It's the Best Curriculum for Churches. Abraham: Following God’s Promise helps you dig deeper into the life of Abraham. It has everything you need for your personal study, but it’s best used in conjunction with the complete church curriculum. Discover new meaning in the life of Abraham. Dig up the nuggets you might have missed. Discuss questions you’ve never thought to ask. Infuse your sermons with energy and conviction. Learn new ways to apply Abraham’s story in your life. Get connected with others in your church. Abraham: Following God’s Promise is perfect for small groups, and it’s best used in conjunction with the complete curriculum package for your entire church. The topics in each small group Bible study integrate with your pastor’s sermons. Everything is centered on the Word, so you get a complete, shared Bible study experience with your entire church. Praise for the Series Logos has taken group Bible study to the next level with their new Studies in Faithful Living series. Deeply engaging, biblically accurate, and filled with life-changing applications, this series is destined to be the go-to resource for lay leaders for years to come. —Israel Loken, Chair, Bible and Theology Departments, College of Biblical Studies, Houston, TX Contents Each chapter of Abraham: Following God’s Promise is structured to maximize your study:  Setting the Stage:  Theme: Introduces the meaning and relevance of an event in Abraham’s life Literary Context: Illustrates the conditions surrounding that event Historical and Cultural Background: Presents relevant data about the ancient world   A Closer Look: Gives a walk-through of the event while exploring issues of interpretation, original language, and theology Throughout the Bible: Examines discussion of the event elsewhere in the Bible Beyond the Bible: Treats references to the event in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers Application: Concludes the chapter by exploring the event’s relevance to your journey of faith  You’ll also find Quick Tips on difficult passages and Quick Bits of historical information, original language wording, and ancient thought.

Abraham: Following God's Promise

Religion & Spirituality

Miles Custis

Douglas Mangum

Matthew M. Whitehead

Christian Books & Bibles

Lexham Press

Chosen to be the mother of Jesus, Mary played a singular role in God's plan of redemption. And her life, relationships, and faith continue to hold significance for believers today. By responding faithfully to God's call, Mary began an extraordinary journey of transformation from Jesus' loving mother to one of His devoted followers.   In this 8-week study, authors Miles Custis, Michael R. Grigoni, Douglas Mangum, Matthew M. Whitehead, Rebecca Brant, John D. Barry, and Elizabeth Vince help you discover new meaning in the life of Mary. Each chapter of Mary: Devoted to God's Plan is structured to maximize your study by exploring the themes, context, and background of events Mary's life, as well as offering biblical parallels, extra-biblical references, and insights into how Mary's experiences are relevant to your journey of faith. Walk through life with Mary, learning along the way how her story is like your story.  Contents  Each chapter of Mary: Devoted to God's Plan is structured to maximize your study:    Theme: Introduces the meaning and relevance of an event in Mary's life  Literary Context: Illustrates the conditions surrounding that event  Historical and Cultural Background: Presents relevant data about the ancient world  A Closer Look: Gives a walk-through of the event while exploring issues of interpretation, original language, and theology  Throughout the Bible: Examines discussion of the event elsewhere in the Bible  Beyond the Bible: Treats references to the event in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers  Application: Concludes the chapter by exploring the event's relevance to your journey of faith    You'll also find Quick Tips offering insight into difficult passages, historical information, original language wording, and ancient thought.  Praise for Mary: Devoted to God's Plan      "Mary's story is familiar to most Christians and can inadvertently be limited to a manger scene at Christmas. Yet there is so much more to ponder and learn from her life, as you will see in this study."-Arlene Pellicane, speaker, author, and blogger  "The study of Mary: Devoted to God's Plan is not for the faint of heart. Take this study seriously-embrace the young teenager Mary as your role model-and you will have embarked on a journey that requires courage and self-sacrifice and may mean standing alone."- Carolyn Custis James, author of "Half the Church"

Mary: Devoted to God's Plan

John D. Barry

Rebecca Brant

Elizabeth Vince

As the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of Ephesians coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike. In Ephesians, Paul proclaims the love of God that has made us alive in Christ. He calls us to a life transformed by grace. Does your life display his love? Do you show the same grace? Paul inspires us to put on the new self--one "created to be like God in true righteousness"--showing us what this new life in Christ really looks like. Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in--depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life. This is not your average Bible study!

Ephesians: Transformed in Christ (Not Your Average Bible Study)

As the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of select Psalms coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike. To whom do you turn in good times and bad? In the Psalms, we find ancient people worshiping God in all types of situations, through many different emotions--praise, anger, thankfulness, frustration, and sadness. Their cries and praises abandon façades. The Psalms reflect genuine worship, and they encourage us to turn to God in every situation. Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in--depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life. This is not your average Bible study!

Selections from the Psalms: A Life of Worship (Not Your Average Bible Study)

As the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of Jonah coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike. Jonah was a rebel prophet. When God wanted him to preach a message of hope to Nineveh, a city in Assyria, Jonah traveled in the opposite direction. His story of failure shows us God's mercy--both to the prophet and to a people who didn't deserve it. It reminds us of God's mercy to us, and it challenges us to be ambassadors of that mercy. Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in-depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life. This is not your average Bible study!

Jonah: A Prophet on the Run (Not Your Average Bible Study)

As the old adage goes, you have to ask the right questions before you can get the right answers. And that's exactly what the Not Your Average Bible Study series helps you do. Rather than spoon-feeding you with individual facts, this study of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount coaches you on how to think through the text as a whole. Tested and proven in Bible Study Magazine, it's perfect for group and individual studies alike. Greed, power, selfish gain. We can easily get caught up in the values that guide our world. But on a mountainside in Galilee, Jesus spoke about a different way to live--the way of a different kingdom. He spoke about loving enemies, giving generously, and living without hypocrisy. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shows us what it means to truly live. Each section of the guide begins with a concise introduction, providing context for the biblical passage. Next, you'll consider questions designed to prompt your own in-depth study. You'll also find specific prayer suggestions, along with ideas for further research. Experience the joy of discovering biblical insights for yourself--then apply these lessons to your everyday life. This is not your average Bible study!

Sermon on the Mount: Living for God's Kingdom (Not Your Average Bible Study)

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