Everything centers on family—beginning with the eternal family of God (the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and then the families on earth. God created us to expand his family—to be with him and for him in his great plan of life, to share his many tremendous blessings with his family forever. The New Testament Commentary for the Family Bible Study Series is designed for individuals and families’ personal growth. Knowing the theme of the Bible—the Family of God (see Book 4 of The Family Bible Study Series)—makes the books and verses of the Bible much easier to understand, along with personal applications. This commentary will help you to do so, and it is written in an easy-to-understand language to read. This will be a great and beneficial aid to both individuals and to parents helping their children better understand the Bible and to help them receive the Bible as their standard to live by. The Family Bible Study Series is put together to be a very helpful tool for individuals and parents to have personal Bible studies for themselves and with the family. It is also an excellent benefit for counselors, premarital and remarriage guidance, church-leadership Bible study for support to individuals and family development, and youth-group Bible studies. Enjoy finding the discoveries and benefits of the Family Bible Study Series. A list of the books in this series is found in the back of this book.

Who is a stranger to us? Do you have very many acquaintances? What are important characteristics of a friend for you? Have you ever had a close relationship with another you could call a brother or sister? Have you discovered the greatest, long-lasting relationship of all? Do you know that this is available to you? These are some of the questions that are addressed in discovering the levels of relationships in Book Two of the Family Bible Study Series. It is helpful to know where we stand in the relationships we have. All relationships have a process of growth in order to continue and benefit those involved in them. Each becomes a contributor in order for the relationship to continue to benefit one another. Discovering where one is at in the levels of a relationship will help one know better how to proceed from there. Is it growing together? Is this a short term or long term relationship? What will it take for a particular relationship to continue and be a benefit for both involved? Is this a developing friendship or simply a “business” relationship? In the midst of all the relationships we encounter, the long-lasting ones tend to be the most rewarding over time. Here in Book Two, discover the single most long-lasting relationship and how this one relationship includes the other relationships within it also, making it by far the best relationship of all! Enjoy the discoveries.

With so much demand on our time, in and outside the home, and with all the different schedules and things to do each day, when do I find time to read the Bible for my daily spiritual nourishment and direction? And, just as important, when do we find time for family Bible study? Now the help so needed is here and nourishes and fills both of these necessary desires at the same time. The Family Bible Study series is designed to help accomplish both these goals together in the same study, in a good, time-efficient manner. In Book One of the series, Family Bible Studies, you will discover the biblical foundation for the family, the rock-bottom structure (design) and groundbreaking steps forward toward building a strong, stable family. All this is done by reading the Bible and discussing it together. Here is what you will see: the Trinity as the model for growing families on Earth; God’s strong design for the family still stands; His guidelines in the Bible help each of us grow together; a Bible study of eight characteristics of God as a beginning model for individual and family development; an inspirational ending on the fulfillment of the greatest commandment. This is first book of the Family Bible Studies series. The second will center on relationships and the levels that exist. Time studying and applying God’s Word brings great rewards—both now and in the days to come (Is. 55:8–11).

Better Together, an all - new Bible study from First Place 4 Health, invites members and participants to discover God's plan for godly community and fellowship. Through 12 weeks of study, readers will learn what it takes to genuinely belong in God - centered community, love, patience, compassion, forgiveness and harmony ... just to name a few!...

Deuteronomy brings us to the feet of one of history’s greatest teachers. The Israelites were about to enter an unknown land that had a culture radically different from their own. Moses equipped them with God’s truth so they could move forward without fear. Today we can also find courage and direction in Moses’s words as we learn how to use the lessons of the past, why God’s law is the best foundation, and what it means to share in God’s covenant. The Wiersbe Bible Study Series delivers practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s Be Equipped commentary, this eight-week study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God’s Word with your life.

The "war between the sexes" has gone on long enough! God is moving to restore the relationship between women and men to His original design, bringing peace and harmony where there has been, for so long, strife and misunderstanding. The Beauty of Intimacy helps women open their eyes and hearts to this move of God's Spirit and challenges them to live according to the purpose God revealed for men and women at the beginning of time. The Beauty of Intimacy features eight study sessions. Topics include "A Tale of Two Trees," "She Shall Be Called Woman," "Right Expectations, Wrong Source," "Hidden Man of the Heart," and more. Each week's study examines an aspect of the relationship between women and men, digs into Scripture to find out what God's Word has to say about it, offers readers an opportunity to reflect on their own marriages or relationships, and suggests practical action steps to help women apply what they are learning.

Life is about choices. How should we lead our families? How should we manage our finances? How should we handle relationships? God's Word provides the answers. The book of Proverbs contains the greatest collection of wisdom ever recorded, written by one of the wisest men who ever lived. This study takes a fresh look at Proverbs and offers practical insights for making sound choices in every area of life. The Wiersbe Bible Study Series explores timeless wisdom found in God's Word. Based on Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's popular "BE" series, each study provides topical, relevant insights from selected books of the Bible. Designed for small groups, this ten-week study features excerpted commentary from Be Skillful, engaging questions, and practical applications, all designed to help you connect God's Word with your life.

In a world with a religion to meet every diverse mood, today's Christians are no different from those of ancient Colossae. Fighting Jewish legalism mixed with Eastern philosophies and Gnosticism, Paul called on the Colossian church to stop partaking in the misguided religious practices of their day and to find the one true faith. In his profound, scholarly letter, Paul warned the people of their heretical practices. His prevailing theme is the preeminence of Christ. Paul knew that if the Colossians grasped even a glimpse of the fullness of God, they would seize hold of their true identity and stop looking elsewhere for spiritual fulfillment. In this Bible study based on his original commentary on Colossians, seasoned pastor Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe challenges twenty-first-century believers in another age of "religious tolerance." Using Paul's response to heresy as one example, you will learn how to respond diplomatically yet boldly to the falsehood that aims to corrupt our faith today.

The book of Galatians carries a dangerous message. It's propelled by a radical idea that continues to challenge man-made beliefs and principles: The Christian religion is not about religion at all. It's about a relationship restored, and living by love, not legalism. In this study of the book of Galatians, we find Paul's battle cry for the true gospel and encounter the freedom found in placing our faith in Christ alone. The Wiersbe Bible Study Series explores timeless wisdom found in God's Word. Based on Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe's popular "BE" series, each study provides topical, relevant insights from selected books of the Bible. Designed for small groups, this eight-week study features excerpted commentary from Be Free, engaging questions, and practical applications, all designed to help you connect God's Word with your life.