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1 And 2 Thessalonians For You
$17.99We’ve been saved by Jesus… so what’s next? How do we discern good teaching from bad, what does it look like to grow in holiness, and what should our expectations be for the future? Find answers to those questions in the warm, instructive letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church.
Pastor and professor Ligon Duncan unpacks these two letters verse by verse, teaching us about Christ’s future return and showing us what it means to live in the light of that, whether we’re new Christians, seasoned ministers of the gospel, or somewhere in between. Along the way we see why Scripture is so important; learn to find reasons for thankfulness; clarify our beliefs about death, judgment, and eternity; and witness Paul’s deeply pastoral attitude toward his readers.
This accessible, absorbing expository guide is less academic and more applied than a traditional commentary. This makes it a great resource for personal devotion, as well as useful for leading small-group studies or for sermon preparation.
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1 Corinthians For You
$17.99The scope of 1 Corinthians is breathtaking. Paul tackles a huge variety of subjects, and as he does so, he gives us a precious insight into what a local church is (or at least can be).
As Andrew Wilson walks through this compelling, challenging epistle, you’ll see how grace looks in every Christian and how it can shape every church–even a church as flawed as the Corinthian one.
This expository guide is less academic than a traditional commentary and includes lots of application. It can be read from cover to cover, used in personal devotions, used to lead small group studies, or used for sermon preparation.
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1 Samuel For You (Student/Study Guide)
$17.99Introduction
1. A Coming King
2. A Coming Priest And Prophet
3. The Weight Of Glory
4. A King Like The Nations
5. King Saul
6. Adam Revisited
7. The Shepherd King
8. Facing Giants
9. Taking Sides
10. The Wilderness Years
11. Testing Times
12. A Word From The Grave
13. How The Mighty Have Fallen
Glossary
Appendix
BibliographyAdditional Info
1 Samuel is a book of barrenness and battles, kings and schemes, shepherds and giants. It recounts the history of Israel as it moved from no king, to the king it demanded, to the king God knew his people needed.
But its greatest excitement lies not in the events and characters, but in the person they all point to. 1 Samuel presents us with a wonderful picture of Jesus. Seeing him in and through this Old Testament book enables us to see him with fresh colour and texture, and see afresh what it means for us to follow him today as our Ruler and Rescuer. 1 Samuel is a book about ancient times, that speaks directly into ours.
Written for people of every age and stage, from new believers to pastors and teachers, 1 Samuel For You can be used to:
READ: As a guide to this wonderful letter, exciting and equipping you to live out the truth in your life. FEED: As a daily devotional to help you grow in Christ as you read and meditate on this portion of God s word. LEAD: As notes to aid you in explaining, illustrating and applying 1 Samuel as you preach or lead a Bible study.
Whoever you are, and however you use it, this is… 1 Samuel For YouAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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1-3 John For You
$16.99John’s first letter was written not to help readers believe but to help them know they believe. It’s a message many of us need as we struggle to be sure that we really are saved or that we really are loved by God. When we need assurance, John’s letters are the place to turn to.
Unpacking these three short books verse by verse, pastor Sam Allberry helps readers to face the letters’ challenges and grow stronger in their faith, in the joyful certainty that they will always be God’s beloved children.
This expository guide is less academic than a traditional commentary and includes lots of application. It can be read from cover to cover, used in personal devotions or referred to as a resource for leading small groups or preparing sermons.
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12 Disciples : Bible Study
$11.99Jesus called twelve ordinary men–and turned their weaknesses into strengths, their faults into testimonies, and their doubts into faith. Who were these men who walked with Jesus? What can we learn from their lives? Find out with The Twelve Disciples Visual Bible Study.
From John and Peter to Matthew and Mark, enjoy digging deeper into the lives of each of Jesus’ twelve disciples and learn more about:
*Their personalities
*Why Jesus called each of them
*How they served
*The lessons that we can learn from their mishaps and strengths
*And more!All-Inclusive Ready-to-Use Bible Study on the Twelve Disciples Can Be Led By Anyone!
This highly visual and informative introduction to the twelve disciples shows how Jesus called the Twelve individually–and uniquely–for life with him. See how Jesus entrusted them with authority despite all their mishaps and failures. Discover how these men’s lives were radically changed in the midst of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection; and celebrate the global effect they had for generations to come. Features include:
*6-session flexible Bible study
*Optional reading plan for people with more time who want to go deeper
*Leader’s guide is contained within each study guide, so no extra book purchase is required
*Discussion questions for each session and lots of space for writingMost Bible studies on the twelve disciples don’t include visuals. Imagine having one that does!
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2 Peter And Jude For You
$16.99When friends, family members, and even respected church leaders fall away from the faith, it is deeply sad and painful. But the reality is that we are all tempted to compromise our faith in one way or another. We all need to be careful not to fall.
Peter and Jude knew that first-hand. They wrote with a sense of urgency, showing a deep concern for the believers they were addressing. Their aim? To help their readers stand firm.
Verse by verse, pastor Miguel Nuez unpacks these two short letters, showing how they are still utterly relevant to us today–warning us where we may be in danger of stumbling and equipping us to stand firm in our faith.
This expository guide is less academic than a traditional commentary and includes lots of application. It can be read from cover to cover, used in personal devotions, or referred to as a resource for leading small groups or preparing sermons.
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2 Steps Forward Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$10.00The women of Sensible Shoes encounter new adventures and roadblocks in their spiritual journeys in Two Steps Forward. With this study guide, you can explore your own next steps as you dive into the book’s spiritual formation themes along with Mara, Meg, Hannah, and Charissa. In this eight-week study guide you’ll find daily Scripture readings, reflection questions, and spiritual practices designed to help you be attentive to the invitations of the Holy Spirit. Each week concludes with discussion questions and suggested practices for reading groups to do together. Individually or with a group, you are invited to meet with God and find encouragement for the path ahead.
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3:16 : A Study For Individuals Or Small Groups (Student/Study Guide)
$5.00If 9/11 are the numbers of terror and despair, then 3:16 are the numbers of hope. Best-selling author Max Lucado leads readers through a word-by-word study of John 3:16, the passage that he calls the “Hope Diamond” of scripture. The study includes 12 lessons that are designed to work with both the trade book and the Indelible DVD for a multi-media experience.
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52 Ways To Teach Memory Verses Ages 2-12
$10.951. Bible Verse Time
2. Memory Verse Surprises
3. Spin-The-Verse
4. Bible Roll Call
5. Memory Verse Ladder
6. Spelldown
7. Memory Verses On A Can
8. Fill The Blanks
9. Envelope Race
10. Chalkboard Erase
11. Bible Verse Memory Rings
12. Life Response
13. Bee Line For Bible Verses
14. Shining Verses
15. Memory Verse Bible
16. Stop And Go
17. Preschool Memories
18. Lost Sheep And Sheepfold
19. Illustrated Bookmarks
20. Bible Verse Baseball
21. Shout The Word
22. Stars In My Crown
23. Pick And Choose
24. Memory Verse Musical Chairs
25. Bible Pick-Up Sticks
26. Scattered Words
27. Spin And Go
28. Back And Forth
29. Through The Bible – A To Z
30. Clue Review Contest
31. Let’s Go Fishing
32. Memory Verse Calendar Booklet
33. Ski The Slopes
34. Name That Verse
35. Memory Verse Tic-Tac-Toe
36. God’s Creation Picture
37. One Word Choral Recitation
38. Family Dinner Memories
39. See It And Say It
40. Scripture Puppet
41. Standing Bible
42. Ten Commandment Tables
43. Break The Balloon
44. Memory Mobile
45. Harvest Time
46. Thanksgiving Togetherness
47. Tree Of Stars
48. Bible Flower Garden
49. How To Lead A Child To Christ
50. Commandment Clip
51. Fill The Beehive
52. Bible Target Practice
Suggested Memory VersesAdditional Info
Sports fans recite batting averages. Teens dial number after number by memory. To Christians, God’s Word should be even more vital and meaningful. The reproducible pages in this book are filled with 52 exciting ways to assure that children age 2-12 will remember, understand, and know how to practice verses in their lives.Add to cartIn stock
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7 Dangers Facing Your Church
$16.99Our culture is changing, and the church seems to be under increasing pressure. But these dangers are not new, and God’s word shows us how to meet them head on. Discover how Jesus’ messages to seven first-century churches in Revelation 2 3 is his message to your church today too. Together, you can live as Christ’s faithful, hope-filled people in a changing culture.
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Adorned Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$5.99As we live out Christ’s beauty before a dying world, we become more and more adorned with the gospel-together. Titus 2 community helps women flourish and impact those around them in profound ways. The Adorned Small Group Study Guide connects your small group or mentoring relationship to God’s beautiful plan for discipleship.
This fourteen session study guide is designed for use with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s book, Adorned: Living Out The Beauty of the Gospel Together, and the Adorned DVD set, which includes fourteen dramatic vignettes and fourteen 20-minute teaching sessions to supplement your small group study.
Designed for either small group or one-on-one study.
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Anxious Generation Goes To Church
$19.99A new generation is going to church. But is the church ready?
Church consultant and researcher, Thom Rainer, believes God is at work in this generation, and he believes that this moment in time has created unique opportunities for churches to grow, thrive, and revive.
The culture is at inflection point. Nearly two-thirds of Gen Zers reported experiencing at least one mental health problem in the past two years. This statistic was lower for all older generations, including Millennials (51%), Gen Xers (29%) and Boomers (14%). Gen Z is the loneliest generation of Americans, lacking deep relationships and offline connection. Sixty-eight percent of Gen Z feel like nobody knows them well. That is one reason why this generation is called the anxious generation. Researchers have identified everything from social media to pandemic lockdowns as the prime culprit of why Gen Z is struggling with issues like mental illness more than other generations.
Thom Rainer views the church as God’s Plan A for helping this generation discover their true calling and thrive in a purposeful and genuine faith community. In this book, Thom explores research that reveals that the anxious generation is yearning for meaningful community and is waiting to be invited in.
The Anxious Generation Goes to Church
*presents research on the anxious generation that engenders hope for the future of the church
*describes the unique challenges for the anxious generation as well as their dreams and goals
*provides strategy and inspiration for church leaders who want to prepare believers to
provide help and hopeWith the unique challenges of our times, the anxious generation needs the church more than ever. Is your church ready?
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Baptism Ahead : A Road Map For Young Disciples
$15.00Integrating contemporary narrative, biblical lessons, and student-friendly talking points, this innovative volume leads older children through baptismal preparation and a basic orientation to Christian discipleship and membership in the local church. The author identifies key aspects of the Christian life with familiar road signs and compares the discipleship journey with a road under construction. The book’s content is complemented by online features, including a message board where students and teachers can post lessons learned and best practices. Ages 8 12.
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Because Of Gracia A Film And Faith Conversation Guide (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99The Because of Gracia Film and Faith Conversation Guide is a different kind of resource from most movie discussion guides, and it’s different from most bible studies. It’s a 45-day experience to spark conversations on the challenges students face every day as Christians. Based on the themes of Because of Gracia, each week’s conversation has info on group activities and then follows up with five days of devotional reflections for a student and his or her conversation partner. Topics and conversations include Practicing Friendship (teen dating and relationships), Choosing Life (pro-life values and ministering to those facing teen pregnancy), and Voicing Faith (defense of one’s faith in public). These Because of Gracia conversations will help students know how to handle the life-altering choices they face everyday– friendships and relationships, dating and falling in love, how to choose life and support those facing teen pregnancy, and how to confidently voicing your faith and beliefs in public. So let this film and faith conversation be a part of their faith journey, and get real with these real-life questions on God, friendship, and love.
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