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There is a striking difference between the way that most churches operate today and the way Jesus the conducted his ministry when he was on earth. Most churches today spend their time and resources trying to get people to come into their doors and join their fellowship. But Jesus didn't concern himself with trying to get followers. One time, he even responded to such a request by saying, "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head" (Matthew 8:12). The implication to the person making the request was clear: Do you really want to be my follower and lead that kind of life?Instead, what we find in the Gospels is that the message Jesus taught--and in fact the sole message of the New Testament--was the nature and availability of the kingdom of God. It was now accessible to all people, both Jews and Gentiles alike. Jesus revealed much of these scandalous truths about God's kingdom through parables. Yet while these parables constitute some of his best-known teachings, they are also some of the least understood. Even the disciples weren't always sure what they meant. Perhaps this is why they asked Jesus, "Why do you speak to the people in parables" (Matthew 13:10). Jesus responded by saying, "Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, not to them" (verse 11). Jesus knew that while the kingdom of God was available to everyone, not everyone would have the desire to go through the work to "ask, seek, knock" and "receive" the truths that had come to bring (see Matthew 7:7-8).The Scandal of the Kingdom Workbook, which accompanies the book of the same name, presents carefully curated new material from the late Dallas Willard to help readers understand the heart of Jesus' key parables, why Jesus chose story to communicate life's deepest truths, and how these stories are still revolutionary (and even shocking) in showing us how to live out God's kingdom on earth today. With the rich insights and biblical scholarship common to all of Willard's works, this guide will help readers: Become more passionate about living the gospel in the full scope of Jesus' vision for themBetter share their faith with those who have become disillusioned with ChristianityUnlock the excitement of living in the upside-down kingdom of GodThe Scandal of the Kingdom Workbook is for anyone who: Wants to explore Jesus' teachings but are confused about what his parables meanLoves Dallas Willard's classic works such as The Divine Conspiracy and Life Without LackEnjoys deep teachings about spiritual formation from authors such as John Mark Comer, Richard Foster, and Eugene PetersonWants to share the gospel just as Jesus did during his ministry on earthThe truths of God's kingdom are available to us. Yet like the disciples, we must recognize that questioning, contemplating, and savoring the meaning of Jesus' stories are an important part of the journey.

Are your thoughts holding you captive? I'll never be good enough. Other people have better lives than I do. God couldn't really love me. The visionary behind the million-strong IF: Gathering, Jennie Allen, challenges you to exercise your God-given power to shift negative thinking patterns and take back control of your thoughts and emotions. In Get Out of Your Head, Jennie gives us tools from the book of Philippians to stop the spiral of toxic thoughts, and transform our emotions, our outlook, and even our circumstances, by taking control of our minds. We can find freedom from the downward spiral by: Taking every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ Shifting the focus of our minds from our circumstances to God Fighting toxic thoughts with weapons of humility, silence, and delight Escaping our comfort zones with weapons of connection, intentionality and gratitude Learning to forget what's behind so we can move ahead Defeating anxiety with a mind like Christ's Tools included in the Kit: Study & See: The study guide with streaming video uses projects, stories, and Bible study in the book of Philippians to engage the mind and heart. Each study session corresponds to six short, but deep videos providing a starting place for meeting God and encouraging transparent group conversations. Ask: Conversation cards offer questions for spontaneous and authentic discussion time. You choose the questions that speak to you. Lead: The leader's guide prepares you to lead this study and encourages you along the way. (Included in the back of the study guide). Sessions and video run times: Introduction: Spiraling Out (17:00) Make the Shift (18:00) Weapons We Use, Part I (17:00) Weapons We Use, Part II (15:00) A New Way to Live (17:00) A Mind Like Christ (18:30) This kit contains: Get Out of Your Head Study Guide plus Streaming Video (with Leader's Guide)Get Out of Your Head Video Study DVDGet Out of Your Head Conversation Card Deck Additional Get Out of Your Head Study Guides with Streaming Video (9780310170334) can be purchased separately.

Do you feel stuck? So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can't even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think. In Stuck, a seven-session video Bible study, Bible teacher Jennie Allen explores where we are stuck and why: We are stuck in anger because we aren't trusting God to defend us. We are stuck in discontentment because we are looking to the wrong things for fulfillment. We are stuck in worry because we have made something other than God our idol. We are stuck doing too much because we don't know our real purpose. We are stuck in sadness because we have wrong expectations. Through deep Bible study and practical exercises, Jennie shows us how we've been trying to fix this stuck feeling with everything but God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore us. Our stuck places are the very places that make us ache for God, and we find Him waiting there for us with hope and freedom.The Stuck Study Guide uses projects, stories, and Bible study to engage the mind and heart. Sessions and video run times: stuck (8:00) broken (7:00) mad (5:30) discontent (8:00) scared (9:00) overwhelmed (8:00) sad (8:30) unstuck (7:30)

Stop the spiral of toxic thoughts by learning how to become imitators of Christ.Are your thoughts holding you captive? Jennie Allen--the visionary behind the million-strong IF: Gathering--knows what it's like to swirl in a spiral of destructive thoughts, and she knows that from those thoughts, beliefs begin to form: "I'll never be good enough." "Other people have better lives than I do." "God couldn't really love me."We spiral down and down. Changing the way we think seems nearly impossible. And yet the apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Philippians that conforming our minds to Christ is possible, and it's the ultimate goal for every follower of Christ.In Get Out of Your Head, a six-session video Bible study, Jennie gives us tools from the book of Philippians to transform our emotions, our outlooks, and even our circumstances, by taking control of our minds. We can find freedom from the downward spiral by: Taking every thought captive to make it obedient to ChristShifting the focus of our minds from our circumstances to GodFighting toxic thoughts with weapons of humility, silence, and delightEscaping our comfort zones with weapons of connection, intentionality and gratitudeLearning to forget what's behind so we can move aheadDefeating anxiety with a mind like Christ'sOur enemy is determined to get in our heads to make us feel helpless, overwhelmed, and incapable of making a difference for the kingdom of God. But when we submit our minds to Christ, the promises and goodness of God flood our lives in remarkable ways.The Get Out of Your Head Study Guide uses projects, stories, and Bible study in the book of Philippians to engage the mind and heart.Sessions and video run times: Introduction: Spiraling Out (17:00) Make the Shift (18:00) Weapons We Use, Part I (17:00) Weapons We Use, Part II (15:00) A New Way to Live (17:00) A Mind Like Christ (18:30)

What are you chasing? Are you doing everything right but still feel empty? Are you so busy doing things for God and everyone else that you altogether miss him? Do you ever, in your busy life, stop and see him, really see him? Jennie Allen felt paralyzed in her relationship with God. It occurred to her that maybe she was chasing the wrong things. Maybe God was after something else. When she stumbled across the phrase in 1 Samuel 13, "David was a man after God's own heart," she was intrigued. She knew David was both completely broken, and completely sold out for God.In Chase, a seven-session video Bible study on the life of David, Jennie shows us a man who spent his life chasing after God, instead of what we often chase within ourselves. After examining a life chasing after God, we learn of several things we shouldn't be chasing: Don't chase self-worth by achieving more Don't chase freedom by protecting yourself Don't chase approval by being moral Don't chase love by running away from guilt Don't chase answers by rejecting God Don't chase satisfaction by rebelling Don't chase fulfillment. Chase God! Through deep Bible study and practical exercises, discover that God has carved out a space in each of us that only he can fill. So, whether you are running from God or working your tail off to please him, David's journey will challenge your view of God. He is the only thing we can chase that won't leave us feeling more empty. The Chase Study Guide uses projects, stories, and Bible study in the life of David to engage the mind and heart. Sessions and video run times: chase (7:35) identity (9:00) courage (11:00) obedience (6:35) belief (10:00) repentance (11:00) surrender (10:00) chased down (11:00)

Are you numb? Bored? Are you afraid you're wasting your life? We all desperately want to live for something. We die a little inside when we think we aren't living for something, and are ready to die when we think we can't. But, Jennie Allen says that the restlessness we feel might not be a bad thing. When our restlessness awakens our longing for more of God, it can be a catalyst to living the life of purpose God designed for us. In Restless, an eight-session video Bible study, Jennie uses the story of Joseph to explain how his suffering, gifts, story, and relationships fit into the greater story of God--and how our story can do the same. In this study you will: Explore practical ways to identify the threads of your life Learn how to intentionally weave those threads together Discover how your gifts, passions, places, and relationships aren't random; they're deliberate and meaningful Speak the truth about your suffering: it's possible it has produced the very thing you want to give back to the world The Restless Study Guide engages the mind and heart through stories, Bible study from the life of Joseph, and implements a tool we call "threads" to help you see your own personal story and uncover the raw materials God has given you to use for his glory and purpose. Sessions and video run times: Restless (23:00) God's Story (23:00) Gifts (18:00) Suffering (23:00) Place (20:00) People (19:00) Passions (19:00) Mystery (20:00)

The only thing that truly changes the trajectory of any of our lives is realizing the magnitude of what happened on the Cross.The first person who officially acknowledged the deity of Jesus by referring to Him as the Son of God wasn't one of the disciples or someone He healed, it was the Roman military officer who presided over His crucifixion. That centurion never got to watch our Redeemer heal a leper or walk on water. The only thing he watched Jesus do was die. And it changed the trajectory of his life because he realized only the King of all kings would choose to lay down His crown and be crushed on behalf of His people.Since that Good Friday over 2,000 years ago, Christianity is the only religion in the world whose belief system centers around a Savior who suffered. We're the only ones who place our hope in a deity who's so radically compassionate, He was willing to die so that we could live. Many of us live knowing a lot but living a bit like we don't know much at all. The difference between performance and devotion is rarely defined by outward behavior. The only thing that truly changes the trajectory of any of our lives is realizing the magnitude of what happened on the Cross. We can all relate to the lengths we go to for those we love. And our Redeemer went to lengths that leave us in awestruck gratitude. That's what this study is about. Taking the time to remember the reality and result of our unconditional transformative redemption! When your heart becomes more cognizant of what took place on that old, rugged cross everything changes.In this four-week Bible study taught by Christine Caine and Lisa Harper, we will remember together what led up to the cross and join hands in awesome celebration of the restoration we received when Jesus rose again. What a gift to reflect and rise together in the Lord's power and glory!

There is an enemy among us. You may know who he is, but you may not know what he is about or how he operates. Do you know how he targets you? Do you know how he wants to change your story? Do you know about his schemes to keep you isolated, powerless, discouraged, and defeated?In Your Story Has a Villain, bestselling author Jonathan "JP" Pokluda explores how Satan waged a war with the Almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, and how his sole desire is now to keep you from God's goodness. Satan knows that he has been defeated by Jesus' death and resurrection, but until the final battle when he is cast into hell for eternity, he and his demons are free to roam the earth like a roaring lion looking for anyone to devour. He is far more disruptive to you than you realize.It's time to take action against the villain in your story. In this study, you will learn how to: Stand against the thief of life, who wants to take you out.Understand the tactics the Enemy utilizes in your life.Align yourself with God through prayer as you battle each day.Rely on the truth and power of Scripture to counter the Enemy's lies and accusations.Know that Jesus has already defeated Satan, so you can live victoriously.As a follower of Jesus, you have everything you need to demolish every attack, destroy every accusation. and defeat the enemy. You know the final outcome, but the battle still rages. Are you ready?

The Bible is the living word of God. More than 2,000 times in the Old Testament alone, the Bible asserts that God spoke what is recorded in its pages. The phrase "the Word of God" occurs more than forty times in the New Testament. The Bible claims ultimate spiritual authority over our lives for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness because it represents the inspired Word of God.Every phrase, every verse, every chapter, and every book in the Bible comes from God Himself! It is the only way that we can know God and know His will for our lives. For this reason, it seems reasonable that we should establish a pattern of reading God's Word every day to know what it says and apply its teachings to our lives. After all, how can we know God's will apart from reading His word?This is the purpose of 52 Weeks Through the Bible--to help you develop a plan for engaging in Scripture each and every day. Drawing on the teachings of John MacArthur, this guide includes: A daily plan for reading through the Bible in one yearReadings based on John MacArthur's teachings on key portions of ScriptureReflections and questions to help you apply the message to your lifeAs John notes, "My prayer is that the magnificent and overwhelming theme of the redemption of sinners found in Scripture will carry you with captivating interest from the beginning to the end of the story. This is your story. It is from God to you--and about you. It tells what God has planned for you, why He made you, what you once were, what you have now become in Christ, and what is waiting for you in eternal glory."

Most days, our peace feels elusive and our hope light years away--and it is almost impossible to set our minds on God's coming reign. But what if the return of Jesus, the King, and His Kingdom is exactly what we need to find our peace and ground our hope today? His coming victorious reign is what gives us the strength that we need for today. In The Coming Golden Age Bible Study Guide, which accompanies the book of the same name, trusted Bible teacher and pastor Dr. David Jeremiah unfolds the Second Coming of Christ and His millennium reign here on earth with stunning clarity while also showing how the correct interpretation of these pivotal events changes how we live in the here and now. The King is coming, and we have a part to play in this story that promises to set right all that is wrong and usher in a new golden age. The coming reign of Christ truly does impact us today.

Do you ever feel your prayers are anemic? Hollow? Then this six-session video study (video streaming code included) is for you! Bestselling author Anne Graham Lotz looks at the life of Daniel and unpacks the prayer he prayed in Daniel 9. Unlike the everyday now-I-lay-me-down-to-sleep kind of prayer, this was a prayer birthed under heartache... grief... desperation. It was a plea for Heaven to move and change his nation. For an entire generation, Daniel's people had been held in captivity and separated from their homeland--and thus separated from God. But when Daniel read a prophecy in which God said He would restore His people to Jerusalem after seventy years, he claimed that promise and cried out to the Lord to bring it to pass. Daniel's example of praying God's Word back to Him is what Anne calls "reversed thunder." In this study, Anne explains how we, too, can reverse the thunder until Heaven is moved and our own worlds change. Following the pattern of Daniel's original prayer, she helps us develop a more meaningful and powerful prayer life. As we learn how to storm the gates of Heaven and refuse to let go, we will see real change in the lives of not only those we are praying for, but also our own. Our prayers will become more effective as our faith is deepened and our personal relationship with God is strengthened. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself--with video notes, personal study and group discussion sections, and a guide to best practices for leading a group.An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).This guide includes weekly Bible study readings, group activities, and space for writing your own prayers. It is ideal for use in small groups and Sunday school classes and includes a simplified Bible study track for more limited meeting time (such as a workplace lunchtime setting). Sessions and run times include: Bible Study Workshop (48:00)Preparing for Prayer (17:00)Prompting in Prayer (22:30)Pleading in Prayer (25:00)Prevailing in Prayer (18:00)The Battle in Prayer (25:00)

Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it's also what trips you up after you've been burned. Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A leader or organization you respect turns out to be different than they portray themselves to be. A spouse cheats on you. A family member betrays you. You're exhausted by other people's choices and starting to question your own discernment. And you're wondering, If God let this happen, can he even be trusted? How can you live well and step into the future when you keep stumbling over trust issues? Lysa TerKeurst says it's not simply about finding better people to walk with. It's about developing the stability you long for within yourself and with God, so you don't become cynical and carry a broken belief system into every new relationship.In I Want to Trust You, but I Don't Bible Study, Lysa digs into the Scriptures and helps you apply how to: identify which of the eleven relational red flags are stirring up distrust, so you can pinpoint why you're feeling uneasy;stop having more faith in your fears coming true than God coming through for you by asking crucial "what if" questions to better process your doubts;recognize when a fractured relationship can be repaired by considering a reasonable list of characteristics necessary for rebuilding trust; andunderstand the physical, emotional, and neurological impact of the betrayals you've experienced and start healing from the inside out.

In this volume of the New Testament Everyday Bible Study series, Scot McKnight explores the books of 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude. In these books, McKnight helps us understand that the most demanding challenge for early believers in Jesus Christ was how to live as a believer in the Roman empire. The primary challenges came to expressions in how a household was to live, how to respond to suffering, how to live a holy life, and how to maintain faithfulness to the truths of the gospel.In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides: Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.

The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture and continue to be one of the bestselling study guide series on the market today. These latest studies join the ranks of previously released guides in the series, offering readers a comprehensive selection of Old Testament Bible studies by bestselling author and theologian John MacArthur.Sections in each lesson include: Drawing Near: An opening question based on the key theme or topic of the lessonThe Context: Background information on the passage of Scripture being studiedKeys to the Text: Detailed commentary on the passage being studiedUnleashing the Text: Application questions on the passage highlighted in the lessonExploring the Meaning: Three key takeaways from the passageReflecting on the Text: Reflection questions on the passage highlighted in the lessonPersonal Response: A journaling section to help readers apply the principles As readers go through these studies, they will gain insights into the Old Testament text, understand the background and context of the material they are reading, and discover new ways to apply what they learn to their everyday lives.

Will you finish the race strong? Dr. David Jeremiah offers biblically based keys to keeping your faith steadfast when life hits you hard. Regardless of the circumstances, God will hold you up to help you face whatever comes your way.

Goliath Must Fall for Young Readers by Louie Giglio helps kids and preteens learn that God is present, God is powerful, and He alone can conquer the giants in their lives.

This story is not about avoiding death, but living life.

Now that Nora is not dead, only one question remains: what does she want to do with her life?

Sergeant Mark Tappan shares the twelve lessons he's learned from his amazing K9 partner Mattis, whose heroic actions will remind readers to live courageously, serve selflessly, and love passionately because every human (and dog) has a purpose.

What happens when a husband's dying wish is for his wife to find a new love . . . before he's even gone?

Real life is turning out to be stranger than a script for the silver screen.

Bestselling author Max Lucado invites you to drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God's Word.

Bestselling author Max Lucado invites you to drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God's Word.

Before We Were Us is a cozy, autumnal, opposites-attract Hallmark movie mixed with 50 First Dates. Denise Hunter weaves a charming romance between a woman who can't remember her own love story and the man who couldn't forget her even if he wanted to. The perfect escape into a happily-ever-after.

Both of them want a relationship--but is beginning it a big mistake?

Shakespeare's famous comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, gets a modern retelling in a lighthearted women's fiction novel that proves 'the course of true love' (and the merging of families, for that matter) 'never did run smooth.'

From the beloved author of The Thing About Home comes a dual timeline tale of family, grief, secrets, and the sweet redemption that lies within the bonds of sisterhood.

Featuring two strong women, mother-daughter tension, beauty parlor gossip, and one shocking turn of events, The Empress of Cooke County will transport you to a small town in the 1960s with the one woman determined to rule it all. Perfect for fans of Lee Smith and Adriana Trigiani.

Discover who God says you are, and who Christ makes you to be, on every page of Scripture.