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Joseph Participant Book (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Add to cartAll of us know what it’s like to be hurt or betrayed. Often it’s a small breach such as being spoken to rudely or overlooked in a time of need. Other times we experience lies, gossip, or harsh words that cut us to the core. Some of us have endured unspeakable pain through abuse, adultery, or abandonment. God knows the pain we cause each other and longs to help us learn to practice forgiveness. Nowhere do we see forgiveness played out more fully in Scripture than in the biblical story of Joseph. This six-week study explores what God has to say to us about grace and forgiveness through Joseph’s story of trial and triumph found in Genesis 37-50. As we study his dreams, his betrayers, his dysfunctional family, his struggle to forgive, and his journey toward reconciliation, we’ll find truths that echo into our own personal situations as well as practical help for answering common questions, such as: How do I stop dwelling on the hurt? Is forgiving someone excusing what happened? When will I stop having to re-forgive? Is there a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? How can I forgive and still set boundaries? Is it ever okay not to forgive? Whether or not you are working through a hurtful situation right now, you can learn from Joseph how to release your past and present hurts to God and allow Him to do a supernatural work of forgiveness in your life. God wants to use the very things intended to hurt you as a source of blessing in your life and the lives of others. The Participant Book includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer.
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Psalm 2 KJV Preacher Edition
$39.99Add to cartThis eagerly anticipated volume of The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible(R) covers chapters 42-106 of the Psalms and is part two of a three-part series.
The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible(R) is much more than a commentary – it’s a comprehensive resource for expository and topical preaching.
Each volume organizes key points of Scripture passages in a systematic outline form, along with content synthesized from 200+ Bible commentaries, language sources, and reference works.
The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible(R) includes inspirational sermon points, practical life applications and dozens of supporting scriptures in every section.
This volume includes Psalms chapters 42-106 and contains Scripture printed in King James Version (KJV).
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God Who Saves (Student/Study Guide)
$44.99Add to cartThe God Who Saves presents the powerful story, woven throughout the diverse texts of the Old Testament, of a God who is urgently and passionately in love, not just with Israel, but with all of God’s creatures, especially the poor and powerless. For the beginning university student, finally, this book is an engaging and accessible encounter with the Old Testament.
This textbook dives into the Old Testament from the perspective of ancient Israel. With captivating and rich content, enhanced by maps, tables, biblical reading assignments, discussion topics, and further research prompts, the conversation within Pemberton’s book is deepened in its ability to reach both academic and spiritual concepts. The God Who Saves also provides supporting materials available to instructors, such as multiple quiz and exam questions, course syllabi and schedules, and more.
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Receiving Christs Hope
$10.99Add to cartAfter many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior’s voice and listen for what He was saying to her. The result was Jesus Calling, a collection of personal reflections based on Jesus’ own words of hope, guidance, and peace found in the Scriptures. Through these messages, countless people have been encouraged to experience a deeper relationship with the Lord as they also learn to listen for His voice in the pages of the Bible.
In Receiving Christ’s Hope, the third study in theJesus Calling Bible Study Series, you will explore the promises God makes to you in His Word about finding your shelter and security in Him. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you” (John 14:27). As you allow God’s love to seep into the inner recesses of your being, put aside your own plans, and let the light of His presence fill your mind, you will experience His perfect peace that “transcends all understanding” (Philippians 4:7).
Each of the Jesus Calling Bible Studies include devotional readings from Jesus Calling, selected passages of Scripture for reflection, Bible Study questions, and additional questions and activities to help you apply and live out the material during the week. This study can be used for personal reflection and Bible study or in a small-group setting.
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Trusting In Christ
$14.99Add to cartAfter many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior’s voice and listen for what He was saying to her. The result was Jesus Calling, a collection of personal reflections based on Jesus’ own words of hope, guidance, and peace found in the Scriptures. Through these messages, countless people have been encouraged to experience a deeper relationship with the Lord as they also learn to listen for His voice in the pages of the Bible.
In Trusting in Christ, the second study in the Jesus Calling Bible Study Series, you will examine what the Bible has to say about relying on God for all your needs. As you push back the demands of the day, give your cares to Him, and encounter Him personally through His Word, you will discover the truth of Paul’s words when he wrote, “My God will meet all of your needs according the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). You will see that God loves you, cares for you, and provides the strength you need to get through any situation.
Each of the Jesus Calling Bible Studies include devotional readings from Jesus Calling, selected passages of Scripture for reflection, Bible Study questions, and additional questions and activities to help you apply and live out the material during the week. This study can be used for personal reflection and Bible study or in a small-group setting.
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Living A Life Of Worship
$14.99Add to cartAfter many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior’s voice and listen for what He was saying to her. The result was Jesus Calling, a collection of personal reflections based on Jesus’ own words of hope, guidance, and peace found in the Scriptures. Through these messages, countless people have been encouraged to experience a deeper relationship with the Lord as they also learn to listen for His voice in the pages of the Bible.
In Living a Life of Worship, the fourth study in the Jesus Calling Bible Study Series, you will discover how thankfulness and worship always open the door for entering into God’s presence and blessings. Even the most routine part of your day can be a spiritual act of worship when you are living close to God, and seeing from His perspective will allow you to truly be able to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Each of the Jesus Calling Bible Studies include devotional readings from Jesus Calling, selected passages of Scripture for reflection, Bible Study questions, and additional questions and activities to help you apply and live out the material during the week. This study can be used for personal reflection and Bible study or in a small-group setting.
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Women And Identity (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIntroduction
1. Whole-Hearted Living (Romans 12)
2. Made In God (Genesis 1 & 2)
3. Using Your Voice (1 Samuel 25)
4. 24/6 Living (Exodus 20:8-11 & Genesis 1:1-2:2)
5. Friend Of Foe (1 Samuel 1)
6. Call The Midwife (Luke 1:26-56)
7. Wise Women (Exodus 1:6-2:10)
8. Soul Sisters (The Book Of Ruth)
9. Justice For All (Genesis 16:1-14 & 21:8-20)
Additional Info
We live only a small fraction of the lives God has for us. Our lives get smaller and smaller, circling around the minute-by-minute disappointments and demands of the present moment while God whispers softly or even hollers for us to harness our whole hearts. Written by experienced spiritual leaders Adele Ahlberg Calhoun and Tracey Bianchi, the nine studies in this guide follow the biblical themes as well as the journeys of women showing the way to embracing God’s strength and wisdom to live whole lives. -
Ruth : Rescued By The Redeemer (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartGetting The Most Out Of Ruth
1. Redeemer Rejected Judges 2:6-23-3:6
2. A Radical Decision Ruth 1
3. Newfound Hope Ruth 2
4. A Bold Appeal Rewarded Ruth 3
5. The Redeemer Acts Ruth 4:1-12
6. An Improbable Ancestor Ruth 4:13-22; Matthew 1:1-6
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
In the book of Ruth we meet not only Ruth herself but other significant players who populate the drama: Naomi, Elimelech, Mahlon, Kilion, Orpah and Boaz. In addition there are a whole host of unnamed kinsmen, reapers, elders, neighbors. Like us, each of these characters in their own way needs the Redeemer who is foreshadowed here. -
Young Faith : Expressions Of Faith Hope And Love By A Young Generation Of C (Stu
$10.99Add to cartIntroduction
Trusting Our Creator
Lindsey Davenport
Bill And Casi Kenyon
Nathaniel Metherel
Michael Mitchell
Lauren Morton
Brady Preston
Ian Quinn
Hearing The Word Of God In An Age Of Sound-bites
Aaron And Kelli Morton
Trevonte Peterson
Jackie Preston
Lacey Sargent
Catherine Simmons
Gerald Stevens
Jordan And Erin Tanner
God’s Help In Time Of Struggle
Amanda Benezra
James Franklin
Andrew Gifford
Alan Pitchford
Britney Mitchell
Danny And Kenzie Wilson
The Importance Of A Spiritual Community
Chance And Lindsy Bailey
Casey And Hannah Haynes
Stephen And Danielle Morton
Molly Risley
Daniel And Leigh Roberts
Traci Russell
Living As Sons And Daughters Of Light
Caleb And Tara Bailey
Dallis Bailey
Janelle Garcia
Jesse Gauther
Marcus And Alex Yi Yue Riley
Taylor And Sarah Robles
Patricia Wampol
ConclusionAdditional Info
Stop wringing your hands! The Lord’s church is successfully surviving the changes brought on by our shift into post-modern, post-Christian America. The Christian landscape is teeming with bright, dedicated twenty-and thirty-somethings who have picked up the torch of faith and are spreading the good news here at home.Bruce Morton has gathered their stories for our encouragement. In an age of no absolutes, you’ll discover that there are still plenty of young people – from Christian universities, state schools, and more – who are firmly grounded in God’s Word and actively involved in making a difference for the sake of His kingdom.
So, stop fretting about the future. There is a bold, young faith already taking root and making a difference in today’s church.
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Israels Mission Discovery Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartJoin renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan as he travels through the land of the Bible. In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. Filmed on location in Israel, the That the World May Know DVD series transforms participants’ understanding of God and challenges them to be a true follower of Jesus.
The That the World May Know video Bible study series is ideal for use by pastors and small group leaders, as well as anyone interested in deeper, biblical learning.
The Israel’s Mission Study Guide is designed for use with the Israel’s Mission DVD (sold separately).
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Psalm 2 NIV Preacher Edition
$39.99Add to cartThis volume is part two of a three-volume series. Psalms Vol. 3 (ch. 107-150) is currently in progress and will be available late 2016.
The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible(R) is much more than a commentary – it’s a comprehensive resource for expository and topical preaching.
Each volume organizes key points of Scripture passages in a systematic outline form, along with content synthesized from 200+ Bible commentaries, language sources, and reference works.
The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible(R) includes inspirational sermon points, practical life applications and dozens of supporting scriptures in every section.
This volume includes Psalms chapters 42-106 and contains Scripture printed in New International Version (NIV).
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Creer Guia De Estudio (Student/Study Guide) – (Spanish) (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Add to cartCreer Guia de estudio les facilita a los grupos, cualquiera que sea su tamano, la oportunidad de aprender, analizar y aplicar lo que van experimentando en este recorrido de treinta sesiones a lo largo de la Biblia, a base de explorar treinta creencias, practicas y virtudes esenciales que todo cristiano necesita conocer y vivir. El pastor y autor Randy Frazee presenta treinta ensenanzas de diez minutos cada una sobre la forma en que las Escrituras nos ayudan a pensar como Jesus, actuar como El y ser como El. En cada sesion podras explorar una pregunta clave, un texto biblico, un concepto y su aplicacion, con el fin de ayudarte a comprender las treinta creencias, practicas y virtudes esenciales que te ayudaran a convertirte en un seguidor de Jesus totalmente comprometido con El. Esta guia de estudio ira acompanando a los miembros de los grupos a lo largo de las treinta sesiones por medio del analisis del video, ademas de ayudarlos de manera individual a crecer por medio de tareas a realizar entre una y otra sesion.
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1-2 Samuel (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartA 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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Sabias Que – (Spanish)
$15.99Add to cartAprender sobre la Biblia es una de las cosas mas importantes que podemos hacer. !Y puede ser tambien divertido y emocionante!
Sabias que…? ayuda a relacionarse con la Biblia de principio a fin de maneras nuevas e interesantes. Para un facil uso, las preguntas estan organizadas en secciones, entre las que se incluyen Historia, Poesia, Profecia, Evangelios, Hechos de los Apostoles y Epistolas. Preguntas con respuestas breves, con verdadero/falso y de seleccion multiple ayudan a eruditos y laicos por igual a aprender hechos de la Biblia con facilidad. Ilustraciones, listas y mapas son herramientas perfectas para quienes aprenden de modo visual. Sabias que…? es agradable y ameno para entusiastas de la Biblia de todas las edades y etapas de la vida, y es la eleccion perfecta para cualquier individuo o grupo pequeo que quiera aprender hechos de la Biblia y tener un poco de diversion en el camino.
Las caracteristicas incluyen:
*6.000 preguntas y respuestas de la Biblia ensean hechos de maneras divertidas
*Es facil navegar por las secciones
*La informacion de referencia proporciona una comprension mas profunda de los hechos biblicos
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Earn Save Give Participant Book (Large Type)
$16.99Add to cartJohn Wesley believed money was important as a way of expressing and living out Christian faith. To Wesley, the task was simple: earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. In this essential little book, pastor and author James A. Harnish presents Wesley’s concepts and beliefs in plain, useful language, suitable for individuals to grapple with and groups to discuss and act upon.
The four chapters of this book form the basis for a four-week churchwide stewardship program, along with the DVD, Leader Guide, Youth Study Book, Children’s Leader Guide, and the Program Guide on flash drive.
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Earn Save Give Childrens Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$18.99Add to cartJohn Wesley believed money was important as a way of expressing and living out Christian faith. To Wesley, the task was simple: earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. In this essential little book, pastor and author James A. Harnish presents Wesley’s concepts and beliefs in plain, useful language, suitable for individuals to grapple with and groups to discuss and act upon.
The four chapters of this book form the basis for a four-week churchwide stewardship program, along with the DVD, Leader Guide, Youth Study Book, Children’s Leader Guide, and the Program Guide on flash drive.
The Children’s Leader Guide contains session ideas for younger and older children, including reproducible handouts. Consists of four sessions as part of the churchwide stewardship program.
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Earn Save Give Youth Study (Teacher’s Guide)
$10.99Add to cartJohn Wesley believed money was important as a way of expressing and living out Christian faith. To Wesley, the task was simple: earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. In this essential little book, pastor and author James A. Harnish presents Wesley’s concepts and beliefs in plain, useful language, suitable for individuals to grapple with and groups to discuss and act upon.
The four chapters of this book form the basis for a four-week churchwide stewardship program, along with the DVD, Leader Guide, Youth Study Book, Children’s Leader Guide, and the Program Guide on flash drive.
Everything needed to conduct a 4-week youth study for ages 13-18, as part of the churchwide stewardship program. The Youth Study Book includes participant content as well as leader helps.
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Teaching Biblical Faith
$18.99Add to cartBiblical faith is a lens for viewing life, and Jack Seymour refreshingly illustrates how the reading of scripture is a resource for ongoing theological reflection connecting experience, vocation, daily life, and faith. Teaching has concrete consequences affecting the very ways people of faith view the world and make decisions for living. It matters; it makes a difference in how people think and act.
Written in an accessible style, the book provides a manageable way to inspire conversation about the many ways the Bible can be taught, the purposes and outcomes of each approach, and how biblical wisdom shapes personal and corporate decision-making. Useful strategies for leading group Bible study help congregations respond faithfully to the Biblical witness and cultivate a whole congregation approach to Bible study.
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Earn Save Give Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$14.99Add to cartJohn Wesley believed money was important as a way of expressing and living out Christian faith. To Wesley, the task was simple: earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. In this essential little book, pastor and author James A. Harnish presents Wesley’s concepts and beliefs in plain, useful language, suitable for individuals to grapple with and groups to discuss and act upon.
The four chapters of this book form the basis for a four-week churchwide stewardship program, along with the DVD, Leader Guide, Youth Study Book, Children’s Leader Guide, and the Program Guide on flash drive.
This 64-page Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the small group study as part of the stewardship program. Includes session plans, discussion questions, and activities based on the book and DVD, as well as multiple format options.
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Earn Save Give Participant Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Add to cartJohn Wesley believed money was important as a way of expressing and living out Christian faith. To Wesley, the task was simple: earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can. In this essential little book, pastor and author James A. Harnish presents Wesley’s concepts and beliefs in plain, useful language, suitable for individuals to grapple with and groups to discuss and act upon.
The four chapters of this book form the basis for a four-week churchwide stewardship program, along with the DVD, Leader Guide, Youth Study Book, Children’s Leader Guide, and the Program Guide on flash drive.
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Permission Granted : Take The Bible Into Your Own Hands
$22.00Add to cartMillions of people around the world look to the Bible as a source of encouragement and faith formation, a reminder that God is love and is in control, and a guide to living one’s life the way God desires. But this treasured book has also been misused and manipulated by many, placed on a pedestal of untouchability, and protected from questioning and honest engagement. In Permission Granted, Jennifer Grace Bird encourages people of faith to explore the texts on their own, freed from long-held myths and misconceptions; experience the Bible anew; and appreciate this holy book for what it is-not what we think it should be.
With the sensitivity of one who has discovered this freedom herself, Bird invites readers to engage what the Bible really says about twelve key issues, including sin, sex, and the role of women.
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Busyness : Finding God In The Whirlwind (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIn the midst of the whirlwind of our lives, however, it may seem impossible to make time to focus beyond the noise and activities of daily demands. In this guide we will explore ways of conversing with God in the midst of life and come to see our day’s work as the joyful service of kneeling before all others with Jesus.
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Romans (Student/Study Guide)
$21.95Add to cartEstablished resource series for church groups and individual use
* An expert in church renewal takes the opportunity to approach the series in a fresh,
new fashionIt has been said that we are called not only to read Scripture but to let Scripture read
us. In that spirit, this book will guide readers into conversation with Paul’s letter to the
Romans. The author will help us listen to what that letter said to the people to whom it
was written and to hear what it says to us today. Readers will bring their own reflections,
personal concerns, and questions to the table as we let this letter challenge us with
meaning-letting it read the reader.The thesis of this book is that the letter has demonstrated transforming power to renew
lives and the church through a focus on worship; a rigorous assessment of the human
condition, especially the failure of human religiosity; a claim of transforming power in the
ongoing life of Christ; an expansive vision of who is included in God’s life and love; a call
to practical application and proclamation of the gospel.For thoughtful lay audiences, groups/parish study; resource for clergy, and education
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Kids Guide To The Armor Of God
$12.99Add to cartAs one of the country’s most respected evangelical leaders, pastor and author Tony Evans challenges “tweens” (ages 8 to 12) to explore what the armor of God is all about. He understands that Christian kids want to be stronger, more confident, and skilled at living an exciting God-centered life, and so he presents the unvarnished truth.
Tony Evans gives kids a plan for success by explaining:
*Scripture reveals who’s behind the world’s traps and snares and how to resist him.
*God offers all Christians a powerful suit of armor and mighty weapons.
*The suit includes a belt of truth and helmet of salvation to wear and shield of faith to carry into the battle.When every piece of God’s armor is worn correctly, the enemy is defeated and Christians finish victorious.By learning how to dress in the armor God provides, preteens are able to speak the truth, stand firm in the faith, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Genesis (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartA 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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Couples Of The Bible
$12.00Add to cart“Couples of the Bible” is written for young adults, providing insight and information into the joys and challenges of marriage. Each of the nine chapters focuses on a biblical couple. A particular theme in marriage is explored in each chapter. The format is a nine-lesson Bible study series that can be used by individuals or groups.
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New Testament Introduction (Revised)
$80.99Add to cartPreface To The Third Edition
Preface To The Fourth Edition
Abbreviations
1. The Gospels
2. Matthew’s Gospel
3. Mark’s Gospel
4. Luke’s Gospel
5. The Synoptic Problem
6. Form Criticism And Its Developments
7. John’s Gospel
8. The Acts Of The Apostles
9. The Epistle To The Romans
10. The Corinthian Epistles
11. The Epistle To The Galatians
12. The Captivity Epistles
13. The Epistle To The Ephesians
14. The Epistle To The Philippians
15. The Epistle To The Colossians
16. The Thessalonian Epistles
17. The Pastoral Epistles
18. The Epistle To Philemon
19. The Epistle To The Hebrews
20. The Epistle Of James
21. The First Epistle Of Peter
22. The Second Epistle Of Peter
23. The Johannine Epistles
24. The Epistle Of Jude
25. The Book Of RevelationAppendix A: The Collection Of Paul’s Letters
Appendix B: The Chronology Of The Life Of Paul
Appendix C: Epistolary Pseudepigraphy
Appendix D: Further Reflections On The Synoptic ProblemGeneral Bibliography
Classified Bibliography Of Commentaries
Index Of Modern Authors
Subject IndexAdditional Info
Twenty years after its first release in one volume, Donald Guthrie has revised his widely acclaimed New Testament Introduction. A careful recasting of a benchmark evangelical work, this new edition provides a fixed point for surveying the books of the New Testament. Noting the issues raised by the past two decades of biblical scholarship, Guthrie engages the issues of authorship and authenticity, purpose and structure, historical context and cultural setting. In these discussions, as well as in the notes and bibliographies, he draws on a wealth of recent scholarly research which gives added value to this classic resource. -
Hazardous Saints Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$9.95Add to cartThis exciting new six-session DVD study invites small groups and individuals to explore the lives of six Christian saints” who risked all for the sake of the gospel. Like Jesus, each of the featured leaders were change agents in their times: the Subversive Bridge-Builder, Barnabas; the Lovable Rebel, Francis of Assisi; the Tightrope Walker, Thomas Cranmer; the Persevering Prophet, Sojourner Truth; the Idealistic Realist, Dorothy Day; and the People’s Voice, Oscar Romero. Each session concludes with three possible endings, one for adult study groups, one for individuals, and one for vestries and other gatherings of church leaders. Illustrative slides promote conversation starters and interaction. It also includes a bonus resource: A Simple Prayer Liturgy for Use by a Small Group. The program calls for one study guide per participant and one DVD for the individual or group, each sold separately.”
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Service : Ministry With Heart And Hands (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartThis LifeGuide Study includes ten sessions exploring service in a variety of contexts: family, the physical creation, society, the city, neighbors, relationships, the church and the workplace. Looking inside ministry specifically, R. Paul Stevens examines examples of service that were motivated by imagination, passion, faith, hope and love-from Genesis to Revelation. Out of these studies you will discover how to live and serve wholeheartedly. No matter what your profession, you are a full time minister of Jesus Christ.
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Basic Christian Living (Workbook)
$18.00Add to cartBasic Christian Living is a survey course covering the fundamentals of the Christian life. The book’s topics can be divided into three broad categories: basic doctrine for new believers (confession of sin, the nature of worship, assurance of salvation, and more), basic wisdom for living in community (relationships, conversation, the meaning of masculinity and femininity, etc.), and cultural criticism for beginners (authenticity, the “cool,” and competition and ambition, for starters).
Each bite-size chapter contains a worksheet of questions from relevant portions of the Bible, along with a full answer key. Whether you’re a teacher wanting to offer a practical class on Christianity for students, a pastor needing a text for new believers, or a mature Christian reviewing the big picture, Basic Christian Living is a helpful, important, and encouraging introduction to the foundations of the gospel.
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Leviticus (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartA 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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Vanishing Grace Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartWhy does the church stir up such negative feelings? Philip Yancey has been asking this all his life as a journalist. His perennial question is more relevant now than ever: research shows that favorable opinions of Christianity have plummeted drastically—and opinions of Evangelicals have taken even deeper dives. Yet while opinions about Christianity are dropping, interest in spirituality is rising. Why the disconnect? Why are so many asking, “What’s so good about the Good News?” In Vanishing Grace, Yancey shows the desperate need our world has for grace, and how Christians can truly make the gospel good news again. In this video-based small group Bible study, participants will explore what kind of news is good to a culture that thinks it has rejected the Christian version. Wading deep into the transformative power of grace, they will hear illuminating stories of how faith can be expressed in ways that disarm even the most cynical. This participant guide is designed for use with the 6-session Vanishing Grace DVD (sold separately).
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Spirit Wars Workbook (Workbook)
$20.00Add to cartLeading Charismatic Pastor Offers a Bold New Strategy for Spiritual Warfare
Kris Vallotton, a pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, California, and the cofounder of its School of Supernatural Ministry, knows his way around the spiritual battlefield. For years he was tormented by a host of demonic assaults, though he didn’t know the problems were spiritual. Confused, overwhelmed, he actually contemplated suicide–until the Lord delivered him.
Since that time, Kris has spent his life spreading a message of hope and freedom. He’s helped people all over the world recognize the devil’s stealth attacks and taught them to overcome. Weaving time-tested spiritual warfare tactics with biblical understanding, Kris offers Christians a bold new battle plan, showing how even those in the most devastating of personal battles can be victorious.
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Spirit Wars Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$15.00Add to cartLeading Charismatic Pastor Offers a Bold New Strategy for Spiritual Warfare
Kris Vallotton, a pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, California, and the cofounder of its School of Supernatural Ministry, knows his way around the spiritual battlefield. For years he was tormented by a host of demonic assaults, though he didn’t know the problems were spiritual. Confused, overwhelmed, he actually contemplated suicide–until the Lord delivered him.
Since that time, Kris has spent his life spreading a message of hope and freedom. He’s helped people all over the world recognize the devil’s stealth attacks and taught them to overcome. Weaving time-tested spiritual warfare tactics with biblical understanding, Kris offers Christians a bold new battle plan, showing how even those in the most devastating of personal battles can be victorious.
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Me I Want To Be Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cartIn this five-session small group Bible study, The Me I Want to Be, John Ortberg reveals how you can become the unique, fully alive person God intended you to be. There is a me each of one of us wants to be- someone who’s more kind and generous, patient, and loving. But there is a gap between the me I am and the me I want to be. Oftentimes we find it easy to trust God to bridge the gap between and us and him, but we struggle to really live by grace and trust God to close the gap between the me I am and the me I want to be. Becoming God’s best version of you is both God’s desire and the greatest task of your life. And here’s the good news- he’s already working on it. Your life is God’s project, not yours. The Me I Want to Be small group Bible study is a powerful look at becoming the unique, fully alive, flourishing person God intended. Pastor and author John Ortberg teaches through fives sessions how you can move toward becoming God’s best version of you in four specific areas: your mind, your time, your relationships, and your experiences. Spiritual growth can seem difficult or intimidating, but John Ortberg’s humor and innovative thinking in The Me I Want to Be will leave you challenged, inspired, and hopeful about true spiritual growth happening in you and your small group. This Participant Guide is designed for use with The Me I Want to Be DVD (sold separately) and includes discussion questions for individuals and groups. When used together they provide you with a practical tool than can transform your faith.
Sessions include:
Discovering the Spirit
Renewing My Mind
Redeeming My Time
Deeping My Relationships
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Finding Jesus In The Exodus
$19.99Add to cartIf you want to understand who Christ is, you have to begin by understanding what Jesus meant when he said in Luke 24:27, “And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself” (NIV).
In FINDING JESUS IN THE EXODUS, biblical scholar Nicholas Perrin shows that the Bible’s story of the Exodus from beginning to end is filled with prophetic foretellings of the person and work of Christ:
Moses as a great deliver and prophet
The voice in the burning bush
The Passover Lamb of God
The unleavened bread
The rock and pillar of cloud
The red sea crossing
The manna from heavenYou will see all of these and more as examples of Christ in the story of the Exodus.
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Travel The Highways Of Advent (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99Add to cartThis thematic Bible study is designed to be used by individuals and small groups during the Advent season. The book, written by Stan Purdum, is based on the particular pathways to Jesus during Advent. In addition to the main content, each chapter offers questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week. The focus emerges from the chapter content and encourages the readers to engage in a spiritual practice or do something specific that will help them grow in faith. On the whole, this thematic seasonal Bible study series is designed for transformation and for applying the study of the Bible to everyday, practical life experience. It is intended to nurture and encourage faith development and spiritual growth.
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Church According To Paul
$34.00Add to cartAmid conflicting ideas about what the church should be and do in a post-Christian climate, the missing voice is that of Paul. The New Testament’s most prolific church planter, Paul faced diverse challenges as he worked to form congregations. Leading biblical scholar James Thompson examines Paul’s ministry of planting and nurturing churches in the pre-Christian world to offer guidance for the contemporary church. The church today, as then, must define itself and its mission among people who have been shaped by other experiences of community. Thompson shows that Paul offers an unprecedented vision of the community that is being conformed to the image of Christ. He also addresses contemporary (mis)understandings of words like missional, megachurch, and formation.
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Mary Had A Baby (Revised)
$14.99Add to cartIn this 2014 revised edition, Mary Had a Baby has four sessions, one for each week of Advent, and is perfect for small groups, Sunday School, mid-week sessions, and choir workshops. Each lesson utilizes Scripture, song lyrics, devotional and contextual information, and discussion questions to stimulate deepening faith and a sense of community. The four spirituals featured are “Mary Had a Baby,” “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,” “Children, Go Where I Send Thee,” and “Go, Tell It on the Mountain.”
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Your Foundation In Christ
$15.00Add to cartNeil Anderson’s classic book, Victory Over the Darkness, has helped millions of readers find freedom in Christ as they experience spiritual breakthroughs. But is not enough to break free from the past. Those who want to grow in Christ must follow Him faithfully by learning about Him as a true disciple. Your Foundation in Christ is the third study in a series of eight “Victory in Christ” studies that show the believer how to grow in Christ by knowing and applying the truth about God. This six-session study also focused on the Holy Spirit and His ministry in the life of the believer, and shows Christians how to relate to one another with acceptance, affirmation and a forgiving heart.
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Gods Story For You
$15.00Add to cartNeil Anderson’s classic books, Victory Over the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker, have helped millions of readers find freedom in Christ as they experience spiritual breakthroughs. His teaching on Who I Am in Christ has helped believers around the world to better understand the life-power that comes with knowing our full identity in Christ. Now Neil Anderson takes the believer along a path of knowing and growing in Christ in this 8-study course rooted in biblical doctrine.
God’s Story for You (Study 1) takes the reader from Creation to Salvation in seven sessions, including the meaning of the Gospel message and how we can truly know God. Your New Identity (Study 2), also with seven sessions, deepens the believer’s understanding of who God is, what a relationship with God looks like, what the Trinity is all about, and what it means to have assurance of salvation.
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Longing To Meet You Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThis resource is an English translation of the Korean evangelism study Longing to Meet you (published by Cokesbury for exclusive distribution to the UM Council on Korean-American Ministries).
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” In order to carry out this mission, The United Methodist Church has defined seven pathways of ministry: developing new churches, transforming existing congregations, ending racism through expanding racial and ethnic ministries, teaching the Wesleyan model of discipleship, strengthening clergy and lay leadership, reaching and transforming the lives of new generations, and eliminating poverty in community with the poor.The United Methodist Council on Korean Ministries/Korean Ministry Plan has a vision to strengthen small group ministries for the local church to fulfill the mission of The United Methodist Church. The Korean Ministry Plan partnered with the National Association of Korean United Methodists to develop training material for small group ministry leaders that incorporated both Wesleyan tradition and Korean spirituality. This material was developed with the purpose of leading churches to confess Jesus Christ as Lord and for individuals to realize their individual spiritual gifts so that they could serve the local church and community better. Thus, we United Methodists may be disciples of Jesus Christ who experience the power of the Holy Spirit to transform the world.
We welcome you into this journey of discipleship in small group ministry. We are genuinely looking forward to meeting you.
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Longing To Meet You Participant Book (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThis resource is an English translation of the Korean evangelism study Longing to Meet you (published by Cokesbury for exclusive distribution to the UM Council on Korean-American Ministries).
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” In order to carry out this mission, The United Methodist Church has defined seven pathways of ministry: developing new churches, transforming existing congregations, ending racism through expanding racial and ethnic ministries, teaching the Wesleyan model of discipleship, strengthening clergy and lay leadership, reaching and transforming the lives of new generations, and eliminating poverty in community with the poor.
The United Methodist Council on Korean Ministries/Korean Ministry Plan has a vision to strengthen small group ministries for the local church to fulfill the mission of The United Methodist Church. The Korean Ministry Plan partnered with the National Association of Korean United Methodists to develop training material for small group ministry leaders that incorporated both Wesleyan tradition and Korean spirituality. This material was developed with the purpose of leading churches to confess Jesus Christ as Lord and for individuals to realize their individual spiritual gifts so that they could serve the local church and community better. Thus, we United Methodists may be disciples of Jesus Christ who experience the power of the Holy Spirit to transform the world.
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Joshua-Ruth (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThe 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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Deuteronomy (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThe 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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Your New Identity (Reprinted)
$15.00Add to cartNeil T. Anderson’s classic books, Victory Over the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker, have helped millions of readers find freedom in Christ as they experience spiritual breakthroughs. His teaching on Who I Am in Christ has helped believers around the world to better understand the life-power that comes with knowing our full identity in Christ. Now Neil Anderson takes the believer along a path of knowing and growing in Christ in this 8-study course rooted in biblical doctrine. God’s Story for You (Study 1) takes the reader from Creation to Salvation in seven sessions, including the meaning of the Gospel message and how we can truly know God. Your New Identity (Study 2), also with seven sessions, deepens the believer’s understanding of who God is, what a relationship with God looks like, what the Trinity is all about, and what it means to have assurance of salvation. Neil T. Anderson is the founder and President Emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries and is on the Board of Freedom in Christ Ministries International. He has more than 35 years of pastoral and teaching experience and was formerly Chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Talbot School of Theology. Anderson has authored or coauthored more than 50 books, including the million-selling Victory Over the Darkness.
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Renewing Your Mind
$15.00Add to cartBestselling author Neil Anderson’s lifelong passion is to help people find freedom in Christ as they experience spiritual breakthroughs. Based on his classic book, The Daily Discipler, eight new studies are being published for believers who want to become rooted and built up in Christ so they can live in and become set apart for Christ . Renewing Your Mind is the fourth study in the series of eight “Victory in Christ” studies that promise to set a new standard for discipleship training. This six-session study shows the believer how to live under grace with a renewed mind. Anderson also shows the reader how to overcome anger, anxiety, depression and loss.
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Living Participant Guide (Large Type)
$25.99Add to cartThis 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)
$25.99Add to cartThis 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)
$17.99Add to cartWhen 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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Follow Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartLots of people think Christianity is all about doing what Jesus says. But what if doing what Jesus says isn’t what Jesus says to do at all? Jesus’ invitation is an invitation to relationship, and it begins with a simple request: follow me. Religion says ‘Change and you can join us.’ Jesus says, ‘Join us and you will change.’ There’s a huge difference. Jesus doesn’t expect people to be perfect. He just wants them to follow him. Being a sinner doesn’t disqualify anyone. Being an unbeliever doesn’t disqualify anyone. In fact, following almost always begins with a sinner and unbeliever taking one small step. In this eight-session video-based Bible study, Andy Stanley takes small groups on a journey through the Gospels as he traces Jesus’ teaching on what it means to follow.
Sessions include:
Jesus Says
Next Steps
Fearless
Follow
Wear
The Fine Print
What I Want to Want
Leading Great UnfollowersDesigned for use with Follow: A DVD Study (sold separately).
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Emotionally Healthy Woman Course Workbook (Workbook)
$12.99Add to cartGeri 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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Trusting Participant Guide (Large Type)
$25.99Add to cartThis 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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Proverbs : A 12 Week Study
$9.99Add to cartThe Knowing the Bible series is a new resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. Each 12-week study leads participants through one book of the Bible and is made up of four basic components: (1) Reflection questions designed to help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” showing how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identifying how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from a wide array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. The book of Proverbs is a rich treasure trove of wisdom for all of life. The overarching emphasis of the book is that relating rightly to God involves seeking to understand, embrace, and obey his truth. In this accessible study, author Lydia Brownback helps readers see that following God’s paths leads to blessing, whereas forsaking them leads to ruin.
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Messiah : The Texts Behind Handels Masterpiece (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartAn exploration of the biblical texts related to the music in Handel’s Messiah.
Prophets prophesied about him. Angels and shepherds rejoiced at his birth. Friends cried for joy at his resurrection. And we still celebrate him today. He is Jesus, the Messiah. Perfect for Advent or Lent, this guide leads you through Scripture passages used in Handel’s Messiah that highlight who Jesus is and what he came to do. It might change the way you listen to Handel’s oratorio. Even more, it might change the way you live.
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Gospel In The Marketplace Of Ideas (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Add to cartAbbreviations
1. Welcome To Athens
2. Was Paul’s Speech At Athens A Mistake?
3. Paul’s Athens
4. Our Athens
5. Paul’s Speech In Acts
6. Paul’s Audience
7. Paul’s Gospel For The Educated
8. The Art Of Persuasion
9. Acting On The Truth
10. Going To Our Own Mars Hill
Resources For Further Reading
Study Questions For Group Discussion
Subject IndexAdditional Info
Our world is multi-cultural, multi-religious, multi-philosophical. It ranges from fundamental monotheism to do-it-yourself spirituality to strident atheism. How can we authentically and effectively present the message of Jesus the Messiah in such a pluralistic and often relativistic context? When Paul visited Athens, as told in the book of Acts, he found an equally multi-cultural and multi-religious setting. From Jews to Gentiles, elite to poor, slaves to slave owners, from olive-skinned Gentiles to dark-skinned Ethiopians–the Greco-Roman world was a dynamic mixture. Religions practices were also wide and varied, with the Imperial cult of Emperor worship being the most prominent. Many also frequented the temples for the traditional Greek pantheon, and participated in the secret rituals of the Mystery Religions. Philosopher Paul Copan and New Testament scholar Kenneth Litwak team up to show how Paul’s example found in Acts 17 provide a practical model that still fits today. They uncover the cultural and religious background of this key episode in the Apostle’s career. With equal facility they show what it means for us who live in an age of competing beliefs and value systems. -
Psalm 1 KJV Preacher
$39.99Add to cartWe 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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Psalm 1 NIV Preacher Edition
$39.99Add to cartWe 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)
$14.99Add to cartA 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)
$14.99Add to cartA 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
$14.99Add to cartProbably 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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Encountering Grace (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cartGrace is both liberating and contagious. Once you truly experience it, you become a different person, and the further you journey in your faith, the more you realize the role God’s grace has played in your life-even before you came to faith in Christ. In Encountering Grace, you’ll examine passages about God’s unmerited favor. You’ll learn more about receiving God’s grace as well as offering that grace to others. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
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6 Decisions That Will Change Your Life Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Add to cart1. The Decision To Follow
2. The Decision For A New Life
3. The Decision To Mature
4. The Decision To Respond
5. The Decision To Persevere
6. The Decision To SurrenderAdditional Info
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6 Decisions That Will Change Your Life Participant Book
$9.99Add to cart1. The Decision To Follow
2. The Decision For A New Life
3. The Decision To Mature
4. The Decision To Respond
5. The Decision To Persevere
6. The Decision To SurrenderAdditional Info
Our busy lives are filled with decisions, but are they the important decisions? In this simple, inspiring book, pastor and author Tom Berlin helps us discern six key decisions in our walk with Christ. Includes Scripture, helpful quotations, and space for journaling. -
God Is Closer Than You Think Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIn the six-session small group Bible study, God is Closer Than You Think, John Ortberg helps you to discover and enjoy a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with God the Father. Today you can see God in action. Today you can hear God speaking to you. Today you can connect with God heart-to-heart. Today! Intimacy with God can happen right now — a closeness you can feel, a reality you can experience for yourself. God is closer than you think, and connecting with him isn’t the exclusive domain of monks and ascetics. It’s for business people, high school students, busy moms, single men, single women…and most important, it’s for YOU! In God is Closer than You Think, Ortberg reveals the face of God waiting to be discovered in the complex mosaic of your life. This insightful and impactful small group study will help you: Find God where you least expect him Listen to God’s voice Identify which pathway of relationship you’re uniquely designed to travel Align yourself with the flow of the Holy Spirit Draw closer to God even when he seems absent This Participant Guide is designed for use together with the God Is Closer Than You Think DVD (sold separately) and includes discussion questions for individuals and groups. When used together they provide you with a practical tool than can transform your faith. Sessions include: God’s Great Desire for People Where is God in My World? Partnering with God Today Listening to the Voice of God God Wants a Relationship with You Heaven Breaking Through
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John : A Self Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$11.99Add to cartContents
Introduction
1. Background And Survey
2. Prologue: “The Word Made Flesh”
3. Witnesses And Discoveries Of Jesus
4. Miracle Worker And Voice Of Authority
5. Teacher Come From God
6. “This Is Indeed The Christ”
7. Persecution Against Jesus Begins
8. Bread Of Life Refused
9. Attempts To Arrest Jesus
10. Light Of The World Rejected
11. The Good Shepherd Spurned
12. The King Of Israel Enters Jerusalem
13. Events Attending The Last Supper
14. Farewell Discourses
15. High-Priestly Prayer
16. Arrested And Tried
17. Crucified And Buried
18. Signs Of The Resurrected Jesus
19. Postresurrection Appearances In Galilee
A Review Of John
The Geography Of John’s Gospel
Bibliography P. 112Additional Info
The book of John is usually the first to be studied by new Christians and newly created study groups because it is a primer for the study of foundational truths. John deals with the nature and Person of Christ and what it means to have faith in Him. In this self-study guide you will learn about seven important miracles, of which five are not recorded anywhere else in Scripture, and how John used those miracles to reveal the Person al mission of Jesus Christ.If you are looking for a comprehensive, challenging tool to use in personal, group, or class Bible study, you’ll find the Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide series an exciting way to better understand the important truths of God’s Word. Each response-oriented guide in the 39-book series features helpful charts, graphs, maps, and ideas for projects and further study. You’ll refer back to each completed guide as a reference again and again as you study the Scriptures. This study series has enabled millions to effectively explore and understand God’s eternal message, and it continues to be the most widely used tool for Bible study today.
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Minor Prophets 1
$12.99Add to cartDiscover 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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Trusting Participant Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Add to cartThis 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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Living Participant Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Add to cartThis 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 (Student/Study Guide)
$22.99Add to cartThis 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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Soul Keeping Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIn 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)
$12.99Add to cartGetting The Most Out Of The Twelve Disciples
1 Andrew: Bringing Others To Jesus – John 1:35-42
2 Simon Peter: Defending (and Rebuking) The Savior – Mark 1:16-20; 8:27-38
3 Matthew: Drawing In The Outcast – Matthew 9:9-13
4 James: Hating Our Enemies – Luke 9:51-56; Acts 12:1-2
5 Philip: Learning To Trust – John 6:1-13
6 John: Seeking To Be The Greatest – Matthew 20:20-28
7 Thomas: Leaving Doubt Behind – John 20:19-29
8 Nathanael: Developing Spiritual Insight – John 1:43-51
9 Judas Iscariot: Turning Away – Matthew 26:14-30, 47-50; 27:1-10
10 Three Others: Faithful To The End – Luke 18:18-34
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
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Covenant Bible Study Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$28.99Add to cartThis 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
$39.99Add to cartEngaging, 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
$32.99Add to cartEngaging, 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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Faith : A Bible Study On James For Women
$13.99Add to cartIn 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)
$10.99Add to cart‘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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Leaving Ordinary : Encounter God Through Extraordinary Prayer
$19.99Add to cartGod 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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Living God : A Guide For Study And Devotion
$19.00Add to cartIn 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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Embracing An Alternative Orthodoxy (Student/Study Guide)
$15.95Add to cart* 5- to 10-week study for adults and young adults with appealing video format that prompts engagement and response
* Each participant uses his/her own journal for study and reflection
* Newest installment in the successful Embracing series
Each program in this series features two components sold separately:
(1) A DVD with five 10-15 minute presentations (one per group), in this case showing Fr. Richard Rohr interacting with a small group of adults
(2) a participant workbook containing all the material needed by class participants as well as for the facilitator (one each).
In this edition, Richard Rohr explores five topics central to Franciscan theology and practice: * Atonement Theory
* Eco-Spirituality
* The Christ who Existed before Christianity
* Orthopraxy vs. Verbal Orthodoxy (Living Like Jesus)
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Apocrypha (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartJourney 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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Resurrection : Living As People Of Risen Lord (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cart1. 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. -
Bonhoeffer Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIn 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)
$25.99Add to cartPreface
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. -
Great Truths Of The Bible
$24.99Add to cartA 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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Hebrews-James (Student/Study Guide) – (Other Language) (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThe 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)
$12.25Add to cartShelton 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)
$13.00Add to cartThis 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)
$12.95Add to cartIt 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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3 Gifts One Christ (Student/Study Guide)
$10.99Add to cartJesus came to save us eternally, but he also offers us new life right here and now. Katie Z. Dawson explores three of Christ’s roles-Jesus comes as the high priest who sacrifices himself for us, the prophet who calls us into the Kingdom and shows us a better way to live, and the Messiah who triumphs over evil and sets us free. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
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Pentateuch
$52.99Add to cartThis book introduces students with a little background in biblical studies to the scholarly study of the Pentateuch (Genesis to Deuteronomy). Existing introductions to the Pentateuch are either mainly concerned with historical criticism or taken up with a survey of the contents of the five books, or both. This book is distinctive in that every chapter is concerned with the whole Pentateuch, and in that it approaches the subject from three completely different points of view, following the way in which biblical scholarship has developed over the past 30 years. The first part attempts to understand the text as it stands, as narrative, law and covenant. The second surveys the work that has been done on the history and development of the text, and its historicity. The third is concerned with its reception and interpretation. There are many detailed examples throughout, and aids to study include tables and boxes in the text, questions to enable students to come to grips with the issues either in private study or in class, and detailed guides to further reading.
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Fight Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIn 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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Embodied Light : Advent Reflections On The Incarnation
$11.99Add to cartEmbodied Light invites readers to ponder our Creator’s daring adventure of taking on human flesh and coming to earth to live among us. Melissa Tidwell’s penetrating reflections for Advent reveal how to follow this fully human, fully divine Jesus with our full selves – mind, spirit, and body. Readers will embark on a 4-week journey filled with scripture readings, illiminating stories, penetrating commentary, and prayers that guide them to open their eyes to the mystery of the Incarnation – God with us.
