Experience joy in any situation.The believers in Philippi were experiencing both concern for Paul while he was in prison and spiritual discouragement because of these circumstances. Paul wrote this loving letter to encourage them in their faith and to remind them that there was a greater future in store for him and for them outside this world. Paul even admits the tension he feels between living to continue sharing the gospel and dying so he can be with Christ. This mindset allowed Paul to remain joyful in the midst of suffering and he knew the same would be true of the Philippians believers as well.The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply truth you find to your life.
Paul's reminder of our identity in Christ.Ephesus was located in Asia Minor, a region full of spiritual darkness and the site of a clash taking place between Christianity and pagan religions. However, the apostle Paul saw an opportunity to advance the kingdom of God. In the letter to the Ephesians, Paul walks the believers through their spiritual inheritance in Christ. This inheritance moves them from death to life and into God's family something so much better than anything they had in their former lives. Because of this, they need to ';walk worthy of their calling,' understand and use their spiritual gifts, and put on the armor of God.The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply truth you find to your life.
At some point, we resign ourselves to living by the scripts and rhythms established by other people. Perhaps it's a parent. Maybe it's a pastor or a boss or a teacher. Maybe it's a mortgage or wedding date or that next pay raise. Wherever the source, today there is an ocean full of people living on the life rafts of what they were expected to do. If we look at the mirror, we might see ourselves on that life raft as well.In this five-session video study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), bestselling author Bob Goff dares to ask the questions: What would you do if opinion, reason, or probability were no objects? What do you deeply desire to do even if it scares you to the marrow of your bones? What were you meant to do even if no other person thinks you should? He shares stories from the Bible that show how God called certain individuals to follow himregardless of their lack of "e;qualifications"e;and how those people changed the world when they dared to follow God's dreams for their lives. In the same way, God is calling us to step into the version of our lives that he intended for us before others told us it was impossible and once again dream big.If anyone knows how to live life to the fullest, it is Bob Goff. He has already dazzled readers and audiences with his crazy, audacious, live-out-loud approach and stories told in Love Does and Everybody, Always. Yet as unique as Bob might seem, he had to make his own choice to dream big. In this study, he will take participants on this journey he has already traveled and help them to rediscover the dreams God has for them and turn them into reality. Dream Big will help group members understand that God has a plan for their lives and provide a step-by-step road map to breaking through the barriers that are holding them back.Designed for use with the Dream Big Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, but it is clear he did not do this work alone. Rather, he relied on trusted companions such as Timothy and Titus to support the ongoing work in these communities. As Paul neared the end of his life, he wrote personal letters to these men to encourage them in their ministry and provide final guidelines for how live and lead for Christ. In particular, we find him urging these coworkers to maintain purity in the church, faithfully endure for the gospel, preach sound doctrine, pursue godliness, and maintain order as they built up other leaders. Paul's words compel believers today to also pursue their calling in the church . . . even when that means dealing with hardheaded and unruly fellow believers!David Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point, an international ministry committed to providing Christians with sound Bible teaching through radio and television, the Internet, live events, and resource materials and books. He is the author of more than fifty books, including A Life Beyond Amazing, Overcomer, and The Book of Signs. Dr. Jeremiah serves as the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, California, where he resides with his wife, Donna. They have four grown children and twelve grandchildren.
God Never Promises It's Going to Be Easy, But He Promises He'll Always Be There.Just like some plants need darkness to grow, many of us grow stronger in our faith in the dark and difficult times. It is in the sacred space of pain and promise that we begin to flourish. In this six-session video Bible study, Jennie Lusko offers biblical hope in your struggles through personal and vulnerable examples of God not only helping her survive the darkness but thrive in it.Fighting and flourishing are meant to blend together. God can help you make the most out of your struggle because a flourishing life in every season is worth fighting for.Jennie's study includes video teaching, group discussion, and space to dig deeper. You'll be strengthened in dark times, encouraged where you are, and reminded you never fight alone. A fresh and thriving life is waiting for you.Sessions include:The Fight in the DarkDon't Bloom Where You're PlantedReady, Set, Live!The Art of Living BeautifullyShake Up Your LifeYou Don't Fight AloneDesigned for use with The Fight to Flourish Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
'I am the most like Jesus,' Charles Stanley writes, 'when I serve others.' That is the central premise of this Bible study guide: Christians become fully like the Lord Jesus only when they serve others.
In Overcoming the Enemy, a Life Principles Study Series, Dr. Charles Stanley explores the necessary weapons you need to fight the enemy for victorious living. This is no bedtime story. This one is as real as it gets.
Listening and speaking to God.Prayer is communication. It is not a formula that we have memorized, or an empty repetition of words and phrases, but our conversation with Godwith us first speaking and then listening to what God has to say to us in return. However, as Dr. Charles Stanley reveals in Deepening Your Prayer Life, our prayers go beyond mere human interaction in that it gives us access into the very throne room of God. Our heavenly Father grants us the privilege to come before him with authority because of our position in Christ. When we do, we can be bold in believing that God will accomplish what He promised He would do in our lives.The Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Each study draws on Dr. Stanley's many years of teaching the guiding principles found in God's Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated, and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.Each lesson includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow
God's wisdom about expressing emotions.Emotions are a gift from God, who created each of us with a capacity to feel and to express our feelings to others. For this reason, we need to know how to express our emotions in healthy ways, learn how to cope with negative emotions, direct our emotions toward good outcomes, and give voice to our feelings in order to improve communication. In Becoming Emotionally Whole, Dr. Charles Stanley reveals how regardless of where we are on the spectrum of emotional growthfrom denial to full expressionwe can take the necessary steps that God wants us to take to have truth and lasting emotional health.The Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Each study draws on Dr. Stanley's many years of teaching the guiding principles found in God's Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated, and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.Each lesson includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow
In this eight-session revised study, Randy Frazee explores eight key spiritual disciplines that---when practiced daily and consistently---lead to spiritual transformation in our lives, the church, and the world.
In this eight-session revised study, Randy Frazee explores eight key spiritual disciplines that---when practiced daily and consistently---lead to spiritual transformation in our lives, the church, and the world.
For every time you've ever asked, ';Where are you God?'When the story of our lives, the expectations of our one and only life, hasn't turned out to be quite what we always dreamed of, life can feel disorienting, as if we are being tossed and thrown by incoming waves and there's no way through. How do you navigate through the pounding storms of life with an internal calm and peace that is anchored and unwavering?Join New York Times best-selling author Ann Voskamp as she teaches you S.A.C.R.E.D., a daily habit, a rule of life, a way of life, that will reorient your soul in relation to God through Scripture and prayer and study. This powerful spiritual practice that Ann unpacks in this study will become your directing compass through the hard seasons where it feels like there is no way only to find you have a WayMaker making an unexpected way into the life you only dreamed of. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself - video teaching notes, group discussion questions, personal study and application of the life-changing SACRED habit, and a welcome letter from Ann for introducing each session.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).Watch on any device!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Eligible only on retail purchases inside the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
In this five-session video Bible study, Banning Liebscher draws on the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer (told in 1 Samuel 14) to show the steps of faith that believers in Christ must take on their own "three-mile" journey of faith and the transformation of their character that occurs as a result.
In this eight-session revised study, Randy Frazee explores eight key spiritual disciplines that---when practiced daily and consistently---lead to spiritual transformation in our lives, the church, and the world.
Do you find it more difficult to think of Jesus Christ as a human, like you, than to think of him as God? You may believe in God, and you may believe Jesus is God, but many Christians find it difficult to think of him as a real person--fully human as he was fully divine.Award-winning author Max Lucado reveals in this video Bible study that in order to really know God and understand the Gospel, it's essential that we take a closer look at Jesus' humanity.The concept of Jesus' human and heavenly nature is difficult to wrap our minds around. He's the God who formed the universe and, at the same time, knows your personal struggles...because he went through the same things. For thirty-three years Jesus felt everything you have ever felt. Weakness. Weariness. Sadness. Rejection. His feet got tired. His head ached. He was tempted and his strength was tested.The purpose of this study is simple: by journeying through these six lessons with a small group, you will get to know Jesus--and, therefore, God--like you never have before. And by learning more about the person Jesus was and is, we come to understand more clearly the people we were created to be.The Jesus Study Guide includes:video teaching notesgroup discussion questions and activitiesBible exploration and prayersand weekly personal study and reflection materials.Get ready to study who Jesus was while he walked this earth and what that means for your life today. In doing this, you will get to know God, his purpose for you, and his love for you like you never have before.Sessions include:God with UsFriend of SinnersCompassionate PhysicianGreat TeacherMiracle WorkerVictorious SacrificeDesigned for use with the Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.
The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, including one in the prominent city of Corinth. But after personally ministering to them for years, he saddened to one day discover that he is being viciously slandered and ridiculed by adversaries who have arrived in the region. Paul responds by penning a second letter to them, defending not only his authority as an apostle of Christ but also the truth of the gospel he had so painstakingly modelled in their midst. Paul's words reveal the cost of following Christand also the ultimate rewards that await those who are faithful to Jesus.The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's many years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings you find to your own life. Sections include:Getting Started: An opening question to introduce the lessonSetting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the studyExploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questionsReviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the Scripture readingApplying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to your lifeReflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lessonEach of the Bible studies in this series will help you understand what the Bible saysparticularly in its original contextand how to apply its teachings to your life.
The apostle Paul makes his appearance in the Bible as an ambitious Pharisee who is determined to destroy the early church. But his religious world comes crashing down when he meets the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. Paul is never the same, and soon he is traveling across the world to spread the gospel. At one point, Paul writes a letter to a church in Rome, outlining in clear terms the central truths and doctrines of the Christian faith. Romans reads like a first-century course in theology, culminating in the incredible truth that God has made a waythrough the sacrifice of Christfor all to find salvation.The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's many years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings you find to your own life. Sections include:Getting Started: An opening question to introduce the lessonSetting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the studyExploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questionsReviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the Scripture readingApplying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to your lifeReflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lessonEach of the Bible studies in this series will help you understand what the Bible saysparticularly in its original contextand how to apply its teachings to your life.
God guides our witness and our walk.In the book of Acts, we have a record of the most fertile period of outreach in the history of Christianity. Churches were planted near and far as Jesus' followers proclaimed the message of Christ. Luke's record in Acts reveals that God places a premium on the spread of the gospel. ';You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth' (Acts 1:8). He blesses our efforts to make disciples of all nations, one person at a time, and sends us His Spirit to guide our words, give us wisdom, and bolster our courage. We also learn that God is with us even during times of persecution and opposition . . . and He uses those times to sharpen us and make us effective instruments for His work.The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truth you find to your life.
Experience the Story that God is telling! In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart. In Epic Study Guide, Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "e;plot"e; that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
How can we find abundance in our daily journey? As part of the Spirit-Filled Life Study Guide series, Living Beyond the Ordinary examines the profound truths revealed in the gospel of John. This 'how-to" guide leads readers into experiencing life far beyond what this world has to offer.
The Spirit-Filled Life Study Guides 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 light of God's Word.
Kingdom Living is predominantly a study of the Book of Romans. The reader will begin to understand all that God has done for His children, all He is presently doing for them, and how faithful He is to His promises. This study is designed to meet the reader in a very real way; revealing God's provision for all of life.
Spirit-Filled Life Study Guides are perfect companions to the New Spirit Filled Life Bible or for use on their own. The guides' interactive approach offers an in-depth look at practical living in God's kingdom and challenges users to examine and life their daily lives in light of God's Word.
"e;Above all else,"e; Scripture urges, "e;guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life"e; -Proverbs 4:23 But how? How do we follow this warning? How do we protect our hearts in this dangerous story in which we live? It all depends, says John Eldredge, on how you handle desire. "e;How you handle your heart's desire is how you handle your heart. And how you handle desire also reeals what you think of God. We've been told to kill desire and call it sanctification. But there is another way."e; In this companion to the book Desire, Craig McConnell and John Eldredge show you the path to a deeper, more passionate, and more fulfilling walk with God by helping you recover and navigate the deep desires of your heart. Designed for personal use and for study groups, this guide will help you:Uncover the desires God has placed in your heart when he made you.Resurrect your heart from disappointment and unmet desire, so you can hope and dream again.Expose the impostors that cheat our desires and trap our hearts in addiction.Embrace desire as an act of faith.Walk with God in the journey of desire.
Let five premier teachers of God's Word lead you to a closer, more intimate understanding of God's message to His people. Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible. The lessons include: Leader's Notes 7 studies based on reference materials included in the Blackaby Study Bible An explanation and interpretation of Scripture A story that illustrates the passage in focus Other Bible verses related to the theme Questions for reflection Suggestions for application in everyday life.
Let five premiere teachers of God's Word lead you to a closer, more intimate understanding of God's message to His people. Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible. The lessons include: Leader's Notes 7 studies based on reference materials included in the Blackaby Study Bible An explanation and interpretation of Scripture A story that illustrates the passage in focus Other Bible verses related to the theme Questions for reflection Suggestions for application in everyday life
Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible.
Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible.
There was once a time when the world was perfect. Then sin happened in Paradise, and life has never been the same. We all are affected by sin. Because of sin, we are our own worst enemies. Confronting the Enemies Within teaches us to trust God in everything. If we cultivate God's character in our lives, we can develop a strong relationship with Him that gives us the power to wage war against sin and temptation. The Journey Study Series is based on Billy Graham's best-selling book The Journey, the culmination of a lifetime of spiritual insight and ministry experience. Each chapter explores the joys, triumphs, and conflicts we all encounter on our journey through life.Use for self-study or shared experiences in small groupssix weeks of lessonssidebars offer a scriptural journey through God's wordQuestions for starting group discussionsInsight-filled Scripture passages to studyEach chapter includes thought-provoking questions, commentary, Scriptures, and insights to help you on life's journey. Each lesson teaches the secret of walking with God on life's path. Understanding God's truths will make life's journey easier and let Him fulfill His promise to lead you home.
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