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Emotionally Healthy Woman Course Workbook (Workbook)
$12.99Geri Scazzero knew there was something desperately wrong with her life. She felt like a single parent raising her four young daughters alone. She finally told her husband, “I quit,” and left the thriving church he pastored, beginning a journey that transformed her and her marriage for the better. In this eight-session video Bible study Geri provides you a way out of an inauthentic, superficial spirituality to genuine freedom in Christ. This study is for every woman who thinks, “I can’t keep pretending everything is fine!
” The journey to emotional health begins by quitting. Geri quit being afraid of what others think. She quit lying. She quit denying her anger and sadness. She quit living someone else’s life. When you quit those things that are damaging to your soul or the souls of others, you are freed up to choose other ways of being and relating that are rooted in love and lead to life. When you quit for the right reasons, at the right time, and in the right way, you’re on the path not only to emotional health, but also to the true purpose of your life. Sessions include:
Quit Being Afraid of What Others Think
Quit Lying
Quit Dying to the Wrong Things
Quit Denying Anger, Sadness and Fear
Quit Blaming
Quit Overfunctioning
Quit Faulty Thinking
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Your Living Compass
$22.95Structured holistic wellness program for individuals and groups based on a highly
successful retreat model developed by priest-psychotherapist* Builds on the national network of Living Compass workshops, presentations, and
publications, and soon, the 14-room Nicholas Center, a faith and wellness retreat
and training center in the heart of Chicago* Each chapter includes questions for reflection
If Barbara Brown Taylor and Steven Covey ever wrote a book together, this might be
the book! Living Compass is a church-based faith and wellness program designed for
individuals and small groups. Readers engage in a 10-week, self-guided wellness retreat,
consisting of daily ten-minute readings, plus questions that guide the user to make small,
meaningful action steps designed for getting “your life, your relationships, and your work
headed in a new direction,” according to the author.Deeply spiritual and exceedingly practical, the new book joins the national Living
Compass ministry, which includes educational classes on a multitude of wellness topics,
small groups that promote and support those who desire to make healthy changes in
their lives and, wellness resources (including a free Living Well with Living Compass app),
social media, and soon, a new center for trainings and retreats that will be located in the
offices of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.For Individuals and church groups.
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Mentoring For Marriage
$18.68Introduction
A Message To Pastors
A Word To The Mentoring Couple
Course Guidelines For The Mentoring Couple
Mentoring Couple’s Guide
Session 1: How Do You Know This Is The One?
Session 2: Pulling Together With Christ
Session 3: One + One = One
Session 4: The Unique Assignment
Session 5: Financial Feuds Can Fuel Failure
Session 6: My Body Is Not My Own
Session 7: The 3-D/3-C Marriage
Addendum: Marrying Again — A Time For ReflectionAdditional Info
While it’s true that marriage can be a great adventure, it is also true that a successful marriage takes hard work, honest communication, and faith.Before entering into the marriage covenant, couples should consider the finer details of their relationship: How does Christ fit into the relationship? How will finances be handled? How should a husband love his wife, and how should a wife love her husband?
Those questions and many more like them are asked in Mentoring for Marriage, a seven-session study designed for engaged couples seeking pre-marital guidance and challenge. Believing that no study can exhaustively cover the topic of marriage, Daryl G. Donovan has created a resource that fosters critical discussion and thought among engaged couples who have sought out the careful mentorship of a pastor, counselor, or married couple.
Firm in his conviction that every marriage must be sustained through Christ, Donovan provides plenty of space for a couple to work through individual differences and uncertainties. Mentoring for Marriage is an excellent resource for pastors, counselors, engaged couples, married couples, and mentors. This resource enables a reliance upon wisdom and encourages open and honest discourse for any couple wanting a God’s-eye view of marriage before they say “I do.”
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Jeremiah Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$16.99When we look around at today’s world, hope usually isn’t the first word that comes to mind. In many ways we live in an unstable world where marriages fail, bank accounts run low, friendships end, and the everyday demands of a fast-paced life get us down. In the Book of Jeremiah, we find God calling out to His people with a message of hope-a message that intentional living is possible even in an unstable world. But how do we do this? Where do we start? Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their lives. This six-week study examines God’s words of instruction to His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, and provides women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as they surrender their wills to God’s and put their hope in Him alone. Combining rich study of the Book of Jeremiah with practical life application that resonates with the realities and experiences of today’s women, this study inspires all women to dare to hope, remembering that God is rich in mercy and love and has good plans for us. The Leader Guide contains six session plan outlines, complete with discussion points and questions, activities, prayers, and more-plus leader helps for facilitating a group.
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Living Participant Guide (Large Type)
$25.99This Covenant experience will guide participants in a comprehensive, in-depth study of the Bible over twenty-four weeks. Unlike the learning participants may have experienced in other groups, this in-depth study of the whole Bible emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern through all the books in the Old and New Testaments. It underscores the unique relationship that God chooses to have with us as God’s people. This relationship is grounded in the faithfulness of God’s love and on our ongoing commitment to stay in love with God while we share signs of that love with others. Each episode connects to an aspect of this covenant relationship, which is summarized in the heading of each participant guide. COVENANT TRANSLATES INTO ACTIONS-into how we behave in our everyday lives. That’s why the second module, Living the Covenant, focuses on how the community lives out their covenant in faithful love-how it’s applied to actual relationships in daily life. The books included in these eight episodes examine the practical challenges of faithful covenant life. We explore leadership problems among tribal chieftains, kings and prophets, and spiritual and political crises. They look for practical wisdom and guidance in the teachings of Israel’s sages, the letters of Paul, and more. And by demonstrating how people of vastly different cultures came together in a common purpose, they show how faithful love is the root of the covenant life. Each participant in the group needs the Participant Guides and a Bible. The CEB Study Bible is preferred. The Living Participant Guide is 8 weeks long, and has a lay flat binding making it easy to take notes in the generous space provided on each page. The Living Participant Guide contains the following episodes: Episode 9: Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs Ruth, Esther, and Song of Songs are a part of the “Festival Scroll” and linked to sacred celebrations in Israel’s life. In the story of Ruth, both Ruth and Boaz risk caring beyond conventional expectations, displaying faithful, expansive love with consequences for Israel’s royal future. Esther risks everything to identify with her people and rescue them from a genocidal plot. Song of Songs displays the power and passion of a “crazy love” that also helps us understand God’s love. Episode 10: Luke and Acts Luke and Acts offer a vision of who God is and what salvation means. For the writer of Luke, Jesus is a prophet who reveals God’s heart and intention to r
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Creating Participant Guide (Large Type)
$25.99This Covenant experience will guide participants in a comprehensive, in-depth study of the Bible over twenty-four weeks. Unlike the learning participants may have experienced in other groups, this in-depth study of the whole Bible emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern through all the books in the Old and New Testaments. It underscores the unique relationship that God chooses to have with us as God’s people. This relationship is grounded in the faithfulness of God’s love and on our ongoing commitment to stay in love with God while we share signs of that love with others. Each episode connects to an aspect of this covenant relationship, which is summarized in the heading of each participant guide. GOD ESTABLISHES THE COVENANT to be in relationship with us. So the first eight weeks, Creating the Covenant, examines how the covenant community is created and established-highlighting several examples throughout scripture. It discusses the story of our origins in Genesis, the Exodus narrative, the teachings of Moses, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, as well as other books from each Testament that focus on the foundation of Christian faith. In doing so, it lays out the framework for a life lived in concert with God and others. Each participant in the group needs the Participant Guides and a Bible. The CEB Study Bible is preferred. The Creating Participant Guide is eight weeks long, and has a lay flat binding making it easy to take notes in the generous space provided on each page. The Creating Participant Guide contains the following episodes: Episode 1: Creating the Covenant Relationships with people in our lives are key to faithful living. Covenant is about the family God creates and the power of love that overcomes evil. We are broken and miss the mark. Substitutes for faithful love destroy our relationships. Yet God’s response to broken relationships is to restore us to wholeness. Through the shared practice of reading and interpreting the Bible scripture in holy conversation, we sharpen our understandings until they become more accurate and relevant. And we learn about God’s gracious love and how to share it with others. Episode 2: Torah-Genesis Genesis answers the question: Who are we in the scheme of things? Covenant relationships are a metaphor for life together before God. This life is characterized by both gift and responsibility. Broken relationships in these stories are countered by forgiveness and generosity. Episode
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Jeremiah Participant Book (Student/Study Guide)
$19.99When we look around at today’s world, hope usually isn’t the first word that comes to mind. In many ways we live in an unstable world where marriages fail, bank accounts run low, friendships end, and the everyday demands of a fast-paced life get us down. In the Book of Jeremiah, we find God calling out to His people with a message of hope-a message that intentional living is possible even in an unstable world. But how do we do this? Where do we start? Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their lives. This six-week study examines God’s words of instruction to His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, and provides women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as they surrender their wills to God’s and put their hope in Him alone. Combining rich study of the Book of Jeremiah with practical life application that resonates with the realities and experiences of today’s women, this study inspires all women to dare to hope, remembering that God is rich in mercy and love and has good plans for us.
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Trusting Participant Guide (Large Type)
$25.99This Covenant experience will guide participants in a comprehensive, in-depth study of the Bible over twenty-four weeks. Unlike the learning participants may have experienced in other groups, this in-depth study of the whole Bible emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern through all the books in the Old and New Testaments. It underscores the unique relationship that God chooses to have with us as God’s people. This relationship is grounded in the faithfulness of God’s love and on our ongoing commitment to stay in love with God while we share signs of that love with others. Each episode connects to an aspect of this covenant relationship, which is summarized in the heading of each participant guide. LIFE, AS WE ALL KNOW TOO WELL, IS IMPERFECT. Difficulties are inevitable. That’s why the final eight-weeks, Trusting the Covenant, looks at the crises that sometimes call covenant life into question, and how we are restored to trust in God when troubling things happen. This module discusses the loss of hope, and how it is restored by faithfulness in the midst of suffering. From the story of Job, to the Hebrew exile, to the apocalyptic visions in Daniel and Revelation, we learn how faithful love is at work in everything-to restore hope, freedom, and wholeness to our lives. Each participant in the group needs the Participant Guides and a Bible. The CEB Study Bible is preferred. The Trusting Participant Guide is 8 weeks long, and has a lay flat binding making it easy to take notes in the generous space provided on each page. The Trusting Participant Guide contains the following episodes: Episode 17: John; 1, 2, and 3 John For John the God we meet in Jesus is the one who keeps coming into the world, going out of the way to be in relationship with us. Jesus meets his followers in whatever ways they need with new and abundant life. Jesus draws people back into community and promises the Holy Spirit to those who follow him. Episode 18: Psalms Psalms are songs, poems, and prayers to and about God. There is diversity of authorship across the Psalms. Three major types of psalms are laments, thanksgiving psalms, and psalms of praise. The psalms are user-friendly and give voice to our conflicts, confessions, and cries for God’s rescuing help. The Psalms teach us how to pray and that God’s primary character trait is faithful love. Episode 19: Job Like the Bible as a whole, the book of Job offers a number of voices or perspectives. Job stag
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Messiah : The Texts Behind Handels Masterpiece (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99An exploration of the biblical texts related to the music in Handel’s Messiah.
Prophets prophesied about him. Angels and shepherds rejoiced at his birth. Friends cried for joy at his resurrection. And we still celebrate him today. He is Jesus, the Messiah. Perfect for Advent or Lent, this guide leads you through Scripture passages used in Handel’s Messiah that highlight who Jesus is and what he came to do. It might change the way you listen to Handel’s oratorio. Even more, it might change the way you live.
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Psalm 1 NIV Preacher Edition
$39.99We have just released PSALMS – Volume 1 from our best-selling commentary of all time, The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. If you’ve been collecting the volumes in this breakthrough set, you know that the Psalms are the only remaining books to be released. This is the first of 3 volumes on the Psalms and it covers Psalms 1-41.
Wait until you see the beautiful outline and supporting study materials for the beloved 23rd Psalm. It’s no wonder The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible is the world’s #1 sermon outline tool, with over 1 million copies in print. Only the POSB gives you detailed sermon outlines for every Bible passage with outlined sub-points, supporting Scripture, commentary and practical applications. It has become a favorite for not only preachers, but students and Bible teachers too.
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Acts (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99A journey through the Bible from a Korean perspective.The Word & Life series guides Korean readers to study the Bible more deeply and promotes better meditation on how the Bible’s teachings can apply to our everyday life. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study.
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Mark (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99A journey through the Bible from a Korean perspective.The Word & Life series guides Korean readers to study the Bible more deeply and promotes better meditation on how the Bible’s teachings can apply to our everyday life. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study.
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Lessons From David
$14.99Probably one of the most well- known characters in the Bible is David. He grew up a shepherd boy and defeated a giant named Goliath and then went on to be King of Israel. While king, David made some serious mistakes. However, David didn’t try to place the blame on other people. He took responsibility and shouldered the blame himself. By doing this, he was described by God as a man after His own heart . In this book, you will learn that God has a good plan for every individual. But sometimes you can thwart that plan by your own desire to fulfill certain desires and dreams but God’s grace can bring you back to the plan that God has for you. Even though David made some mistakes and even cost people their lives, he repented and was able to turn the direction of those mistakes to want to serve the Lord. God’s grace is evident through the entire life of David. Rather than having to go through your own hard knocks, the author encourages the reader to learn from these life lessons from David and take hold to the truth of God’s word.
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John : A Self Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.48Contents
Introduction
1. Background And Survey
2. Prologue: “The Word Made Flesh”
3. Witnesses And Discoveries Of Jesus
4. Miracle Worker And Voice Of Authority
5. Teacher Come From God
6. “This Is Indeed The Christ”
7. Persecution Against Jesus Begins
8. Bread Of Life Refused
9. Attempts To Arrest Jesus
10. Light Of The World Rejected
11. The Good Shepherd Spurned
12. The King Of Israel Enters Jerusalem
13. Events Attending The Last Supper
14. Farewell Discourses
15. High-Priestly Prayer
16. Arrested And Tried
17. Crucified And Buried
18. Signs Of The Resurrected Jesus
19. Postresurrection Appearances In Galilee
A Review Of John
The Geography Of John’s Gospel
Bibliography P. 112Additional Info
The book of John is usually the first to be studied by new Christians and newly created study groups because it is a primer for the study of foundational truths. John deals with the nature and Person of Christ and what it means to have faith in Him. In this self-study guide you will learn about seven important miracles, of which five are not recorded anywhere else in Scripture, and how John used those miracles to reveal the Person al mission of Jesus Christ.If you are looking for a comprehensive, challenging tool to use in personal, group, or class Bible study, you’ll find the Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide series an exciting way to better understand the important truths of God’s Word. Each response-oriented guide in the 39-book series features helpful charts, graphs, maps, and ideas for projects and further study. You’ll refer back to each completed guide as a reference again and again as you study the Scriptures. This study series has enabled millions to effectively explore and understand God’s eternal message, and it continues to be the most widely used tool for Bible study today.
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Minor Prophets 1
$14.99Discover what the Bible says-not what someone else thinks it says-and develop the skills and desire to dig even deeper into God’s Word. With this book, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah. The book also contains study notes and questions for insight and reflection.
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His Word Afresh My Life Anew
$14.10“His Word Afresh, My Life Anew!” offers compelling evidence about the Bible itself, demonstrating it to be uniquely inspired and distinct from all other documents of religious authority. With a proper understanding about this God-inspired book, study of it becomes a treasure trove that can truly transform your life. Using the acrostic AFRESH, you’ll be guided through an inductive method of study allowing you to gain all possible from the Bible–God’s Word–which includes the promises God has waiting for you to receive!
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Soul Keeping Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99In Soul Keeping, John Ortberg helps Christians rediscover their soul—the best connection to God there is—and find out why it’s hurting and why neglecting it has set so many believers so far back spiritually. In this six-session, video-based small group Bible study, Ortberg shows that caring for your soul is necessary for your Christian life. John shows participants what your soul is, why it is important, how to assess your soul’s health, and how to care for it so that we can have a meaningful and beautiful life with God and others. When you nurture your soul your life in this world will come to make sense again; you can find your way back to God from hopelessness, depression, relationship struggles, and a lack of fulfillment. Your soul’s resting place is in God, and John Ortberg wants to take participants to that home. This study guide includes discussion questions, video notes, and in-between studies and is designed for use with the Soul Keeping DVD (sold separately).
Sessions include:
Filling the Hole in Your Soul
Why God Made You With a Soul
What’s Soul Got To Do With It
Finding Your Soul’s True Home
Empty Souls and Full Garages
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12 Disciples : 10 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99Getting The Most Out Of The Twelve Disciples
1 Andrew: Bringing Others To Jesus – John 1:35-42
2 Simon Peter: Defending (and Rebuking) The Savior – Mark 1:16-20; 8:27-38
3 Matthew: Drawing In The Outcast – Matthew 9:9-13
4 James: Hating Our Enemies – Luke 9:51-56; Acts 12:1-2
5 Philip: Learning To Trust – John 6:1-13
6 John: Seeking To Be The Greatest – Matthew 20:20-28
7 Thomas: Leaving Doubt Behind – John 20:19-29
8 Nathanael: Developing Spiritual Insight – John 1:43-51
9 Judas Iscariot: Turning Away – Matthew 26:14-30, 47-50; 27:1-10
10 Three Others: Faithful To The End – Luke 18:18-34
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
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Covenant Bible Study Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$28.99This Covenant experience will guide participants in a comprehensive, in-depth study of the Bible over twenty-four weeks. Unlike the learning participants may have experienced in other groups, this in-depth study of the whole Bible emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern through all the books in the Old and New Testaments. It underscores the unique relationship that God chooses to have with us as God’s people. This relationship is grounded in the faithfulness of God’s love and on our ongoing commitment to stay in love with God while we share signs of that love with others. The Leader Guide contains comprehensive and detailed direction for each meeting experience. While each group’s chemistry will vary, the Leader Guide contains the following elements: The Group Meeting Experience – Each Covenant Bible Study episode follows the same essential structure by balancing conversational teaching from biblical experts with engaging discussion among the participants. Covenant is designed so that the meaning of the Bible isn’t found in just listening to a biblical scholar or listening to one’s own inner voice. Only through conversation in community, in the Covenant Group Meeting Experience, can we discover the Bible’s transformative power. During some weeks the group might be so full of energy and questions that conversation leaves less time for the video. That’s okay. The spiritual energy that wakes up and transforms a life is the most important result from this kind of Bible study. Gathering Together (10 min) – The opening questions of this segment in each episode are designed to prompt conversation on a general topic that connects to the main theme of the episode. Begin by reading the scriptures in the Covenant Prayer section for the episode. Have one person say the phrase, “For those who . . .” and then the whole group responds by reading the scripture passage aloud. Reflecting Together (10 min) – This segment guides participants to share what they learned from the week’s scripture readings with questions that tie their discoveries into a central theme. The study also encourages participants to memorize and share verses from the readings that they found particularly meaningful. Video Segment (25 min) – Play the video for the current episode. The cohosts for this opening conversation are Reverend Shane Stanford, senior pastor at Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, and Reverend Christine Chakoian, seni
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Hosea-Micah : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$39.99Engaging, perceptive, and academically thorough, the New Beacon Bible Commentary will expand your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the meaning and message of each book of the Bible. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this indispensable commentary provides pastors, professional scholars, teachers, and Bible students with a critical, relevant, and inspiring interpretation of the Word of God in the 21st century.
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1-2 Chronicles : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$32.99Engaging, perceptive, and academically thorough, the New Beacon Bible Commentary will expand your understanding and deepen your appreciation for the meaning and message of each book of the Bible. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this indispensable commentary provides pastors, professional scholars, teachers, and Bible students with a critical, relevant, and inspiring interpretation of the Word of God in the 21st century.
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Revelation (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99A journey through the Bible from a Korean perspective.The Word & Life series guides Korean readers to study the Bible more deeply and promotes better meditation on how the Bible’s teachings can apply to our everyday life. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study.
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My Soul Thirsts For God
$18.73Every Christian yearns to have that strong, spiritual relationship with God; a relationship where whatever petitions are on one’s mind are immediately received and handled by the Heavenly Father.
Connecting with God must be developed on a foundation of prayer, dialoguing with God and listening for His still small voice to provide guidance, direction and love.
Author Linda Darlington understood the importance of adopting a resilient prayer life, one that overcomes struggle and distraction as it gives hope and encouragement in personal and/or corporate situations.
Her comprehensive Bible study on prayer, entitled My Soul Thirsts for God, journeys into the different aspects and characteristics of prayer.
Encompassed into seventeen Bible study sessions, the prayer focus begins with why people pray to how one can create meaningful prayers for families, missions and even the nation.
As we begin this communion with the Lord, He expands our prayer lives beyond ourselves and our families to His Kingdom building, our churches, cities, states, nation, missionaries, the hurting and needy. The foundation of all prayer is our love relationship with the Lord, and that grows as we commune with Him through prayer and He works in our lives.
Each session begins with a biblical-minded explanation about a specific focus of prayer, followed by scripture references and activities for group discussion or individual reflection.
By cultivating one’s prayer life through Bible study and quiet time with God, one becomes more cognizant of God’s clear intentions and guiding hand in building a greater spiritual relationship with Him.
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Leaving Ordinary : Encounter God Through Extraordinary Prayer
$19.99God desires an intimate relationship with each of us. But, we wonder, how can a person have such a relationship with a holy God? It is one thing to be in awe of Him, but quite another to be intimate with Him.
In Leaving Ordinary, Donna Gaines delves into this issue by exploring the notion of extraordinary prayer. How does Scripture define “intimacy” as it relates to our relationship with God? God gave the Israelites the tabernacle, a temporary and portable dwelling for His glory, and taught them how to approach and worship Him before He led them to their reward-the promised land. Using the tabernacle and its articles (altar, lampstands, etc.) as a guide, Donna teaches readers how to interact with God in that secret place of true intimacy that leads to worship.
Your ordinary daily practice of prayer can become an extraordinary encounter with the living God. Leaving Ordinary is essential reading for women who desire a more intimate relationship with God. Features include:Tools for gaining a stronger, more intimate relationship with GodAn exploration of the tabernacle as it relates to prayer today The definition of “intimacy” as it relates to God.
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Faith : A Bible Study On James For Women
$13.99In Joy!, Keri Folmar gave women a tool to study Philippians-and all the Bible-verse by verse. She has now applied the same solid Bible study principles to the book of James.
James was written to spur a suffering church on to authentic lives of faith. Faith: A Bible Study on James for Women guides you through an in-depth study of this magnificent letter. One of the few truly inductive Bible studies written for women, Faith will impress the truths of James upon your heart and equip you to study any book of the Bible.
With each week’s chapter divided into sections for five days of study, it can be used for personal devotions or to guide discussion among groups of any size. This resource will draw you into the Scriptures and encourage you to live more effectively for Jesus and his gospel.
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God First Life Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99‘When I discovered the simple and sustainable principle of The God-First Life,’ says pastor Stovall Weems, ‘it changed every area of my life.’ In this six-session, video-based small group Bible study, pastor Stovall Weems teaches how to let go of things you don’t have the answers for and trust Him enough to simply follow. In each of the six sessions, you and your group will experience how to follow God in the moment, no matter what baggage they carry or what spiritual milestones you’ve yet to conquer. Explore the powerful principles of God-first living that lead to an abundant life, and get the tools that will help you grow in your walk with God. Learn how to experience the strength of God-First living and start enjoying your walk with God by living Spirit-filled and being Spirit-led on a consistent basis. Use your unique gifts and talents by practically demonstrating the love of God to others. Having a rich spiritual life isn’t difficult. There is a much more vibrant way to live and act in faith, and it is much simpler than you would think. Discover your God-First Life. A companion DVD (sold separately) is also available.
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Living God : A Guide For Study And Devotion
$19.00In this book, the second in the Heart of Christian Faith series, Alister E. McGrath provides an exploration of how we can best understand God using analogies, illustrations, and stories. This short, accessible guide also provides a pastoral and spiritual consideration of the difference that our belief in God makes to the way in which we think about ourselves and our world. With future volumes to examine other core Christian principles, McGrath’s new series will define “mere Christianity” to a new generation for many years to come.
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In His Eyes
$9.99SKU (ISBN): 9780529123008ISBN10: 0529123002Margaret Feinberg | Produced by: Women Of FaithBinding: Trade PaperPublished: February 2014Women Of Faith Study Guide – NelsonPublisher: HarperChristian Resources Print On Demand Product
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Resurrection : Living As People Of Risen Lord (Student/Study Guide)
$13.991. New Breath For Old Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
2. Healing And Restoration (Mark 5:21-43)
3. A Love Stronger Than Death (John 11:1-44)
4. Broken Bread And Open Eyes (Luke 24:13-35)
5. To The End Of The Age (Matthew 28)
6. Both Lord And Messiah (Acts 2:22-36)
7. No Meaningless Work (1 Cor 15:50-58)
8. The Spirit Of Life In Our Bodies (Rom 8:1-17)
9. New Clothing (Col 3:1-17)
10. All Things Made New (Revelation 21:1-8)Additional Info
Surveys the resurrection story from the perspective of the Old Testament and the full New Testament. Explores the meaning of Christ’s resurrection in our lives today and in the way we look toward the future.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Bonhoeffer Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99In this four-session video-based small group Bible study, New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas will help you discover the major themes of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writing and speaking and how he not only helped transform an entire faith community in Germany during World War II, but how his beliefs continue to impact the Christian faith of people throughout the world today.
Filmed on location in Germany, Metaxas will take you on a religious journey of Bonhoeffer’s faith and why it has captured so many people’s imaginations and how it has inspired the Christian faith of so many today. Pulling themes from all of his major books, Metaxas helps us understand why these spiritual truths meant so much to Bonhoeffer and how they can be an inspiration and challenge to our faith.
This companion study guide will lead you and your group deeper into the video content (sold separately) with session-by-session discussion topics, personal reflection, and between-session studies to enhance the group experience.
Sessions include:
What is the Church?
Life Together
God Says Yes / Cheap Grace
Religionless ChristianityDesigned for use with Bonhoeffer: A DVD Study.
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Old Testament Essentials (Student/Study Guide)
$26.99Preface
1. Creation: God Creates The Cosmos (Genesis 1-2)
2. Fall: Humanity Rebels Against The Creator (Genesis 3)
3. Abraham: The Father Of The Faith (Genesis 12:1-3, 15; 17, 21:1-7, 22)
4. Isaac And Jacob: The Promise Continues (Genesis 25:19-34; 26:34-27:46; 28:10-12; 29:14- 30:24; 32:22-32; 35:1-14)
5. Joseph: The Promise Survives (Genesis 37, 39, 45, 49:29-50:20)
6. Exodus: God Saves His People From Bondage (Exodus 1, 3, 12, 13:17-15:22)
7. Wilderness Wandering: God Refines His People (Exodus 16, 32; Numbers 1-2, 13-14, 20:1- 13, 24-26)
8. Law: God Makes His Will Known (Exodus 19-24)
9. Priests, Holy Place, And Sacrifice: Coming Into The Presence Of The Lord (Exodus 26, 29, 32; Leviticus 1-3)
10. Conquest: God Gives His People The Land (Deuteronomy 20; Joshua 1-12, 13:1-7, 14, 24)
11. Judges: Spiritual Confusion, Moral Depravity, Political Fragmentation (Judges 1:1-3:6, 3:12- 30, 13-16, 17-18; Ruth)
12. Saul, David, And Solomon: The Rise Of Kingship (1 Samuel 8-12, 15-16; 2 Samuel 7; 1 Kings 3, 11)
13. Psalms: Worshipping The Lord (Psalms 1-2, 20, 30, 47, 77, 69, 131, 150)
14. Wisdom: Navigating The Turbulent Waters Of Life (Proverbs 1, 8, 9, 10; Job 1-2, 3, 11-13, 38, 42, Ecclesiastes 1-2, 12, Song Of Songs 4:1-6:3)
15. Divided Monarchy: The Road To Judgment (1 Kings 12-13, 15:1-8 [compare 2 Chronicles 13]; 21, 2 Kings 17:5-23; 22:1-23:30; 24:8-20)
16. Prophets: Gods Covenant Lawyers And Apocalyptic Visionaries (Jeremiah 1:1-10, 10-11, 13:1-14, 20:7-18, 31; Daniel 1 And 7)
17. Exile And Return: Divine Hostility And Restoration (Ezekiel 9-11; 2 Kings 25:1-26; Lamentations 2; Ezra 1, 7; Nehemiah 1-2, 13; Esther 9)Additional Info
This comprehensive guide from Old Testament professor Tremper Longman offers readers a survey of the Old Testament in the context of a small group. Each study contains a question answer format, a field-tested inductive Bible study and questions to draw out key principles.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Great Truths Of The Bible
$24.99A 52-Lesson Study of the Fundamental Principles of the Christian Faith
Have you ever felt that God has something special planned for your life? Do you feel as though you have failed to receive His greater blessings? It may be that you haven’t fully matured as a Christian.
Great Truths of the Bible provides you with a greater understanding of God’s will, as revealed through His Word, by presenting 48 fundamental spiritual principles of the Christian faith in a 52-lesson format.
This study will…
*Build your confidence in the truth of all Scripture
*Help you to better understand difficult passages of the Bible
*Provide insights into subjects rarely taught or preached
*Take you through the entire Bible by focusing on the great truths of ScriptureAs you study these principles, you will discover exactly how God prepares you for the many choices you’ll face in your life. These truths become a living reality in your Christian walk, and you will become a “doer of the Word and not a hearer only.” (See James 1:22.)
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1 Peter-Jude (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99The Word & Life Series guides readers to study the Bible more deeply and promotes better meditation on how the Bible’s teachings can apply to our everyday lives. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s Word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study.
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Hebrews-James (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99The Word & Life Series guides readers to study the Bible more deeply and promotes better meditation on how the Bible’s teachings can apply to our everyday lives. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s Word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study.
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Sessions With Peter (Student/Study Guide)
$14.41Shelton connects today’s readers of these passages to the tangible encouragement that these letters offer. Just like the example of Jesus, Peter reminds us that our call is to be found faithful to God’s grace in spite of persecution, temptation, alienation, or social oppression. As it was to its original audience, Peter’s encouragement for us to stay true to our Christian beliefs is a welcome drink of cold water in what can often seem a spiritual desert.
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Sessions With Philippians (Student/Study Guide)
$15.58This eight-session study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians explores the centrality of Paul’s faith in Jesus Christ, his love for the Philippian church, and his joy in serving both Christ and their church. Paul’s letter reminds us of his special relationship with Jesus and calls us into a renewed relationship with Christ, too. Each session concludes with thought-provoking suggestions, making it an ideal resource for Bible study groups as well as individual readers. The Sessions Series is preferred by a number of churches seeking to help people build their Bible study skills. Many groups enjoy studying the Bible book-by-book. This popular approach helps a group discuss a book’s basic themes, learn how to interpret that book, and then wrestle with it’s meaning for their lives.
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People Of The Passion (Student/Study Guide)
$16.18It is a simple theological truth: We become more like Jesus when we draw close to him. People of the Passion unpacks this tenet in a powerful examination of some of the main characters of Jesus’ final days: Mary, Mother of Jesus; Mary Magdalene; Pilate; Nicodemus; Peter; and Judas. Throughout each chapter, Dr. Randall explores our perceptions and our knowledge of these individuals, pointing out how each played significant roles in exposing themes of faithfulness, gratitude, conflict, power, and betrayal.
People of the Passion calls us to embrace the “grace and opportunity of Lent,” for when we pause to examine our hearts and spirits within our collective narrative of fallen humanity, we are reminded that “we are an Easter people.” And in this, we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, understanding that everything about our redemption hinges upon the most significant event in human history: Easter morning.
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Fight Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99In Fight, a five-session, video-based small group Bible study, pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel explores the life of Samson, helping you uncover who you really are—a man created with a warrior’s heart in the image of God—and how to stand up and fight for what’s right. Find the strength to fight the battles you know you need to fight—the ones that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of your family. The battles that make you dependent on God as the source of your strength. The battles that make you come alive. Craig looks at the life of Samson, showing how much we have in common with this guy. Things didn’t work out so well for him in the end. But by looking at his life, you’ll learn how to defeat the demons that make strong men weak. You’ll become who God made you to be—a man who knows how to fight for what’s right. Learn how to fight with faith, with prayer, and with the Word of God. Then, when your enemy begins to attack, fight for the righteous cause that God gave you. Draw a line in the sand. Make your enemy pay. Make sure he gets the message. Don’t cross a warrior. Don’t mess with this man of God. Come out fighting. And don’t show up for this fight unarmed. Use the weapons God gave you, and you’ll win. Can you feel it? It’s inside you. It’s time to fight like a man. Designed for use with the Fight Study Guide (sold separately).
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Reading The Synoptic Gospels (Expanded)
$29.99This revised and expanded introductory text introduces students of the Bible to the layers of meaning that can be uncovered by serious study of the synoptic gospel texts. Included are two new chapters introducing ideological exegetical approaches to the gospels and a concluding chapter that helps the student synthesize the exegetical discoveries they have made using the methods taught in the book.
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Galatians Philemon (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide
$14.99The Word & Life series guides Korean readers to study the Bible more deeply and promotes better meditation on how the Bible’s teachings can apply to our everyday life. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study.
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Human And Holy (Student/Study Guide)
$15.93Through this thirteen-week, small-group Bible study, we’ll discuss Jesus and His example of how to live as human and holy-set apart to live a holy life, with human nature, but not according to sinful nature. There’s freedom in understanding the distinction between human nature and sinful nature, not a freedom to sin (Romans 6:1), but a freedom to be all that God calls us to be. Human and Holy is the first of many Iron Rose Sister Ministries Bible Studies.
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Story Of Jesus Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99The Story of Jesus small group video Bible study is a seven-week exploration into the life and ministry of Jesus that is adapted from the original The Story Adult Curriculum. Pulled straight from the pages of the Bible, this study provides individuals and groups of all sizes the opportunity to learn, discuss, and apply Jesus’ life, work, and teaching to their everyday lives. Pastor and author Randy Frazee presents seven ten-minute teachings on how the story of Jesus intersects with the story of our modern day lives. To understand the Bible, says author and pastor Randy Frazee, you need bifocal lenses, because two perspectives are involved. The Lower Story, our story, is actually many stories of men and women interacting with God in the daily course of life. The Upper Story is God’s story, the tale of his great, overarching purpose that fits all the individual stories together like panels in one unified mural. Bestselling author Max Lucado also adds some introductory insights. The Story of Jesus DVD (sold separately) and Participant’s Guide are designed for use by individuals as well as groups of all sizes, including small groups and Sunday school and adult education classes. The Story of Jesus Participant’s Guide includes DVD teaching notes, discussion questions, between session personal experiences, and also includes seven chapters of the full text of The Story hardcover book as it relates to Jesus, from his birth to the beginning of the church.
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Micah-Malachi (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation–the Common English Bible–stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they’ll be able to discover God’s revelation through readings and reflections.
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Ezekiel Daniel (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation-the Common English Bible-stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they’ll be able to discover God’s revelation through readings and reflections.
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Fruit Of The Spirit
$19.99These forty-eight Bible studies were written with one goal in mind — to allow the Spirit of God to use the Word of God to produce fruit in your life. These studies will help you discover what the Bible says rather than simply telling you what it says. They encourage you to think and to explore rather than to merely fill in blanks.
Fruit of the Spirit will help you discern what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers, and move you beyond reflection to application. Designed for use as personal Bible study or group study, the interactive format will help you grow in your ability to reflect the character of Jesus and will aid not only in understanding the fruit, but also in applying them to daily life.
Ideal for small group leaders seeking in-depth Bible studies, Fruit of the Spirit also includes expanded leader’s notes for each Bible study.
Fruit of the Spirit includes six studies on each of the following fruit:
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
KindnessAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Distorted Images Of Self (Student/Study Guide)
$13.991. Self-reliant Versus God-reliant Matthew 18:1-4
2. Unlovable Versus Loved Ephesians 3:14-21
3. Worthless Versus Valued Luke 15:8-10
4. Condemned Versus Forgiven Psalm 51:1-17
5. Irrepairable Versus Repairable Jeremiah 31: 3-5, 11-13
6. Forgotten Versus Remembered Genesis 1
7. Insignificant Versus Significant Matthew 6:13-16
8. Disconnected Versus Bonded In Love 1 John 4:7-21Additional Info
Though we say God is loving, trustworthy and all-powerful, our actions and thoughts reveal the lies we’re believing: that God is impossible to please, manipulative and likely to abandon us. Written with compassion and conviction by Dale and Juanita Ryan, these eight studies uncover our distorted thinking and point us to who God really is.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Clothed With Power
$16.99The Holy Spirit is always at work in the life of a believer. He chooses to work, however, in each individual life almost like a tailor-made suit-one that is custom-fit for the individual. His perfect fit is designed to draw attention to our best features and diminish our weaknesses.
Clothed with Power helps you explore how the Holy Spirit is at work in every area of your life. Designed as a six-week interactive study, national best-selling author and prayer expert Jennifer Kennedy Dean uses the symbolism of the Old Testament priests’ garments to show you anew how your salvation has always been a part of God’s redemptive plan. And, how it is through that salvation that the Holy Spirit is the living Jesus in you now-making you fit for heaven’s work here on earth.
An accompanying DVD to this study is also available.
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Hosea-Jonah (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ.
Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation-the Common English Bible-stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they’ll be able to discover God’s revelation through readings and reflections. Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah features eight sessions.
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A Cappella Music in the Public Worship of the Church
$10.57This book employs a methodology that I have found helpful in dealing with other topics. This procedure is to assemble the New Testament texts on the topic and interpret them, then check this interpretation against usage in early Christian literature outside the New Testament, and finally to examine the doctrinal considerations to determine if the interpretation rests on solid biblical theology. Rather than gathering quotations from secondary literature, my approach is to read the source documents in the original and present the texts in their context. At the time of first edition of the book, mine was the fullest collection of historical statements on early church music readily available. Other studies since that time are largely supportive of the historical facts presented in my work, even if the authors do not consider the evidence normative for today. My conclusion is that the practice of unaccompanied congregational singing rests on good biblical, historical and doctrinal grounds.
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Dictionary Of Jesus And The Gospels (Revised)
$74.99The second edition of the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels is a thoroughly reconstructed and revised version of the critically acclaimed 1992 first edition. Since that groundbreaking volume was published, a wave of Jesus and Gospel scholarship has crested and broken on the shores of a new century. Jesus has been proposed as sage, shaman, revolutionary, marginal Jew, Mediterranean peasant or a prophet of Israel’s restoration. The non-canonical Gospels have been touted, examined and reassessed. There are revised understandings of historiography, orality, form criticism, empire and more. The second edition of the DJG amply weighs and assess the gains and shortcomings of this new scholarship. Here is a self-contained reference library of information and perspective essential to exploring Jesus and the Gospels. This volume bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and interested readers who want thorough treatments of key topics in an accessible and summary format. Articles cover each Gospel, major themes in the Gospels, key episodes in the life of Jesus, significant background topics, as well as issues and methods of interpretation. Among other benefits, it allows multiple opportunities for each of the Gospels to be weighed and heard in its own voice. Bibliographies are full and up to date, putting readers in touch with the best work in the field. All of this allows the articles to serve as launching pads for further research. When the first edition of the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels was published, it was immediately recognized as an innovative reference work. By taking a particular corpus of biblical books and exploring it with in-depth articles written by specialists in the field, it refashioned a staple reference genre. This dictionary model has now been applied to each segment of the biblical canon in successive volumes. Those who have enjoyed and benefitted from the wealth in the first edition will find the second edition an equally indispensable companion to study and research. Over ninety percent of the articles have been completely rewritten, and the rest thoroughly revised and updated. Here is the doorway into a reliable and comprehensive summary and appraisal of the last twenty years of Jesus scholarship. A new generation of scholars has opened the way to make this a Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels for the twenty-first century.
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Deeper Look At Daniel (Student/Study Guide)
$20.99Introduction
1. Have You Got What It Takes? – Daniel 1
2. A Disturbing Dream – Daniel 2:1-30
3. Facing The Future – Daniel 2:31-49
4. Bow Or Burn! – Daniel 3
5. Our God Reigns! – Daniel 4
6. The Handwriting On The Wall – Daniel 5
7. On The Menu At The Lion’s Club – Daniel 6
8. A Prophetic Panorama – Daniel 7
9. Superpowers In Conflict – Daniel 8
10. Kneeling On God’s Promises – Daniel 9
11. A World Out Of Control – Daniel 10:1–11:35
12. Darkness Before Deliverance – Daniel 11:36–12:13
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
A deep look at Scripture–God’s very words–is never wasted. In fact, not only is it never wasted; it’s richly rewarded. The more deeply we dive into the riches of the Bible, the more deeply we can experience and serve God, the giver of all truth, wisdom, love and understanding. The new LifeGuides in Depth help you do just that, taking you further into themes and books of Scripture than you might have gone before. As you see new connections between the Old and New Testament, gain an understanding of the historical and cultural background of passages, engage in creative exercises, and concretely apply what you’ve learned, you’ll be amazed at the breadth of the knowledge and wisdom you gain and the transformation God can work in you as you meet him in his Word. Each session provides enough material for a week’s worth of Scripture study along with a weekly group discussion guide that pulls all of the elements together. This guide is based on and includes the inductive Bible study James from the bestselling LifeGuide Bible Study Series–only now it has been expanded for a new kind of study experience. In A Deeper Look at Daniel, specifically, you’ll discover how to (accurately) interpret the meaning of the goat with one hornhow God has been at work throughout historyhow the sins of our predecessors can influence ushow to stand firm when your faith and values are challenged and much more. If you’re longing to go deeper in your understanding of God and his Word, LifeGuides in Depth are for you. They’ll meet your need for both rich, solidly researched content and personal application. They’ll meet your need for Bible study that challenges your head and your heart. Most of all, we pray you’ll meet God in them.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Deeper Look At James (Student/Study Guide)
$21.99Introduction
1. Dependable Or Double-minded – James 1:1-18
2. Words, Words, Words – James 1:19-27
3. Who’s The Judge? – James 2:1-13
4. Just Works – James 2:14-26
5. On Preventing Forest Fires – James 3:1-12
6. Makers & Breakers Of Peace – James 3:13–4:10
7. Getting Perspective – James 4:11-17
8. What Awaits – James 5:1-11
9. Becoming Whole – James 5:12-20
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
A deep look at Scripture–God’s very words–is never wasted. In fact, not only is it never wasted; it’s richly rewarded. The more deeply we dive into the riches of the Bible, the more deeply we can experience and serve God, the giver of all truth, wisdom, love and understanding. The new LifeGuides in Depth help you do just that, taking you further into themes and books of Scripture than you might have gone before. As you see new connections between the Old and New Testament, gain an understanding of the historical and cultural background of passages, engage in creative exercises, and concretely apply what you’ve learned, you’ll be amazed at the breadth of the knowledge and wisdom you gain and the transformation God can work in you as you meet him in his Word. Each session provides enough material for a week’s worth of Scripture study along with a weekly group discussion guide that pulls all of the elements together. This guide is based on and includes the inductive Bible study James from the bestselling LifeGuide Bible Study Series–only now it has been expanded for a new kind of study experience. In A Deeper Look at James, you’ll discover how often James leans on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in giving instructionshow to know if you’re truly being “quick to listen” (hint: it involves much more than just your ears)how the different financial situations youve been in may have affected your faithhow you can participate in God’s work to bring justice on earth and much more. If you’re longing to go deeper in your understanding of God and his Word, LifeGuides in Depth are for you. They’ll meet your need for both rich, solidly researched content and personal application. They’ll meet your need for Bible study that challenges your head and your heart. Most of all, we pray you’ll meet God in them.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Creating A Scene In Corinth
$17.99Creating a Scene imaginatively draws readers into Chloe’s house church, which has just received a letter from their church planter, the apostle Paul. Using group simulation, the book brings to life scholarly research on how the gospel penetrated the Roman Empire. As participants role-play early believers and debate with each other, they gain new insights and will never read 1 Corinthians the same way again.
First-century Corinthians were just as human as church people today. They did not consider Paul’s letters authoritative Scripture when he wrote them, so lively group discussion and debate are encouraged. This method of Bible study works for many levels, from youth groups to Sunday school classes, or in college and seminary courses. “Besides, it s just plain fun!” writes coauthor Finger.
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Romans (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99The Word & Life series guides Korean readers to study the Bible more deeply and promotes better meditation on how the Bible’s teachings can apply to our everyday life. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study.
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Story Of Heaven Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99The Story of Heaven small group video Bible study is a three-week exploration into the hope and promise of Heaven, adapted from God’s Story, Your Story and The Story Adult Curriculum. Pulled straight from the pages of the Bible, this study provides individuals and groups of all sizes the opportunity to learn, discuss, and apply biblical teaching about heaven to their everyday lives. These three video sessions will open your eyes to the glorious finale of God’s masterfully-told story. Discover the heart of God’s Story and the joy that comes as you align your story with God’s. This Participant’s Guide is designed for use with The Story of God DVD (sold separately) which can be utilized by individuals as well as groups of all sizes, including small groups and Sunday school and adult education classes.
SESSIONS
Session 1: Your Final Chapter Becomes a Preface (Lucado)
Session 2: You Will Finally Graduate (Lucado)
Session 3: The End of Time (Frazee)Max Lucado and Randy Frazee offer a hope-filled perspective of heaven, showing groups: The power of the words ‘Christ has risen’ and the hope that they provide How Jesus promises this same type of resurrection to those who follow Him The promise of new bodies without sickness and without the struggles of the flesh A picture of what the kingdom of God will be like from the book of Revelation How we can participate in God’s ultimate story How Jesus will return to earth and live with us in a new earth forever
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Embracing Interfaith Cooperation Workbook (Student/Study Guide)
$22.60Quick Guide To The Handbook
Beyond The “Quick Guide”
Pointers On Facilitation
Session 1: Interfaith Cooperation In American History
Session 2: Interfaith Literacy
Session 3: The Science Of Interfaith Cooperation
Session 4: The Art Of Interfaith Leadership
Session 5: The Role Of Colleges, Seminaries, And Houses Of WorshipAdditional Info
Embracing Series A 5- to 10-week study for adults, young adults and high school teens. Join interfaith commentator Eboo Patel as he explores what it means to be “literate” about other faiths, how interfaith cooperation “works” and why, the skills needed for interfaith cooperation and the significant role that our institutions, including colleges and faith communities, can play in this process.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Power In The Blood Of Christ (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Just as blood flows through your physical veins, His life, His blood, flows through your spirit veins. Your physical body is a shadow of your spirit. For your earth body, life is in the blood. For your spirit, life is in the blood.
Let national best-selling author and Bible study teacher Jennifer Kennedy Dean help you unlock the life-changing mysteries of often-read biblical texts in her study Power in the Blood of Christ. As you walk through this eight-week, interactive study, begin to realize anew the cleansing power of Christ’s blood in your own life. Packed with substance, Power in the Blood of Christ, explores the immense power of the blood of Christ in the life of the believer. This blood has the power to cleanse from sin and is the very heartbeat of the living, active Word of God. Join Dean as she traces the thread that runs through the entire Bible, tying it into a comprehensive whole.
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Women Of The Bible (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99This new topical Bible study series brings together authors from different age groups and backgrounds to take readers through a four week study on a specific theme from Scripture. Each session includes a Scripture passage and thought-provoking questions designed to encourage discussion and help readers learn to interpret the Bible and apply it in practical ways. Ideal for small groups, classes, or individuals. In Women of the Bible, pastor and author, James Harnish, identifies the contributions of four remarkable women from Scripture: Deborah, Abigail, Mary Magdalene, and the Samaritan woman at the well. Although the Bible was written in a patriarchal culture in which men get most of the lead roles, the action also moves forward through women-prophets and prostitutes, maidens and matrons, saints and sinners-who play a critical role in the drama of God’s salvation.
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Sow What : Discipleship Made Real
$41.26If God’s seed is purposeful and powerful, what prevents it transforming your life? What is it that contaminates, clutters, and captivates your heart, stifling spiritual development? Why, when you have heard so much Bible teaching, has your heart been changed so little? It’s time to get some friends together and find out! Experience the transformation of heart for which you have longed.
Sow What? is a shared discipleship experience based on the Parable of the Sower. During personal and group study you will discover gritty issues which either hold back or enhance spiritual growth. What does hard, rocky, and thorny soil look like in a believer’s heart? What are the spiritual benefits of nurturing good soil, guaranteeing fruitfulness?
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Love Is : 6 Lessons On What Love Looks Like
$14.99What is love? This six-week Bible study helps teen girls understand what true love looks like. By focusing on the life of Jesus, these girls will come to understand that Love is, first and foremost, a Someone. The more we understand Jesus, the more we understand God’s original intent behind this overused, abused, and muddled word: love.
Each week girls will do an in-depth study of one of Jesus’ relationships described in the Bible. By examining the way Jesus interacted with others, they will see the perfect example of love. Through four repetitive phases-read, realize, respond, and retain-teen girls will learn a method of studying the Bible that they can apply to any Scripture passage and that will motivate them to read more frequently and independently in the future. By analyzing the Bible stories, each girl will in turn be able to analyze her own relationships to see if they are based on God’s idea of love, and will walk away with a deeper understanding of the love relationship God seeks to have with her.
Features include:
6 sessions of studyAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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7 Mile Miracle Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$13.00Experience the power and meaning of the last words of Christ with your family, your small group, or in your personal devotions
Filmed in the Holy Land!
In this seven-session, video-based study, pastor Steven Furtick explores the last words of Christ from the very Holy Land locations at which they were spoken. Standing on the Mount of Olives, in the Garden of Gethsemane, at Golgotha, Furtick unpacks the drama, power, and deeper meaning of Jesus’ final hours before his Crucifixion.
Not only a Bible study, Seven-Mile Miracle provides an experience of worship at the end of every session, designed to make for an extraordinary experience. Perfect for families, small groups, churches, and individuals.
The participant’s guide includes discussion questions, quote highlights from the video, note sections, a bonus personal reflection section and a time for worship in every session.
Session Titles Include:
Mile 1: Forgiveness
Mile 2: Salvation
Mile 3: Relationship
Mile 4: Abandonment
Mile 5: Distress
Mile 6: Triumph
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Exodus From Scratch (Student/Study Guide)
$18.00This new volume in the best-selling Bible from Scratch series pairs noted author Donald Griggs with biblical scholar and teacher Eugene March. Together they explore the book of Exodus–the story of the deliverance of God’s people from slavery, oppression, and injustice. Rather than covering every chapter and verse in the book, Exodus from Scratch highlights stories that best reflect the major themes of Exodus: deliverance, abiding faith, and the goodness of God. Organized in seven chapters with seven accompanying lessons, this book will help readers and small groups more fully understand the book of Exodus and see the work of a God who desires justice, freedom, and faithfulness for all.
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Whole Armor Of God
$18.60When Paul wrote to the Ephesians people were likely to encounter soldiers in armor.In areas making up the Roman Empire elements of armor were present in daily life. Today one is much less likely to observe someone wearing and training for battle in Armor. Merry’s book describes elements of armor and training those who read Paul’s words in early times might have encountered. Each element is then applied to the spiritual warfare we face today with scriptural references. Mary’s purpose is to help the reader better appreciate the context of Paul’s instruction “PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD”!!
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Royalty Principle : A Guide To Reigning In The Kingdom Of Heaven
$26.60If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this all there is?” to your Christian experience, you will be blessed to learn there is more, much more. The day you are born again, you enter God’s household and become a member of His royal family in the Kingdom of Heaven. Roy-al-ty n 1 the rank, status or authority of a sovereign; 2 a royal personage; and, 3 royal nature or quality Prin-ci-ple n 1 A basic truth upon which others can be founded; 2 an essential character; and, 3 moral standards or rules of conduct Royalty principle = a basic truth and moral standard, which is necessary for the essential character of royal personages with rank, status and authority, to develop and maintain their royal nature The Royalty Principle is a ten-week course about the Kingdom of Heaven. It will instruct you in how to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission to make disciples as you go about the Father’s business. As an ambassador for Christ, His royal representative here on earth, you will learn that you can make a difference. The Royalty Principle will help prepare you for the ultimate end-of-life experience-ruling and reigning with Lord Jesus for eternity. Inside you will learn about your Kingdom of Heaven: * Responsibilities * Rewards * Crowns Lady Dylyce, Princess of the Kingdom of Heaven, invites you to join her in discovering the daily excitement of walking with God.
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Revolutionary Bible Study
$17.95Revolutionary Bible Study introduces a totally new way to study God’s Word, making the Scripture clearer than it has ever been known before. It can, not only revolutionize our understanding of the New Testament, but it can also change the very practice of Christianity. Until now, there has been a built-in blockage to our study of the Bible. Unnoticed, this barrier has prevented all of us from understanding what the New Testament is saying. The problem? The chaotic arrangement of Paul’s letters. Now this hindrance is removed. Suddenly, we have a dozen new helps for clearly understanding what the New Testament is saying. As you read this book, expect to see the New Testament opened to you as you never imagined. The change is profound.
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Waiting For God (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99We spend much of our life waiting. For healing for ourselves or a friend. For a wayward daughter to return to God. For a new job. For marriage and children and grandchildren. Sometimes the waiting can cause us to feel stuck, or forgotten by God. But waiting time is not wasted time. These eight studies by Juanita Ryan help you draw near to God in times of uncertainty and postponement. As she leads you and your group through significant moments of waiting in Scripture, you will become familiar with the dynamics of such times and learn to hear God’s call to rest in his timing.
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Faith And Creeds
$19.00* The Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds begin with “I believe,” but what does that phrase mean? Providing a compelling defense of Christian doctrine, McGrath examines the nature of faith to reveal how our beliefs affect our understanding of God’s world and our place in it. A wonderful introduction to “mere Christianity” for a new generation!
In this book–the first in a series of short, accessible guides–noted author Alister McGrath examines the nature of faith. Offering an extended reflection on the opening words of the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed–“I believe”–McGrath provides a compelling defense of core Christian beliefs. In his usual learned yet accessible style, McGrath demonstrates how these enduring Christian beliefs help explain God’s world and our place in it. With future volumes to examine other core Christian principles, McGrath’s new series will define “mere Christianity” to a new generation for years to come. Ideal for group study and personal devotion.
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Glory Of God
$30.00Many believers ask, “Does God speak to us today? Is Jesus just a historical figure, or is He the living Christ? Can the Lord still do the same miracles the Bible talks about?”
God has not changed, nor is His glory just a theoretical concept. It is a heavenly reality that every believer can experience now. In The Glory of God (Spirit-Led Bible Study), you will learn how to build on your scriptural knowledge with fresh revelation from God. Each lesson will move you toward an exciting, purposeful life in which you experience the God of the Bible-the God of glory-every day as you are changed into His image and become a carrier of His transforming, healing presence to the world.
Through these studies, you will…
* Develop a passion and thirst for God
* Be ignited by God’s fire to do the “impossible”
* Become a dynamic witness and see lives transformed
* Confirm the gospel with supernatural signs
* Enter into spiritual rest-and watch God work!
* Receive your own miracles
* Live continually in God’s glory
The glory of God is a reality to be experienced. Enter into His manifest presence today and be changed forever.
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Isaiah-Lamentations (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99With the input of leading Bible scholars and teachers, Immersion Bible Studies feature a format that focuses on readers, encouraging them to explore key events, people, teachings, and ideas throughout the Bible.
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Ezra-Esther (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99With the input of leading Bible scholars and teachers, Immersion Bible Studies feature a format that focuses on readers, encouraging them to explore key events, people, teachings, and ideas throughout the Bible.
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Give Up Something Bad For Lent (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Invites readers to focus on, with God’s help, eliminating habits or attitudes that may be destructive in their lives, such as envy, self-pity, procrastination, gossip, resentment, or negative thinking.
Seven sessions, one for each Sunday in Lent and Easter Sunday
Each session features a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for personal reflection or group study, and closing prayerAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Matthew And John
$16.76The Cotton Patch Gospel recasts the stories of Jesus and the letters of Paul and Peter into the language and culture of the mid-20th century South. Born out of the Civil Rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the New Testament bring the far-away places of Scripture closer to home: Gainesville, Selma, Birmingham, Atlanta, Washington, D.C.
As Jordan once wrote, “While there have been many excellent translations of the Scriptures into modern English, they still have left us stranded in some faraway land in the long-distant past. We need to have the good news come to us not only in our own tongue but in our own time. We want to be participants in the faith, not merely spectators.”
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Freedom To Give
$32.00What is tithing? Is it 10% of gross income due to the church? Or was it only food from inside HOLY Israel in the Old Testament.
Is tithing for today? Or are there better giving principles given to the church after Calvary with the Holy Spirit’s blessings?
This book tackles both the biblical and theological idea of tithing throughout the ages. Although it is exhaustive, the subject itself is exhaustive and cannot be fairly handled in any other way.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Letters Of John (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99Getting The Most Out Of The Letters Of John
Suggestions For Individual Study
Suggestions For Group Members1. The Word Of Life
1 John 1:1–2:22. The New Old Command
1 John 2:3-143. You Have The Anointing
1 John 2:15-294. God’s Children Now
1 John 35. God Is Love
1 John 46. Faith Conquers
1 John 5:1-127. The True God
1 John 5:13-218. The Sign Of Life
2 John9. Welcome The Family
3 JohnGuidelines For Leaders
Additional Info
In his letters, John expresses delight at believers who are “walking in the truth”: behaving with that integrity which reflects the gospel. This involves not just correct doctrine and proper outward behavior, but also love for God and fellow believers. It’s this love, John writes, that shows that the truth of the gospel has really been grasped, not as an abstract idea but as what it is, the very life of God himself at work in his people.These nine studies from Tom Wright help us become believers who are “walking in the truth” in our own day–people in whom the very life of God is at work for all to see.
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Wrestling With Romans
$35.00`I have vowed,’ Dr Robinson says, ‘never to write a biblical commentary. For in a commentary you have to say something on everything, whether you have anything to say or not. This is why most commentaries, in my experience, are duller than other books written by the same persons, even on the same subject. But they are indispensable quarries.’ Sensing the lack of something between them and books designed for daily or group Bible study, he has provided a guide to the Epistle to the Romans which will set the historical context, draw attention to the points of interest and importance, and help the would-be reader to wrestle with its often difficult message. `I do not promise only blood, sweat and tears. On the contrary, the Epistle to the Romans offers what Winston Churchill also called the sunlit uplands, indeed the very heights of Christian experience and theology. But to appreciate them one must be prepared to work at it. A church where this wrestling is not being seriously attempted, especially in the most educated generation of its history to date, will be impoverished in its capacity to transform the world rather than be conformed to it.
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Christianity Without Superstition
$25.26A re-examination of Jesus’ way for living and what it means to be Christian
Author’s earlier works are evergreen best-sellers
Is belief in the Nicene and Apostles Creed required to be a Christian? Does science support or diminish belief in the divine? How does one live Jesus’ way in the world?
A careful study of Jesus shows that his intended legacy for us was not a set of propositional beliefs, but a way for being in the world, a way that opens us to the extraordinary opportunity of the present, a way that can convert our hurried, anxious lives into something luminous.
Our obsession with “what to believe” misses the primary message of the Bible, says McQuiston, who illustrates that the paramount message of Jesus, and even the Hebrew Scriptures, is not about what stories to believe, but how to live.
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Gracia Guia Del Participante (Student/Study Guide) – (Spanish) (Student/Study Gu
$12.99Grace.
We talk as though we understand the term. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. Musicians speak of a grace note. We describe an actress as gracious, a dancer as graceful. We use the word for hospitals, baby girls, kings, and premeal prayers. We talk as though we know what grace means.
But do we really understand it? Have we settled for wimpy grace? It politely occupies a phrase in a hymn, fits nicely on a church sign. Never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no?
Max Lucado asks a deeper question: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the nape of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace?
God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Let’s make certain grace gets you.
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Grace Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Grace.
We talk as though we understand the term. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. Musicians speak of a grace note. We describe an actress as gracious, a dancer as graceful. We use the word for hospitals, baby girls, kings, and premeal prayers. We talk as though we know what grace means.
But do we really understand it? Have we settled for wimpy grace? It politely occupies a phrase in a hymn, fits nicely on a church sign. Never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no?
Max Lucado asks a deeper question: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the nape of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace?
God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Let’s make certain grace gets you.
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Distorted Images Of God (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99How To Get The Most Out Of Distorted Images Of God
1. The God Of Impossible Expectations Versus The God Of Compassion
Psalm 103:1-142. The Emotionally Distant God Versus The God Of Empathy And Grace
Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:1-103. The Inattentive God Versus The God Who Knows Us Intimately
Psalm 139:1-184. The Abusive God Versus The God Who Heals Us
Matthew 20:29-345. The Unreliable God Versus The God Who Is Trustworthy
Psalm 145:1-166. The God Who Abandons Versus The God Who Pursues
Luke 15:1-77. The God Who Withholds Versus The God Who Provides
Matthew 6:25-34 And 7:7-118. The God Who Is Weak Versus The God Who Is All-Powerful
Luke 8:22-56Leader’s Notes
Additional Info
Though we say God is loving, trustworthy and all-powerful, our actions and thoughts reveal the subtle and not-so-subtle lies we’re believing: that God is impossible to please, manipulative and likely to abandon us. Written with compassion and conviction, these eight studies bring to light our distorted thinking and point us to the truth of who God is–the great healer who knows us intimately and pursues us with love.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Embracing A Life Of Meaning (Student/Study Guide)
$22.60Newest Embracing title taps Kathleen Norris for unique 5 to 10 session study
The newest installment in the Embracing collection features the essential components of earlier works: (1) DVD with five 10 to 15 minute presentations by the host, in this case Kathleen Norris, including her interpretive interactions with a small group, plus (2) a printed guide with all the material needed by participants and facilitator.
Norris provides a unique viewpoint of “what matters most,” including BELIEF (that to which we give our hearts), THE BIBLE (the collective story/tradition of the Christian people), COMMUNITY (where individualism and imperfection meet grace and acceptance), PLACE (setting faith within the physical space of home, church, land, and people) and US (what it means to remain in God’s image, countering our selfishness to embrace the world and its needs).
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John (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99The Word & Life series guides Korean readers to study the Bible more deeply promotes better meditation on how the Bible’s teachings can apply to our everyday life. Personal meditation and quiet time will be enhanced, and it will help readers change their lives by listening more closely and understanding God’s word. With study guides included, this series is designed for both individuals and small group study.
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1-2 Samuel-1-2 Chronicles (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99With the input of leading Bible scholars and teachers, Immersion Bible Studies feature a format that focuses on readers, encouraging them to explore key events, people, teachings, and ideas throughout the Bible.
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Joshua-Ruth (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99With the input of leading Bible scholars and teachers, Immersion Bible Studies feature a format that focuses on readers, encouraging them to explore key events, people, teachings, and ideas throughout the Bible.
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Pauls Epistles
$19.11The Cotton Patch Gospel recasts the stories of Jesus and the letters of Paul and Peter into the language and culture of the mid-20th century South. Born out of the Civil Rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the New Testament bring the far-away places of Scripture closer to home: Gainesville, Selma, Birmingham, Atlanta, Washington, D.C.
As Jordan once wrote, “While there have been many excellent translations of the Scriptures into modern English, they still have left us stranded in some faraway land in the long-distant past. We need to have the good news come to us not only in our own tongue but in our own time. We want to be participants in the faith, not merely spectators.”
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Genesis 1-11
$64.99General Introduction
A Guide To Using This Commentary
Introduction To Genesis 1–11
Commentary On Genesis 1–11
Appendix
Map Of The Reformation Timeline Of The Reformation
Biographical Sketches Of Reformation Era Figures
Bibliography Of Works In Original Languages
Bibliography Of Works In English Translations
Author/Writings Index
Scripture IndexAdditional Info
The first chapters of Genesis are the bedrock of the Jewish and Christian traditions. In these inaugural pages of the canon, the creation of the world, the fall of the human creature, the promise of redemption and the beginning of salvation history are found. Interwoven in the text are memorable stories of the ancient biblical patriarchs and matriarchs. Throughout the history of commentary, interpreters have lavished attention on the rich passages recounting the six days of creation, the tragic fall of God’s creature–from the expulsion of the first parents to Cain’s fratricide and the catastrophe of the Flood–as well as the allegorical sign of hope in the ark of Noah. Commentators in the Reformation continued this venerable tradition of detailed focus on these primordial stories, finding themselves and their era deeply connected to the tragedies and promises, the genealogies and marvels of God’s providential election and governance. Above all, Reformation-era interpreters found anchor for their teaching, preaching and hope in the promise of Christ running through these first chapters, from creation to the calling of Abraham. While following the precedent of patristic and medieval commentators on Scripture, as well as Rabbinic midrash, the Reformers provide insightful and startling fresh readings of familiar passages, inviting readers to see the ancient text with new eyes. This volume collects the comments of not only the monumental thinkers like Luther, Calvin and Melancthon, but also many important figures of the time who are lesser-known today. Here we find rich fare from Johannes Brenz, Wolfgang Capito, Hans Denck, Wolfgang Musculus, Johannes Oecolampadius and Peter Martyr Vermigli. Readers will encounter comments from a wide array of perspectives, from the magisterial Reformers to radical Protestants like Balthasar Hubmaier, Menno Simons, Pilgram Marpeck and Dirk Philips, as well as some Catholic thinkers, such as Desiderius Erasmus and Cardinal Cajetan. Important contributions from female voices, like Katharina Schtz Zell and Anna Maria van Schurman are included also. The wealth of Reformation interpretation is brought together here for study and reflection, much appearing in English for the first time.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Joy : A Bible Study In Philippians For Women
$13.99Keri Folmar has written a worthy Bible study for women based on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Keri has a heart for women to experience deep and fruitful Bible study. Carried by the desire to see her sisters in Christ grow in their knowledge of the Lord, Keri has written a book toward that end. The book starts with a brief but concise explanation on how to do inductive Bible study and notes for leaders. From there it dives into a 10 week study of Philippians. Each week is broken up into 5 days. Each day there is a reading and some questions to answer.
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What You Need To Know About Bible Prophecy
$22.99Prophets. Rapture. Tribulation. Judgment. End times. Learn what the Bible has to say about prophecy, how Christians differ in their views of the end times, and what the universal aspects are on which all Christians agree. The Max Anders What You Need to Know About series is made up of ten 12-lesson study guides covering the fundamentals of Christianity. The ten books in the series together form a “Basic Knowledge” program for seekers, new believers, and veteran believers who want a stronger foundation in the Christian faith.
Features include:
12 lessons that can be completed in under 1 hour each
Real-life application of biblical truth
Explanations of prominent Christian views on each topic
Easy-to-teach lessons, including previews and summary features
Questions for discussionCore teachings on Christianity that will challenge any seeker, new believer, or veteran believer looking for a stronger foundation.
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Why Not Now Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Like most of the rest of us, Christian students tend to set the bar too low for themselves, especially when it comes to actively following Jesus. This 6-week Bible study curriculum and correlated-but-stand-alone daily devotional will challenge students to accept the mission to live like Jesus now, not later, by telling the stories of adolescents from the Bible and in modern life who did — and are doing — significant and amazing things in the world and for the God who saves. In a society where cultural adolescence is lingering into the 30s, its no wonder Christian students often fail to confront the call to act meaningfully on their faith in Christ. It’s easy to package that commitment with big ideas like picking a college, a spouse, and a career — and then to never quite get around to it.
God, however, posts no minimum age on discipleship, and his book contains several examples of younger people both willing and able — in his power — to do extraordinarily difficult and necessary things with their lives for him. Why Not Now? will mine stories from the young lives of Miriam, Joseph, David, Solomon, Daniel, and Mary to find why and how they said yes to God before they would have been old enough to rent a car in our modern society. All six of these people believed God could use their lives to do something that mattered. What is holding us back?
To bolster the argument and generate interest in the books, Why Not Now? will also seek contributions from living examples of people who are doing or have done things we just don’t expect students to do these days. Abby Sunderland, for instance, generated worldwide controversy for attempting to sail around the world solo simply because she was 16 at the time. How dare she? How cold her parents allow that? Another 16-year-old, cheerleader Kealey Oliver, recently made news for courageously tackling a shoplifter at the local mall rather that letting him escape. She saw it as her responsibility to stand for justice. And 17-year-old Steven Ortiz made headlines by demonstrating the practical wisdom of bartering his way from an old cell phone to a convertible Porsche.
Why Not Now? will use stories like theirs — and those from Scripture — to equip youth leaders to challenge students to use their unique gifts, skills, and opportunities right now to do bigger things with their lives for God’s glory. The curriculum will include teaching outlines, commentary, group activities, discussion questions, a
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What You Need To Know About Defending Your Faith
$22.99Today believers encounter a dizzying array of religious options. What You Need to Know About Defending Your Faith gives every believer seeking answers complete training that will firm up their faith and provide confidence in sharing the gospel. The Max Anders What You Need to Know About series is made up of ten 12-lesson study guides covering the fundamentals of Christianity. The ten books in the series together form a “Basic Knowledge” program for seekers, new believers, and veteran believers who want a stronger foundation in the Christian faith.
Features include:
12 lessons that can be completed in under 1 hour each
Real-life application of biblical truth
Explanations of prominent Christian views on every topic
Easy-to-teach lessons, including previews and summary features
Questions for discussionCore teachings on Christianity that will challenge any seeker, new believer, or veteran believer looking for a stronger foundation.
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Genesis
$19.99Studying the Bible can be a daunting prospect, with each passage revealing new truths at every reading. The Studies on the Go series is designed to help keep your youth group focused and exciting, exploring the rich depths in every book of the bible.
In Genesis, Laurie Polich-Short delivers a set of 30 in-depth study sessions to unlock the potential in the first book of the Bible. Every chapter is examined with care and matched with questions to promote discussion in a group study setting. These segments also include tips to help your students apply what they learn in their everyday lives.
The Studies on the Go series has provided invaluable resources for small group leaders, and Genesis is a title in that same tradition. Structured study questions and varied discussion topics promise a rich experience and deeper understanding of God’s word for your small group.
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Handbook Of The Bible A Weekend Challenge
$18.73A Book For:
*People of all ages and faiths
*Those with little Bible reading experience who want a quick introduction
*Someone who wants to review the entire Bible over the weekend
*Those who want a no-nonsense summary of every bookA Book That Is:
*Easy-to-follow
*Light reading but maintains the dignity of the Bible
*A Condensed “Readers Digest” version
*An objective review, without major details
*A complete introduction
*Hard to put down once you get started
*Able to pique the reader’s interests in learning moreAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Grief : Gods Help In Times Of Sorrow (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99A friend moves away. You get laid off. Cancer takes the life of a family member. We all experience grief and loss in some form. Whether you’re supporting a grieving friend or mourning a loss of your own, these nine studies from Psalms will help you express what you’re feeling and lead you to the arms of our compassionate God, who weeps with us, listens to our cries and understands our pain.
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Exodus-Numbers (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Take a Refreshing Plunge into the Bible
Journey inside the pages of Scripture and you’ll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Immersion Bible Studies is your guide for that journey. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ.
Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bible, stands firmly on Scripture and helps you explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of your personal faith. More importantly, you’ll be able to discover God’s revelation to you through readings and reflections.
So, take the plunge and find the transforming love and knowledge of a personal God.
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers features 8 sessions.
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Names Of God (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99God is called by many names in Scripture–names that highlight specific aspects of his character. This guide by Doug Connelly, focused on eight titles for God from the Old Testament, invites you to know and experience the Lord Almighty in deeper ways. As you do so, you will come to trust him more fully and worship him with fresh awe and reverence.
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Bible Study With Me And The Cowboy
$58.60This book has been written to help Christians understand the Bible in a new way. Biblical characters present an account of their own lives as taken from the biblical text. This book will also familiarize a person with the Bible and help them to know Jesus Christ. Some Bible characters included in this book are Adam and Eve, Abraham, Moses, Samson, David, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, and Jesus. Anyone interested in the Bible will benefit by reading this book. It has action, prophecy, humor, and much more to keep the reader engaged throughout.
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Bible Study With Me And The Cowboy
$41.26This book has been written to help Christians understand the Bible in a new way. Biblical characters present an account of their own lives as taken from the biblical text. This book will also familiarize a person with the Bible and help them to know Jesus Christ. Some Bible characters included in this book are Adam and Eve, Abraham, Moses, Samson, David, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, and Jesus. Anyone interested in the Bible will benefit by reading this book. It has action, prophecy, humor, and much more to keep the reader engaged throughout.
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Embracing The Prophets In Contemporary Culture (Student/Study Guide)
$22.60Quick Guide To The Handbook
Beyond The “Quick Guide”
Pointers On Facilitation
Session 1: Moses, Pharaoh, The Prophets And Us
Session 2: The Prophets As Uncredentialed Purveyors Of Covenant
Session 3: Moral Coherence In A World Of Power, Money And Violence
Session 4: The Shrill Rhetoric That Breaks Denial
Session 5: The Grief Of Loss As Divine JudgementAdditional Info
New 6-12 week study for adults and young adults led by Walter BrueggemannOld Testament scholar presents this compelling faith exploration and develops the contemporary significance and relevance of the Old Testament prophets as uncredentialed purveyors of convenant and moral coherence in a world of power, money and violence.
In keeping with the format established by two earlier editions, this new Emracing study engages participants with two components. (1) A DVD, here featuring five 10-15 minute presentations, followed by additional video with a small, diverse group of adults as they respond and discuss the topics, and (2) a participant workbook containing all the material needed by class participants as well as for the facilitator.
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