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Broken marriages, shattered friendships, racial divisions, war between nations--we live in a fractured world. How can the pieces be put back together?In the New Testament book of Ephesians Paul lifts the veil from the future to allow us to see God's plan to unite everyone and everything in Christ. Studying this book will renew your hope.

The human acceptance we long for often comes only if we are attractive, smart, wealthy or powerful. And God's standards seem even higher. We think we must work harder, live better, pray longer and witness to more people to get on God's good side. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul shows us the true source of our acceptance--Jesus Christ. These Bible studies on Galatians will help us know that we are worth much more to God than we can ever deserve or imagine!

Do you struggle to know and follow God's call for you in the world? Genesis tells us that even the giants of faith--Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph--struggled to obey their Creator. But Genesis, the first book of the Old Testament, also reveals the amazing truth that the God who called a world and a nation into being also calls each of us to serve him.

Sometimes our worship loses its passion. Our prayer life becomes stagnant. We forget why we are serving God. And slowly, subtly, the world's ways become our ways.The New Testament book of Romans addresses these problems, showing us how we can break out of old patterns and become new in Christ.

The Bible has much to say about the temptations and struggles you face day by day. These studies will deepen your understanding of spiritual warfare and direct you to God-given sources of power, assurance and hope.

Andrea Sterk and Peter Scazzero offer twelve studies designed to help us learn how God wants us to live and to show us how God helps us to grow to maturity.

We all love a good story. But the parables of Jesus are even better than that. They sneak up on us, catching us off guard and toppling our easy assumptions. When the familiar takes an unexpected twist, we find our secret thoughts exposed to the healing light of Jesus. This Bible study introduces twelve of the greatest stories ever told; how might they change your thoughts and actions?

Simon Peter was a follower like us--he wanted to be like Jesus, but he struggled with doubts and fears. At times he failed miserably. At other times he was used powerfully by God. This Bible study on the great apostle's life challenges and motivates us to continue to grow in Christlikeness.

In the New Testament Gospel of Mark, we meet Jesus, the man who is King. But this king comes to serve--not to be served. He eats with sinners rather than royalty. His crown is made of thorns instead of gold. This study guide introduces you to the compassionate, suffering, astonishing king who calls us to follow him.

What makes a good marriage even better? In these studies you will discover how following God's design for marriage helps you enjoy it to the fullest.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. To be spiritually mature is to show the fruit of the Spirit of Christ in our lives. These studies drawn from nine New and Old Testament passages highlight each quality and allow the Spirit's fruit to ripen in our lives.

Long a bestseller, this updated study guide on compassion, humility, faith, perseverance and other key traits will help a new generation of Christians develop the kind of character God desires.

The book of Joshua reads like an exciting novel -- from the miraculous crossing of the Jordan to the crash of the wails of Jericho and the sun stopping in the sky. Through it all, God displays his faithfulness and power. Studying Joshua encourages us to persevere in our own daily battles, arming us with the powerful weapons we need -- God's promises.

We all want a faith that won't let us down in times of trouble or loss, certainty or fear. James writes about just such a faith that can pull us through the worst -- and best -- times in our lives. These studies in the book of James provide guidance for growing a steadfast, practical faith.

In every age people have felt sure that the book of Revelation described events in their time. Amid the uncertainties of our own age, these studies on Revelation assure us of the ultimate triumph of God.

This easy-to-use guide gives you everything you need for the first meetings of a small group. Getting acquainted, setting expectations, studying Scripture--it's all here in a step-by-step format that's sure to get you started on the right foot.

This six-session LifeGuide(R) Bible Study, based on Alister McGrath's book I Believe, introduces us to the Apostles' Creed and the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The Apostles' Creed is an ideal starting point for this vital process of consolidating our grasp of the faith.

Trust God. Sounds simple, right? Yet, you know it is often very, very difficult to trust God with the things that matter most to you--money, career, marriage, health. As you study the book of Exodus, you'll see that Israel faced similar struggles to trust God completely. In this story of hardship and hope, you'll discover along with Israel that God--and God alone--is worthy of our trust.