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Jesus simplifies our need down to one word: connection. If you feel like everything is spinning out of control amid the increasing disconnection and isolation of our daily lives, Jesus' words in John 15:5 on how to live will change your life. On the night before he was arrested, he told his followers, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can't do anything."

In this audio Bible study, best-selling author Andy Stanley explores the details behind the remarkable story of Jesus' birth and explains why Christmas is so important for us today. He also looks at the lives of several key people in the Gospels who found their way into the story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

Using a method taught by an Orthodox Christian priest for almost 20 years, you'll learn the easy way, the right way, how to interpret the Bible according to the 2000 year practice of the Orthodox Church. Now, using this simple method you'll learn the best way to make sense of difficult passages of the Scriptures, and put this important discipline to use for maximum spiritual benefit.

You’re Either Walking delivers a singular blessing rarely found in similar books: a combination of material that is both scholarly and practical. You can expect verse-by-verse treatment, thoughtful study questions throughout, and more. In You’re Either Walking, the author carefully and pastorally explains and applies each verse of what is arguably the most action-packed, imperative-filled letter of the New Testament!

Embark on a captivating journey into the enigmatic world of Enoch, the ascended patriarch whose ancient wisdom holds the key to humanity's past, present, and future. Delve into the mystical teachings and apocalyptic visions of this pre-flood prophet, whose influence stretches across religious traditions and whose timeless insights continue to resonate in our modern world.

No matter how well you know the Bible—a little or a lot—Ignite will help you listen to it with new eyes. Speaking directly to your heart, Ignite presents the richness and beauty of the Scriptures in a way that connects the incredible story of God's love to your everyday experience.

Of the many women mentioned in Scripture, Lot's wife—who became a pillar of salt when she looked back at Sodom and Gomorrah—is the only one whom Jesus tells us to remember. In this audio Bible study, Bible teacher Christine Caine will unpack what the story of Lot's wife teaches us and motivate you to stop looking back, to let go, and to move forward into what God promises for your life.

Do you want to have a better understanding of the Bible? Do you want to see the big picture and how all the pieces tie together? Do you want to have a deeper appreciation for how the New and Old Testaments compliment one another? Beyond the Verse is a collection of Wes McAdams' observations as he embarked on - and completed - a transformational journey of reading whole books of the Bible in one sitting. His summaries of each book of the Bible will help you to notice important themes, ideas, and concepts as you transform the way you read Scripture.

The OBSCURE Bible Study Series Grow in your faith through examining fascinating and unusual biblical stories and events. BENEFITS This is the story of the Bible and the Gospel presented in a new, interesting, and fresh setting. These ordinary believers, strange characters, and people living on the fringe of life have the same troubles and circumstances as people today. This is a unique approach to bible study – fun, unique, but challenging. You will learn timeless truths in a different and revealing way. The OBSCURE Series provides new insights to life and scripture.CONTENTS Book 5 in The...

This summary of every chapter of the Bible will help listeners understand its overall story. The Bible is a big book, and getting to know it can be a daunting task. Ryan McGraw helps listeners become more familiar with the storyline of the Bible through summarizing the content of every chapter in scripture and by singling out key verses that epitomize each chapter. Seeking to show the argument of each biblical book in its context, the summaries indicate what happens and why in each chapter paving the way for letting the Bible tell its own story in its own words.

You are who God says you are, and Who I Am In Christ Daily Devotionals is here to help you fully embrace and walk in that truth. Through daily affirmations rooted in scripture, this devotional offers a transformative journey of discovering your true identity in Christ. You will learn to shed the limitations of human frailty and embrace the limitless potential that comes from being made in God's image and likeness. With each daily devotion, you will be empowered to declare and reflect on the truth of who you are in Christ, ultimately becoming the person God created you to be. This is not ...

Have you ever felt as you read the Bible that it makes no sense? You understand the words but not the meaning or the point the text is trying to make. The truth is - you are not alone. This book is not intended for someone who is new to the Bible or has never seriously studied it. It is meant for those who took plenty of time but still feel like something is missing. This book is for those who sense that there is more depth to those words and want to go deeper. The book title contains an idiom that implies the absence of several fundamental techniques frequently missing in a typical Bible ...

God's Promises in 8 Keys Life Areas That Will Change Your Life Forever helps you to know and understand who you are and what you have as a child of God. With personalized confessions of Scripture applied to eight key life areas, you will easily be able to receive God's promises and live life to the fullest. You will be empowered and changed from the inside out as you walk in the truth of God's promises in your relationship with Him and others, in your life purpose, in your thought life and more.

Did you know that God loves you with a passion - and he wrote a love song to help you experience that love in a personal way? Tucked away in the pages of Scripture is one of the most fascinating and most misunderstood books of the Bible: the Song of Songs. Although the Song of Songs details a passionate earthly love story, it is intended to illuminate the best love story, the intense love God has for us, his beloved.

God has a plan and a purpose for each of us, and He can turn things to good regardless of the situation we face. These two key principle—rooted in Scripture and evidenced in the lives of Christians throughout the ages—should color the lenses through which all followers of Christ view adversity. In Advancing Through Adversity, Dr. Charles Stanley provides a new perspective on the trials we face, revealing what questions to ask and what lessons can be learned from such times. Understanding God’s role and bolstering our courage can help us advance through adversity.

We are at a strategic cultural intersection where relationships between women and men are eroding. While it is good for women to expose their pain, abuse, and experiences of gender inequality and oppression, what often follows is a never-ending cycle of blame, accusations, denial, avoidance, and ultimately devastation for everyone involved. Better Together, a six-session Bible study, is a beacon of hope in this challenging storm.

Explore the Book of James to find out how living faith drives the Christian life. In A Living Faith, Stanley D. Gale helps us cling fervently to our Father in heaven through the trials of life. Each devotion explains a passage in the letter and offers two questions to help you do the word and discuss personal applications with fellow believers.

John Dickson provides an easily digestible and inviting Bible primer for anyone interested in informing themselves about the most widely read book in the history of humanity. By presenting the whole of the Bible as an account of God's promise to restore humanity to Himself, and humans to one another and to creation, Dickson allows believers and skeptics alike to gain insight into why the Bible has been a compelling, life-changing, and magnetic force throughout the ages—and why it still matters.

In this eight-session audio Bible study, join pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley as he examines the characteristics Jesus used to define those who follow him and the implications these characteristics have for believers today.

In this book, Stormie Omartian shows women how to pray through life's most difficult times. Features Joni Eareckson Tada, Catherine Hart Weber, Linda Mintle, and others.