Douglas Connelly
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Armor Of God
$12.00Add to cartEvery day, an unseen battle is going on around us in the spiritual realm.
God has provided everything we need to stand firm and resist evil, but we are called to be actively aware of both the struggle and the resources available.
In Ephesians 6 the apostle Paul gives us the clearest description anywhere in Scripture of believers’ resources for the spiritual battle. He vividly describes them as armor, which we must repeatedly take up in prayerful reliance on God.
In this eight-session LifeGuide(R) Bible Study, Douglas Connelly unpacks each element of the armor of God, from the belt of truth to the sword of the Spirit. Readers will explore the context of the Ephesians 6 passage along with additional texts that help them dig deeper into each theme. This guide features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, plus leader’s notes to help facilitate discussion.
For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions-making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.
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John 1-12 Part 1
$12.99Add to cartWe all long for a full, rich, satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our souls? How can we quench our thirst for something deeper, more lasting, more meaningful?
In this thirteen-session LifeGuide (R) Bible Study on the first half of John, Douglas Connelly urges you to take a fresh look at Jesus. Here is the opportunity to establish–or renew–your faith in the One who offers true meaning, true belonging and true life. LifeGuide Bible Studies feature questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Also included are leader’s notes with information on study preparation, leading small group discussion, and additional insights into specific Bible passages. Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuides are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a group.
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John 13-21 Part 2
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We all long for a full, rich, satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our souls? How can we quench our thirst for something deeper, more lasting, more meaningful?In this thirteen-session LifeGuide (R) Bible Study on the second half of John, Douglas Connelly urges you to take a fresh look at Jesus. Here is the opportunity to establish–or renew–your faith in the One who offers true meaning, true belonging and true life. LifeGuide Bible Studies feature questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Also included are leader’s notes with information on study preparation, leading small group discussion, and additional insights into specific Bible passages. Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuides are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a group.
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Ezekiel : Visions Of God’s Glory
$12.99Add to cartEzekiel was a fascinating man who wrote a fascinating book filled with strange and powerful visions. At first glance, Ezekiel seems a little eccentric and difficult to get close to, but he is worth the time and effort to get to know. Ezekiel, perhaps more than any other biblical prophet, wanted to know God–and God revealed himself to this prophet in mysterious and mighty ways. In this ten-session LifeGuide (R) Bible Study, you will catch something of the awesomeness of God. You will see God in his transcendent glory like in no other part of the Bible. You will come away stunned–and changed–by God’s majesty. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions–making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.
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Book Of Revelation Made Clear
$16.99Add to cartGetting a glimpse into the future is always intriguing, especially when that glimpse comes from God’s Word. But let’s face it, the book of Revelation has some pretty weird stuff in it: seven-headed beasts, locusts with gold crowns, a city coming down from the sky. What does it all mean, and how does it help you in your Christian faith? This lighthearted yet accurate guide to the last book of the Bible will help you overcome the confusion. Engaging and user-friendly, The Book of Revelation Made Clear helps you:
-Understand the message of this often misunderstood book chapter by chapter
-Discover what Revelation says about how end-time events will unfold
-Make sense of all the symbolism
-See how Revelation relates to other parts of the Bible
-Learn how others interpret controversial parts
-Worship God with a new vision of his glory and ultimate triumph, and of what that means for you -
7 Letters To Seven Churches (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWhat if Jesus wrote a letter to your church? This eight-session LifeGuide Bible Study helps us engage with the words of Jesus in the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation. Studying this Scripture with a group or individually will allow us to ask some hard questions-of ourselves, of our leaders, and of the Lord. Jesus will be pointedly honest with us. Whether we respond with a yawn or with a renewed pursuit of obedience will be up to us.
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Reading The Sermon On The Mount With John Stott (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartHow To Read The Bible With John Stott
Introduction
1. Developing Spiritual Character: Matthew 5:1-6
2. A Christian’s Influence: Matthew 5:7-16
3. A Christian’s Righteousness: Matthew 5:17-30
4. Marriage, Truthfulness, Revenge And Love: Matthew 5:31-48
5. A Christian’s Religion: Matthew 6:1-18
6. A Christian’s Ambition: Matthew 6:19-34
7. A Christian’s Relationships: Matthew 7:1-12
8. A Christian’s Commitment: Matthew 7:13-29
Guidelines For LeadersAdditional Info
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ most inspiring and challenging description of the Christian counterculture. John Stott’s teaching on this timeless text shows how its value system, ethical standard, religious devotion and network of relationships clearly distinguish it from both the nominal church and the secular world. In this volume Stott’s The Message of the Sermon on the Mount is condensed into brief readings suitable for daily use which take us passage by passage through the Scripture text. Including eight weekly studies for individuals or groups, this book covering Matthew 5-7 allows readers to enjoy the riches of Stott’s writings in a new, easy-to-use format. John Stott was one of the most beloved and masterful Bible teachers of the last fifty years. His books have sold in the millions. Christians on every continent have heard and read his instructive and inspiring expositions of Scripture. The books in the Reading the Bible with John Stott series condense the essential message of Stott’s teaching, largely drawn from his Bible Speaks Today volumes, and present it in a format suitable for daily reading. Questions at the end of each section make these books even more useful for individuals or groups. -
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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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
Ten inductive Bible studies on Jesus’ twelve disciples. -
Deeper Look At Daniel (Student/Study Guide)
$20.99Add to cartIntroduction
1. Have You Got What It Takes? – Daniel 1
2. A Disturbing Dream – Daniel 2:1-30
3. Facing The Future – Daniel 2:31-49
4. Bow Or Burn! – Daniel 3
5. Our God Reigns! – Daniel 4
6. The Handwriting On The Wall – Daniel 5
7. On The Menu At The Lion’s Club – Daniel 6
8. A Prophetic Panorama – Daniel 7
9. Superpowers In Conflict – Daniel 8
10. Kneeling On God’s Promises – Daniel 9
11. A World Out Of Control – Daniel 10:1–11:35
12. Darkness Before Deliverance – Daniel 11:36–12:13
Leader’s NotesAdditional Info
A deep look at Scripture–God’s very words–is never wasted. In fact, not only is it never wasted; it’s richly rewarded. The more deeply we dive into the riches of the Bible, the more deeply we can experience and serve God, the giver of all truth, wisdom, love and understanding. The new LifeGuides in Depth help you do just that, taking you further into themes and books of Scripture than you might have gone before. As you see new connections between the Old and New Testament, gain an understanding of the historical and cultural background of passages, engage in creative exercises, and concretely apply what you’ve learned, you’ll be amazed at the breadth of the knowledge and wisdom you gain and the transformation God can work in you as you meet him in his Word. Each session provides enough material for a week’s worth of Scripture study along with a weekly group discussion guide that pulls all of the elements together. This guide is based on and includes the inductive Bible study James from the bestselling LifeGuide Bible Study Series–only now it has been expanded for a new kind of study experience. In A Deeper Look at Daniel, specifically, you’ll discover how to (accurately) interpret the meaning of the goat with one hornhow God has been at work throughout historyhow the sins of our predecessors can influence ushow to stand firm when your faith and values are challenged and much more. If you’re longing to go deeper in your understanding of God and his Word, LifeGuides in Depth are for you. They’ll meet your need for both rich, solidly researched content and personal application. They’ll meet your need for Bible study that challenges your head and your heart. Most of all, we pray you’ll meet God in them. -
Names Of God (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartGod is called by many names in Scripture–names that highlight specific aspects of his character. This guide by Doug Connelly, focused on eight titles for God from the Old Testament, invites you to know and experience the Lord Almighty in deeper ways. As you do so, you will come to trust him more fully and worship him with fresh awe and reverence.
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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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Good And Evil
$12.99Add to cartThough we are often hurt, shocked and angered by the evil in our world, it doesn’t catch God off-guard. He cares about our suffering, he’s with us in the midst of our tragedies and sin, and he can even bring good out of the worst circumstances. God doesn’t give us all the answers about why we suffer, but these eight studies by Douglas Connelly will help us trust him and his power more even in the midst of our pain.
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I Am : Discovering Who Jesus Is (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartIn the midst of friends’ grief, a crownd’s hunger and follower’s fear, Jesus made some bold claims: “I am the Resurrection.” “I am the Bread of Life.” “I am the Way.” His claims are still true in our grief, fear and uncertainty. These eight studies help us see Jesus more clearly and live with hope and confidence because of who he is.
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Elijah : Living Securely In An Insecure World (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartTerrorism. Diseases. Hurricanes.
Every day the news reinforces what you want to forget–you live in an insecure world. Elijah’s times were no safer. He faced famine, murder and corruption–with both courage and fear. In these eight studies on Elijah’s life, Douglas Connelly helps you look beyond the insecurity of the world to our sovereign God who reigns forever.
This LifeGuide Bible Study in IVP’s revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a new “”Now or Later”” section following each session to help you act on what you learn.
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Forgiveness : Making Peace With The Past
$12.99Add to cartForgiveness is a door. It’s the way to peace and joy. But it’s a small door, and it can’t be entered without stooping–or kneeling. And sometimes it is very hard to find.
When we hurt the people we love, how do we go about restoring the relationship?
When we suffer the pain of betrayal or injury or rejection from someone else, how do we deal with the anger and resentment we feel?
In eight studies, Douglas Connelly leads the way to help you discover, understand and practice what the Bible says about forgiveness.
This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study
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Angels : 8 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartAngels, 8 Studies for Individuals or Groups was written to help you discover for yourself what the Bible says about these marvelous beings. Thirty-four of the Bible’s sixty-six books talk about angels in detail. Every New Testament writer confirms their existence. Jesus himself referred to angels as real beings who were involved in every realm of human activity. Each study includes an introduction, an opening discussion question, personal reflection, study questions, a prayer suggestion, leader’s notes, and more.
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Lords Prayer : 8 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWhen the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, he gave them what is now known as “the Lord’s Prayer.”
What is the Lord’s Prayer to you? Is it a formal prayer that you repeat only during Sunday morning worship? Has it become so familiar that you hardly think about its meaning? If so, you are missing out on a rich resource for your spiritual life.
In this study guide Douglas Connelly unpacks the Lord’s Prayer section by section with additional texts that help you dig deeper into Jesus’ teaching about how to pray.
This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study.
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Meeting The Spirit (Student/Study Guide)
$12.99Add to cartWho is the Holy Spirit?
How does he change our lives?
How does he work in the world?
In ten sessions Douglas Connelly helps you examine these and other critical questions. You will see that the Spirit of God is eager to work in your life to draw you closer to God.
This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study.
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Encountering Jesus : 8 Studies For Individuals Or Groups (Revised)
$12.99Add to cartTerrorism. Diseases. Hurricanes.
Every day the news reinforces what you want to forget–you live in an insecure world. Elijah’s times were no safer. He faced famine, murder and corruption–with both courage and fear. In these eight studies on Elijah’s life, Douglas Connelly helps you look beyond the insecurity of the world to our sovereign God who reigns forever.
This LifeGuide Bible Study in IVP’s revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a new “”Now or Later”” section following each session to help you act on what you learn.
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Daniel : Spiritual Living In A Secular World (Student/Study Guide)
$12.00Add to cartA permissive society, a power-hungry people, a nation without God. Daniel’s situation in Babylon sounds quite a bit like our own. In the midst of such forces, how can we remain loyal to biblical values? How can we have a positive impact on those around us? Daniel gives us practical and personal help with these questions.
This LifeGuide Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection. Leader’s notes are included with information on study preparation, leading the study and small group components as well as helps for specific Bible passages covered in the study. Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuides are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication; they’re proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.
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Heaven : Finding Our True Home (Student/Study Guide)
$12.00Add to cart1. Preparing A Place
2. The Last Frontier
3. Rapture Ahead
4. Run To Win
5. Practicing Our Praise
6. Welcome To The Party
7. Working For Your Father
8. Looking For A CityAdditional Info
Heaven is hard for us to picture. We think of floating on clouds and playing harps or waling on streets of gold. While we know we want to go there, we are a little nervous about what it will be like. This study provides us with a biblical perspective on heaven-something richer and more exciting than we could even imagine.
