This twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study by Carolyn Nystrom leads us to discover what it takes to be mature in Christ and to recognize God's direction and comfort when we travel dark roads.
Number of Studies: 12
As young church leaders, Timothy and Titus faced daunting challenges. But Paul encouraged them to put aside timidity and insecurity, and to find strength in Christ. In this eleven-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Pete Sommer guides you into study of these letters, also helping you find the support you need to follow through in obedience to God's Word.
Number of Studies: 11
Paul Stevens and Dan Williams explore Christian community not as it was meant to be, but as it often really is. And they mine practical advice for overcoming the challenges of life together. This thirteen-session LifeGuide® Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection.
Number of Studies: 13
In this eleven-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Paul Stevens introduces you to the apostle Paul and his radical reliance on a God who can turn even human weakness into divine strength.
Number of Studies: 11
The people of the early church discovered what true power looks like. Jesus transformed their lives—and they changed the world! The power that you see in action in Acts is the same power that can transform your life. As Phyllis J. Le Peau leads you through the first half of Acts in this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, you will begin to understand what the Holy Spirit can do in you and in the world.
Number of Studies: 12
The people of the early church discovered what true power looks like. Jesus transformed their lives—and they changed the world! The power that you see in action in Acts is the same power that can transform your life. As Phyllis J. Le Peau leads you through the second half of Acts in this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, you will begin to understand what the Holy Spirit can do in you and in the world.
Number of Studies: 12
We all long for more—more wisdom, more maturity, more power, more faith. To satisfy our longings we attend seminars, go to concerts, read popular books and more. Yet often we come away empty. As you dig into their depths of wisdom in this ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, you'll discover how to find lasting fulfillment in Christ.
Number of Studies: 10
A permissive society, a power-hungry people, a nation without God. Daniel's situation in Babylon sounds quite a bit like our own. In the midst of such forces, how can we remain loyal to biblical values? How can we have a positive impact on those around us? In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Daniel gives us practical and personal help with these questions.
Number of Studies: 12
Do you long to experience God's presence in your life? In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Stephen D. Eyre leads you to explore the story told in Deuteronomy—the story of God's people seeking after him. As you trace their journey, experiencing their forward progress, their detours, and their obstacles, you, too, will learn to follow God more closely.
Number of Studies: 12
If you are tired of pat answers to your hard questions of faith, read Ecclesiastes. As you explore this fascinating Old Testament book in this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study by Bill and Teresa Syrios, you will discover how God brings meaning to the world and how following God brings meaning to your life.
Number of Studies: 12
Broken marriages, shattered friendships, racial divisions, war between nations--we live in a fractured world. How can the pieces be put back together? In this eleven-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on Ephesians, Paul lifts the veil from the future to allow us to see God's plan to unite everyone and everything in Christ. Studying this book will renew your hope.
Number of Studies: 11
In this nine-sessions LifeGuide® Bible Study for individuals or groups, Patty Pell leads you to examine the story of Esther. You'll discover how godly character often develops under pressure. And you'll discover ideas for living a godly life in the midst of contemporary pressures.
Number of Studies: 9
Trusting God is harder than it sounds. Especially when it comes to things like money, career, marriage and health. In this twenty-four session LifeGuide® Bible Study on Exodus, you'll see that Israel faced similar struggles to trust God completely. In this story of hardship and hope, you'll discover that God alone is worthy of our trust.
Number of Studies: 24
At first glance, Ezekiel seems a little eccentric and difficult to get close to, but he is worth the time and effort to get to know. Ezekiel, perhaps more than any other biblical prophet, wanted to know God—and God revealed himself to this prophet in mysterious and mighty ways. In this ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, you will catch something of the awesomeness of God.
Number of Studies: 10
The human acceptance we long for often comes only if we are attractive, smart, wealthy or powerful. And God's standards seem even higher. We think we must work harder, live better, pray longer and witness to more people to get on God's good side. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul shows us the true source of our acceptance--Jesus Christ. These eleven-session LifeGuide® Bible studies on Galatians will help us know that we are worth much more to God than we can ever deserve or imagine!
Number of Studies: 11
Do you struggle to know and follow God's call for you in the world? In this twenty-six session LifeGuide® Bible Study on Genesis, tells us that even the giants of faith—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph—struggled to obey their Creator. But Genesis also reveals the amazing truth that the God who called a world and a nation into being also calls each of us to serve him.
Number of Studies: 26
James Reapsome helps you take the message through thirteen LifeGuide® Bible studies of Hebrews to heart, offering you--and all of today's faith-weary Christians--the encouragement you need to stay in the race and reach the finish line by the power of Jesus Christ.
Number of Studies: 13
In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Dale and Sandy Larsen lead you through the fascinating Old Testament story of Hosea, you'll see how a godly man's unfailing love for his wayward wife illustrates God's unconditional, "no-holds-barred" love for you, too.
Number of Studies: 12
In the book of Isaiah, you'll discover that trouble and suffering are nothing new to God's people. But the prophet Isaiah raises a loud cry for revival in this midst of a rotting society. As Howard Peskett guides you through these twenty-two session LifeGuide® Bible Study on Isaiah, you'll dig deep into the prophet's revolutionary message of repentance, forgiveness and hope in your own troubled times.
Number of Studies: 22
We all want a faith that won't let us down in times of trouble or loss, uncertainty or fear. A faith that can pull us through the worst--and best--times in our lives. This is the kind of faith that James writes about. It is a faith that we must practice day by day. These nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on the teaching of James will help us grow a steadfast faith that can carry us through all the ups and downs of life.
Number of Studies: 9
In this nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Stephen D. Eyre shows how the example of Jeremiah's rich relationship with God can inspire you to become more deeply open to God than ever before.
Number of Studies: 9
This twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Paul Stevens helps you dig for the answers to the question "Why do faithful people suffer?"
Number of Studies: 12
We all long for a rich, satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our souls? In this thirteen-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on John, Douglas Connelly urges you to take a fresh look at Jesus. Here is the opportunity to establish—or renew—your faith in the One who offers true meaning, true belonging and true life.
Number of Studies: 13
We all long for a rich, satisfying life. But how do we fill up the empty places in our souls? In this thirteen-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on John, Douglas Connelly urges you to take a fresh look at Jesus. Here is the opportunity to establish—or renew—your faith in the One who offers true meaning, true belonging and true life.
Number of Studies: 13
1, 2 and 3 John focus on the most important aspects of Christian life. As Ron Blankley leads you through the twelve lessons LifeGuide® Bible Study of these letters, you'll discover what really matters--now and for eternity.
Number of Studies: 12
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