Small Bible Study

This Bible study guide can be used in a variety of ways, but it is designed to be used in a small group setting. As such, it is geared toward facilitating meaningful conversation and dialogue. It is intentionally light on scholarship and does not purport to be a rigorous academic study.

Embracing Authentic Community!Are you truly living out your faith as a Jesus follower? In this book you will embark on a journey of faith that reveals the heart of the Christian life—relationships and community. Loving God is inseparable from loving one another. This compelling Bible study invites you to explore the profound implications of this truth, guiding you through essential teachings on building genuine, Christ-centered relationships with one another. At the core of Jesus' teachings lies the powerful commandment to love God wholeheartedly and to love one another as ourselves. But ...

Is there such a thing as "the one"? Does God actually have a sovereign plan for your future marriage? How will God reveal "the one" to you? Can you miss God's will for your relationships? If you've ever asked questions like these and want biblical answers, this book is for you. God does have a plan for your future marriage and you can know what that plan is. This book answers 12 of the most commonly asked questions regarding God's will and Christian relationships. At the end of each chapter, five questions are also included for small group Bible studies or for personal reflection. The ...

Songs of the Heart is a study of 18 Psalms from the Bible. The Psalms selected give a flavor of the book of Psalms and also are especially for the way they connect, especially with hurting people.

You are about to embark on the most monumental journey of all archaeological discoveries in this 13-Week Small Group Study by The God Culture, a group of independent researchers. A 3,000-year gold rush documented so many ways it will make your head spin. The mother lode that would cause the likes of Indiana Jones to salivate. The true land of gold in all of history which leads to the location of the Garden of Eden and Land of Creation identifying the Rivers from Eden en route. Why is this important? You will never understand geography, history nor especially Bible prophecy without this ...

Discover the Timeless Wisdom of James: Transform Your Faith and Life Are you ready to deepen your faith, grow in wisdom, and live a life that truly reflects your beliefs? "James' Gems: Faithful Living, Wise Words" offers a compelling journey through the Epistle of James, providing practical insights and powerful teachings that will transform your everyday life. Inside this book, you will find: - Faith in Action: Explore the dynamic relationship between faith and deeds. Learn how to integrate your beliefs with your actions and discover the true essence of living out your faith in your daily ...

Pastors, church staff, and small group leaders are trying to figure out how to make small groups work in their church and they don’t know how. Small Groups For The Rest Of Us gives them practical, proven strategies on moving people from the fringes into biblically based communities.

Multiplying Missional Leaders Like Jesus -- EVEN if you have never led a group before Don't know how to lead a group? Want a step-by-step plan that's PRACTICAL? Need a strategy for training leaders that your leaders will copy with others? Ever wish you could lead like Jesus did? Leadership is a huge need in the missional church today. The problem? Most groups are following business models rather than the method Jesus gave us. The secret to effective leadership is following the greatest leader of all time -- Jesus. In this guide, Training Radical Leaders, you'll get a ten-week blueprint that...

What does a Christian look like? What does a Christian do? What kind of service has the Lord called each one of us to? The book of James answers these questions and more. With our study guide on the book of James we will learn what "True Christianity" looks like. -Shane Capps

David Livingston is one of the most thoughtful pastors I know. Getting to Good is a helpful and inspiring book that blessed me as I read it. It will bless you, too.Adam Hamilton Pastor and author of Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, Abingdon, 2023 Jesus told his first followers two thousand years ago that they could experience "abundant life." Yet today, we still struggle with some of the same problems as his first followers and some problems they didn't have to face. Getting to Good explores seven common struggles of contemporary life. Through scripture, contemporary examples, and ...

Out of the darkness of an age of rebellion, God moves into ordinary people's lives to rescue His people and bring about the world's salvation. God uses the most common people—like you and me—to bring light and hope out of the darkness. These are the ordinary ways of God. Each of the 25 chapters is a short, biblical commentary on the passage and how it relates to our lives. Each chapter has thought-provoking questions or discussion points for personal reflection or small group discussion. Using the often overlooked yet powerful story of Ruth in the Old Testament, Pastor and Author David ...

Unlock the Power of Applied Wisdom With Life-Changing Lessons from Scripture Do you long for deeper connections with other believers? Are you tired of feeling alone in your faith journey, struggling to find Christian friends, or not connecting with your church community? "Blasphemy, Grace, Quarrels & Reconciliation" invites you to explore the intriguing lives of first-century disciples, revealing the transformative power of applied wisdom. Through focused biblical wisdom and everyday faith application, this book equips you to build stronger, Christ-centered relationships. You can experience...

Words have power. They can build up or tear down, inspire or discourage, clarify or confuse. In the Christian life, there are certain words that carry particular weight and significance - words that we can't afford to ignore or misunderstand. In this book, we will explore five of these crucial words: Lost, Obey, Holy, Hell, and Fear. These are not comfortable or fashionable words in our current cultural climate. They are words that many try to avoid or explain away, even within the church. But as we will see, they are words that lie at the very heart of the gospel and the Christian life. ...

Challenge Your Faith: Provocative Truths from Unexpected Sources Are you weary of surface-level answers? Do you dare to wrestle with the challenging aspects of faith, even when it's uncomfortable? "Miracles & Rebellion" isn't for the faint of heart. If you're struggling with unanswered prayers or the persistent pull of temptation, this book offers a fresh, honest look at those moments when faith feels strained to its breaking point. These are names you may not know, like Aeneas, a paralytic man that Peter heals, and the Blind man, whose life Jesus changed. Are you ready to be one? Through ...

Step Into the Glory of God’s Presence with Aletha Hinthorn Are you ready to transform your understanding of spirit-led living? Filled with His Glory unveils the mysteries of the Old Testament Tabernacle, revealing how its sacred symbols can deeply impact your faith and worship today. This essential guide, the first in the All for His Glory Bible Studies series, is your gateway to experiencing God’s presence in a profound way. Why Read This Book? Deep Biblical Insights: Journey through the Tabernacle and discover the Christ-centered significance of each sacred object. Practical Spiritual...

Jesus said He was going to make ready a dwelling place for you (John 14:2-3). But where is His dwelling place? In heaven? In your heart? The answer is both. Dwelling explores the transformational experience received through deepening relationship with Christ. Using imagery, symbolism, story, and an abundance of Scripture, and combining the best knowledge in neurology and psychology with impassioned Biblical analysis, Dwelling leads you into a deep dive of personal exploration and growth in faith, taking the reader by the hand and leading them to the path of partnership with Christ to ...

What does it mean to seek the Kingdom of God? This book draws on all the resources in Scripture to create a treasure map - a guide to seeking the Kingdom of God. Jesus refers to His Kingdom as a treasure hidden in a field and a pearl of unmatched value, and He instructs us to sell all we have to purchase the field and the pearl. Did you know these treasures of His Kingdom are found within you? As you read, you are taken on a quest to: This book will help you conquer your fear and shatter your shame. At the end of this quest, you will find yourself: find your true identity reclaim your ...

In this six-session audio Bible study, bestselling author Max Lucado explores the life of Elijah to reveal how God calms our fears, guides our steps, and turns the impossible to possible when we trust in him. With God's help and following Elijah's encouraging example, you will discover strength to ride the storm of this turbulent life with a steadfast faith.

As the world gropes for answers, Christians say they have one. It's God. God is the answer. God brings hope. God is love. God cares for creation, and God is ever-present. But then comes the retort: "Where is the proof? Show me." Wrecked by disease, decimated by disaster and war, the world has good reason to ask: "Where is God-really? Where's the hope? Show me." One thing is for sure, the deeper our relationship with God, the more our lives will puzzle the world. In Live Faith. Shout Hope. Love One Another., author Kathryn Armistead uses passages from the Gospel of Matthew to guide us and ...

Unleash the Power of Scripture: Transform Your Life with the Bible, penned by Aletha Hinthorn, is your guide to making the Bible a living, breathing part of your everyday existence. This book illuminates the path to infusing your daily life with the wisdom and guidance of God's Word, making the divine tangible in your everyday experiences. Whether you're basking in joy or navigating through trials, this book will guide you in seeking God's presence in every moment of your life. Unleash the Power of Scripture: Transform Your Life with the Bible provides you with the robust foundation you ...