The Jewish believers were torn between their new faith in Jesus and their old ways rooted in Old Testament routines and rituals. They were tempted to go back to their familiar life that seemed "e;good enough."e; But the author of Hebrews shows that when Jesus came, "e;the best got better."e; He skillfully compares these believers' old ways and their new faith, arguing that Christ is better in every way. He focuses on Jesus, his effective ministry, and his ultimate sacrifice, showing us that absolutely nothing compares to our incomparable Christ.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, background information, an excerpt of the text (from the New International and New King James versions), exploration questions, inspirational thoughts from Max, and a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
Who is a mentor in your life? Who guides you through the ups and downs of life, helps you make decisions, and is there when you have questions and doubts? The apostle Paul knew the importance of this kind of discipleship. He mentored Timothy, a young pastor who was facing all sorts of challenges. He also pointed the way for Titus, a pastor who was shaping an early church. Paul's letters to these young leaders are packed with instruction, guidelines, principles, and encouragement. His practical words of wisdom are valuable keys to discipleship in any generation.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, background information, an excerpt of the text (from the New International and New King James versions), exploration questions, inspirational thoughts from Max, and a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
The church in Thessalonica was a study in contrast. They had been a quiet and holy people. But after a while, they had become restless and impatient. They needed direction on how to live. So Paul wrote the young church two letters. The first commended the believers for their faith and encouraged them to continue living according the gospel principles he had taught. The second letter was filled with helpful hints that corrected their wrong beliefs, assumptions, and behaviors. Whether we are living a quiet and holy life or one that leaves us restless and impatient, Paul's letters encourage us. They challenge us to remain faithful in a temporary world.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, background information, an excerpt of the text (from the New International and New King James versions), exploration questions, inspirational thoughts from Max, and a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
';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 leadershipvision, purpose, strategy, communication, attitude, encouragement, mentoring, follow-throughcan 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 Studiesincluding leaders such as Moses, Joshua, David, Elijah, Esther, Mary, Paul, and Jesusthat 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 livedthe men and women in the Bible.
With four sessions featuring real-life stories of people who have faced the situations that give birth to some of our biggest questions about life and faith, Max on Life is the perfect individual or small group study for both new and mature believers.
No matter what the world throws at usanxiety, fear, confusion, temptationwe have a choice on how to respond. We can either concede defeat, or put on God's armor and overcome. We all know it's hard out there. Sometimes it feels like the world is ripping apart at the seams. And yet the Bible promises we were created to be overcomers, conquering the greatest obstacles in our lives. In Overcomer, beloved teacher Dr. David Jeremiah offers his insights on one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible: the apostle Paul's admonition to the Ephesians to take up the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). We are to daily put on each piece of armor: Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shoes of the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit When we are armed with God's armor, we receive God's power to face life's challenges and be assured of success. With his signature depth, wisdom, and compassion, Dr. Jeremiah explores the powerful relevance of spiritual armor as a critical tool each day as we confront the specific challenges in our lives and of our time. Sessions include: Overcoming Falsehood with Truth Overcoming Evil with Good Overcoming Anxiety with Peace Overcoming Fear with Faith Overcoming Confusion with Wisdom Overcoming Temptation with Scripture Designed for use with Overcomer Video Study (9780310099062), sold separately.
This six-session video Bible study will teach you how to remain unwavering in the face of numbing loneliness, unexpected crisis, gripping fear, desolate waiting, sad endings, and hurtful offense by developing defiant joy.
Articulate your faith to a skeptical world.For more than forty years, Evidence That Demands a Verdict has convinced skeptics of the Bible's reliability, helped believers articulate their faith, and given them the vital facts they need to defend God's Word and lead others to faith in Jesus.In this video Bible study, based on the completely updated and expanded classic, Josh and his son, Sean, focus on Jesus and the Gospels. Learn how the books of the New Testament came into being and why you can be sure they are historically reliable. Examine why the claims Jesus made about himself are true, how he fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about himself, and how we can know the resurrection took place.This study is for anyone who has ever been stumped by arguments against Christianity or the Bibleor has wondered for themselves if the Bible's depiction of Jesus is true and not just a made-up fairytale.The Evidence That Demands a Verdict Study Guide includes video notes and discussion questions for groups and individuals and between-session exercises for personal application.Sessions include:Why Is Evidence Important for Faith?Is There Such a Thing as Truth?Is the New Testament Reliable?Did Jesus Actually Rise from the Dead?Did Jesus Claim to Be God?How Do We Know the Bible is Accurate?Designed for use with Evidence That Demands a Verdict Video Study (9780310096740), sold separately.
Whether you recognize it or not, you're at war with yourself. There's anxiety. Selfishness. Self-sabotaging tendencies. Narcissism. The black dog of depression. There is a war raging within you. But all is not lost. You can win . . . if you choose to engage.In this five-session video Bible study, Levi Lusko shows how you can fight this battle by declaring war on your thoughts, your words, and your actions. Levi candidly shares about his struggles with moodiness, bullying, suicidal thoughts, and night terrors to show how youwith the help of the Holy Spiritcan achieve victory by . . .filling your heart with truth and making it inhospitable to anxietyovercoming bad behaviors to claim the victory God has for youlearning to think right so you can live rightIt's time to stop being your own worst enemy. It's time to declare war and become the person, the spouse, the parent, and the leader whom God intended you to be.The I Declare War Study Guide includes video teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, and weekly personal study and reflection materials.Sessions include:It's Time to Declare WarDeclaring War on Your ThoughtsDeclaring War on Your WordsDeclaring War on Your ActionsYour Secret Weapon in the BattleDesigned for use with I Declare War Video Study (9780310094913), sold separately.
Chuck Swindoll focuses on four disciplines that will draw you into a deeper intimacy with God: simplicity, silence, solitude, surrender.
This in-depth Bible Study gives women the inspiration to rethink their relationships with Christ, and to understand and surrender to Him in a fresh new way.
The Grace Awakening called all Christians to wake up and reject living in such legalistic, performance-oriented bondage. The God of the universe has given us an amazing, revolutionary gift of grace and freedom. This freedom and grace set us apart from every other "e;religion"e; on the face of the earth. Now, in this ground-breaking Workbook, filled with questions, exercises, journaling ideas, and scriptures to explore, Charles Swindoll teaches you how to start living a grace-filled life. Freedom and joy-not lists and demands and duties-await all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Written from a Pentecostal/Charismatic viewpoint, these interactive studies introduce believers to the books of the Bible and offer a thorough and balanced understanding of key themes of the Bible to cultivate a Spirit-filled perspective of the Bible's message for today.
Written from a Pentecostal/Charismatic viewpoint, these interactive studies introduce believers to the books of the Bible and offer a thorough and balanced understanding of key themes of the Bible to cultivate a Spirit-filled perspective of the Bible's message for today.
Written from a Pentecostal/Charismatic viewpoint, these interactive studies introduce believers to the books of the Bible and offer a thorough and balanced understanding of key themes of the Bible to cultivate a Spirit-filled perspective of the Bible's message for today.
Worry is one of the most common mood disorders in America. Whether you call it stress, tension, frustration, or anxiety, worry can take its toll on health and well-being. It can be caused by life changes, such as divorce or career upheaval, or it can become a debilitating chronic disorder. The Worry Workbook helps readers understand what causes anxiety and how they can move beyond worry into emotional freedom. Practical steps, interactive exercises, checklists, and guided questions help readers identify their fears, replace negative talk with positive action, learn to accept what is out of their control, and make life-enhancing choices. The Worry Workbook offers insight on letting go of self-judgment, becoming real, identifying those who help and those who hinder personal growth, and overcoming insecurities-offering those who suffer from anxiety proven ways to find relief.
What if we knew our lives - our everyday lives - Held a significant place in God's great plans?Would not everything take on a different cast?Henry Blackaby, author of the bestselling Experiencing God book and bible study material, believes that no Christian need live without a God-given direction. "e;To understand that in fact God did know you and choose you from eternity,"e; he writes, "e;will give you an enormous sense of purpose in life."e;In Created to Be God's Friend Workbook, Henry Blackaby and Kerry Skinner turn to the Old Testament patriarch Abraham to show how we can walk in growing faith and friendship with God. The Bible's compelling portraits of Abraham have profound relevance for us; through them we see how faith and obedience lead to a lifetime of joyous blessing, even when they seem bewildering and difficult.This stand-alone workbook, which can also be read as a companion to the trade book Created to Be God's Friend, provides illuminating questions and provocative insights, allowing individuals and groups to explore how to:Let God take the initiative to make us His friendsFollow the Lord's timing when striking out for new territory and taking risksDeal with the consequences of divine commands and opportunities we have ignoredAvoid letting success distract us from following God's callBelieve that God can bring what He started to a grand conclusion"e;For the God of the universe to have thoughts and purposes for us,"e; Blackaby and Skinner remind us, "e;also means that He will be at work in us and around us to bring them to pass."e; It was true for Abraham's life. It can be true for ours as well. This format is designed for either individuals or group leaders. Created to Be God's Friend is a remarkable study in our relationship with a personal God who is constantly working in each of our lives.Previous editions: 0-7852-6758-1.
Samuel experienced defining moments in his life as God shaped him to be His chosen servant. Now readers can learn to take a spiritual inventory of their own lives and define clearly those moments, often during times of turmoil and crisis, that God is guiding them. Those divine moments are so incredibly different than the ordinary times that they capture our attention and lead us in our relationships with God, ministry, or life itself. In the Chosen to Be God's Prophet Workbook, Dr. Blackaby leads us through Samuel's journey and inspires us to make adjustments in our own lives.
As you pray God's word, you will see dynamic growth take place in your life-you will become the person God intended you to be. With hundreds of prayers grouped according to topic and based entirely on Scripture, this study puts within your reach a rich source of personal and inspirational prayers.
If you want to see your dream come to fruition, you must learn how to develop the leaders around you.
Based on the premise that overeating is linked to emotional and spiritual deprivations, Love Hunger begins with a relationship inventory that will help you understand how disappointments with your family, spouse, or self can result in obesity. It then provides a comprehensive program that helps identify whether or not you are using food as a substitute for love, career fulfillment, or friendship and shows you how to break that addiction. Once you begin dealing with the psychological basis for your eating problems, you'll be ready to lose weight healthfully, with a dietitian-designed food plan, that includes daily menus and recipes, as well as strategies for relapses, maintenance, motivation, and more. This is a complete plan for body, mind, and soul.
When your dreams get derailed, the culprit can usually be found hiding in your emotional life. It is a pattern of attitudes, habits, or relationships that won't allow you to move forward, no matter how much you tell yourself you want to. Negative felings and unhealthy beliefs may have slowed you down and locked you up for years, getting in the way of your best intentions. You may need help breaking free from: Shame-because it locks you into your past Procrastination-because you are afraid to try Depression-because you have not grieved your sorrows Unhealthy Relationships-because they distract you from your unique purpose in life These restrictive emotional traps needlessly deprive you of intimacy, trust, friendships, good feelings, rest, and peace of mind. By challenging them, and the self-destructive behaviors that may accompany them, you can learn to live life in a totally new way.
What does it take to win with people?Does an individual have to be born with an outgoing personality or a great sense of intuition to succeed relationally? When it comes to people skills, are there simply the haves and the have-nots?and we just have to accept whatever abilities God has given us?In this interactive workbook, great for individual or group study, best-selling author John C. Maxwell halps you answer these questions while leading you through the 25 People Principles, which are designed to help make you relationally successful.Features include:Questions for in-depth study and reflectionInsightful quotesA system to help you learn and understand the 25 Key People PrinciplesIn life, the skills you use and the people you choose will make or break you. Winning with People Workbook divided the 25 People Principles according to five critical questions we must ask ourselves if we want to win with people:Readiness: Are we prepared for relationships?Connection: Are we willing to focus on others?Trust: Can we build mutual trust?Investment: Are we willing to invest in others?Synergy: Can we create a win-win relationship?Learn and practice the 25 People Principles and you will not only be able to answer each of these questions in a positive way, but you will become skillful relationally?able to build healthy, effective, and fulfilling relationships. And once you can do that, you will become the kind of person who makes others successful too!
This workbook allows readers to apply the lessons Angela has learned on her own feminine journey, as she asked this question, searching for an answer in all the wrong places. Excerpts from the book are paired with in-depth Bible study questions and ample space for recording thoughts and responses.
Written from a Pentecostal/Charismatic viewpoint, these studies introduce believers to the books of the Bible and offer a thorough and balanced understanding of key themes of the Bible. By studying the themes of the books, these interactive studies offer groups and individuals a Spirit-filled perspective of the Bible's message for today.
"e;When the heat is on and the battle is raging, know that as long as you are standing strong in the Lord, you won't be shot down or burned up by your circumstances. Think in terms of God's power. As long as you stand with God-and don't give up-you win."e;Most ministers and psychologists agree that personal change comes from within. And that change can only occur if you take a careful look at your own life and experience. That's certainly what Stormie Omartian discovered. Over thirty years ago she was so depressed, she considered suicide. Then she went through the seven-step process she described in her bestselling book, Lord, I Want to Be Whole.Now Stormie makes this process available to you in a personal walk to emotional well-being a walk with the truth of Scripture and the power of prayer at your side. Throughout your journey you will be observing the lives of some familiar people in the Bible. Many of these people had the same faults-and suffered the same problems-you do. The way the Lord guided them will be a path for you to follow.Each week you will work through interactive questions and thought-provoking Scriptures that will enable you to determine who you are, what you're doing, and where you're going. And then you will establish some guidelines for your future."e;The healing and restoration I found is there for you too,"e;Stormie asserts. "e;Whether your hurt is from scars as far back as early childhood or from this week's untimely severing of a precious relationship, you can be whole spiritually and emotionally."e;This easy-to-use workbook serves as an excellent guide for either personal devotions or group study. Use it as a stand-alone Bible study or as a companion to Stormie's book, Lord, I Want to Be Whole.
In his nearly thirty years of teaching leadership, John Maxwell has encountered this question again and again: How do I apply leadership principles if I'm not the boss?
Based on the premise that overeating is linked to emotional and spiritual deprivations, Love Hunger uses a relationship inventory to help you understand how disappointments with your family, spouse, or self can result in obesity. It provides a comprehensive program to help identify whether you are using food as a substitute for fulfillment.
From the authors who brought you the bestseller The Anger Workbook, Dr. Les Carter and Frank Minirth of The Minirth Clinic use the same tried and true methods to help you truly forgive those who've wronged you. This new 12-step plan will guide you through elements that are crucial to forgiveness and healing.
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