had to ask herself that question. She could risk her life to try to save her fellow Israelites. Or she could “keep her head down” to wait out the threat in obscurity and safety.
In nine sessions for individuals or groups, Patty Pell leads you to examine the story of Esther. You’ll discover how godly character often develops under pressure. And you’ll discover ideas for living a godly life in the midst of contemporary pressures.
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.
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10 Commandments : 12 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartGod’s rules do more than restrict–they give freedom.
They are words of prevention and protection.
They define identity–ours and God’s.
Each of the studies in this guide by Rob Suggs looks at one of God’s commandments and a Bible passage that will help you better understand how to apply God’s law. As you study these laws, you will encounter God himself.
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.
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Encountering Jesus : 8 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Revised)
$12.99Add to cartTerrorism. Diseases. Hurricanes.
Every day the news reinforces what you want to forget–you live in an insecure world. Elijah’s times were no safer. He faced famine, murder and corruption–with both courage and fear. In these eight studies on Elijah’s life, Douglas Connelly helps you look beyond the insecurity of the world to our sovereign God who reigns forever.
This LifeGuide Bible Study in IVP’s revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a new “”Now or Later”” section following each session to help you act on what you learn.
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Jeremiah (Student/Study Guide)
$17.00Add to cartIn classic Interpretation Bible Studies style, Robert Laha leads a ten-session study into the stories of suffering, tragedy, and ultimately, hope found in the book of Jeremiah. Chapters discuss Jeremiah’s world and call, unfaithfulness, God’s judgment, lament, Jeremiah’s confessions, prophetic signs, false prophets, the Letter to the Babylonian Exiles, and consolation and hope. Like all IBS volumes, Laha’s Jeremiah features maps, illustrations, definitions of key terms, interesting biblical facts, questions for reflection, as well as leaders’ suggestions for groups use.
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Joy In Our Weakness (Revised)
$27.99Add to cartInstead of looking for sensational end-time scenarios or wondering who will be left behind, Dawn sees the Book of Revelation as a comforting story of God’s ultimate victory over evil. Her theology of weakness is particularly relevant for those who struggle with physical limitations and chronic illness.
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Trusting That God Will Provide
$12.99Add to cartModel Your Life on the Great Women of the Bible Who Trusted God and Found Him Faithful Studies of 6 women from the Bible_each with 6 sessions_for personal reflection or group study Through intriguing stories of biblical women, the Women of the Bible study series helps readers see how God wants to work in their lives. Questions and activities are designed to encourage personal application, understanding, and prayer, and to foster interaction within study groups. Each chapter includes 8 sections: Opening Narrative, Discussing the Story, Sharing Your Story, After Hours, Setting the Stage, Behind the Scenes, Prayer Meetings, and Words to Remember. The leader9s guide makes it easy to facilitate weekly Bible studies to nurture knowledge of Scripture and a sense of God9s presence in life. Esther: a Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia and saved her people_Choose to be a woman God delights to use no matter what the circumstances Mary: a young woman who said yes to God9s incredible plan for her life_Obedience can be a joyous choice that is blessed by God Deborah: a leader of Israel when God9s people were in a period of great decline_Faith, courage, and devotion toward God have a powerful impact in a woman9s life Hannah: a woman who poured out her heart to God and received a miracle_Understand the wisdom and importance of committing dreams to God Sarah: a woman of faith whose insecurities sometimes got the better of her_Face life9s uncertainties, move beyond fear, and enjoy a faith-filled relationship with God Ruth: a daughter-in-law who left her own people out of loyalty to Naomi_Trust the Lord through faith and action in difficult times
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Stories To Remember (Student/Study Guide)
$17.95Add to cartUsing the concept of the kingdom of God as a touchstone, Stories To Remember analyzes the parables and emphasizes how we can apply their lessons to our modern lives. Like Jesus, Lavin cuts through theological code words to get to the heart of their message in easy-to-understand ways. Structured in two eight-session groupings, Stories To Remember is an ideal group study resource. Each chapter includes “points to ponder” and questions for stimulating discussion. There’s also a study guide for digging deeper into the biblical and historical background and tips to assist small group leaders. This is the second book in the Another Look series: other titles examine the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments. These books are excellent for personal inspiration, use with new member or adult Sunday school classes, small group studies, and sermon preparation.
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Life Management For Busy Women Growth And Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99Add to cartThis study guide offers clear and inspired steps for women eager to become better stewards of their time and their lives. As a supplemental tool, it compliments all the major sections of the book. Easily adaptable to individual or group study, this guide will help women of all ages, in all stages of life, learn to see and follow God’s blueprint for their lives.
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Focus On Mark (Student/Study Guide)
$21.95Add to cartCombining scripture text with informative commentary, Focus on Mark is the perfect guide for in-depth adult study. Each book contains study questions, journal meditations, and group activities that encourage spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of God’s work.
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Nehemiah : Man Of Radical Obedience (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cart10 Lesson Bible Study
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A great job, wonderful friends, financial security. What if God asked you to leave it all behind today – to forsake everything familiar and comfortable? To give it all up to go to a neglected, third-rate portion of the world and to rebuild a city you’ve never seen?Sound unlikely? This is precisely a portrait of Nehemiah, cupbearer to the king of Persia. After hearing that a plan to rebuild Jerusalem’s ruined city wall had tragically failed, Nehemiah’s heart was broken. Yet, he wasn’t satisfied simply to lament the incident from his sheltered life in Persia. Hearing God’s call for him to go back to his homeland and see the wall restored completely, he responded in radical obedience, forsaking everything to follow God’s instructions.
In this captivating 10-week study of an often-overlooked Old Testament book, the authors link Nehemiah’s obedience with its practical implications for believers today. As Nehemiah faced great opposition and numerous setbacks, he and the Israelites learned how to totally abandon themselves to God’s will and way for their lives. Each lesson offers valuable observations to help deepen faith, inspire hope, and strengthen the resolve to follow God’s leading at all costs.