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Even a cursory reading of the book of Proverbs reveals that it is dominated by the subject of education, or personal formation. The voice of the teacher addressing his pupils resounds from its pages. A wide array of topics is presented, and frequent exhortations challenge the learner to hear and heed the teacher's instruction. This material, however, comes for the most part without recognizable ...
The Old Testament book of Ruth is understandably a firm favorite in the church for small-group study and preaching: a heart-warming story of loyalty and love, a satisfying tale of a journey from famine to fullness. In the academy, the book has been a testing ground for a variety of hermeneutical approaches, and many different ways of interpreting it have been put forward. However, the single interpretative ...
The book of Isaiah has nourished the church throughout the centuries. However, its massive size can be intimidating; its historical setting can seem distant, opaque, varied; its organization and composition can seem disjointed and fragmented; itsabundance of terse, poetic language can make its message seem veiled—and where are those explicit prophecies about Christ? These are typical experiences ...
God's identity is beyond what we could ever fully express in human words. But Scripture uses one particular word to describe the distinctiveness of God's character: the Hebrew word hesed.Hesed is a concept so rich in meaning that it doesn't translate well into any single English word or phrase. Michael Card unpacks the many dimensions of hesed, often expressed as lovingkindness, ...
The book of Psalms has been precious to countless people in many languages and countries over many centuries. It has expressed their hopes and fears, inspired their faith, and renewed their trust in God. Through the Psalms, the spiritual insight and religious heritage of ancient Israel have had a profound and lasting impact on the human race. The book of Psalms is also of great interest to biblical ...
How Time with Jesus Changes Everything
In only three years, Jesus molded a dozen fearful, faithless men into the pillars of a worldwide movement—the church.
Despite this brief window, the time the twelve disciplesspent in in Jesus's presence had a transforming effect on each of them, and they were forever changed. Through studying the lives of Jesus's disciples, you ...
Number of Studies: 10
Is truth an outdated concept?
Today it is often considered rude to speak of right and wrong. In such a culture of relativism, we desperately need to be reminded of the biblical value of integrity. In these ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study invite us to find contentment in who are and how we follow God as we grow to be people of real integrity.
For over three decades ...
Number of Studies: 10
Do angels really have wings?
Do they protect people from harm?
Can people become angels after death?
Misconceptions about angels abound--in books, in movies and on talk shows.
In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Douglas Connelly explores with you what the Bible really says about angels, including their service to God and their ministry to people.
For over ...
Number of Studies: 8
Virtue may not be a word you use every day, but it defines the qualities of a person of character. One of the good things about belonging to God is that he develops virtues in you.
In this nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Cindy Bunch leads you to investigate—and learn to practice—key Christian virtues: faith, hope, love, wisdom, justice, courage, moderation, integrity and perseverance.
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Number of Studies: 9