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Genesis (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartWith the input of leading Bible scholars and teachers, Immersion features a format that focuses on readers, encouraging them to explore key events, people, teachings, and ideas throughout the Bible. Written in inviting and welcoming language, Immersion helps readers:
Discover the love of a Creator who sustains and nurtures us, saves us, and makes us new
Explore the knowledge of God who teaches believers how to live as God’s people through Jesus Christ
Enjoy the opportunity to grow in faith and commitment to Jesus
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Promises Kept : The Whole Story Of The Bible (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartOne Saturday, less than a decade after the end of Jesus of Nazareth s life, a man named Paul stood up in a Jewish synagogue with a mind-blowing message.
We tell you the good news, he said. What God promised our fathers, he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus (Acts 13 v 33-34). In many ways, in these two sentences Paul was summing up the story of the whole of the Bible.
God is a promise-making God. Throughout history, He has made huge, extravagant, wonderful promises to humanity. Crucially, God is also a promise-keeping God. What He says, He does. And at a particular point in history, He fulfilled all of His promises in the life, death, resurrection and rule of one human Jesus, a carpenter from a small Jewish town. The good news is that God’s promises are promises kept.
This Good Book Guide will take you on a rapid tour of the whole story of the Bible. Over nine sessions, you ll travel from the beginning of the past, through our present, to the future. Each session you’ll discover one of God’s wonderful promises, and see how He kept it in Jesus.
It s a whirlwind tour. It s a breathtaking tour. And it s a tour we re part of…
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What You Need To Know About The Bible
$22.99Add to cartHow can I know that the Bible is God’s Word? What about the errors critics claim the Bible has? How can I hear God speaking to me through the Bible?
Hold a Bible, and you have a miracle in your hands. It’s the most influential book of all time: 66 books written over centuries by more than forty writers in fascinating forms-poems, letters, treaties, census reports, histories, prophecies, parables, and more-all expressing God’s passionate desire to communicate with His people-with you. In twelve lessons for individual or group study, Max Anders explores the Bible, helping you to understand its sections and themes, so that you will begin to hear God’s personal message to you through His Word. Then the miracle in your hands will work wonders in your heart.
The Max Anders “What You Need to Know About . . .” series is made up of ten, 12-lesson study guides covering the fundamentals of Christianity. The ten books in the series together form a “Basic Knowledge” program for seekers, new believers, and veteran believers who want a stronger foundation in the Christian faith.
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Behold : Cultivating Attentiveness In The Season Of Advent
$13.99Add to cartBehold! is an old-fashioned word missing from most modern translations of the Bible. Yet Pamela Hawkins says this word softens the edges of her heart. She writes, “I cannot say this word without moving, without extending and lifting a hand, palm open, toward the object of my attention.”
In Behold! Hawkins invites readers to enter Advent with an attitude of curious expectancy and trustful anticipation. For each of the four weeks of Advent, she focuses on a single Advent word from the scripture readings for that week and offers a form of prayer for readers to try.
Readers can follow all the spiritual practices the author suggests or choose the ones that most catch their attention. The practices include reflections, silence, prayer, reading scripture, reading or singing of hymn texts, and Christian service and action. Readers will enjoy the simplicity and beauty of this Advent book, which features expressive prayers and hymn texts. Leader’s Guide included
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What Does Revelation Reveal (Student/Study Guide)
$16.99Add to cart1. Leaving Revelation Behind?
2. It Is God’s Word To God’s World
3. Cultural Accommodation Is Dangerous Part 1
4. Cultural Accommodation Is Dangerous Part 2
5. True Worship
6. Judgment Is Taking Place Now
7. The World Has A Chance To Repent
8. The Evil Powers Behind The Scenes
9. Time Is Up For The Eternal Empire
10. The Coming Triumph Of God
11. Should Revelation Be Left Behind? Reading Revelation TodayAdditional Info
An easy-to-understand guide to one of the most mysterious books in the BibleWhat is it about Revelation that draws people to it? Is this biblical book about end-time mysteries and hidden codes? How does it relate to our present-day existence?
The Book of Revelation has been mysterious, confusing, and misunderstood for centuries. Its content has been studied and analyzed by scholars from every corner of the globe.
With deep theological care and sensitivity, author and teacher Warren Carter helps readers understand both the biblical context of the Book of Revelation and its meaning for us today.
A thorough, engaging study of the Book of Revelation
Provides fresh commentary on what the Book of Revelation means for today’s readers
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Ruth : Poverty And Plenty (Student/Study Guide)
$8.99Add to cartThis woman from ancient times was no powerful princess – just a young, vulnerable widow, an impoverished outcast. The story records no famous events or places – just a struggling family facing hard times in a small, agricultural community occupied with their livelihoods and customs.
But the hidden hand of God is at work in the lives of these ordinary people, and wonderfully at work in history. God transforms hardship from bitterness to joy; God’s word liberates people to become a community filled with loving kindness towards outsiders; God’s people reach out to their enemies. And most significantly, God’s great plan, to send a promised savioursavior King to redeem people of all nations, is being worked out.
Like those in the story, we may be just ordinary people, unable to see how the events of our lives will turn out. But by encountering the God who works through the circumstances of life, we too can discover the God who can turn our ‘poverty’ to ‘plenty’ through Jesus Christ.
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Embracing Emergence Christianity (Student/Study Guide)
$15.95Add to cart1. Emergence 101
2. Where Now Is The Authority
3. The 20th Century And Emergence
4. Gifts From Other Times
5. How Then Shall We Live?
6. Hallmarks Of EmergenceAdditional Info
Author, historian and keen cultural observer Phyllis Tickle invites us to join her in examining the changing face of Christianity and culture. Phyllis surveys 2000 years of Western history, identifying the great upheavals that occur in Western culture and Christianity every 500 years. The last was the Great Reformation of the 1500’s; the next is happening now.What are the implications of the “Great Emergence,” both culturally and spiritually? What are the key questions and issues that need to be addressed? Where might we be headed next?
And, perhaps most importantly, where are you, at this moment? Might you be an emergence Christian?
There are six sessions on the DVD.
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Lukes Gospel From Scratch
$18.00Add to cartBuilding on the foundation of the popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The New Testament for Beginners, Griggs offers a series of volumes based on the individual books of the Bible. A leader’s guide and a participant section are included for each book.
This new addition to the series looks at the Gospel of Luke, perhaps the most popular Gospel with its stories of the birth of Jesus, the boy Jesus conversing in the Temple, the good Samaritan, the prodigal son, the poor widow and her two copper coins, and rich Zacchaeus in a sycamore tree.
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Max On Life Participants Guide
$14.99Add to cartAddress your biggest questions about life and faith with guidance from Max Lucado.
For 25 years men and women have turned to Max Lucado for answers, encouragement, and insight into every facet of their lives. Together with Max they’ve journeyed through life’s most exciting and challenging times-births, deaths, financial ups and downs, spiritual quests, and relational adventures. And Max has become a trusted advisor, pastor, and friend in times of need. Now, more than ever, Max’s wisdom is needed to help readers navigate the tumults of every-day life. In the Max on Life DVD-based study, Max addresses questions about the role of prayer, the purpose of pain, and the reason for our ultimate hope. He responds to the day-to-day questions-parenting quandaries, financial challenges, difficult relationships-as well as to the profound: Is God really listening? Designed as a companion to the DVD, and perfect for study for both new and mature believers, this participant’s guide can be used for journaling or as a prompt for open-hearted discussions with your small group.
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Daily readings
Questions for personal reflection and group discussion
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Money And Work (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartGetting The Most Out Of Money And Work
1. What Is My Time Worth? Ecclesiastes 3:1-14; 12:1-14
2. Use Or Lose? Matthew 25:14-30
3. Why Work? 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
4. Trustworthy? Luke 16:1-15
5. What’s Tempting About Power? Matthew 20:1-28
6. How Much Is Enough? Ecclesiastes 5:8-20
7. Does My Property Own Me? Luke 12:13-34
8. How Much Is Too Much? 1 Timothy 6:3-10, 17-20
9. Why Give? 1 Chronicles 29:1-20
10. What If I Lose It All? Job 1:1-22; 19:17-27
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
Money and work: just the words themselves can cause anxiety. Mortgages, saving for retirement and bottom lines can easily overwhelm us to the point of despair. But God, who “gives us richly all things to enjoy,” wants his people to live in freedom, trusting him and learning to manage our gifts wisely and generously. By pointing to his trustworthiness and generosity, these studies can help you rest in the peace he offers. -
IVP Introduction To The Bible
$30.99Add to cartList Of Contributors
Introduction–Philip Johnston
1. Introducing The Bible–Mark Strauss
2. Introducing The Old Testament
Old Testament Story–Desmond Alexander
Old Testament Background–Jamie Grant
Old Testament Theology–Philip Johnston
Old Testament Interpretation–Jamie Grant
3. Pentateuch–Desmond Alexander
4. Historical Books–Philip Johnston
5. Poetic Books–Tremper Longman III
6. Prophets–Ernest Lucas
7. Between The Testaments–Carl Mosser
8. Introducing The New Testament
New Testament Story–Ian Paul
New Testament Background–Carl Mosser
New Testament Theology–Mark Strauss
New Testament Interpretation–Brian Rosner
9. Gospels–Howard Marshall
10. Acts–Mark Strauss
11. Letters–Ian Paul, Brian Rosner, Carl Mosser
12. Revelation–Carl Mosser
Reading The Bible
Index Of Scripture ReferencesAdditional Info
Editor Philip S. Johnston presents the best evangelical thought on the proper interpretation and study of the Bible. Written by a team of international and interdenominational scholars, this resource is designed to set neophytes on their way to responsible biblical interpretation. -
Luke : 24 Studies For Individuals And Groups
$12.99Add to cartWith a scholar’s mind and a pastor’s heart, N. T. Wright guides us through the New Testament book of Luke, moving us from the world in which it was lived into the world in which we must live it again. Eight sessions for group or personal study.
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7 Letters To Seven Churches
$12.99Add to cart1. Letters To The Church
2. First Loves And Dear John Letters
3. Be Faithful
4. Get Off The Fence
5. Give Jezebel A Message From Me
6. Wake Up!
7. Carpe Diem
8. Knock-Knock
9. One More LetterAdditional Info
Sometimes, churches need a little help. These days, some don t know who they are and don t know what they are supposed to be doing. Churches today are trying anything and everything to be effective, but are bewildered by worship styles, spectator syndrome, and consumerism.In the meantime, people are hungry for a relationship with a God who has substance, a God with character and integrity, and a God of grace. And they re having trouble finding such a God in churches today.
Seven Letters to Seven Churches is written to challenge the church to be what God created us to be and then do what God created us to do: join Him in His mission to save the world.
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Firm In The Faith
$16.99Add to cartWelcome to the Firm in Faith journey. Allow this Bible study to be your trail map as you navigate through the next six weeks, arriving at a place of greater spiritual strength. You will begin by examining what you are taking with you on the journey and discovering whether it is well-fitted for you as a child of God. Then the real work begins as your feet hit the trail. Your itinerary will include such important stops as the Holy Spirit-conquered mind, the surrendered will, and the subjected body that is purposed for the Lord’s glory. The trail will crest with such topics as joy, influence, and outreach. I am so glad you are here. Put on your hiking boots. The Firm in Faith life awaits!
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Pigs In The Parlor Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.95Add to cartThis Study Guide is perfect for Individual and Group study.
Are you in search of deliverance for yourself or for someone you love? This companion book to Pigs in the Parlor has been designed as a tool to enable you to diagnose and effectively deal with your deliverance needs.
Are you interested in studying the scriptural basis for the deliverance ministry? This guide has been designed as a Biblical resource, detailing the
extensive coverage of this ministry in the Old and New Testaments.Are you feeling led to become involved in a deliverance ministry of your own, to help set captives free? This guide has an entire section on the methods and techniques, the pro’s and con’s of how to effectively minister deliverance.
This Study Guide includes questions and answers that follow the text of Pigs in the Parlor, as well as a wealth of scripture that supports the deliverance ministry. You will also find quotes from the leaders of the 1st – 4th Century Church on the validity of casting out demons, healing and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
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Colossians 1-2 Thessalonians (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartTake a Refreshing Plunge into the Bible
Journey inside the pages of Scripture and you’ll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Immersion Bible Studies is your guide for that journey. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ.
Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bible, stands firmly on Scripture and helps you explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of your personal faith. More importantly, you’ll be able to discover God’s revelation to you through readings and reflections.
So, take the plunge and find the transforming love and knowledge of a personal God.
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Galatians-Philippians (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartTake a Refreshing Plunge into the Bible
Journey inside the pages of Scripture and you’ll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Immersion Bible Studies is your guide for that journey. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ.
Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bible, stands firmly on Scripture and helps you explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of your personal faith. More importantly, you’ll be able to discover God’s revelation to you through readings and reflections.
So, take the plunge and find the transforming love and knowledge of a personal God.
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Pursuing A Deeper Faith
$14.99Add to cartDo you know God? There is a vast difference between knowing about God and knowing God. In Pursuing a Deeper Faith, Dr. Charles Stanley shares God’s invitation to grow in a heart relationship with Him, to hear His voice speaking to your spirit , and to feel a deep assurance that you are locked into a forever relationship that cannot be severed.
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Discipleship Explored International Student Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$4.99Add to cartBefore We Begin
Week 1: How Can I Be Sure I’m A Christian? – Philippians 1:1-11
Week 2: What Am I Living For? – Philippians 1:12-26
Week 3: Together For Christ? – Philippians 1:27 – 2:11
Week 4: How Should I Live For Christ? – Philippians 2:5-18
Week 5: Can I Be Good Enough For God? – Philippians 3:1-9
Week 6: How Can I Know Christ Better? – Philippians 3:10 – 4:1
Week 7: How Can I Rejoice In Christ? – Philippians 4:2-9
Week 8: How Can I Be Content In Christ? – Philippians 4:10-23
Extra: An Example To Follow? – Philippians 2:19-30Additional Info
Discipleship Explored is ideal for new Christians, but is also great for anyone who wants to grow in their Christian life. Participants are taken on a life-changing journey into Philippians as the eight interactive sessions bring them to the heart of what it means to be a Christian. Carefully-crafted Bible-study questions, detailed guidance for leaders, and day-by-day Bible reading notes for participants are all included. -
Discipleship Explored Universal Leaders Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$9.99Add to cartSection 1: How To Run The Course
Planning Your Discipleship Explored Group
Preparing Yourself And Your Co-leaders
Introducing Philippians
Running The Sessions
What To Do If…
Working With English Speakers
Cross-cultural Discipleship
You Never Stop Learning To Be A Disciple
Section 2: Study Guide
Before We Begin
Week 1: How Can I Be Sure I’m A Christian? – Philippians 1:1-11
Week 2: What Am I Living For? – Philippians 1:12-26
Week 3: Together For Christ? – Philippians 1:27 – 2:11
Week 4: How Should I Live For Christ? – Philippians 2:5-18
Week 5: Can I Be Good Enough For God? – Philippians 3:1-9
Week 6: How Can I Know Christ Better? – Philippians 3:10 – 4:1
Week 7: How Can I Rejoice In Christ? – Philippians 4:2-9
Week 8: How Can I Be Content In Christ? – Philippians 4:10-23
Extra: An Example To Follow? – Philippians 2:19-30Additional Info
Essential for every leader. Written in clear and simple English to help the leader use straightforward English while guiding the group through the studies. This study includes weekly Bible studies, talk outlines and training material on how to unpack any deeper concepts that may arise.Discipleship Explored is for anyone who wants to make the most of their Christian lives, but especially for people who have recently completed an evangelistic course and decided to follow Christ.
This Universal Edition Leader’s Guide can be used in conjunction with both the Universal Edition Study Guide and the International Student Study Guide.
The Discipleship Explored: Universal Edition features a series of Bible studies through Philippians which can be used on their own, or in conjunction with the Discipleship Explored DVD.
The studies are designed to be universally accessible with a special emphasis on clear and simple English, making them suitable for use with internationals who are learning English and for anyone else who appreciates really clear and simple language. The Bible studies could also be used in regular Bible-study groups or with anyone who has recently completed a Christianity Explored course.
Key features:
– 8 Bible studies through Philippians (plus 2 extra optional studies)
– Written in simple and clear English
– Training section on cross-cultural discipleship
– Can be used with the Discipleship Explored DVD
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6 Amazing Bible Stories To Strangely Warm Our Hearts (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Add to cartIntroduction: What The Bible Teaches Us
1. Amazing Love – Love Power
2. Amazing Grace – Grace Is Absolutely Amazing
3. Amazing Birth – Born From Above
4. Amazing Compassion – The Only Thing More Costly Than Caring Is Not Caring
5. Amazing Conversion – Turning Inkblots Into Angels
6. Amazing Resurrection – When Easter Calls Your NameAdditional Info
Here is popular author Jim Moore at his best, telling heartwarming stories as he teaches readers about the BibleA six-session study that examines New Testament Scriptures integral to shaping the United Methodist identity
Each session uses core terms and life application topics to help readers grow as faithful followers of Jesus as they practice their faith daily
Includes study questions for private devotion or small-group study
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Conversations With Scripture Daniel (Student/Study Guide)
$21.95Add to cartDaniel was written during a time when God’s people were struggling to discern how to remain faithful, even as their lives were dominated by the political and cultural forces of the Empire. Daniel’s central themes have remained relevant ever since: the challenge of remaining loyal to God despite the alternately seductive and threatening voices of imperial powers; the indispensability of humility before God; the perpetual problem of human arrogance and failure to recognize the overarching power of God; the insatiable and life-denying human thirst for power and control; and the call to find in God the source of just, joyful and abundant living.
As people today try to make sense of a newly emerging global reality, Daniel continues to speak an important word about faithful living. Who truly controls our lives? To what or whom do we owe ultimate allegiance? To whom do the kingdom, the power and the glory belong? This book invites readers to consider the questions that Daniel raises and then live out the answers
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Moses : Calling And Character
$12.99Add to cartAs the one called by God to lead his people out of Egypt, Moses faced some significant challenges: a stubborn ruler, a fierce army, a vast desert to cross, a people prone to complaint and idolatry. But through it all, God was faithful to guide and provide for Moses as well as shape his character in powerful ways.
These studies by Stephen D. Eyre will open our hearts to the same God and help us serve with strong character in the roles he’s called us to.
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Romans (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartTake a Refreshing Plunge into the Bible
Journey inside the pages of Scripture and you’ll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Immersion Bible Studies is your guide for that journey. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ.
Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bible, stands firmly on Scripture and helps you explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of your personal faith. More importantly, you’ll be able to discover God’s revelation to you through readings and reflections.
So, take the plunge and find the transforming love and knowledge of a personal God.
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Were You There
$21.00Add to cartIn this compelling and hope-filled book, Erik Kolbell shows us that in the passion of Jesus we hear the story of one person but the echoes of many. Though we read the story to find out who Jesus was, it is in the stories of the other characters who were present, from the disciples who followed him to the high priests who spoke falsely about him, that we can discover much about ourselves. Kolbell explores how each person or group responded differently to Jesus’ predicament, and shows us how their different responses represent the great range of human responses also available to us.
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Acts (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartTake a Refreshing Plunge into the Bible
Journey inside the pages of Scripture and you’ll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Immersion Bible Studies is your guide for that journey. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ.
Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation, the Common English Bible, stands firmly on Scripture and helps you explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of your personal faith. More importantly, you’ll be able to discover God’s revelation to you through readings and reflections.
So, take the plunge and find the transforming love and knowledge of a personal God.
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Sacred Rhythms Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartA learning experience in spiritual formation that incorporates teaching on the spiritual disciplines from trained spiritual director Ruth Barton, this six-session DVD curriculum combines teaching and modeling of the disciplines with opportunities for group members to engage in meaningful discussion of their experiences as they practice the disciplines in community.
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Gods Own People Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$14.79Add to cart*Session One: A Tested People
*Session Two: A Trusting People
*Session Three:A Called People
*Session Four: A Holy People
*Session Five: A Proclaiming PeopleAdditional Info
1 Peter Unit overview:The epistle or letter of 1 Peter provides an answer to:
How can one deal with such negativity without losing faith?
It reminds those who would follow Jesus that they are born anew into a wonderful inheritance -they are God’s own people: trusted, called, made holy, and proclaiming. This doesn’t guarantee that their faith won’t be tested or that they won’t experience suffering, but 1 Peter assures its readers that their relationship with God is guaranteed by the death and resurrection of Jesus. In the end, we won’t be put to shame.
In the meantime, we cast our burdens on Christ who loves up beyond measure!
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Joshua Judges And Ruth For Everyone
$22.00Add to cartWith chapter titles such as “On Getting Your Feet Wet,” “Welcome to the Wild, Wild West,” “Why Were They So Stupid?” and “Honey, We Solved the Riddle,” this fifth volume in the Old Testament for Everyone series is sure to provide a refreshing visit with the Scriptures!
Following on the heels of the successful New Testament for Everyone commentaries comes the ambitious Old Testament for Everyone series. Covering Scripture from Genesis to Malachi, John Goldingay addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern reader.
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Back From Captivity
$12.99Add to cartThis is a six-week small group study centered on restoration of a relationship with the heavenly Father. It concentrates on two different biblical accounts relating to returning home. The first account is from the Old Testament and shares the details of the Israelites returning to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity in Babylon. The second account is from the New Testament and shares the familiar parable of the lost son. The author focuses on three parts of the restoration: the present and the desire for restoration, the past and avoiding things that led to the break down of a relationship with the Father, and finally the future and spiritual growth that equips them to face daily life.
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1-2 Samuel For Everyone
$22.00Add to cartThis sixth volume in the Old Testament for Everyone series covers the stories of Israel’s first kings–Saul and David. Goldingay gives them the royal treatment with chapter titles including “Sour Hour of Prayer,” “When Ministers Indulge Themselves,” “How Not to Evade the Draft,” and “What Do You Do When You’re Desperate?”
Following on the heels of the successful New Testament for Everyone commentaries comes the ambitious Old Testament for Everyone series. Covering Scripture from Genesis to Malachi, John Goldingay addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern reader
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Heroes Of Faith
$12.99Add to cartAbraham and Sarah. Noah. Rahab. Hebrews 11 gives us a list of role models: ordinary people who trusted God in radical ways. These eight studies on the heroes of faith from Hebrews will encourage you, inspire you and help deepen your own trust in our great God who still keeps all his promises, so that you might live out your faith in radical ways today.
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Luke Leader Guide (Teacher’s Guide)
$22.99Add to cartThe gospel of Luke invites readers- including us- to explore the story of Jesus and his mission as God’s Chosen One (Messiah). From the joyous accounts of Jesus’ birth in a manger in Bethlehem to the stark images of his crucifixtion at Golgotha to the “eye-opening” meal at Emmaus, we are invited into a remarkable story.
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Luke Learner Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$11.49Add to cartThe gospel of Luke invites readers- including us- to explore the story of Jesus and his mission as God’s Chosen One (Messiah). From the joyous accounts of Jesus’ birth in a manger in Bethlehem to the stark images of his crucifixtion at Golgotha to the “eye-opening” meal at Emmaus, we are invited into a remarkable story.
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Shelter Of Gods Promises Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIn a world of uncertainty, pain, and struggle, where do you find solid assurance and unshakeable truth?
In The Shelter of God’s Promises DVD-Based Study, gifted Bible teacher and inspiring speaker Sheila Walsh primes Scripture for what God has promised us, what God’s promises mean, and how these promises provide the foundation for daily confidence, joy, and hope. With engaging video and rich Bible study content, Sheila weaves powerful personal testimony with Scripture to help you gain a trust in God that will sustain you for a lifetime.
The Shelter of God’s Promises Participant’s Guide expands on the teaching and stories explored in the video. Using Scripture, in-depth biblical teaching, life application, and questions for personal study and group discussion, this guide will encourage and guide group members as they journey deeper into the material.
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Gift Of Forgiveness (Reprinted)
$15.00Add to cartHow can you forgive those who have hurt you? How can you know that God has forgiven you? In this new addition to the Women of the Word Bible study series, readers learn how to accept God’s forgiveness for their sins and to extend forgiveness to others. Through personal stories any woman can relate to–about family, career, and church–The Gift of Forgiveness deals honestly and compassionately with this tough yet necessary choice: the choice to forgive. Eight sessions of Bible study cover topics such as “Experiencing God’s Forgiveness,” “Why Forgiveness Is Hard,” “Loving Your Enemies,” and “The Power of the Cross.” Readers will examine the challenges of accepting and offering forgiveness, dig into the teachings of Scripture, and reflect on their own relationships. Each session wraps up with action steps for applying to their everyday lives what readers learn from God’s Word. Plus, a brand-new Leader’s Guide is included to facilitate meaningful group study.
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Religion And Resistance In Early Judaism
$38.99Add to cartForeword
Preface
Bibliography
Introduction
Greek Text: 1 Maccabees 1:1-4:61
Text Notes: 1 Maccabees
Greek Text: Josephus Selections
Text Notes: Josephus
Vocabulary
Credits And AcknowledgmentsAdditional Info
Religion and Resistance in Early Judaism prepares intermediate and advanced students of Greek to read and translate selections from 1 Maccabees and Josephus, with an emphasis on building knowledge of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. The book also describes the religious and cultural clash between the classical world and early Judaism. It includes:
*Historical context from Alexander the Great to Josephus
*Greek text of 1 Maccabees 1:1-4:61
*Selections of Greek from Josephus’s life, Jewish War, and Antiquities of the Jews
*Notes on the grammar and syntax of each selection of Greek text, including numerous cross references to Greek and biblical literature
*A comprehensive glossary of Greek terms and a select bibliography
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Women Of The Gospels (Student/Study Guide)
$15.00Add to cartContents
Welcome To Ancient-Future Bible Study
The Movements Of Lectio Divina
The Essence Of Lectio Divina
Your Personal Practice Of Ancient-Future Bible Study
Collatio–The Communal Practice Of Lectio Divina
Further Help For Groups
Introduction To Women Of The Gospels: Friends And Disciples Of Jesus
1. Women Of Jesus’s Genealogy (Matthew 1:1-16)
2. Mary Brings Forth The Savior To The World (Matthew 1:18-25)
3. Elizabeth Conceives In Her Barrenness (Luke 1:5-25)
4. Mary The Virgin Conceives A Son (Luke 1:26-38)
5. Mary Journeys To Visit Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)
6. Anna The Prophet And Herald (Luke 2:33-38)
7. Simon’s Mother-in-law Healed By Jesus (Mark 1:29-31; Matthew 8:14-15; Luke 4:38-39)
8. A Little Girl Restored To Life (Mark 5:21-24, 35-43)
9. The Woman Healed Of A Hemorrhage (Mark 5:25-34)
10. Herodias Schemes With Her Daughter (Mark 6:14-29)
11. The Canaanite Woman And Her Daughter (Matthew 15:21-28)
12. The Mother Of James And John (Matthew 20:20-28)
13. The Widow Of Nain Mourns Her Only Son (Luke 7:11-17)
14. The Woman Who Showed Great Love (Luke 7:36-50)
15. The Women Who Accompany Jesus (Luke 8:1-3)
16. Martha And Mary Model A Balanced Discipleship (Luke 10:38-42)
17. A Woman In The Crowd Cries Out (Luke 8:19-21; Luke 11:27-28)
18. The Crippled Woman Set Free From Bondage (Luke 13:10-17)
19. The Mother Of Jesus Intercedes At The Wedding Feast (John 2:1-12)
20. The Woman Of Samaria Encounters Jesus (John 4:3-26)
21. The Samaritan Woman Witnesses To Jesus (John 4:27-42)
22. The Woman Judged Forgiven By Jesus (John 8:1-11)
23. Martha Expresses Confidence In Jesus (John 11:1-27)
24. Mary Weeps At The Feet Of Jesus (John 11:28-45)
25. The Poor Widow Gives Everything (Mark 12:38-44)
26. The Woman At Bethany Anoints Jesus (Mark 14:3-9)
27. The Women Of Jerusalem Weep For Jesus (Luke 23:26-31, 44-49)
28. Galilean Women At The Cross And At The Tomb (Mark 15:40-41, 47; Matthew 27:55-56, 61; Luke 23:49, 55-56; John 19:25-27)
29. The Women Of Galilee Proclaim The Resurrection (Mark 16:1-8; Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12)
30. Mary Magdalene Announces The Good News (John 20:1-18)
Ancient-Future Bible Study For Small Groups
Suggestions For Participating In The Group
Group Study In Six Sessions
EndorsementsAdditional Info
Ancient-Future Bible Study incorporates contemporary study of the Bible with an experience of the church’s most ancient way of reading Scripture, lectio divina. This time-honored practice consists of five basic movements: biblical study (lectio), reflection (meditatio), prayer (oratio), discernment (contemplatio), and contemplative action (operatio). In six clearly written volumes, bestselling author Stephen Binz helps readers study the Bible in a way that leads to spiritual transformation and brings them closer to God.Binz leads readers in a vivid study of key biblical characters, including Abraham, Paul, Peter, David, the women of the Torah, and the women of the Gospels. He shows all Christians who desire to have a transforming experience with the inspired Word of God how studying Scripture through lectio divina can enrich their discipleship. This ecumenical Bible study, designed for use by individuals or groups, includes questions for personal reflection and suggested action. Each volume includes leader’s notes for guiding a study over the course of six sessions.
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Women Of The Torah (Student/Study Guide)
$14.00Add to cartContents
Welcome To Ancient-Future Bible Study
The Movements Of Lectio Divina
The Essence Of Lectio Divina
Your Personal Practice Of Ancient-Future Bible Study
Collatio–The Communal Practice Of Lectio Divina
Further Help For Groups
Introduction To Women Of The Torah: Matriarchs And Heroes Of Israel
1. Male And Female In The Image Of God (Genesis 1:26-2:3)
2. Woman, The Partner Of Man (Genesis 2:4-25)
3. Sin And Its Consequences (Genesis 3:1-13)
4. Eve, Mother Of All Who Live (Genesis 3:14-24)
5. Eve, Adah, Zillah, And Naamah (Genesis 4:1-7, 16-26)
6. Noah’s Wife And The Wives Of His Sons (Genesis 7:1-16; 8:14-19)
7. Sarai Offers Hagar To Bear A Child (Genesis 16:1-16)
8. God Promises A Son To Sarah (Genesis 17:15-22)
9. The Aged Sarah Laughs At God’s Promise (Genesis 18:1-15)
10. The Wife And Daughters Of Lot (Genesis 19:1-29)
11. Lot’s Daughters Manipulate Their Father (Genesis 19:30-38)
12. Sarah Gives Birth And Sends Hagar Away (Genesis 21:1-21)
13. Rebekah Shows Her Willing Heart (Genesis 24:10-33)
14. Rebekah Becomes The Wife Of Isaac (Genesis 24:50-67)
15. Rebekah Gives Birth To Two Nations (Genesis 25:19-28)
16. Rebekah Wins The Blessing For Jacob (Genesis 27:5-29)
17. Rebekah Rescues Jacob And Sends Him Away (Genesis 27:41-28:5)
18. Rebekah’s Son Meets Rachel At The Well (Genesis 29:1-14)
19. Leah And Rachel Married To Jacob (Genesis 29:15-30)’
20. Leah, Bilhah, And Zilpah Give Birth (Genesis 29:31-30:13)
21. Faithful Commitments Fulfilled For Rachel (Genesis 30:14-24)
22. Rachel And Leah Leave Their Homeland (Genesis 31:13-35)
23. The Rape Of Dinah (Genesis 34:1-31)
24. Deborah And Rachel Die Along The Journey (Genesis 35:6-20)
25. Tamar, The Righteous Woman (Genesis 38:6-30)
26. Joseph And The Egyptian Wife Of Potiphar (Genesis 39:1-23)
27. Midwives And Daughters Save God’s People (Exodus 1:15-22; 2:1-10)
28. Zipporah, The Wife Of Moses (Exodus 2:15-22; 4:19-26)
29. The Prophet Miriam Sings Of God’s Triumph (Exodus 15:19-21; Numbers 12:1-9)
30. Five Daughters Advocate For Their Rights (Numbers 27:1-11)
Ancient-Future Bible Study For Small Groups
Suggestions For Participating In The Group
Group Study In Six Sessions
EndorsementsAdditional Info
Ancient-Future Bible Study incorporates contemporary study of the Bible with an experience of the church’s most ancient way of reading Scripture, lectio divina. This time-honored practice consists of five basic movements: biblical study (lectio), reflection (meditatio), prayer (oratio), discernment (contemplatio), and contemplative action (operatio). In six clearly written volumes, bestselling author Stephen Binz helps readers study the Bible in a way that leads to spiritual transformation and brings them closer to God.Binz leads readers in a vivid study of key biblical characters, including Abraham, Paul, Peter, David, the women of the Torah, and the women of the Gospels. He shows all Christians who desire to have a transforming experience with the inspired Word of God how studying Scripture through lectio divina can enrich their discipleship. This ecumenical Bible study, designed for use by individuals or groups, includes questions for personal reflection and suggested action. Each volume includes leader’s notes for guiding a study over the course of six sessions.
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Paul : Apostle To All The Nations (Student/Study Guide)
$14.00Add to cartAncient-Future Bible Study incorporates contemporary study of the Bible with an experience of the church’s most ancient way of reading Scripture, lectio divina. This time-honored practice consists of five basic movements: biblical study (lectio), reflection (meditatio), prayer (oratio), discernment (contemplatio), and contemplative action (operatio). In six clearly written volumes, bestselling author Stephen Binz helps readers study the Bible in a way that leads to spiritual transformation and brings them closer to God.
Binz leads readers in a vivid study of key biblical characters, including Abraham, Paul, Peter, David, the women of the Torah, and the women of the Gospels. He shows all Christians who desire to have a transforming experience with the inspired Word of God how studying Scripture through lectio divina can enrich their discipleship. This ecumenical Bible study, designed for use by individuals or groups, includes questions for personal reflection and suggested action. Each volume includes leader’s notes for guiding a study over the course of six sessions.
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John (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartA fresh new look at the Bible, from beginning to end, and what it means in your life
We’ve asked some of the leading Bible scholars and teachers to help us with a new kind of Bible study. Immersion remains true to Scripture but always asks, “Where are you in your life? What do you stuggle with? What makes you rejoice?” and then helps you read the text to discover the Scriptures’ deep, abiding truths. Immersion is about God and God’s word, and it is also about you-not just your thoughts but your feelings and your faith.In each study you will preview the focus of the Bible reading, prayerfully read and reflect upon it, then identify ways you can put into practice what you have learned from the reading. This process of engagement with the biblical foundations of Christian faith is intended to help people deepen their faith and grow in love of God and neighbor.
Immersion makes use of, but is not limited to, an exciting new translation of Scripture, the Common English Bible (CEB). Immersion, like the CEB, will offer adults:
the emotional expectation to find the love of God
the rational expectation to find the knowledge of God
reliable, genuine, and credible power to transform lives
clarity of languageWhether you are using the Common English Bible, the New Revised Standard Version, the New International Version, the King James Version, or another translation, Immersion Bible Studies will offer a refreshing plunge into God’s word, your own life, and your life with God.
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Luke (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartA fresh new look at the Bible, from beginning to end, and what it means in your life
We’ve asked some of the leading Bible scholars and teachers to help us with a new kind of Bible study. Immersion remains true to Scripture but always asks, “Where are you in your life? What do you stuggle with? What makes you rejoice?” and then helps you read the text to discover the Scriptures’ deep, abiding truths. Immersion is about God and God’s word, and it is also about you-not just your thoughts but your feelings and your faith.In each study you will preview the focus of the Bible reading, prayerfully read and reflect upon it, then identify ways you can put into practice what you have learned from the reading. This process of engagement with the biblical foundations of Christian faith is intended to help people deepen their faith and grow in love of God and neighbor.
Immersion makes use of, but is not limited to, an exciting new translation of Scripture, the Common English Bible (CEB). Immersion, like the CEB, will offer adults:
the emotional expectation to find the love of God
the rational expectation to find the knowledge of God
reliable, genuine, and credible power to transform lives
clarity of languageWhether you are using the Common English Bible, the New Revised Standard Version, the New International Version, the King James Version, or another translation, Immersion Bible Studies will offer a refreshing plunge into God’s word, your own life, and your life with God.
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Matthew (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartA fresh new look at the Bible, from beginning to end, and what it means in your life
We’ve asked some of the leading Bible scholars and teachers to help us with a new kind of Bible study. Immersion remains true to Scripture but always asks, “Where are you in your life? What do you stuggle with? What makes you rejoice?” and then helps you read the text to discover the Scriptures’ deep, abiding truths. Immersion is about God and God’s word, and it is also about you-not just your thoughts but your feelings and your faith.In each study you will preview the focus of the Bible reading, prayerfully read and reflect upon it, then identify ways you can put into practice what you have learned from the reading. This process of engagement with the biblical foundations of Christian faith is intended to help people deepen their faith and grow in love of God and neighbor.
Immersion makes use of, but is not limited to, an exciting new translation of Scripture, the Common English Bible (CEB). Immersion, like the CEB, will offer adults:
the emotional expectation to find the love of God
the rational expectation to find the knowledge of God
reliable, genuine, and credible power to transform lives
clarity of languageWhether you are using the Common English Bible, the New Revised Standard Version, the New International Version, the King James Version, or another translation, Immersion Bible Studies will offer a refreshing plunge into God’s word, your own life, and your life with God.
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Mark (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartA fresh new look at the Bible, from beginning to end, and what it means in your life
We’ve asked some of the leading Bible scholars and teachers to help us with a new kind of Bible study. Immersion remains true to Scripture but always asks, “Where are you in your life? What do you stuggle with? What makes you rejoice?” and then helps you read the text to discover the Scriptures’ deep, abiding truths. Immersion is about God and God’s word, and it is also about you-not just your thoughts but your feelings and your faith.In each study you will preview the focus of the Bible reading, prayerfully read and reflect upon it, then identify ways you can put into practice what you have learned from the reading. This process of engagement with the biblical foundations of Christian faith is intended to help people deepen their faith and grow in love of God and neighbor.
Immersion makes use of, but is not limited to, an exciting new translation of Scripture, the Common English Bible (CEB). Immersion, like the CEB, will offer adults:
the emotional expectation to find the love of God
the rational expectation to find the knowledge of God
reliable, genuine, and credible power to transform lives
clarity of languageWhether you are using the Common English Bible, the New Revised Standard Version, the New International Version, the King James Version, or another translation, Immersion Bible Studies will offer a refreshing plunge into God’s word, your own life, and your life with God.
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Made To Crave Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIn this six-session video study, Lysa TerKeurst helps women realize God created us to crave so we’d ultimately always desire more of Him in our lives. Many of us have misplaced that craving towards over indulging in physical pleasures rather than the desires God gave us to consume food – without letting food consuming us!
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Jesus : Your Very Best Friend
$5.95Add to cartWould you enjoy the high privilege of leading your own child (or grandchild) to accept Christ as Lord and Savior? Do you feel ill-equipped to do such an important task?
You can now erase all those fears and thoughts of not having enough Bible knowledge! Jesus Your Very Best Friend is an easy-to-use guide that will help any interested adult lead a young person toward the all-important decision to become a Christian. It is a study book and discussion guide all in one!
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Everything Is Possible With God Study Guide
$9.99Add to cartWould you like your faith to be stronger? Like exercise strengthens and develops a muscle, this six-session video study with participant’s guide from Pastor Rick Warren helps you recognize, understand, and cooperate in the predictable patterns and processes God uses to strengthen your faith and develop your character.
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Sacred Parenting Participants Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartIn this six-session participant’s guide, designed for use with Sacred Parenting DVD, Gary Thomas helps you and your group look at parenting from a different perspective: not about successfully raising perfect children, but about you becoming more holy.
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Reason For God Discussion Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartCaptured live and unscripted, pastor and author Timothy Keller meets with a group of skeptics to address their doubts and questions about Christianity. This course will train you on how to deal with six of the most common questions from skeptics as well as give you the resources to meet with your own group.
