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This revised edition features questions for group discussions and personal reflections with material on how early Christian disciples were transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This LifeBuilder issue delves into hospitality with instances from both the Old and New Testaments, displaying how the Bible offers this concept in a deeper and more substantial manner.

Through these studies in Hebrews, you will find the encouragement you need to stay in the faith race.

For some Christians, listening to God is a constant inner tuning to nudges from the Spirit as we go about our day. Others seem to hear God mostly through Scripture. How did the people of the Bible, like Hagar, Moses, Solomon and John, hear God?

In the midst of the whirlwind of our lives it may seem impossible to make time to focus beyond the noise and activities of daily demands. In this guide, ways of conversing with God in the midst of life and coming to see our day's work as the joyful service of kneeling before all others with Jesus, are explored.

We tend to think that Old Testament women lived in a suppressive environment, under a patriarchy in which they had few rights.

The book of Proverbs is the Bible's how-to manual. The direction and guidance they give us is practical, concrete, reasonable and fruitful. By reading Proverbs we discover the vital importance of learning to live wisely.

After you've met Jesus, you are never the same again. In this guide Leighton Ford will lead you through thirteen studies from the Gospels that will open your eyes anew - or for the first time - to Jesus Christ.

Jesus made some sweeping claims for himself - outrageous but true! This study guide examines the 'I am' statements, mainly from the Gospel of John. What do these dramatic claims tell us about the power and character of Jesus? And how might that impact our lives each day?

Richard Patterson Jr. helps you study the qualities of parenting and the practice of Christian parenting. He addresses nine parenting challenges that point us directly to time-tested truth from Scripture that helps us raise our children with wisdom and joy.

In this study guide by Paul Borthwick, you'll explore how God reaches out to his people. You'll learn that the call to "missions" is not for a select group but is a part of God's call to every Christian. And you'll begin to understand your own part in God's plan.

The Bible takes a realistic and practical approach to these questions. As you explore what the Bible says about marriage, you'll discover how following God's design for intimacy helps you enjoy and grow your marriage to the full.

Bob and Carol Hunter challenge you to love justice as God does. And they show you how to work for justice in your everyday life.

From veteran discussion leaders and Bible study authors comes an essential guidebook full of information and guidelines necessary on how to start and lead your own biblical study group.

Introducing the Bible's perspective on aging, Dale and Sandy Larsen show you through these studies how God can effectively and powerfully use those who have grown wiser with the passing years.

Stephen D. Eyre leads you to explore this story of God's people seeking after him. As you trace their journey, experiencing their forward progress, their detours and their obstacles, you, too, will learn to follow God more closely.

Some chose to follow God. Others followed only fame and fortune. They lived through times of difficulty and times of triumph, through political and emotional turmoil, through popularity and through discontent. This ten-session LifeBuilder Bible Study focuses on the character of the Kings of the Old Testament and what we can learn from them.

As skilled Bible study authors and grandparents, Phyllis and Andrew LePeau explore a biblical outline on how to be a godly grandparent in your children and their children's lives.

A study for small groups of 10 scriptural images given to Christ - Shepherd, Lamb of God, Suffering Servant, Branch, Vine, Light of the World, Bridegroom, Head of the Church, Bread of Life, Cornerstone.

These eight studies from the Gospel of John will draw you further into the peace,joy, love and fruitfulness of that life.

The ministry God called Jeremiah to was difficult and painful: to proclaim God's demanding love. Yet with this burden God gave the prophet a great gift - the gift of his presence. The example of their rich relationship will show us how we can grow to be more deeply open to God than ever before.

Like children performing for our parents in a backyard play, we long to receive the applause, the approval, the divine 'well done' of our heavenly Father. This LifeBuilder is all about how we can please God, not by following legalistic rules but by putting our trust in Christ. As we grow in our relationship with him, we see how godly character flows from a clear conscience and a sincere heart.

Most of us could use a miracle. When we open the pages of the Bible, our desire for a miracle intensifies as we read astonishing stories of God's power poured out. This study guide will help you discover how God works in the world.

These ten studies, covering examples from Genesis to Revelation, explore service in a variety of contexts: family, creation, society, the city, neighbours, relationships, the church and the workplace.

To love is a choice. A choice that is often difficult and costly. One that may be void of warm, fuzzy feelings. A choice that involves doing the opposite of what your natural inclinations call you to do.