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This hand sized NKJV edition is the perfect travel companion for
readers who like to take their Bibles with them throughout the day.
Though it fits easily into backpacks and purses, you won't have to
sacrifice readability or study resources. The exclusive Thomas
Nelson NKJV Comfort Print (R) typeface was designed to be easy to
read at any size, so you can experience deeper engagement in God's
Word. This edition also includes over 73,000 cross-references, a
concordance, and full-color maps so you have everything you need
for serious study at your fingertips. Features include:
Presentation page Red letter words of Christ 73,000+
cross-references trace the connections in Scripture Concordance
Full-color maps Clear and readable 7-point NKJV Comfort Print
Commissioned in 1975 by Thomas Nelson, 130 international and
multi-denominational Bible scholars, church leaders, and lay
Christians worked for seven years to create a completely new,
modern translation of Scripture that retained the purity and
stylistic beauty of the King James Version. The New King James
Version is faithful to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic
text, and provides transparency to the recent research in
archaeology, linguistics, and textual studies in the footnotes. The
result is a Bible translation that is both beautiful and
uncompromising-perfect for serious study, devotional use, and
reading aloud.
Love one another, just as Jesus loves you... Follow Dr. Jeremiah
through the letters of 1, 2, 3, John and Jude in a
chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it
meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means
to Christians today. The Christians of the first century were
facing a difficult battle. False teachers had emerged in their
churches who were spreading a gospel that was contrary to the one
proclaimed by Jesus. The situation was so distressing to John that
he wrote a series of letters to call them to remember that Jesus'
greatest command was for them to love God and to love one another.
Similarly, Jude called on believers to remember the truth of the
gospel and persevere in the face of these attacks from false
teachers. Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized
to include: Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you
to the lesson. Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the
context of the study. Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for
the lesson with related study questions. Reviewing the Story:
Questions to help you identify key points in the reading. Applying
the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their
lives. Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key
teachings in the lesson. -ABOUT THE SERIES- The Jeremiah Bible
Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of
commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain
insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be
challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end
of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable
understanding of that Bible book. Each study also contains a
Leader's Guide.
In this four-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video
sold separately), Andy Stanley unpacks four questions that will
help you make sound decisions with God's help. Throughout our
lives, we're confronted with decisions we never anticipated having
to make - relational, career, financial, parenting - the list goes
on and on. The complicate matters further the timeframe for making
a decision is often short and our options limited. But regardless,
a decision needs to be made. So what do you do when it's your move
and you aren't sure what to do? Follow Andy as he teaches how every
decision and its outcome become a permanent part of your story,
what to do when you feel the need to pause before taking action,
and how to make more of this life by making sound decisions. This
Participant Guide includes discussion questions, video overview,
space for taking notes, and a helpful Leader's Guide. When used
with the companion Your Move DVD (sold separately) it works as a
powerful catalyst for spiritual growth. Sessions include: Really
The Story of Your Life Pay Attention to the Tension Passing It On
Designed for use with the Your Move Video Study (sold separately).
Every blockbuster movie with an epic story that you ve seen has
come back with a sequel. Think of Star Wars or Lord of the Rings.
Why should a TalkSheets book be any different? With the epic
stories found in the New Testament, we couldn t cover it all in one
edition of TalkSheets so we re back with more More High School
TalkSheets on the New Testament, Epic Bible Stories brings another
year s worth of compelling and thought provoking weekly discussion
starters to your high school youth group, leading to meaningful
conversations among the teenagers in your group. Not only that,
they re easy for you to use: You ll find helpful hints and optional
activities that help facilitate great conversations. With the
reproducible TalkSheets in this book, you ll help your high school
students look closer at some of the epic stories of the New
Testament, like: * Jesus eats dinner with a bunch of sinners *
Peter demonstrates evangelism * Jesus preaches for six hours *
Peter makes a jail break * Jesus tells a story of the rich man and
Lazarus * And many more "
Renowned teacher, writer of the acclaimed The Spirit of the
Disciplines, and one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers,
Dallas Willard, now offers a new six-session small group Bible
study (DVD/digital video sold separately). This guide offers a
timely and challenging call back to the true meaning of Christian
discipleship. Gracefully weaving biblical teaching, popular
culture, science, scholarship, and spiritual practice into one
cohesive group study, Willard shows Christians everywhere the
necessity of making profound changes in how we view our lives and
live out our faith. This study masterfully captures the core of
Christ's teachings in a fresh, relevant light, revealing a
revolutionary way to experience God ... by knowing Him as an
essential part of the here and now, rather than only as a part of
the hereafter. Based on the Sermon on the Mount, Willard calls
Christians into an authentic faith and then offers a practical plan
by which we can answer the call. In light of sales of the
groundbreaking print book, thousands of Christians will enroll in
"Jesus' Master Class for Life" ... The Divine Conspiracy. This
Participant Guide is designed for use with the companion DVD (sold
separately). It's filled with insights, questions for discussion,
and applications that will help you connect a new way of thinking
to actual deeds and a different approach to life. Out on the risky
waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will
change your forever, deepening your character and your trust in
God. Sessions include: 1. The Divine Conspiracy 2. The Path to a
Blessed Life 3. Becoming a Good Person 4. Treasuring What Matters
Most 5. Becoming a Community of Prayerful Love 6. Living as a
Disciple of Jesus Designed for use with the Divine Conspiracy Video
Study (sold separately).
Sixty-Six Books. One Story. All About One Name. Encounter the
living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion movement, The
Jesus Bible, ESV Edition, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the
Bible and encourages you to faithfully follow him as you
participate in his story. Profound yet accessible study features
help you meet Jesus throughout Scripture. See him in every book so
that you may know him more intimately, love him more passionately,
and walk with him more faithfully. Features: Complete text of the
English Standard Version (ESV) Introduction by Louie Giglio 66 book
introductions highlight the story of Jesus in every book 6
compelling essays on the grand narrative of Scripture guide you to
treasure Jesus Over 300 full-page articles and nearly 700 sidebar
articles reveal Jesus throughout all of Scripture Room for notes
and journaling throughout ESV concordance Two ribbon markers
8.7-point type size
Full-color rattle board book that expalins lessons that can be
learned from the saints
This perfectly delightful and all-inclusive resource covers Years
A, B, and C of the liturgical cycle. It is perfect for parishes who
schedule a childrens Liturgy of the Word as well as for those who
simply want materials to prepare children for the weekly liturgy.
It is geared to ages 5-8 and for each week of the lectionary cycle
there are creative hand-out activity sheets that involve children
in the scriptural message. Best of all, it offers informative
background notes and directions for liturgy leaders, parents,
catechists, and all who work with parish children. This is a
must-have resource for every parish.
Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture
within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime.
Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift
from their faith after graduation. Struck by this staggering
statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth
Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an
effort to identify the relationships and best practices that can
set young people on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service.
This easy-to-read guide presents both a compelling rationale and a
powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their
children's spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into
adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith.
Written by Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E.
Powell and youth expert Chap Clark--authors known for the integrity
of their research and the intensity of their passion for young
people--Sticky Faith is geared to spark a movement that empowers
adults to develop robust and long-term faith in kids of all ages.
Further engage your family and church with the Sticky Faith Guide
for Your Family, Sticky Faith curriculum, and Sticky Faith youth
worker edition. Sticky Faith is also available in Spanish, Como
criar jovenes de fe solida.
I ve watched the Skit Guys for more than 10 years; Eddie and Tommy
are storytellers. They were telling stories before storytelling was
all the rage. In their latest book, the Skit Guys let us peek
inside their incredibly creative minds. -Allen Jackson, New Orleans
Seminary When it comes to skits, the Skit Guys have the corner
market on the good stuff. They are engaging, thought provoking and
hilarious without being cheesy or cliche. Their unique style is
clean, clever, clear, and ... funny You can t go wrong with these
two. -Darren Whitehead, Director of Next Gen Ministries, Willow
Creek Community Church I ve been in student ministry for over 30
years, and the Skit Guys are pretty much the greatest skit guys
ever. Here s another resource from the chimerical minds of Eddie
and Tommy that will help us youth workers in the trenches. This
book will aid you greatly in your continuous pursuit of excellence
in the world of drama. In other words, buy this freaking book -Bob
Johns, First Woodway, Waco, Texas (the guy that gave them their
first gig) 35 CHEESE-FREE SKITS If you re looking for fun and
creative ways to involve your students in learning, you can stop
looking. Skits That Teach provides you and your students everything
you need to act out funny and compelling skits with total
confidence. Search by topic or by group size to find the perfect
comedic or dramatic sketch to help illustrate a point or just start
a dialogue. The Skit Guys, Eddie James and Tommy Woodard, have
tested these skits on teenagers around the country, and they ve
brought together some of the best for this great resource. Plus
they give you everything you need for each skit---overview,
characters, location, Scripture reference, props, direction
pointers, and a complete script. The Skit Guys avoid the cheesy
dialogues and scenes typically found in Christian dramas and
instead bring fun characters, witty scripts, and entertaining
situations to their skits, all categorized by: * Skits for Idiots
(it would take an idiot not to be able to do them right ) *
Monologues * Duets/Ensembles * Comedy * Drama * Scripture Readings
THE SKIT GUYS are Eddie James and Tommy Woodard, two high school
friends who love to communicate God s Word in dynamic and
captivating ways through the use of drama, teaching, and comedy.
They ve been involved in various ministries and impacting lives for
more than a decade. The duo has written numerous dramas, plays, and
humorous skits that cover a wide variety of topics. They re the
authors of Instant Skits along with their own Skit Guys resources.
Eddie James has coauthored four volumes of the Videos That Teach
series with Doug Fields."
Using Improv to Create Memorable Moments in Ministry The Skit Guys
bring you more than 200 skits to use in your youth group. Indexed
by topic and Scripture reference, you can illustrate just about any
lesson you want. Plus, each skit is ready to go and will allow all
your students to participate in the teaching, whether or not they
can act. They ll laugh, they might cry, and in the end, they ll
learn something important."
Meet students where they are.With Small Group Strategies, you can
effectively guide students in your small group toward the most
important relationship they will ever have---a lifelong
relationship with Christ. Respected authors Laurie Polich and
Charley Scandlyn offer 30-plus years of collective youth ministry
experience to these proven ideas, which offer: *a strategic
approach to small group ministry*hundreds of ideas to reach
students at every level*practical applications that foster
spiritual growthMeet your students where they are in life. You have
the heart. You have the vision. Here are the ideas you need to make
it happen.
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