From its beginnings among Jesus' disciples, the church exploded into a worldwide force in just a few years. How? Jesus left His followers with a mission, and the Spirit of God moved mightily through them to fulfill it. The 20 sessions of this Bible study on the book of Acts examine Luke's account of how the gospel spread and challenge us to know and live out our mission in the world. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings....

How do we hold on to godliness when the world we live in is so anti-Christian? And where is God anyway? Is He really sovereign? In studying the book of Daniel, you will see how to live with influence and trust in God's sovereignty when the world seems to have gone mad. Rich in historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning of the book of Daniel, this 12-lesson Bible study applies ancient wisdom to current needs and issues Christians face. Includes...

For Christians facing ridicule in a pagan world, it was difficult to focus on their "living hope." Peter wrote to remind these hard-pressed Christians of their rich identities in Christ and to encourage them to face their sufferings with Christlike character. The 13 lessons of this Bible study on 1 Peter examine Peter's heartfelt challenge to practical Christianity. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings. Study aids and discussion...

A Church Divided. The church in Corinth was divided, and Paul, their founding pastor, found himself defending his ministry to them. False teachers had begun spreading lies accusing Paul of selfish motives. But Paul saw this division for what it was-a threat to the gospel of Jesus. Paul wrote this second letter to remind the Corinthians how he'd worked among them. He wasn't defending himself-he was defending the gospel by placing both himself and the...

The worst possible calamities have befallen Job-financial ruin, his children's death, an agonizing disease. And a disaster worse than these: The God who was once his friend is now silent and the apparent cause of his sufferings.This Bible study is for anyone who has ever suffered unexplained tragedy and wants to wrestle to a deeper intimacy with God. The 13 sessions contain historical context and word studies from Job, as well as study aids and discussion...

In Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians, he continues to encourage them to stand firm in the hope of Christ's return. He assures his readers that Christ had not yet returned-despite rumors that Paul himself had said the opposite. This Bible study of the book of 2 Thessalonians examines how Paul briefly described the circumstances that will surround Christ's return, giving signs to look for when trying to confirm rumors of the Second Coming.7...

At its heart, the Christian life is about relationships-loving God, our neighbors, and our brothers and sisters in Christ. In this LifeChange topical Bible study you'll learn what life is supposed to be like in God's family, a life that is patterned after the eternal relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Social isolation has such a devastating impact because, as Larry Crabb stated, God created us for community. A pandemic and the...

God gave Israel the judges to hold the people accountable to following Him. The nation had fallen into gross immorality, but God offered deliverance from their oppression if only they would turn back to Him. In the midst of the darkness, God's faithfulness and desire to redeem His people shines bright. The LifeChange Bible study series can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. Discover what the Bible says-not...

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Jesus displayed these excellent qualities throughout his life on earth, because they reflect the character of God himself. And from the moment you received Jesus as your Savior and Lord, that "fruit" has gradually and increasingly begun to appear in your life. This study helps you recognize these truths, and how you can increasingly allow...

We want our lives to have meaning, so we try to find significance through worldly pursuits. We may even feel satisfied for a time. But when those moments fade-and they always do-the emptiness returns. As long as we view life from a human perspective, nothing really matters. That's why it's easy to relate to the author of Ecclesiastes when he declares everything to be meaningless. His journey is our journey.The book of Ecclesiastes will teach you how...