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DiscipleHelps: Spiritual Journal for Students

The Patriarchs Bible Study Book includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," a leader guide, and tips for leading a group. Every person in the Bible is a supporting actor in God's story--each revealing who God is and what His will is for human beings both then and now. In these characters, we see a glimpse of ourselves, coming to understand our failings, our potential, and God's purpose through it all. The first volume of characters, The Patriarchs, examines some of the best-known characters in all the Bible. Through understanding not only the stories but the historical and social contexts of people like Abraham, Noah, and Joseph, we see the nature of faith and what it means to believe in a God who is still telling His story through His people today. Session topics: 1. Adam and Eve: The First Humans 2. Noah: The Lone Righteous Man 3. Abraham: The Man Who Followed God 4. Isaac: The Miracle Child 5. Jacob: Father of the 12 Tribes of Israel 6. Joseph: The Forgiving Leader Features: - Six small-group sessions - Personal-study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: - Understand the origins of humanity and God's purpose in creation. - See the establishment of God's people of Israel. - Gain a greater biblical literacy as you understand these characters' places in Scripture. - Find faith strengthened by seeing a God who makes and maintains His promises. - Begin a year-long experience of walking through the Bible, starting with this first volume. - Explore the historical and biblical contexts of early Old Testament characters. - Find greater meaning in familiar Bible accounts. - Become confident of your own place as a character of God's story. - Experience the redemption that comes through God's use of imperfect people for His will. Teen edition.

Characters Volume 1: The Patriarchs - Teen Study Guide (Volume 1) (Explore the Bible)

The Deliverers Bible Study Book includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," a leader guide, and tips for leading a group. Every person in the Bible is a supporting actor in God's story--each revealing who God is and what His will is for human beings both then and now. In these characters, we see a glimpse of ourselves, coming to understand our failings, our potential, and God's purpose through it all. This second volume of the Characters series traces the formation of the nation of Israel as they are delivered from Egypt, take possession of the promised land, and time and time again need to be rescued through God's intervention. In The Deliverers, you'll encounter characters like Moses, Joshua, and Samson, reexamining these familiar stories in their historical and biblical context to see both the victories and failures of those whom God used for His purposes. Session topics: 1. Moses: The Reluctant Deliverer 2. Joshua: The Conquering Deliverer 3. Deborah: The Unlikely Deliverer 4. Samson: The Flawed Deliverer 5. Ruth: The Redeemed Deliverer 6. Esther: The Brave Deliverer Features: - Six small-group sessions - Personal-study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: - Meet the men and women God used to deliver His people from bondage and exile. - See God's miraculous intention to save His people. - Discover the value of following God, no matter the costs. - Learn to trust God's promises. - Appreciate how God uses the unwilling, reluctant, and unlikely. - Remove barriers and obstacles keeping you from obedience. - Gain a sense of God's calling upon your life. - Praise God for the work He does among us. - Become confident of your own place as a character of God's story.

Characters Volume 2: The Deliverers - Teen Study Guide (Volume 2) (Explore the Bible)

The Kings Bible Study Book includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," a leader guide, and tips for leading a group. Every person in the Bible is a supporting actor in God's story--each revealing who God is and what His will is for human beings both then and now. In these characters, we see a glimpse of ourselves, coming to understand our failings, our potential, and God's purpose through it all. This third volume of the Characters series begins with Israel's desire to be like the other nations in calling for an earthly king. Through the lives of Saul, David, Solomon, and others, you will see that only God is the true and perfect King. Through both their flaws and victories, the earthly kings of God's people served to reveal the need for the greater King to come. What can you learn from their actions and decisions? Session topics: 1. Saul: Israel's First King 2. David: Israel's Humble King 3. Solomon: Israel's Wise King 4. Asa: Israel's Idol-Destroying King 5. Hezekiah: Judah's Praying King 6. Josiah: Israel's Good King Features: - Six small-group sessions - Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: - Understand the need for godly leadership. - Gain a greater biblical literacy as you understand these characters' places in Scripture. - See yourself in the victories and failures of these leaders. - Continue a year-long experience of walking through the Bible. - Explore the historical and biblical contexts of the kings of Israel and Judah. - Find greater meaning in familiar Bible accounts. - Become confident of your own place as a character of God's story. - Experience the redemption that comes through God's use of imperfect people for His will. - Start to understand how only Jesus meets our need for a true King.

Characters Volume 3: The Kings - Teen Study Guide (Volume 3) (Explore the Bible)

Characters Volume 4: The Prophets - Teen Study Guide (Volume 4) (Explore the Bible)

Jesus Bible Study Book includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," a leader guide, and tips for leading a group. Every person in the Bible is a supporting actor in God's story--each revealing who God is and what His will is for human beings both then and now. In these characters, we see a glimpse of ourselves, coming to understand our failings, our potential, and God's purpose through it all. Everything has led to this. From Adam to Noah to Moses to David to Elijah, every character has pointed us to the central character in God's story. This fifth volume of the Characters series presents Jesus--the Son of God, the fulfillment of prophecy, the miracle worker, and ultimately, the crucified Savior and risen Lord. In Him, all things in the Bible and in our lives come together. Session topics: 1. Jesus: The Fulfillment of Prophecy 2. Jesus: The Son of God 3. Jesus: The Master Teacher 4. Jesus: The Miracle Worker 5. Jesus: The Crucified Savior 6. Jesus: The Risen Lord Features: - Six small-group sessions - Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: - See the unchangeable nature of God's proclamation. - Understand how in Jesus, all things come together and make sense. - Continue a year-long experience of walking through the Bible. - Explore the historical and biblical contexts of Jesus. - Find greater meaning in familiar Bible accounts. - Become confident of your own place as a character of God's story. - Experience the redemption that comes only through faith in Christ. - Gain confidence in God's ongoing work through Jesus in the world.

Characters Volume 5: Jesus - Teen Study Guide (Volume 5) (Explore the Bible)

The Followers Bible Study Book includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," a leader guide, and tips for leading a group. Every person in the Bible is a supporting actor in God's story--each revealing who God is and what His will is for human beings both then and now. In these characters, we see a glimpse of ourselves, coming to understand our failings, our potential, and God's purpose through it all. In this sixth volume of the Characters series you will encounter some of the first followers of Jesus. Through the stories of people like Martha, Thomas, Peter, and Nicodemus, you will catch a fresh vision of what Jesus meant when He extended the call to real people to Follow Me. Though they only understood in part, these early followers of Jesus eventually embraced the true identity of Jesus and His call, and through them, you can rediscover what it means to follow Jesus today. Session topics: 1. Philip: A Growing Follower 2. Nicodemus: A Curious Follower 3. The Samaritan Woman: A Parched Follower 4. Mary and Martha, and Lazarus: A Family of Followers 5. Thomas: A Doubting Follower 6. Peter: A Restored Follower Features: - Six small-group sessions - Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: - Understand better the implications of what it means to follow Jesus. - See what is lost and gained in pursuit of Christ. - Gain a greater biblical literacy as you understand these characters' places in Scripture. - Continue a year-long experience of walking through the Bible. - Explore the historical and biblical contexts of the first disciples. - Find greater meaning in familiar Bible accounts. - Become confident of your own place as a character of God's story. - Experience the redemption that comes only through faith in Christ. - Gain confidence in God's ongoing work through Jesus and His followers. - Feel a greater sense of mission at being included among this great cloud of witnesses.

Characters Volume 6: The Followers - Teen Study Guide (Volume 6) (Explore the Bible)

The Early Church Leaders Bible Study Book includes printed content for six sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," a leader guide, and tips for leading a group. Every person in the Bible is a supporting actor in God's story--each revealing who God is and what His will is for human beings both then and now. In these characters, we see a glimpse of ourselves, coming to understand our failings, our potential, and God's purpose through it all. The Early Church Leaders is the final volume of the Characters series. See how the early church forms, flourishes, and eventually disperses on mission. In this volume, you will gain courage from the story of Stephen, perseverance and mission through the story of Paul, encouragement from the story of Barnabas, resolve to continue on through the story of Timothy, and more. These early church leaders not only demonstrate life among the people of God but also how to be faithful witnesses in an increasingly hostile culture. Session topics: 1. Stephen: The Martyred Leader 2. Paul: The Missionary Leader 3. Barnabas: The Encouraging Leader 4. James: The Unifying Leader 5. Priscilla and Aquila: The Servant Leaders 6. Timothy: The Young Leader Features: - Six small-group sessions - Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: - See how the church progressed beyond the 12 disciples. - Watch ordinary people become gripped with the mission of God. - Be inspired to stand boldly for Christ despite persecution and trials. - Understand how the gospel was taken to the ends of the earth. - Learn the importance of passing on your faith to the next generation. - Be better equipped to instruct those who are young in the faith. - Encourage others as they walk in faith. - Become confident of your own place as a character of God's story. - Experience the redemption that comes through God's use of imperfect people for His will.

Characters Volume 7: The Early Church Leaders -Teen Study Guide (Volume 7) (Explore the Bible)

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