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We dedicate this manual:
To those who wanted to know... but never had a teacher.
To those who looked for the vision... so that they could run with it.
To those who want to know What's Next?
To those who knew they were teachers... but did not know what to teach.
To those who are looking for Christ in Us the Hope of Glory!
May this manual reveal to you Jesus Christ and May the peace that He has ordained for you be with you always.
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"A transition will be one of the greatest tests of your leadership, but it will also serve as one of the greatest rewards and testimonies of your legacy." -Tom Mullins
Successfully handing off the leadership baton to the next leader is essential to give our organization the best opportunity to thrive after our time of service. A smooth handoff requires meticulous planning and forethought. Yet most leaders put off even thinking about leadership transition...
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Dr.Charles Stanley's new series of Bible study guides features insights and wisdom of this beloved pastor and author. Small groups and individuals who want a Bible study that's spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the Scriptures to the real world. Each title takes a unique fourfold approach to get the most out of Bible study time-emphasizing personal identifications with the Scripture passage,...
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Why compile a book like this? Quite simple. To educate the Christian with a "bottom line" format. Hosea 4:6 says, "My people are destroyed by a lack of knowledge." In Colossians 1:10, Paul prayed that the Colossians would "live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way, bearing fruit in every good work, growing in knowledge of the Lord, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that they would have great endurance...
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Catholics are often reluctant to begin reading the Bible, this is for various reasons. Perhaps we hang on to the notion that the Bible is a book meant for display, for recording the dates of family members ' births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths. Or perhaps we once attempted to read the Bible and discovered there a culture entirely different from ours 'and came to the conclusion that the Bible had nothing relevant to say to us in this place and...
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Beloved Bible teacher Kay Arthur's inductive study method has helped millions of people discover the truth of God's Word for themselves. This bestselling and dynamic guide, written with David Arthur and Pete De Lacy, invites readers of all levels of Bible literacy and learning to dive deeper into God's promises.
Now you can cultivate the inductive skills of observation, interpretation, and application and become an active participant in God's Word....
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Reading the Bible can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. God is a genius, and He left us a key for practical, life-changing Bible study. If you try to open your Bible to the exact center, there's a good chance you'll land on it. Psalm 119 is a masterwork of literature. It's the longest chapter of the Bible, strategically placed as if to say, "Don't miss this!" It's the place in Scripture that talks the most about Scripture. The psalmist teaches...
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We expect so much of ourselves. We want to be the best daughters, moms, and friends that we can be. We try to act in ways that are pleasing to God and set standards that are hard to maintain. All too often we fail in our efforts-and end up feeling disappointed, discouraged, and convinced things will never change. In this study, readers will discover that this isn't God's plan for our lives. No matter what mistakes, errors, or blunders we have committed...
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This transforming six-week study will help people discover an alternative to the roller-coaster experience they may have settled for in their relationship with God. As they consider who the Holy Spirit is, what He's up to, and how they can experience His power, they will become increasingly aware of God's presence in their everyday lives. Helpful applications and open-ended questions about the Bible's primary passages on the Holy Spirit make this...
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The book of Proverbs helps us master the art of godly living. True wisdom is the ability to see life and the world the way God sees them. In this six-session study, you'll learn about practical, day-to-day godly living from the book of Proverbs. Discover the book's main themes, background, interpretations, and connections with the New Testament and the church today. Gain true wisdom, a deeper sense of who God is, and the ability to trust in God's...
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Obra ideal para aquellos que, individualmente o en grupo, quieran iniciarse en el estudio de la Biblia en una forma clara y moderna. Al término de cada capítulo se ofrecen algunas preguntas que sirven para recapitular y profundizar; y otro que presenta una serie de textos precisamente "para saborear". El libro, provisto de cuadros y mapas, se cierra con un amplio glosario de términos y un índice temático.
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Where can women get the wisdom that will help them make the right choices in the many decisions of life? How can they develop a faith that won't waver or crumble when they're overwhelmed by life's trials and temptations?
The book of James answers these questions and more and provides practical guidance on many issues that affect Christian women daily, such as:
• persevering through life's troubles
• putting on a heart of patience
• planning...
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Ancient-Future Bible Study incorporates contemporary study of the Bible with an experience of the church's most ancient way of reading Scripture, lectio divina. This time-honored practice consists of five basic movements: biblical study (lectio), reflection (meditatio), prayer (oratio), discernment (contemplatio), and contemplative action (operatio). In six clearly written volumes, bestselling author Stephen Binz helps readers study the Bible in a...
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Christians all over the world trust Walk Thru the Bible to help them deepen their spiritual lives through a greater understanding of God's Word. The Walk Thru the Bible small group Bible study series uncovers the richness of the Scriptures. Each guide explores a book of the Bible, a prominent Bible character, or an important biblical theme, offering rich insights and practical life application. These discussion guides are perfect for Bible study groups,...
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En este libro son abordados los desafíos globales que la mayoría de jóvenes enfrenta hoy: La elección de los amigos, la dicha de ser soltero, amor real o atracción fatal, una bendición llamada sexo, el hogar, la vocación, una ética que perdura en un mundo cambiante, la pureza sexual, el desafío de ser el mejor, la administración del tiempo, el amor en tiempos de SIDA, el VIH-SIDA, ¿maldición u oportunidad?
Esta guía de estudios bíblicos...
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Old Testament and New Testament Bible study guides are important to consult while engaging in serious Biblical studies because the modern Bible translations are all derived from three main ancient languages. These languages are Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic. Virtually every word in the Bible, its pronunciation, and its original meaning is contested by scholars engaged in finding the original meanings behind Biblical verses. It is very important to have...
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Luke wrote the book of Acts as a testament to the explosive spread of the gospel and the rapid growth of the church after Christ's ascension. Beginning with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost when the church was born, he shows how Christ empowered His followers with divine authority to preach the gospel to all nations. Luke also shows how, even in the midst of persecution and opposition, the early believers were able to rely on God's spirit...
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Mateo y Lucas inician sus relatos evangélicos con una breve historia sobre el origen y el nacimiento de Jesús, algo que omitieron Marcos y Juan. En esas narraciones aparece condensado todo el Evangelio. Son los relatos más populares y mejor conocidos del mundo, a los que corresponde la celebración más ampliamente festejada a nivel global. Aprovechando las herramientas exegéticas de los métodos histórico-críticos y de la retórica social,...
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The Reality Check series makes just one assumption: that you're serious enough about your spiritual journey to investigate Christianity with an open mind. This isn't about joining anyone's religious club-it's about being real with yourself and with the others in your group. Since no one has all the answers, there's plenty of room for discussion. After all, if there is any truth to the Bible's stories about Jesus, then one thing he'd welcome are questions...
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King David encouraged us to "taste and see that the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:8). Our heavenly Father serves up a feast of His truth, grace, peace, and freedom to us in abundance-and invites us to enjoy it! When we discover His goodness and truly "count our blessings," it changes our entire outlook on life.
In Discovering God's Goodness, you will explore what the Bible has to say about God's grace and what the Lord did to rescue you from the prison...
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