Bible Studies

*STEP BY STEP THROUGH THE NEW TESTMENT - Thomas Lea and Tom Hudson ($12.95 Lifeway)

Provides a survey of the message and important events people, places, and themes of the New Testament.

*THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF PAUL (Abington Press)

           *Paul and Asia Minor – Pheme Perkins

           *Paul and the Galatians – Paul E. Stroble

* SHORT TERM BIBLE STUDIES  (Cokesbury)

 DVD with Study Guide

These studies follow the DISCIPLE pattern with the same depth of scholarship, the same level of textual analysis, and the same insightful application of Scripture to life.

         *INVITATION TO JOHN

In the first chapter of John, Jesus invites his disciple to “come and see,” and “follow me.”  Those invitations are echoed in this 11 week Disciple study that helps us hear the words of Jesus and witness His actions from John’s unique viewpoint.

          *INVITATION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT

The story of God’s calling the people of Israel through the many voices of the Hebrew text – in poetry, history, and prophecy.  Video presenter, James Tabor shares archeological finds that bring the story alive.

*INVITATION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT

The Gospel of Matthew forms the framework for encountering the coming of Jesus, His life, His mission, and his call to community and discipleship – with each theme traced to related passages throughout the New Testament.

*INVITATION TO GENESIS

“In the beginning”…These words open the story of the first beginning, the Creation – and an entire book of beginnings.  Genesis recounts God’s “starting over” with His people – from Adam to Noah, and Abraham to Joseph.  Each video presents a dramatic interpretation of a key story.

*INVITATION TO ROMANS

See how Paul’s teaching in Romans has shaped the traditions of the Church through the ages.  Participants encounter the text personally -- then explore the effects of these Scriptures on church leaders, from the early church to Augustine, to Martin Luther to today.

*THE PARABLES OF JESUS - Gladys Hunt (Waterbrook  Press)

                12 Studies for Individuals or Groups.

*THE GRAND SWEEP - J. Ellsworth Kalas (Abington Press)

                365 Days Genesis through Revelation.

*LIFE LESSONS WITH MAX LUCADO – ($7.99 Lifeway)

12 Sessions Each

Newly revised and updated, this series continues to be one of the best selling study series available. Dive into some of the most profound and practical books of the Bible.  Each 12 lesson study includes poignant quotes, related Bible readings, and discussion questions designed to facilitate practical application of the lesson.

             MATTHEW

                MARK

                LUKE

                *JOHN

                ACTS

                *ROMANS

                *I CORINTHIANS

                2 CORINTHIANS

                GALATIANS

                EPHESIANS

                PHILIPPIANS

                COLOSSIANS AND PHILEMON

                1&2 THESSALONIANS

                *JAMES

                PSALMS

                1,2,3 JOHN & JUDE

                REVELATION

                *STUDIES ON JESUS

*DANIEL - Beth Moore ($14.95 Lifeway)

  DVD and Study Guide, 12 Sessions

Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressure to compromise his faith in a hostile culture and was constantly confronted by temptations and threats, today’s believers face similar trials.  The first portion of  this study deals with Daniel’s life as he faced the kind of pressures and temptations Christians encounter today.  The second part explores thrilling prophecies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Christ.

*THE PATRIARCHS - Beth Moore ($14.95 Lifeway)

DVD and Study Guide, 11 sessions

A study of the faith fathers of the Old Testament (Abraham – Joseph) and how their model of faithfulness in the midst of their humanness can be our experience also.

*O SAY CAN YOU SEE? - James Moore ($13.50 Cokesbury)

Stories from the Gospel of Mark about spiritual blindness.

*WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS - James Moore ($13.50 Cokesbury)

Study of the Ten Commandments/ Beattitudes

*ESTER - Patty Pell

A Study to help discover whether we are ready to face the challenges of a culture that has rejected God.

*THIRTY DISCIPLESHIP EXERCISES - (The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)

A Study filled with wisdom and sound principals, which help us live the Christian life.

*THE JESUS I KNEW - Robert Martin Walker (Cokesbury)

Your group’s faith will be enriched and enlivened as you  hear the Gospel message in a new and fresh way – through the eyes of two dozen Gospel characters.  Each portrayal begins with a Scripture reference and is followed by prayer and questions for reflection and discussion.

*THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW - Phillip Yancey (Zondervan Publishing)

                Phillip Yancey helps reveal what 2000 years of history tried to cover up.