Every day we make thousands of decisions. Most cause us no anxiety and challenge us hardly at all. And then, just when we are comfortable, we are forced to make difficult decisions. The decision could change the direction of our lives or have consequences for the ones we love. What do we do? We can rely on Scripture to direct us through the trials of daily life. The Bible and Decision Making shows how, through careful and regular study of Scripture, we can develop a base from which to make the hard choices in life. Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith is a fresh and timely Bible study...

Love is a five-week Bible study that will take individuals and groups on an excursion to love by addressing its contemporary issues as well as revisiting biblical highlights from the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures that shed light on its nature. Selections include passages from Psalm 136, Romans 12, Luke 6, and 1 Corinthians 13. Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith is a fresh and timely Bible study series. In these short-term, thematically based resources, individuals and groups are invited to find meaning and direction for their lives by exploring the Scriptures in a way that is both...

Facing Change explores how Christians can face change in their lives from a faith-based, biblical perspective. Readers will learn how God is present amid change and how faith sustains them. Study questions are provided at the end of each chapter. Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith is a fresh and timely Bible study series. In these short-term, thematically based resources, individuals and groups are invited to find meaning and direction for their lives by exploring the Scriptures in a way that is both thoughtful and thought-provoking. Leah Matthews is the Parish Life Coordinator, Local...

Deciphering women's stories in the Bible can be frustrating and lead to dead ends. So many women appear once and then disappear. Most are not even given a name. Women in the Bible uncovers women's stories and provides tools for studying women in the Bible. Each chapter examines a particular group of women, such as wives and mothers, prophets and leaders, then focuses on individual women. Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith is a fresh and timely Bible study series. In these short-term, thematically based resources, individuals and groups are invited to find meaning and direction for...

A User's Guide to the Bible is a practical introduction to the Bible for adults. In this study you will learn about the contents, date, and authorship of each biblical book, be introduced to some basic Bible study tools, and learn how to use them. Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith is a fresh and timely Bible study series. In these short-term, thematically based resources, individuals and groups are invited to find meaning and direction for their lives by exploring the Scriptures in a way that is both thoughtful and thought-provoking. Lynne Mobberley Deming, former publisher of United...

Job is a brief yet complete guide to the Hebrew Scriptures' Book of Job. In an accessible way, Whitfield invites readers to ponder such questions as: What is God really like?, why should we worship God?, why do the righteous suffer?, will our relationship with God improve if we are critical of traditional religious beliefs?, and is the ""quid pro quo"" idea of the God-human relationship still alive and healthy? Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith is a fresh and timely Bible study series. In these short-term, thematically based resources, individuals and groups are invited to find...

The Bible and Spiritual Disciplines explores six pivotal components of classic Christian spirituality: Sabbath, intercessory prayer, fasting, stewardship, living into one's call, and accountability. Through these disciplines, readers may discover ways of living an intentional and fruitful spiritual life. Questions are provided at the end of each chapter for further reflection and discussion. Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith is a fresh and timely Bible study series. In these short-term, thematically based resources, individuals and groups are invited to find meaning and direction for...

Based on Ephesians 6:11-12: ""Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil,"" Powers and Principalities is an analysis of the New Testament's view of the influence of transcendent powers on the social, political, and religious structures and institutions of the world and, consequently on the lives of individuals and nations. It considers the origins of this view and gives specific examples of the powers in contemporary life. Insights: Bible Studies for Growing Faith is a fresh and timely Bible study series. In these short-term, thematically...