Matthew accepted Christ's invitation to follow him and never turned back. He spent the rest of his life convincing folks that this carpenter was the King. Jesus gave the call and never took it back. The relationship Jesus had with Matthew can serve to convince us that if Jesus had a place for Matthew, a tax collector, he just might have a place for us, too.Join beloved author Max Lucado as he enters Matthew's Gospel to find out what it looks like to be chosen by the Carpenter Kingand what it looks like to accept his invitation. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Matthew, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:God kept his promise of a deliverer for his people.God's ideas about his kingdom are often different from his people's ideas of the same kingdom.Jesus lived fully as a human and as God.Jesus' ministry and sacrifice changed the world forever.The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
David Lynn returns to the Talksheets series with more Old Testament discussion questions for middle school students---Middle School TalkSheets on the Old Testament, Epic Bible Stories. A full year of topics and meaningful prompts will promote meaningful conversation in your youth group or bible study.
This study guide, which accompanies the book of the same name, will help believers delve more deeply into the prophecies concerning the end times and give them a clear path forward.
Want to ditch the drama and thrive through your twenties?Body image. Friendships. Career. Money. Dating. All these issues and more serve as points of stress for the 20-something woman, and combined they can make for a decade of drama in a girl's life. Sarah Francis Martin is the slightly older girlfriend who's been there, done that, and got the not-so-cute t-shirt. Through this interactive Bible study, Sarah helps young adult women address each stress point by encouraging them to wait on the Lord, worship Him, and make Him the focus of their lives.In Stress Point you will:Find interactive chapters covering ten stress points for the 20-something womanDig through Scripture to apply truth to each stress pointEngage with real, raw, and relevant stories from girlfriends just like youJournal through each chapter to engage with God in a meaningful wayInteract with Sarah through her video blogs for each chapterConnect with your girlfriends in a Stress Point Survival Group; leader guide includedSarah Francis Martin has a passion to encourage and relate to women in their twenties, and is honored to do so through She Seeks, the 20-something ministry of Proverbs 31. Her relevant and conversational style will lead young adult readers to live out the Kingship of Christ in everyday life in order to find godly success, purpose, and well-being. Obsessed with pink lip gloss and all things artsy-crafty, Sarah lives with her husband and son in North Carolina. Her ministry, LIVE IT OUT!, is a space for 20-somethings to connect with one another and grow closer to Jesus (www.liveitoutblog.com).
The Book of Acts records the spread of God's kingdom in human lives from Jerusalem to Rome, citing the outpouring and witness of the Holy Spirit and His power working through people like you. This in-depth study guide introduces ordinary people experiencing extraordinary grace and shows how their faith released the miracle-working power of God. Through this study guide, you will learn how to receive the Holy Spirit's promise and power, how to minister freely to others, and how Christians can live together as God's new, expanding family. The Spirit-Filled Life(R) study guides are perfect companions to the New Spirit-Filled Life Bible or for use on their own. Their interactive approach offers an in-depth look at practical living in God's kingdom and challenges users to examine and live their daily lives in the light of God's Word. Features include: 12 lessons, plus an introduction to experiencing the hope and purpose that come with living with God's covenants in view Foundational, practical helps like Kingdom Extras, Probing the Depths, and Word Wealth in each lesson Spirit-Filled Life(R) Study Guides sold to date: More than 1.5 million
As we walk through life, we make an impression on the people around us--we leave "e;footprints"e; where we walk.The footprints that we make in life are our legacy, the lasting mark that we make on the world around us. This legacy is most profound in the influence that we have on our own children, since the character which we develop will be reflected in the lives of our children and grandchildren.In this book, author Charles Stanley teaches how to make that legacy both lasting and godly. He shows you how to teach your children to walk with the Holy Spirit, how to relate to others in a godly way, how to place a high value on God's Word, and much more. These Bible studies are for any parent, grandparent, teacher, or anyone who works with children, and they will equip you to leave behind a lasting and godly legacy.Features:Features teachings from one of America's best-loved pastors and theologiansTopical studies filled with life application principlesFor individual study or to be shared with a small group
Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible.
Something new, distinct, is happening around the compelling voice of Don Miller. And Don has a vision--it's called The Open Table. The Open Table is a unique vision for a church-wide small group study--a 5-week course for adults, focused on discipleship.
The Nelson Impact Bible Study series will introduce in-depth Bible study to Christian laypeople. Each book will help readers experience the true meaning of the messages in the book of Genesis, and in turn, empower the reader to truly make a difference in the world for Christ. Designed for individual or group study, the study guide will provide a foundation for Bible study and encourage the reader to return to the Bible. All necessary background information will be given so that the reader needs only a Bible and the study guide. The messages will be thorough but easily understood and will be complimented by application questions to guide the readers into a deeper relationship with the Bible that will impact their lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ.Other study guides in the series include: 1 Corinthians ISBN: 1418506192 Exodus ISBN: 1418506168 Genesis ISBN: 1418506087 Isaiah ISBN: 1418506095 John ISBN: 1418506109 Mark ISBN: 1418506184 Romans ISBN: 1418506117 Ruth & Esther ISBN: 1418506176
The Nelson Impact Bible Study series will introduce in-depth Bible study to Christian laypeople. Each book will help readers experience the true meaning of the messages in the book of Genesis, and in turn, empower the reader to truly make a difference in the world for Christ. Designed for individual or group study, the study guide will provide a foundation for Bible study and encourage the reader to return to the Bible. All necessary background information will be given so that the reader needs only a Bible and the study guide. The messages will be thorough but easily understood and will be complimented by application questions to guide the readers into a deeper relationship with the Bible that will impact their lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ.Other study guides in the series include: 1 Corinthians ISBN: 1418506192 Exodus ISBN: 1418506168 Genesis ISBN: 1418506087 Isaiah ISBN: 1418506095 John ISBN: 1418506109 Mark ISBN: 1418506184 Romans ISBN: 1418506117 Ruth & Esther ISBN: 1418506176
In this six-session video Bible study, Jim Cymbala shows how prayer can transform your life when you choose to confidently and continually approach God's throne of grace.
Is it possible to have a great marriage? Yes, but it is not likely if you treat marriage like everybody else does!In this five-session video-based small group study (DVD/digital video sold separately), New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel gives you five commitments to make in order to fail-proof your marriage. You know the stats, and they are horrifying. 50% of marriages don't make it. What other area of your life are you satisfied with 50% odds against you?The choices you make each and every day determine not only your relationship with God but also the quality of your marriage. The decisions you make today will determine the marriage you will have tomorrow. In this five-session study, you will discover five commitments that will absolutely fail-proof your marriage. If you make these commitments, you'll discover a richer, deeper, more authentic relationship and a more rewarding, more passionate love life than you could have ever imaginedDon't be a statistic. Don't be average. Let's get you that marriage that you always wanted. Starting right nowfrom this day forward.Sessions include:Seek GodFight FairHave FunStay PureNever Give UpDesigned for use with the From This Day Forward Video Study 9780310697206 (sold separately).
In this six-session small group Bible study, The Jesus I Never Knew, Phillip Yancey helps participants discover and experience Jesus by contrasting film portraits of Jesus, with the Jesus of the Bible.
A complete resource kit for groups of all sizes which will help parents take strides toward bringing control to an out-of-control family life, setting limits while still being a loving parent--and above all, instilling in children the godly character that is the foundation for healthy, productive adult living.
This nine-session small group study, Boundaries Revised, by Dr.'s Henry Cloud and John Townsend uncovers the secrets to cultivating the habit of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries that provide the framework for rich, productive relationships.
Together, forty devotionals told through the authors' diverse voices give a multidimensional view of why and how we can find amazing freedom in Christ.
For over 20 years, Dr. Jay Strack has been working with young Christian leaders, teaching them to have a better understanding of God's calling in their lives. The topics chosen for the Student Leadership University Study Guide Series represent teaching model that Dr. Strack has developed over the years to address the tough questions asked today.
We were not meant to live with dehydrated hearts... come and learn how to quench your soul. In this renewing and life-giving program, Max Lucado leads us to the four essential nutrients needed by every soul.
Women of Faith, renowned for their unique combination of personality and truth, offer fresh new messages in four new topical study guides in the popular Women of Faith Study Guide Series. Each study guide, teeming with insights and quotes from the conference Twelve weeks of Bible study for individuals or groups New, special edition installment in this best-selling series Filled with quotes from the Women of Faith speakers Leader's Guide included
Everywhere you turn, you hear hype on the latest weight-loss craze--low carb vs. low fat, cardio vs. weight training, diet pills vs. surgery. Most of those programs will help you drop a few pounds, but for how long? And for what purpose? Just to look better? Yet you are more than a physical being. You want a holistic approach to health that doesn't stop at "e;physical"e; fitness. Lose It For Life is your answer--a uniquely balanced program that deals with the physical, emotional, and especially the spiritual elements that lead to permanent weight loss. Lose It For Life was developed by best-selling author and radio personality, Stephen Arterburn, who lost 60 pounds 20 years ago and has kept it off. In his revolutionary book, he and Dr. Linda Mintle, who is known for her clinical work with those dealing with weight issues, gave you the game plan for accomplishing what you desire most: permanent results. This workbook picks up where the book left off, offering a wide variety of exercises and activities to lead you to the next level in understanding why you do what you do, how you can shed bad habits for good, and how, with the help of God and others, you can develop a whole new approach to life, to eating, and to living healthy and free! Lose It For Life is truly the total solution for permanent weight loss. And the Lose It For Life Workbook is the perfect companion to help you maintain your results permanently! It contains even more of the information and motivation you need to live healthy, look good, and to finally . . . Lose It For Life!
For over 20 years, Dr. Jay Strack has been working with young Christian leaders throughout the U.S., teaching them how to have a better understanding of God's Word and His calling. This Student Leadership Series represents part of the teaching model that Dr. Strack has developed to address tough questions that young people are asking today.
In this study guide, Sheila helps women recognize the lies they've believed about their lives and instead, gives them truths to live triumphantly in God's grace.
Paint yourself into the story and transform Easter into a truly life-changing experience. Once you experience the story of Easter, absolutely everything in your life changes.
For over 20 years, Dr. Jay Strack has been working with young Christian leaders, teaching them to have a better understanding of God's calling in their lives. The topics chosen for the Student Leadership University Study Guide Series represent teaching model that Dr. Strack has developed over the years to address the tough questions asked today.
What does it take to be a leader?Are you nervous when you find yourself in positions of leadership? Do you fear that you'll fumble the ball or otherwise embarrass yourself when given responsibility? Or do you love being at the command post and want to know how to sharpen your talents?Leadership Ricks is based on Student Leadership University's popular Leadership Rocks Conference held across the nation. At the end of this study you will be ready to live confidently for Christ and to speak the language of a leader. As an influencer for Christ, others will follow your lead, and you will be ready to step forward and become a godly student with a wide range of influence.You'll learn that the keys to leadership are:VisionExecutionOptimismResponsibilityConsistencyTenacityIn this guide, Jay Stack will help you turn your aspirations into achievements and earn the right to influence others by utilizing the greatest leadership book ever written-God's Word.Student Leadership University is committed to providing students with the tools they need to experience Scripture in their daily lives on six levels to see it, hear it, write it, memorize it, pray it, and share it. In addition, other elements such as the Private World Journal and exclusive leadership tips and discussion questions found throughout the SLU study guide series are designed to bring students to an intimate understanding of God and His Word. With the SLU study guides, students learn to walk in a genuine, personal faith in Christ instead of simply living on borrowed faith.Features include:Learn to dig deep into God's Word.Provides guidance for real life.SLU is developing tomorrow's influencers to impact society as business men and women, ministers, missionaries, and political and community leaders.Addresses some of today's most relevant topics for teens.Perfect for students ages 14-19.
In this six-session video Bible study, Sheila Walsh enters a new arena of equipping women with a practical method for connecting with God's strength and leaning on it in the midst of struggle.
Bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges uses the book of Daniel to show how to stand strong, stay engaged, love others, and do good in the ever-shifting ungodly culture around us.
We expect so much of ourselves. We want to be the best daughters, moms, and friends that we can be. We try to act in ways that are pleasing to God and set standards that are hard to maintain. All too often we fail in our effortsand end up feeling disappointed, discouraged, and convinced things will never change. In this study, readers will discover that this isn't God's plan for our lives. No matter what mistakes, errors, or blunders we have committed in the past, He will redeem us and set us on a new path! The best part is that we don't have to wait to awaken to this grand new day. As we connect with God, He will reveal His plans for us today!
In this study, readers will examine their priorities and the level of balance in their lives to see how they measure against Jesus' example in the Gospels.
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