An exploration of Christ's use of community as a means to change the world
Mike Shepherd
It's kind strange to think of him this way, but I believe that Jesus was the ultimate small-group Bible study leader. This article will examine that claim in light of Jesus' fitness to teach spiritual truth, his audience, his goals, his values, his methods, and his results as a group leader.
The six explorations in this article are a combination of my own study and the influence of a book written ...
It's kind of strange to think of him this way, but I believe that Jesus was the ultimate small-group leader. In part 1 of this article, I explored that claim in light of Jesus' fitness to teach spiritual truth, his audience, and his goals.
In part 2, below, I'll explore Jesus' focus as a group leader, his methods, and the results of his work. These six explorations are a combination of my own study ...
Your example can show others real Christianity at work.
Dreama Pritt
What a wonderful opportunity God has given us to reach and teach disciples in small groups! The best way to do this is by example. Just as we follow the example of the New Testament church, we teach and are taught by the examples of those around us. How many times have you personally met someone and thought, "I want to be like them"? Or, just as significantly, "I don't want to be like them!" Our relationships ...
Study these classic (and sometimes epic) films about Christian faith and see how God's love can work in our lives.
Study these classic (and sometimes epic) films about Christian faith and see how God's love can work in our lives.
Session 1
The Gospel of John This movie represents an eyewitness account of the life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as told by his beloved disciple John.
Session 2
Ben-HurA thrilling spectacle about a man ravaged by betrayal, gripped by vengeance, and restored ...
While our households often reflect popular television shows, God has a better plan for us.
Too often the lives of Christians look just like the rest of the world's, reflecting popular television shows like Desperate Housewives, Extreme Makeover, The Apprentice, and CSI. This four-part course will look at how we can live radically different lives that take time for meaningful relationships, reorient our ideas of success, make us an apprentice of Christ, and let us face our doubts.
Identify the seven names and titles of Jesus that reveal him as the eternal God, who came to transform us.
This basic ten-session course on the Gospel of John identifies the seven names and titles of Jesus that reveal him as the eternal God, who came to transform us. Miracles testified of his deity and revealed his compassion.
This study demonstrates how Jesus continually looked beyond the superficial to the real issue. He is our Good Shepherd, Messiah, and King and the Vine, who gives us life. He is our ...
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