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Jesus Christ is the most influential human to ever walk the earth. We've heard and seen so many depictions of Him that we think we know Him better than we actually do. If we took the time to really look at Him, we might be surprised at what we'd find.In 52 Weeks with Jesus, author and pastor James Merritt leads you on a transformational journey as he shares what he's learned over a lifetime of studying Jesus' life and ministry. As you join Dr. Merritt on this journey, you will come to know and encounter Jesus in new and surprising ways and be inspired anew to embrace His invitation, "Come, follow Me."Filled with practical applications and surprising truths, this book will help you more ably answer that ancient question that's as timely today as when it was first posed: "Who do you say that I am?"

Get to Know Jesus as He Really IsJesus Christ changed everything when he walked the earth. But we often miss the most significant moments. As you look deeper at his life and ministry, you might be surprised at what you find.Ideal for both individuals and groups, this guide is the perfect resource to help you engage with the topics found in 52 Weeks with Jesus. Walking chapter by chapter through the book, each lesson gives you the opportunity to...Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus with relevant scriptures and insightful questionsReflect on the Book with key quotes from 52 Weeks with Jesus and discussion questionsPut It into Practice with inspiring ideas for applying the life-changing truths you learnAs you interact with this study guide each week, you'll come to know, appreciate, and love Jesus more than you did the week before.

Read and Be ChangedFor thousands of years, God's word has penetrated human hearts and transformed lives. So why does the Bible often collect dust on our shelves? Why don't we mine the wisdom filling its pages? Pastor James Merritt, author of the bestselling 52 Weeks with Jesus, invites you to view Scripture afresh and fall in love with the book that changes everything. These simple weekly readings will help you...gain a big-picture view of God's message to youapply practical life lessons from the Bible's stories and teachingsdiscover more about your destiny—on earth and in eternityAs you explore the lives of Israel's wisest kings, God's powerful prophets, and your amazing Savior, you'll see how every subject and story in Scripture paints a picture of God's plan for humanity—including the story God wants to write with you.

Experience God's Compassion and Glorious Character in Your LifeThe book of Psalms is often our first choice when we're searching for comfort, mercy, or reassurance. The meeting of human emotions and divine love shines bright in every chapter.From the author of 52 Weeks with Jesus and 52 Weeks Through the Bible comes an insightful and inspiring journey through select portions of the Psalms. As you spend time contemplating the holy words of Scripture, you'll gain new levels of... understanding about the provision and power of God trust in the faithful, approachable presence of God growth in your soul's joyful response to God Enrich your relationship with the Lord of your life as you find new reasons and ways to come before him in prayer and praise.

Start a Better Holiday Family TraditionAs a Christian parent, you already know how busy and commercialized Christmas has become. Amid the flurry of activity, it's easy to lose sight of the real reason you celebrate this season—the birth of Jesus.The 25 Days of Christmas is a unique advent devotional written to help your family experience richer joy as you discover what the holiday is really about. Each two-page spread features a short story for you to read aloud, an inspiring Scripture verse, and a fun and easy family activity to remind you of what you learned that day.This full-color, beautifully illustrated book will be a keepsake you'll look forward to using every year and eventually hand down to your children as they start their own holiday family traditions.Make Christmas even more meaningful this December—one day at a time.

This joy-filled devotional invites families to encounter Jesus in fresh, meaningful ways in the days leading up to Easter Sunday.For believing families, Easter week is a special time to reflect on God’s goodness and to learn, grow, and celebrate together. These devotions from bestselling author James Merritt will help your family…      discover more about the events and emotions of Easter through selections from timeless hymns and inspiring verses from God’s Wordapply the events of long ago to your life today with meaningful, thought-provoking devotions and points to ponderexplore new traditions to add to your Easter celebrations with ideas for honoring the season at home and in your communitypray together and thank God for his abundance of good giftsThis Easter, draw closer as a family—and closer to Christ—as you proudly declare, “He is risen! He is risen indeed!”