When painful or frustrating circumstances invade your life, it's easy to wonder why. Why does life so often seem unfair? Why doesn't our all-powerful God stop the pain and suffering-not just for you-but for all His children
The truth is, we live in a fallen world filled with fallen people, and we cannot escape hardship and pain. Somehow difficult times are a part of God's plan and they serve His purposes.
In this six week study you'll examine what the Bible says about suffering and why God allows it. Through the stories of many who persevered through times of testing, you'll discover how to find joy even when life seems unfair. You'll learn how to handle loss while glorifying God in the midst of your pain. And you'll find the peace that comes from trusting in the One whose strength is made perfect in your weakness.

What Are Spiritual Gifts? The subject of spiritual gifts can seem complicated: Who has spiritual gifts--"spiritual people" or everybody? What are spiritual gifts anyway? Understanding Spiritual Gifts takes you straight to God's Word to discover answers from the Gift-Giver Himself. As you dig into Bible passages about God's design for each of us, you'll find out that spiritual gifts aren't complicated--but they are life-changing. Here you will uncover what spiritual gifts are, where they come from, who has them, how they are received, and how they work within the church. As you study, you will have a new vision for how you can use your God-given gifts to bring hope to your home, your church, and a hurting world. 40 Minutes a Week Could Change Your Life! The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precept Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minute lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader's notes and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.

Enjoy the expanded and updated editions of the best-selling "Lord" Bible Study Series from Kay Arthur.  The "Lord" study series is an insightful, warm-hearted Bible study series designed to meet readers where they are--and help them discover God's answers to their deepest needs.

Are You Fully Equipped for Spiritual Battle?

        Once you become a Christian, you enter a war zone. The problem is, you may not even realize it.
        But that's about to change. Lord, Is It Warfare? will equip you to recognize and understand the spiritual warfare that is inevitable for those who follow the Lord Jesus Christ. You'll learn all the battle tactics and devices of your adversary, Satan. And you'll discover scriptural ways to overcome the enemy by turning to Christ, who loves you and offers you all the strength, wisdom, and power you need for victory.
        Let Kay Arthur guide you through the Scriptures every day in this comprehensive inductive study. Your time with God in His Word will minister to you and help you stand strong in the face of spiritual conflict. And these are truths you can share easily with others, individually or in small groups.

What's the Big Deal About Sex?
Birds do it. Bees do it. And when you turn on the television, log on to the Internet, or watch a movie, you can't help but notice that everyone else seems to be doing it too. Our culture has embraced the message that sex is just a basic bodily function, as irresistible and harmless as satisfying your hunger and thirst. But is it? Or have we bought into a lie that is rapidly corroding our souls and our society?
When it comes to sexuality, you can't ignore the Manufacturer's directions and escape unharmed. That's why everyone-teen or adult, single or married-needs to know "The Truth About Sex."
This compelling, interactive study provides an antidote to the world's subtle yet insidiously dangerous lies. You'll learn...
-why God created sex in the first place
-what happens when you don't follow His design
-why virginity matters
-what consequences follow sex outside of marriage
-how to find healing if you've been harmed because you or someone else violated God's instructions
With this knowledge comes the power to stand firm, resisting the pull of temptation. Whatever your past-whether you've remained sexually pure or endured the pain of misusing God's precious gift-you'll find your eyes opened and your life transformed as you discover for yourself "The Truth About Sex,"
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Includes a companion study guide for personal use or group discussion."

Enjoy the expanded and updated editions of the best-selling "Lord" Bible Study Series from Kay Arthur.  The "Lord" study series is an insightful, warm-hearted Bible study series designed to meet readers where they are--and help them discover God's answers to their deepest needs.

Discover the Limitless Power of God's Name.

        So much of our confusion and pain results because we don't know God -- who He really is, how He works in our lives.
        But with Lord, I Want to Know You, that will all change. When you know God more fully by studying His names -- Creator, Healer, Protector, Provider, and many others -- you'll gain power to stand strong. You'll find strength for times of trial, comfort for pain, provision for your soul's deepest needs. And your walk with God will be transformed.
        Let Kay Arthur guide you through the Scriptures in this deeply insightful study. Your daily time with God in His Word will introduce you to the limitless treasure available to you as His child. And these are truths you can share easily with others, individually or in small groups.

Break free from Fear
Life is filled with all sorts of fears that can assault your mind, trouble your soul, and bring untold stress. But you don't have to remain captive to your fears.
In this six-week study you will learn how to confront your circumstances with strength and courage as you live in the fear of the Lord--the fear that conquers every other fear and sets you free to live in faith.
"40 minutes a week could change your life "
The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precepts Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minutes lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader's note and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.

In Speak to My Heart, God, bestselling author Kay Arthur looks with warm honesty at the trials we face and the unconditional love of God that sustains us.

More than a devotional, this book offers compassionate advice and biblical direction for believers' troubles and longings. They will find solace in times:

• when they wonder if life has any purpose
• when they're tempted not to share the gospel
• when their heart aches
• when they must forgive
• when the future is uncertain

After each meditation is space where readers can write their own thoughts about God's influence in their lives. These recorded thoughts become a potent reminder of the incredible work and grace of God.
With very personal examples from her own life, Kay speaks directly to the broken, wounded, and hurting. Through times of disappointment as well as times of renewal and rejoicing, she shows readers how to let the pressures of life press them into the likeness of Christ.

Don't become a spiritual statistic. Any type of sin can undermine a believer's effectiveness, but certain sins can become so deeply rooted in our lives-even without our realizing-that they become fatal to our spiritual growth. This study looks at six of the "deadly" sins that threaten spiritual progress: Pride, Anger, Jealousy, Gluttony, Slothfulness, and Greed. You'll learn to identify the subtle ways in which these fatal distractions can invade your life, and you'll be equipped to conquer these destructive temptations so you can mature in your journey with Christ. 40 minutes a week could change your life! The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precepts Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minutes lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader's note and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.

This six-week, no-homework study helps readers learn to recognise the voice of Jesus in times of crisis. Throughout the Gospel of Mark, story after story reveals how things change when Jesus speaks. This study of Mark 7-13 will help readers become familiar with the words of Jesus so they can learn to listen carefully for His voice in their own lives.

This brand new Bible study series from beloved Bible teacher Kay Arthur and the teaching staff of Precept Ministries tackles important issues in brief, easy-to-grasp lessons you can benefit from personally or as part of a small group. Each book in the series includes six 40-minute studies designed to draw you into God's Word through basic inductive Bible study. As Kay explains, "Rather than simply reading or listening to what others say about a subject, you are going to see for yourself what God says about it." Join one of the world's most respected Bible teachers in a study that will revolutionize your thinking--and your life.
What is the difference between a true follower of Jesus Christ and others who merely call themselves "Christian"? Kay Arthur and Tom and Jane Hart point the way to clear answers in this instructive study of what Jesus had to say about the subject.
Through these eye-opening inductive studies of passages from the Gospels, you can better understand the distinctive marks of a disciple of Christ and how to make sure they are true of your own life.
Join Kay Arthur in exploring what it means to count the cost, deny yourself, and follow Christ.

Discover what God says about death, dying, and life after death.
Many people are intrigued by what lies beyond death's door, but we live in an age bombarded with many conflicting views. How can we be sure of what is true?
In this eye-opening study you'll examine the Bible's answers about death and what comes next. As you confront the inevitability of death in the context of the promise of heaven and the reality of hell, you will be challenged to examine your heart--and in doing so, find that, in grabbing hold of the hope of eternal life, the sting of death is replaced with peace.
"40 minutes a week could change your life "
The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precepts Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minutes lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader's note and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.

Are you ready for battle? Whether you realize it or not, you live in the midst of spiritual combat. Your enemy, the devil, is dangerous, destructive, and determined to keep you from effectively serving God. In order to defend yourself against his attacks, you need to know how the enemy operates. Through this six-week study you will gain a thorough knowledge of the enemy's tactics and schemes. As you discover the truth about Satan-including the limits of his power-you will be equipped to stand firm against his attacks and to develop a strategy for living daily in victory. 40 minutes a week could change your life! The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precepts Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minutes lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader's note and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.

Alguna vez abriste la Biblia y no supiste donde empezar o que hacer? Con 66 libros que comunican verdades historicas, teologicas y profeticas, no es de extranarse. Ya sea que eres un principiante o un veterano en el estudio de la Biblia, este nuevo libro rompera las barreras para encontrar las verdades de Dios a traves de Su Palabra Viva con: introducciones al trasfondo y proposito de cada libro; metodos probados de lectura, marcado y estudio de las Escrituras; mapas y cuadros de areas historicas y geograficas y "Temas para Pensar" para la aplicacion a la vida personal. Si tu o alguien mas que conoces esta buscando las riquezas del conocimiento de Dios pero se esta haciendo muy dificil, este es el libro para ti Ever opened a Bible and not known where to go or what to do? With 66 books that communicate historical, theological, and prophetic truths, it's no wonder. Whether you're a beginning Bible student or a seasoned veteran, this new book will break down the barriers to encountering God through His Living Word with: Introductions to the setting and purpose of each book; Proven methods of reading, marking, and studying Scripture; Maps and charts of historic and geographic areas; and "Things to Think About" for personal life application. If you or someone you know is searching for the richness of the knowledge of God but having a hard time of it, this book is for you

from the Foreword by Kay Arthur "Candise has uncovered seven principles from the Bible that are the keys to finding contentment and joy in all circumstances. She has studied the Scriptures in -ductively for over ten years with Precept Ministries, and now she is extending the hope of the Word to you. If your heart is breaking and your crushed dreams have left you with no hope for living, encountering this work could be your 'turning point.'"

Es una aventura dentro del evangelio de Juan, que cambia vidas. Es f cil de usar - un programa de inicio sencillo para toda persona nueva en las verdades de la Palabra de Dios o para un grupo que solo necesita la correcta cantidad de lecciones. Perfecto para compartir con creyentes en la lucha o no creyentes, cualquiera que anhele saber que Dios existe y que le importas Esta es una gran herramienta evangel stica en cualquier idioma God, Are You There? is a life-changing adventure into a beloved Gospel. It's easy to use - a "quick-start" program for anyone new to the truths of God's Word or for a group needing just the right number of lessons. Perfect to share with struggling believers and unbelievers, anyone longing to know that God exists and cares This is a great evangelistic tool in any language

Jeremiah Part 2 - "God's Certain Judgment" - Precepts for Life Study Guide for the Radio/TV broadcast series by Kay Arthur.
Before and during the Babylonian exile, the prophet Jeremiah warned God's people to repent and return. Although the people rejected the prophets and continued to disobey the Word of the Lord, God didn't reject His covenant.
Study God's judgments as well as His promises of hope restoration - including a glimpse of the New Covenant.

Jeremiah Part 2 - "God's Certain Judgment" - Precepts for Life Study Companion for the Radio/TV broadcast series by Kay Arthur.
Before and during the Babylonian exile, the prophet Jeremiah warned God's people to repent and return. Although the people rejected the prophets and continued to disobey the Word of the Lord, God didn't reject His covenant.
Study God's judgments as well as His promises of hope and restoration - including a glimpse of the New Covenant.

Jeremiah Part 1- "Return to Me" - Precepts for Life Study Companion for the Radio/TV broadcast series by Kay Arthur.
In the days of Jeremiah, Israel's spiritual condition was much like our nation's today. God chose Jeremiah to call people to turn from sin and idolatry and return to Him. Facing unbelievable opposition, Jeremiah warned the people that God's holy wrath that would soon be poured out.