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OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLD!Bestselling author of 40 Days Through the Bible Lysa TerKeurst teams up with Dr. Joel Muddamalle to reveal how Jesus is present in every single book of the Bible. Did you know that wherever you open your Bible to, Jesus is there? In the Psalms, in the prophets, in Revelation and Genesis. All of Scripture is filled with His presence. And because of this, we can be assured that He is present in our lives right now.In 30 Days with Jesus: Experiencing His Presence Throughout the Old and New Testaments, Lysa and Joel invite you to deepen your relationship with the Lord in a whole new way as you journey through a 30-day tour of the Bible.This study will help you:Reframe your questions and doubts as opportunities to look for Jesus with greater intentionality throughout your day.Make connections between the Old and New Testaments so you can understand the Bible as one complete story.Overcome dread or confusion toward studying Scripture as you receive six weeks of guided readings, reflection questions, and relevant takeaways. Jesus is never absent. Let this 30-day Bible study guide you experience his presence every single day.

“Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned From the Bible.”When bestselling author John C. Maxwell first began teaching leadership to people in the church, they were often surprised. He was clearly young and inexperienced, yet the ideas he conveyed seemed to go beyond what he should know. Later, when he started speaking to a more general audience, people asked, “Where did you learn all this?”John was happy to let them in on his secret: everything he knew about leadership he learned from the Bible. Not only is the Bible the greatest book ever written, but it is the greatest leadership book ever written. Everything you could ever want to learn about leadership–vision, purpose, strategy, communication, attitude, encouragement, mentoring, follow-through–can be found in the pages of God’s Word.In this twenty-one lesson study, John guides you through the same bedrock Scriptures that have formed the basis of his life’s work. Each lesson includes:The Definition of the Law: a brief description and introduction to the LawCase Studies: Three Biblical Studies–including leaders such as Moses, Joshua, David, Elijah, Esther, Mary, Paul, and Jesus–that reveal and illustrate the LawStudy Questions: reflection and application questions to help you dig into the stories of the men and women in Scripture and learn from themLeadership Insight and Reflection: questions to help you assess and improve your own leadership skillsTaking Action: practical takeaways and direction to help you incorporate each lesson into your daily lifeGroup Discussion Questions: questions to help you learn and process the Bible study material with other like-minded people who want to grow in leadershipLeadership is for everyone, because every person who accepts Christ is called to influence others. So learn from the best leaders who ever lived–the men and women in the Bible.

Displaying Grace and Truth in Divisive CircumstancesWritten near the end of Paul's life, the letters to the Ephesians and Colossians share themes of unity, grace, and growth. The apostle Paul encourages the churches to remain faithful to Christ's teachings and emphasizes oneness in the Spirit. Ephesians offers a broad theological vision with grace as its foundation, while Colossians addresses local concerns, emphasizing Christ's sufficiency and growth in faith. Both letters center on Jesus as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, calling believers to live in unity and keep their focus on Christ.In this volume, Scot McKnight looks past the abstractions of Ephesians and Colossians and offers practical guidance for Christian living. These profound teachings continue to resonate, offering timeless encouragement to Christians.What you will find in this Bible study is in-depth exploration of these two letters from the apostle Paul. Discover poignant insights from the heart of a pastor, real-world relevance for your daily life, and thoughtful questions to get at the heart of the message and put it into practice.In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides:Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.

Have your prayers become stagnant? Do you long to see God move in fresh ways? Are you ready to move to new places in your walk with God? If so, it's time to take the 40-day prayer challenge...In this five-session video study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson reveals how taking up this prayer challenge will not only change the way you pray today but also dramatically impact the rest of your life. This study will help you:Draw your prayer circle around the things in your life where you want to see God's work.Form a broader prayer circle with other believers in Christ.Challenge yourself to persistently depend on God.Witness the miraculous results in your life, your church, your community, and your world that only God can bring.While this challenge won't be easy, and you will certainly experience setbacks along the way, as you pray through you can be assured that God will come through for you in new and exciting ways. Miracles that happen in your life decades from now will trace their origin back to this season of prayer, and breakthroughs that occur will become generational blessings that will live on long after your time on earth is over.Join with the more than half a million people who have already accepted this 40-day challenge to pray like never before.The Draw the Circle Study Guide includes video discussion questions, personal reflection questions, and daily devotional readings for each of the 40 days in the challenge.Sessions include:Drawing a CircleDream BigPray HardThink LongThe Ripple EffectDesigned for use with the Draw the Circle Video Study (9780310094685) sold separately.

Most Christians miss the ultimate hope for their future because their views of heaven are vague, religious . . . and, frankly, boring. Hope begins when we understand that for the believer, nothing is lost. Heaven is not an endless life of harp strumming and worship singing in the clouds. Rather, the life we long for – the paradise Adam and Eve knew – is precisely the life that is coming to us. And that life is coming soon.In this five-session study, John Eldredge explores the revolutionary idea that according to the Bible, heaven is not our eternal home – the New Earth is. Jesus said the next chapter of our story begins with “the renewal of all things” (Matthew 19:28), by which he meant the earth we love, ourselves, and all the things that make for a rich life: music, art, food, and laughter. God’s promise is that everything shall be renewed “when the world is made new.”Part devotional, part adventure story, part field manual, this study will help you see the glorious future coming to you and provide “hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure” (Hebrews 6:19). Ideal for individual or group use, this guide includes personal reflection questions, targeted excerpts from All Things New, a Big Ideas overview, small-group discussion questions, and group exercises. A leader’s guide is also included for those facilitating a group.Sessions include:The Hope of RenewalCreation Made NewYour Story Told RightlyWhat We’ll Do in the New EarthThe Power of Our HopeDesigned for use with the All Things New Video Study (9780310087656).

Isaiah's ministry as a prophet—during the period of the divided kingdom—spanned the reigns of four Judean kings. He condemned the empty ritualism of his day and the idolatry into which the people had fallen. He foresaw the coming Babylonian captivity, and some of his prophecies were even fulfilled in his lifetime, but the literal fulfillment of his prophecies concerning Christ's first coming have given Isaiah's words their strongest vindication—and the further assurance in the prophecies of Christ's second coming.In this study, pastor John MacArthur will guide you through an in-depth look at the historical backdrop to the book of Isaiah, continuing through the different prophecies and the teachings about the grace of God. Studies include close-up examinations of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as the "Redemption of Israel" and "The Future Glory of God's People."—ABOUT THE SERIES—The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

The prophet Jeremiah ministered during the waning decades of Judah. The people had rebelled against the Lord through their constant idolatry and injustice of all kinds—and they were about to experience God's wrath in the form of a conquering army. Yet even as Jeremiah described the short-term consequences of the people's rebellion against the Lord, he also spoke of God's long-term plan to provide salvation.In the twelve studies within, join John MacArthur on an exploration of this "weeping prophet"—so called because of the grief he expressed for his people—and the prophecies he faithfully related to them for more than fifty years. By working through this study, you will learn that in your life—just like in the lives of the people of Judah—God may discipline you for a season, but He will always extend His grace to you.—ABOUT THE SERIES—The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

A field guide to understanding and managing anger--what it is, where it comes from, and how to get it under control.Many people assume that anger is the emotion that leads to raised voices and violence, and this kind of explosive rage is certainly a reality. But there are many different types of anger, from the simmering to the shutting down. Most of us experience some form of anger or its effects. The good news is that anger can be controlled.Founded on thirteen faith-based steps designed to recognize and manage anger, The Anger Workbook is an interactive guide to transforming patterns and behaviors with the help of biblical principles and evidence-based treatment.Best-selling author and practicing counselor Les Carter, Ph.D. and author and Christian psychiatrist Frank Minirth, M.D. draw on their years of experience and expertise to demystify the problem of anger. Throughout this workbook, you will learn:How to identify situational anger in yourself or others as well as patterns of relating, thinking, and behaving that may lead to feelings of angerHow emotions like fear, loneliness, and inferiority create angerHow to uncover and eliminate myths that perpetuate anger such as, "Letting go of my anger means I am conceding defeat." Or "No one understand my unique problems."For parents: how to manage a child's angerAs we get to know and understand anger--whether it's our own or a loved one's--its management becomes far less daunting. Anger can be controlled.

Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can't be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.In the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Workbook Expanded Edition (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), Peter outlines a roadmap for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative. He unveils what's wrong with our current definition of "spiritual growth" and offers not only a model of spirituality that actually works, but seven steps to change that will help you experience authentic faith and hunger for God. Though Peter was an experienced pastor of a growing church, his life and faith remained emotionally unhealthy. Like so many in the church, he routinely:avoided healthy conflict in the name of keeping the peaceignored and suppressed emotionsused work for God as an excuse to run from Godlived without limitsIn this updated and expanded workbook, Peter helps you unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. The workbook includes session introductions, group discussion questions, application, and between-sessions personal study.This workbook is Part One of the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Course that also includes the bestselling books, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day. Join us for a powerful journey that will walk you through a door that will change forever the way you love God, others, and yourself.Designed for use with the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Video Expanded Edition (sold separately).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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

What if the most misunderstood topic in the Bible is really the key to a vibrant, purpose-filled faith? In this six-session video study (video access included), John Bevere brings clarity and hope to a topic that's often shrouded in confusion and fear: the second coming of Jesus Christ.This study will refresh your faith, inspire action, and transform how you live each day. In his warm but urgent teaching style, Bevere will show you how to:See the Big Picture: Understand your role in God’s unfolding story.Deepen Your Intimacy with Jesus: Explore the ancient Jewish wedding to grasp what awaits His bride.Live with Purpose: Recognize the season of Jesus’ return and answer His call to action.Prepare Your Heart: Learn how to be wise and ready, pursuing a holy, set-apart life. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:Individual access to six streaming video sessionsVideo notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a group Are you ready to embrace the hope and power of His return?Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2031. 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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLD! · Now with Bonus ContentIn this six-session video Bible study (video streaming code included), bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio unpacks Psalm 23 to offer insight into how to overcome the enemy's lies and find peace and spiritual security in any circumstance or situation.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with video notes, personal study and group discussion sections, and a guide to best practices for leading a group.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online.PLUS the 5th anniversary bonus session “Winning the War on Worry”God has prepared a table for you. It's set with a banquet of peace, clarity, and purpose. But Satan is constantly looking for an invitation, seeking to fill your mind with distractions, fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, doubt... It's an ongoing battle. But you can learn how to protect your mind from unhealthy thoughts and experience rest and nourishment at God's table.Sessions and run times include:The Table Before Us (21:30)The Tactics of the Enemy (22:00)The Battle for Our Mind (22:30)The Path to Victory (22:30)God’s Invitation Always Stands (22:30)In the Presence of Our Enemies (23:00)*Bonus Teaching* Winning the War on Worry (17:00)You can find freedom from the battles in your mind if you allow Jesus, the Good Shepherd, to lead the battle. Learn how to find encouragement, hope, and strength no matter what valleys you face.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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

It took more than forty years of wandering, but finally the nation of Israel was ready to enter the land that God had promised to them. However, they knew that arriving at the borders was just the beginning, for many battles and many foes still lay ahead. Yet, as Joshua reminded them, they also knew that the Lord had promised to fight all their battles and defeat their foes—through His power, and not their own. In this study, John MacArthur guides readers through an in-depth look at the Israelites’ conquest of the Promised Land, beginning with the miraculous parting of the Jordan River, continuing through the victories and setbacks as the people settled into Canaan, and concluding with the time of the judges. Studies include close-up examinations of Rahab, Ruth, and Samson, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes such as “The Sin of Achan” and the role of “The Kinsman Redeemer.” The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.

Healthy relationships depend on maintaining effective personal boundaries. But many people don't know where to start. The New York Times bestselling book Boundaries has helped millions understand how to set boundaries in a loving way that builds relationships. Drawing on principles from the Bible, the Boundaries Participant's Guide takes small groups on a journey of discovery and practical application so that you can answer tough questions like:Why do I feel guilty about setting clear boundaries?What if the boundaries I set hurt the other person?Is it difficult for me to hear no from others?What are examples of legitimate boundaries at work and home?How can I have good boundaries online?As a participant, you'll learn how to live more fully and display truth and love more freely. Each of these nine interactive sessions corresponds with a video presentation by Cloud and Townsend (companion DVD, sold separately).This Participant's Guide is packed with insights, exercises, and group discussion questions that can profoundly improve the quality of your relationships in every sphere of life--marriage, family, friendships, church, and the workplace.Sessions include:What is a Boundary?Understanding BoundariesThe Laws of Boundaries, Part IThe Laws of Boundaries, Part IIMyths about BoundariesBoundary Conflicts, Part IBoundary Conflicts, Part IIBoundary Successes, Part IBoundary Successes, Part IINow revised to enhance both your group experience and personal growth, this Participant's Guide features insights, exercises, and all the practical resources for maximizing both group participation and personal growth.

OVER 250,000 COPIES SOLD — Encounter a Deeper Experience of God's Goodness and Love—All Year Long*This 52-week Bible study is designed so that you can start it at any point in the year. Names in the ancient world did more than simply distinguish one person from another. They often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names and titles of God recorded in the Bible.Based on Praying the Names of God and Praying the Names of Jesus, two bestselling books by Ann Spangler, this unique Bible study helps you explore the most important of God’s names and titles as they are revealed in the Bible. It also teaches you how to pray with specific focus on each of the names of God.Each week’s study includes:The name in English as well as in its original language, plus a brief explanation of its meaning.A key passage, from The Names of God Bible, in which the name is revealed. This translation places the Hebrew name of God directly into the English text, which will allow you to recognize each name as you compare the passage to your preferred Bible translation. Context to help you understand the name.Questions for personal reflection.Guidance to help you pray the name of God for that week.Space to write your own prayers containing God’s name.This 52-week study on the names and titles of God will help you experience him in fresh and deeper ways, revealing many surprising connections between the Old and New Testaments. As you explore his names, you will come face-to-face with the God of Scripture—a God who is both the greatest of all Kings and the most loving of all Fathers. A God enthroned on high who bends low so that we can come to know him.

Step into a faith that isn't afraid of tough questions.In a culture that often views faith with skepticism, it is natural to wrestle with hard questions and even doubts about God. Does he actually exist? Is the Bible historically accurate? Is there credible evidence that Jesus was the Son of God and rose from the dead? You aren’t alone in wanting to feel confident in your convictions. Just like every Christian throughout history, you want to know that your faith rests on a solid foundation of truth. The Demolishing Doubt Bible Study is designed to walk alongside you and provide this reassurance. Through five video sessions, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle, founders of the Give Me an Answer ministry and YouTube channel, discuss the toughest topics facing believers today.As a companion to those sessions, this study guide provides the space you need to process these arguments personally and practically. By working through these lessons, you will not only strengthen your own understanding and faith but will also gain the tools to engage your friends, family, and community in meaningful, life-changing dialogue.Demolishing Doubt is an invitation to explore the big questions of life with a reasoned and open heart. Whether you are seeking answers, yearning for truth, or looking to deepen your faith, this study will provide a robust and thoughtful exploration of the intersection of faith and reason.Sessions:What Is the Evidence for God? (22 minutes) Session one equips participants to overcome doubt by exploring evidence for God through the cosmological, teleological (design), moral, and problem-of-evil arguments, supported by Scripture, science, and personal reflection.Are the Gospels Historically Reliable? (23 minutes) The second session explores compelling evidence—eyewitness testimony, early and abundant manuscript support, archaeological confirmation, and non-Christian historical sources—that the Gospels are historically reliable and trustworthy accounts of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.Is The Evidence About Jesus Trustworthy? (22 minutes) Session three equips readers to evaluate the trustworthiness of the Gospel accounts by examining historical reliability, Jesus’ explicit claims to divinity, supporting evidence through miracles and fulfilled prophecy, and the unique Christian message of salvation by grace.Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead? (24 minutes) Session Four investigates the historical evidence for Jesus’ resurrection—focusing on the empty tomb, eyewitness testimony, transformed disciples, and the failure of alternative explanations—and highlights how the resurrection anchors Christian faith with hope, purpose, and the promise of eternal life.Why Is Faith So Important? (23 minutes) This session explains why biblical faith matters as a reasoned trust in Jesus grounded in evidence, expressed through obedience and perseverance in doubt and suffering, and strengthened by remembering God’s past faithfulness.This study guide includes:Individual access to five streaming video sessionsVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupStreaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. 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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

The 40 Days of Purpose: The Purpose Driven Life Bible Study is a road map that will get you started on this spiritual journey and help help you discover the answer to this all-important question: What on earth am I here for?Each day, you will explore passages from the Bible that will help you get to know your Creator and the life He wants you to lead to the fullest. Unlocking what God has to say about your purpose will help you simplify your decisions, reduce your stress, and—most importantly—prepare you for eternity. This guide will see the big picture, giving you a fresh perspective on the way the pieces of your life fit together.

"How does that make you feel?"It's a therapy joke punchline, but do therapists really ask every client that question? Yes. The not-so-funny part is how few people can answer it. For many of us, thinking is simply our default mode as we try to build a safe space for ourselves within the confines of our mind. After all, feelings can't be trusted, right? Feelings are unreliable reactions, right? It's dangerous to be emotional, right?The mind has been enthroned as our source of control. The subjugation of feeling is celebrated while tears are equated with weakness, especially in men. The demand to separate ourselves from emotion has left most of us with an extremely limited emotional vocabulary as well as an inability to properly identify and process what we are feeling. We are getting this whole thing wrong.In The Garden Within, Dr. Anita Phillips informs and encourages us to care for our hearts so we can understand our emotions and live free and empowered. The heart has always been our rightful guide; it's time we start listening to it.In this six-week study, you will:Define man's original design as from God's heart.Learn to elevate your heart to a position of authority.Recognize the lies you believe surrounding emotions and the heart.Identify personal trauma and learn ways to process through it.Realize the daily power of faith, hope, and love.This study guide includes:Individual access to streaming video sessionsVideo notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupStreaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2031. 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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Learn spiritual growth practices for your daily life that remove your own anxious striving and center you on the One who was never worried about a thing. People describe Jesus in a lot of different ways, but have you ever thought of Him as relaxed? This doesn't mean that Jesus didn't grieve or become angry, but the Gospels portray Him as never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where He was, trusting and obeying His Father. Could the same be said of you? Are you relaxed? You can be. We long to know peace, purpose, and contentment, but life's stresses, the world's discouragements, and our own striving for growth often get in the way. Join Bible teacher and spiritual formation leader Megan Fate Marshman for a seven-session Bible study (video access included) on exchanging self-reliance for the trusting and relaxed posture modeled to us by Jesus.This study guide includes:Individual access to seven streaming video teachings from MeganEngaging and evocative group discussion questions and activitiesIn-depth personal Bible study between sessionsA section to track your experience as you grow in new spiritual practicesA series of spiritual formation practices for you to carry on well beyond the studyStreaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. 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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Is the desire of your heart to be close to God?Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator but He seems elusive? Perhaps it's because something essential is missing in your life—the fear of the Lord. Don't let this frighten you. Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. It's the key to everything. Holy Fear is not a topic you'll hear much about these days, but if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to ignore it.In this six-session video Bible study (streaming code included), bestselling author John Bevere explores more than forty promises in Scripture given to those who embrace holy fear—rewards such as holiness, wisdom, legacy, confidence, happiness, and security. He invites you to take a fresh look at what it means to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. And he shows how approaching God in this way allows you to discover the deeper relationship with the Lord that your soul longs for and that He desires to have with you.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (DVD also available separately.)Sessions and video run times:Holy Awe (20:30)Revealed as We Are (20:00)Irresistible Holiness (20:30)God’s Word (20:00)Intimacy with God (20:30)The Treasure’s Benefits (21:00)Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. 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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

No book in the Bible has been interpreted as widely as Revelation. Many have found the visions that John depicts to be especially fertile ground for speculation and spiritualization. However, if we want to truly understand this fascinating book, we have to focus on what it meant to its original readers. In doing this, we do not deny its genre (apocalyptic), its purpose (prophecy), its methods (use of symbols), or its message for readers today. Rather, we seek the timeless truths the book relates to believers in Christ both past and present.Although many details in Revelation are debatable, the basic thrust is not. God summons us from our preoccupation with the world to recognize, in light of his ultimate plan for history, what really matters and what really does not. God first gave Revelation to a culture where people would hear the words of the book and imagine the stark and terrifying images; to be struck by the full force of the book, we must likewise use our imaginations to grasp the images of terror. Revelation is not meant for casual or "lite" reading; to genuinely hear it summons us to grapple with God's judgment on a world in rebellion against him.Each study in the NIV Application Commentary Resources series employs a three-step process to help you understand both the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The original meaning section reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The past to present section then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the questions that accompany each section will help you specifically apply the author's words and teachings and find meaning in them for what you are facing in your life.Lessons:From God with Love (Revelation 1:1–20)Whoever Has Ears, Let Them Hear (Revelation 2:1–3:22)Catching the Vision (Revelation 4:1–5:14)Who Can Stand? (Revelation 6:1–17)Saints on Earth and in Heaven (Revelation 7:1–1:17)Last Call—Repent! (Revelation 8:2–11:19)A Battle for Souls (Revelation 12:1–14:20)Come Down, Angels (Revelation 15:1–16:21)A Need for Wisdom (Revelation 17:1–18:20)The Last Battle (Revelation 19:1–20:15)The Hope of the Saints (Revelation 21:1–27)God with Us (Revelation 22:1–21)

A Woman’s Guide to Praying the Scriptures: Prayers for Every Day and Every Need, by bestselling author Stormie Omartianis a resource that will transform your prayer life, deepen your relationship with God, and bring clarity to your deepest needs. Struggling to find focus and meaning in your prayer life? You're not alone. This guide provides a clear roadmap for spiritual growth in practical ways that apply to your unique daily needs.A Woman’s Guide to Praying the Scriptures is the answer. This is a unique Bible study carefully curated and designed to help women understand what the Bible says about their deepest needs, and to then craft powerful, Scripture-based prayers meant to come back to again and again. You will learn how to use God’s Word in your own prayers and grow in practice of using Scripture for your every need, every day.Imagine a prayer life where you feel more connected to God, more in tune with His Word, andmore confident in your spiritual walk. Stormie Omartian’s A Woman’s Guide to Praying the Scriptures is the Bible study women are looking for.This book is perfect for:Women searching for ways to improve their prayer life.Christians who’d like to grow in their understanding of Scripture.People of all ages who’d like to learn how to incorporate Scripture into their prayer lives.

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 him—regardless of their lack of "qualifications"—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 (sold separately).

Has anyone ever told you... You have permission to eliminate distractions! You have permission to live a more fulfilling life!Distractions cause more harm than you might think. And they're all around us, all the time. They can disrupt our focus on what really matters, interfere with our true priorities, and divert our attention from the God who created us for his good purpose.Bestselling author of Love Does Bob Goff has created this video Bible study (streaming code included) to give you guidance in and joyful permission to:Identify the distractions in your life.Eliminate them so that you can recharge and refocus on your God-given purpose.Start living a less-distracted and more joy-filled and love-oriented life.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:The study guide itself—with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide.An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (you don’t need to buy a DVD!).Distractions can get you stuck in the past, worried about the present, and frazzled by any future you could possibly fret over. It's time to discover how to get undistracted in all aspects of your life.Sessions and run times include:Undistracted in Our Attitude (16:30)Undistracted in Our Service (15:30)Undistracted in Our Relationships (16:30)Undistracted in Our Faith (17:30)Undistracted in Our Purpose (17:30)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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Put God's audacious love into action!How do you live out your faith in a world that challenges you at every turn? What if the secret to a fulfilling life isn't just understanding love but becoming it?Bob Goff's 2-in-1 Bible study guide, Love Does/Everybody Always, invites you to discover what it means to embody God's audacious love—even when faced with life's most difficult people and circumstances. These studies will inspire you to move beyond mere belief into bold, transformational action.Bringing together two of Bob Goff's beloved works, Love Does and Everybody Always, this study guide includes ten life-changing sessions.Perfect for fostering meaningful conversations and spiritual growth, the study guide is thoughtfully designed to inspire and equip you to express God's love in practical ways. You'll explore themes of risk-taking love, grace, and humility through hands-on activities and engaging discussion questions. This 2-in-1 Bible study will help you experience God's love more fully and live it out boldly.This study guide includes:Individual access to ten streaming video sessionsVideo notes and comprehensive structure for group discussion timePersonal study for deeper reflection between sessionsA guide to best practices for leading a groupAn action guide to help you put God's love into practiceStreaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. 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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

In his bestselling book The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel retraced his spiritual journey from atheism to faith by showing how the evidence he obtained from experts in the field of history, archaeology, and ancient manuscripts led him to the verdict that Jesus truly was the Son of God.Now, in this six-week training course, Lee and coauthor Mark Mittelberg will equip your church with practical tools to equip them articulate this same message to their unsaved friends and present evidence that backs up Jesus' claims and credentials.As your group members go through the course, they will discover how to:Help their unsaved friends and family members open up to consider the case for ChristDescribe their own personal journey with Christ and how it has impacted themShare with confidence about the biblical record of Christ—that Jesus was realPresent the evidence for the resurrection of Christ—that Jesus died and was raised to lifeExplain the central message of Christ in an authentic and compelling wayHelp their unsaved friends and family members respond to the truth of JesusMaking Your Case for Christ is designed to help Christians, both young and old, understand and articulate the message of Christ along with evidence that backs up his claims and credentials. The training course will combine high points of the historical apologetics presented in The Case for Christ book and movie with specific evangelistic training related to this information. Each session will feature a teaching from Lee and Mark and, as part of a special deal with PureFlix, will include a relevant clip (or set of clips) from The Case for Christ movie. A comprehensive leader's guide is also included to help course facilitators use the teaching and movie clips to guide the discussion times.Sessions include:Helping Friends Consider the Case for ChristDescribing Your Own Journey with ChristBacking Up the Biblical Record of ChristPresenting Evidence for the Resurrection of ChristExplaining the Central Message of ChristEncouraging Friends to Follow ChristThis training course kit contains one each of:The Case for Christ, Revised and Updated EditionMaking Your Case for Christ Study GuideMaking Your Case for Christ Video Study DVDMaking Your Case for Christ Leader’s Guide

We all share a fascination for discovering 'the rest of the story.' We enjoy learning the behind-the-scenes facts about seemingly familiar events. In this eight-session video Bible study, well-known Bible scholars N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird team up to take you on a tour of the explosive story behind the New Testament.You will discover things you never knew about Jesus' baptism and journey in the wilderness, the meaning behind his parables and miracles, the significance of his death and resurrection, the incredible expansion of the early church into the Greco-Roman world, and how the transforming mission of Jesus can still turn the world upside down today.Through reading the New Testament we continually discover that God indeed keeps his promises, but those promises don't always look like what people expect. Especially when it comes to Jesus. So, come join the journey with N.T. Wright and Michael Bird and they will help you understand the New Testament you never knew.This study guide includes:Individual access to eight streaming video sessionsGroup discussion questions, Bible exploration, and video teaching notesPersonal study and reflection materialsInteresting facts about the New TestamentSessions and video run times:The Books of the New Testament (23:00)The World of Jesus and the Apostles (20:30)The Life and Death of Jesus (25:30)The Resurrection of Jesus (24:00)The Ministry of the Apostle Paul (25:30)The Early Christians and the Church (23:00)The Mission of the Church (26:00)The Creation of the New Testament (23:30)

Spiritual disciplines are intended to be a means of grace to connect us with God so that we can know Him more intimately. Then, out of the overflow of our relationship with Him, we are to impact the world around us. Working them into our normal, everyday lives should be realistic and attainable. When they're not, we become paralyzed and oftentimes walk away from them altogether. God knows our reality; He knows our circumstances and commitments. More than anything, He wants moments of time with us where we connect, where we draw closer, where we encounter Him. And how we do that is a mix of practices that we don't attempt to accomplish all in one day, but over time with each of them woven in and out of our everyday schedules. With these eight videos, we hope to show people how easy it can be to love God, have a relationship with Him, and organically reflect Him to our world.Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2031. 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. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

It's possible to learn how to live with a faith that is so confident in God that it can't be shaken--even in the most unpredictable and chaotic times. In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author and teacher Christine Caine invites you to move into a deeper intimacy with God than you have ever known--and let him heal your heart and take away your fear.Including video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study material, Caine points out the way to developing a relentless faith so that the next time life throws you a curve ball--and life likely will--you will be able to navigate your way through, still living the adventure he planned for you...and maybe even a version of the adventure that's beyond what you could ever have imagined.Sessions include:Expect the Unexpected – Embracing God's control over our own.Unexpected People – Learning how to look and see what God is doing.An Unexpected Assignment – How God interrupts our carefully made plans and why.Unexpected Endings Bring New Beginnings – Focusing on what God has been up to in our lives.Unexpected Resurrection – Renewing our faith in the final hope.Many of us have been trained to fear the unexpected and want everything to be “under control,” but God wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith-filled perspective rooted in trust. He has never been taken by surprise.Designed for use with the Unexpected Video Study (9780310089322) sold separately.

Shame lies to us, robs us of the freedom we long for, and shackles us in the prison of our past.To the feelings of shame in our lives, author and teacher Christine Caine has something urgent to say: shame has no place in the purpose, plan, and destiny God has for you.Do you ever struggle with the fear that you are not enough?Are you ever afraid to let your true self be seen and known?Are you often trying to gain approval?Do you want to break the power of shame in your life?In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Caine shows how God heals us and redeems us by weaving examples from her life with those of women and men from the Bible who failed but ultimately overcame their shame.In her passionate style, Christine Caine wants to show you a way out of shame by helping you rediscover the power of God to overcome our mistakes, our inadequacies, our pasts, our limitations...to make way for us to discover our unique purpose and powerful destiny.Sessions include:Run, Don't Hide – Identifying the types of shame and laying open the effects and sources of shame.Today Is the Day – How do we actually begin the process of recovering from shame?Posses Your Inheritance – Opening our eyes to the very real and present power Jesus Christ has over shame. What God wants us to experience instead and how.God Never Wastes a Hurt – How God uses our wounds for our good and how we can learn to see it his way.Highly Unlikely – The enemy's tactics vs. God's methods. How looking at the stories of those in the Bible provide a way forward for us today.God has already won the victory over sin and shame, and we do not need to spend our lives believing lies. Instead, we can be defined by God's truth and choose to see ourselves the way God does--through the lens of his eternal perspective. So join the journey. You can live unashamed!Designed for use with the Unashamed Video Study 9780310698735 (sold separately).