Bible Study on Comfort and Hope, 7 sessions. 42 pages. By Rev. Robert Selle.

Sharing experiences in his work as a LCMS missionary, author, Rev. Robert Selle, serves as a guide for seven journeys with Jesus in this Bible study. Written for group or individual study.

The aim of this Bible study is to take mountaintop journeys with Jesus — actually seven of them — to visit some of the mountains that marked His earthly sojourn among us and, throughout our travel, to remember and celebrate His unconditional love for us. When you ascend to such heights, the view is fantastic! We can see a long, long way! With such an expansive overview, it’s easier to put things into the proper perspective. We sometimes get so caught up in the “busyness” of this work-a-day world that, as the expression goes, “we can’t see the forest for the trees.” We have trouble setting priorities. We put first things last, and last things first. We forget our Savior. We lose hold of His hand and get lost in the wastelands. Sometimes it’s so necessary just to stand back and “get you up into a high mountain.”  

Lesson One: MOUNTAINTOP OF REVELATION | Birth of Jesus
Lesson Two: MOUNTAINTOP OF INSPIRATION | Jesus at the Temple
Lesson Three: MOUNTAINTOP OF VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION | Temptation of Jesus
Lesson Four: MOUNTAINTOP OF TRANSCENDENCE | Transfiguration
Lesson Five: MOUNTAINTOP OF RECONCILIATION | Crucifixion
Lesson Six: MOUNTAINTOP OF MISSION | Ascension
Lesson Seven: MOUNTAINTOP OF MYSTERY | On the Last Day

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Bible Study on Comfort and Hope, Dealing with Down Days, 8 sessions. 55 pages. By Roxanne M. Smith. Leader Guide available.

Pain is powerful. It can totally destroy some lives, cripple others, and burden many more. What is the Christian's response physically, emotionally, and spiritually? Author Roxanne M. Smith explores this question in this eight-lesson study, sharing personal experiences and searching Scripture. Relevant to pain sufferers and those who care for them.

Lesson One: Life Plan Disrupted
Lesson Two: My Heart’s Cry
Lesson Three: What About Healing?
Lesson Four: What About Healing? Part 2
Lesson Five: The Call to Prayer
Lesson Six: The Great Cure-Giver’s Gifts
Lesson Seven: Our Hope of Heaven
Lesson Eight: Legacy

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Bible Study on Spiritual Gifts, Christian Living, Relationship with Others. 8 sessions. 24 pages. By Cheryl Mattil. Leader Guide Included.

For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them … (Romans 12:4-6a).

Every Christian has spiritual gifts. What are yours? Learn about the spiritual gift of administration, faith, generosity, mercy, prophecy, service, teaching, and wisdom. 

Lesson One: God, People Just Ask Me To Be In Charge! | The Gift of Administration
Lesson Two: God, I Just Know You Are In Control! | The Gift of Faith
Lesson Three: God, I Just Had Extra! | The Gift of Generosity
Lesson Four: God, They Just Needed Some Help! | The Gift of Mercy
Lesson Five: God, I Just Speak of You! | The Gift of Prophecy
Lesson Six: God, Just How Can My Act of Service Be a Gift? | The Gift of Service
Lesson Seven: God, I Just Teach! | The Gift of Teaching
Lesson Eight: God, I Just Thought? | The Gift of Wisdom
 

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Bible Study on Christian Living, Relationship with Others. 6 sessions. 40 pages. By Anneke Hudson.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me — practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you (Philippians 4:8–9).

"Whatever … Keeping Your Heart in Tune with Whatever Life Brings" takes a six-lesson look at Philippians 4:8–9. Each lesson contains Bible study, personal reflection and practical ideas to incorporate into your life. Designed as a group study, it can also be used as an individual study.

Lesson One: Whatever is True … Allowing God’s truth to humble our hearts and live in awe of Him and His counsel and grace.
Lesson Two: Whatever is Noble, Whatever is Right … Considering Whose voice will influence and guide our daily lives.
Lesson Three: Whatever is Pure … Inviting God to recreate purity on a daily basis.
Lesson Four: Whatever is Lovely … Cultivating a beautiful spirit.
Lesson Five: Whatever is Admirable … Looking to women who are living life well.
Lesson Six: Whatever is Excellent or Praiseworthy … Praising our excellent God in good and hard times. 
Epilogue: Continuing the process and putting into practice … (Philippians 4:9). Engaging my heart and mind in the things of God after the study is complete. 

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Bible Study on Christian Living, Relationship with Others. 6 sessions. 40 pages. By Anneke Hudson.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me — practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you (Philippians 4:8–9).

"Whatever … Keeping Your Heart in Tune with Whatever Life Brings" takes a six-lesson look at Philippians 4:8–9. Each lesson contains Bible study, personal reflection and practical ideas to incorporate into your life. Designed as a group study, it can also be used as an individual study.

Lesson One: Whatever is True … Allowing God’s truth to humble our hearts and live in awe of Him and His counsel and grace.
Lesson Two: Whatever is Noble, Whatever is Right … Considering Whose voice will influence and guide our daily lives.
Lesson Three: Whatever is Pure … Inviting God to recreate purity on a daily basis.
Lesson Four: Whatever is Lovely … Cultivating a beautiful spirit.
Lesson Five: Whatever is Admirable … Looking to women who are living life well.
Lesson Six: Whatever is Excellent or Praiseworthy … Praising our excellent God in good and hard times. 
Epilogue: Continuing the process and putting into practice … (Philippians 4:9). Engaging my heart and mind in the things of God after the study is complete. 

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Bible Study on Relationship with God, 14 sessions. 24 pages. By Rev. John Heckmann. Leader Guide available.

Depending on the situation, focus may vary, but our challenge as a Christian who is “simul iustus et peccator” (simultaneously [at the same time] saint and sinner) is staying focused on the things which God our Heavenly Father would have us focus. We see this various times throughout the Old and New Testament as God’s children lose sight of the opportunities He gives them to serve, and then, in His grace, God restores their focus. 

Focus Lost … Focus Restored deals with 14 biblical personalities and examples of times when they lost their focus and when their focus was restored by God. Each biblical personality could be studied in 30 to 45 minutes with discussion included. 

The study could be used as an ongoing lunchtime study or one or two sections as part of an LWML meeting. Each biblical personality could be studied by an individual who might desire to do one personality a day. Its uses are varied and can be easily adapted to fit the needs of an individual or group.

Lesson One: Adam and Eve
Lesson Two: Cain and Abel
Lesson Three: Noah
Lesson Four: Abram/Abraham
Lesson Five: Saul
Lesson Six: David
Lesson Seven: Solomon
Lesson Eight: Elijah
Lesson Nine: Jonah
Lesson Ten: John the Baptist
Lesson Eleven: Peter
Lesson Twelve: Saul/Paul
Lesson Thirteen: Family of Jesus/James
Lesson Fourteen: John Mark

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Bible Study on Relationship with God, 7 sessions. 43 pages. By Rev. Kris Whitby. Leader Guide available.

At meals, much more can happen than the mere consuming of food. Around the table, as friends and family gather for a meal, relationships can be deepened, special occasions celebrated, important life matters can be discussed. In short, life is often shared over a meal.

Many significant things happened over a meal during Jesus' earthly ministry. "At Table with Jesus" invites us to journey into the Scriptures and take a seat around the meal table where Jesus dines. May the Holy Spirit use this study to deepen our understanding of what grace our Savior extends to those who get to dine with Him, and how He continues to set a place for us to be nurtured by Him. 

Lesson One: A Covenant Confirmed
Lesson Two: Meals that Bless
Lesson Three: The Abundant Provider 
Lesson Four: Anointed by a Sinner, Forgiven by the Savior
Lesson Five: The Humble, Heavenly Banquet
Lesson Six: Burning Hearts and Opened Eyes
Lesson Seven: A Meal for the Lost 

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