Many regard Revelation as the hardest book in the New Testament. It is full of strange, lurid, and sometimes bizarre and violent imagery. As a result, people who are quite at home in the Gospels, Acts and Paul's letters find themselves tiptoeing around Revelation with a sense that they don't really belong there. But they do! This book offers one of the clearest and sharpest visions of God's ultimate purpose for the whole creation. Here we see how the powerful forces of evil can be and are being overthrown through the victory of Jesus the Messiah, which continues to inspire and strengthen his followers today. The guides in this series by Tom Wright can be used on their own or alongside his New Testament for Everyone commentaries. They are designed to help you understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide you into a deeper understanding of the Christian story and the Christian life.

Dive into prophecy, visions, and cosmic battles in this Bible Study Guide: Revelation. This captivating exploration of the final book of the New Testament, written by the apostle John, takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through the vivid imagery and profound symbolism of the Book of Revelation. Discover the secrets of the seven churches, unravel the mystery of the Four Horsemen, and witness the climactic Battle of Armageddon. As the seals are broken, the trumpets sound, and the bowls are poured out, the unfolding drama reveals the cosmic struggle between good and evil. Explore the symbolic visions of the Lamb, the Woman, and the New Jerusalem, each carrying profound messages of redemption, hope, and ultimate triumph. Reflect on the divine majesty, the spiritual battles, and the eternal promises embedded in the words of this Book. Brace yourself for a journey that transcends earthly dimensions, inviting contemplation on the timeless themes of faith, perseverance, and the triumphant culmination of God's redemptive plan. Are you ready to unveil the mysteries and witness the celestial drama unfold? Join us on this captivating expedition through the pages of Revelation, where every verse holds a key to understanding the ultimate destiny of humanity and the eternal victory of the Divine.

The Story of Heaven small group video Bible study is a three-week exploration into the hope and promise of Heaven, adapted from God’s Story, Your Story and The Story Adult Curriculum. Pulled straight from the pages of the Bible, this study provides individuals and groups of all sizes the opportunity to learn, discuss, and apply biblical teaching about heaven to their everyday lives. This Participant's Guide (DVD/digital video sold separately) will open your eyes to the glorious finale of God's masterfully-told story. Discover the heart of God's Story and the joy that comes as you align your story with God's. Max Lucado and Randy Frazee offer a hope-filled perspective of heaven, showing groups: The power of the words "Christ has risen" and the hope that they provide How Jesus promises this same type of resurrection to those who follow Him The promise of new bodies without sickness and without the struggles of the flesh A picture of what the kingdom of God will be like from the book of Revelation How we can participate in God's ultimate story How Jesus will return to earth and live with us in a new earth forever Sessions include: Exit Strategy (Lucado) Heavenly Graduation (Lucado) The End of Time (Frazee) Designed for use with The Story of Heaven Video Study 9780310820284 (sold separately).

The second coming of Jesus Christ draws closer with every tick of the clock. With every heartbeat, each person is closer to meeting the Lord face-to-face. The question at hand is, When will this occur? A more pressing question is, Are you, your family, and your church ready specifically? The purpose of the book of Revelation is to inform and prepare each person and church for the reality of the second coming. The purpose of this book is to inform, train, and prepare individuals and churches to engage the present culture with the gospel as we experience the radical effects of these long-prophesied end times. This book is written for those who know very little about the Bible or the Christian faith as well as for those who have followed Christ faithfully for decades. Jesus' constant challenge in Scripture was and is "Be ready."

John's Revelation is the most misunderstood book of the Bible. Even church fathers, Martin Luther, and other Protestant leaders questioned its inclusion in the Bible. The book of Revelation is not meant to be a complex puzzle itching to be solved. Rather, it is a first-century document that needs to be understood in the context of the Greco-Roman world while paying close attention to the hundreds of allusions to Old Testament Scripture.

One of the world's most beloved Bible teachers offers definitive teaching on biblical prophecy, the end times, and the apocalypse. Do you find yourself disheartened when you hear the news events of the day? Wars raging across the world. Crisis after crisis occurring in the homeland. Moral decay seemingly celebrated in the media outlets. Just when it seems things can't get any worse...they do. Thankfully, God has graciously filled His Word with signs of the future to help us understand His purpose and plans for us. In The Book of Signs Study Guide, bestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah examines the prophetic writings from the Old and New Testaments to help you cut through the confusion and give you insights about God's plan for humankind as the end times draw near. In this comprehensive thirty-one lesson study guide, you will explore what God's Word says about... International Signs: the nations and regions that will play important roles as the final events of the age emerge. Cultural Signs: what will occur in societies and cultures around the world as we approach the end times. Heavenly Signs: what will happen to believers during this tumultuous time. Tribulation Signs: what will transpire during this seven-year period, when Satan, the Antichrist, and the False Prophet unleash unspeakable horrors on the world. End Signs: what believers can look forward to experiencing when Jesus returns and God establishes His everlasting kingdom on earth. God has given us a firm understanding of what is really going on in the world and what will happen as we approach the end of the age. As you come to understand the truth about these signs, your faith will grow, you will live more confidently, and you will gain a new hope for the future—knowing the time for the return of the Prince of Peace is drawing near. Each Lesson Includes: An outline of the main subjects and Scriptures covered during the lesson. An overview of Dr. Jeremiah's teaching on the topic being studied. Application questions to help individuals and small groups delve into the Bible. A Did You Know? section that adds a point of interest to the lesson. This study guide is designed to be used in conjunction with The Book of Signs (9780785229551), but it may also be used by itself for personal or group study.

After losing her husband to cancer, bestselling author and Bible teacher Brestin shares her own grief experience and spiritual recovery in this 10-lesson Bible study. She demonstrates how these handpicked psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs can calm a grieving heart.

What is the Kingdom of God? What does it mean to be part of the kingdom? These are questions that should occupy the mind of every Christian. But we frequently shy away from the full meaning of God's rule. In Christian Archy, Dr. David Alan Black examines the New Testament to find the truly radical and all-encompassing claims of God's kingdom. In doing so, he discovers that the character of this kingdom is widely different from what is commonly contemplated today. Its glory is revealed only through suffering - a point that Jesus' disciples, then and now, have been slow to understand. This truth has tremendous implications for church life. The kingdom of God is in no way imperialistic. It has no political ambitions. It conquers not by force but by love. It is this humble characteristic of the kingdom that is a stumbling block to so many today. Christ's claim to our total allegiance is one we seek to avoid at all costs. But there is only one way to victory and peace, and that way is the way of the Lamb. This is the first volume in the new Areopagus Critical Christian Issues Series from Energion Publications. We believe it is an appropriate way to begin that series by addressing this foundational question of who we are as part of the Christian church, and why it is important for us to immerse ourselves in God's word.

This landmark resource, now available in the NABRE translation, contains all the authoritative study notes, expanded essays, and informational sidebars for which it is known and trusted. The heart of this volume remains its extensive Reading Guide that leads the reader through the Scriptures, book by book. References and background information are clearly laid out in the margins of the text, guiding the reader to a fuller understanding of the Bible. Other outstanding features include: a 15-page glossary of special terms, complete Sunday and weekday lectionary readings for the liturgical years of the Church. 32 beautiful pages of full-color Oxford Bible Maps come with a place-name index for easy reference. Printed on smooth, durable paper and bound with the highest quality materials, the Catholic Study Bible is an incredible value. It is available in three attractive and affordable bindings: black bonded leather, hardcover, and paperback. The New American Bible Revised Edition: The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) brings to culmination the work of nearly 100 scholars, including translators, editors, and a subcommittee of Catholic bishops who provided extensive review of the biblical text over a period of many years. The NABRE is the first major amendment to the New American Bible translation since 1991. It features: *The first update of the Old Testament since 1970, taking into account recent archaeological and textual discoveries. *Complete revision of the Psalter.

From internationally recognized Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham, this focused Bible course and workshop is designed to guide you into a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit through reading God's Word. In the Jesus In Me video-based Bible study (video streaming included) Anne Graham Lotz provides a format for studying the Bible that will help you learn to listen for God's voice, know Him in an intimate relationship, and communicate with Him through His Word. Throughout the eight sessions, you and your group will discover why the Holy Spirit is an essential part of the Christian life and how he speaks directly to you through the pages of your Bible. Anne begins with a workshop and video instruction on an effective, 5-step approach to studying your Bible. After that, you'll apply the skills of asking and listening as you work through five Bible studies per week on selected Scriptures about the Holy Spirit. This video study guide has everything you need for both small group and individual use and includes: The study guide itself—with the workshop instruction, discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a facilitator's guide. An individual access code to stream all eight video presentations online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). Sessions and run times: Bible Study Workshop (49:00) Loving the Person of the Holy Spirit (18:00) Enjoying the Presence of the Holy Spirit (17:30) Relying on the Power of the Holy Spirit (17:00) Embracing the Purpose of the Holy Spirit (15:00) Living by the Precepts of the Holy Spirit (16:30) Reflecting on the Purity of the Holy Spirit (21:00) Trusting the Priority of the Holy Spirit (21:30) Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.