![]() ![]() Each volume not only guides the reader through that given portion of Scripture, but along the way it also teaches the reader how to study the Bible.Įach book divides its material into 12 units, each successively guiding the reader progressively through that given book of the Bible. Simply put, Crossway’s Knowing the Bible series sets a new standard for books in this class. Of course this is easy to say, but in this case, at least, it is a goal that is superbly accomplished. Knowing the Bible, as the series title indicates, was created to help readers know and understand the meaning, the message, and the God of the Bible. Dennis state the goal of this series in the preface: ![]() These books are both substantive and engaging, and, most significantly, they successfully guide the reader into thoughtful consideration of the biblical text.Īs someone was overheard saying, this is not your grandmother’s study guide. But within minutes of just thumbing through these books my negative attitude was dispelled completely, and then as I read through them more carefully I found myself actually excited about them and thinking of venues in which I could put them to work. Of course there have been improvements along the way, and I have been encouraged to see this approach employed more successfully here and there. The “how would you feel if you were a puppy?” kind of approach that has tended to distinguish them just has not seemed to me to offer much of enduring substance for the soul. I confess, I have never much cared for the Bible “study guide” books that have become so common in the last generation or so. ![]() From the creators of The Gospel Project, this six-volume resource is comprehensive in scope yet concise enough to be completed in just one year.Reading through this series of books has brought about a conversion, of sorts, in my thinking. From cover to cover, the Bible is the story of God's plan to redeem sinners through Jesus-the gospel. The Bible is not a collection of scattered stories and books. A vital component of a group member's discipleship experience, this Bible Study Book includes personal-study activities. Gospel Foundations, Volume 1 Bible Study Book includes seven small-group sessions, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," and a group discussion guide. Trace God's redemptive plan from the foundation of the world.", Help group members see God's grace at work in the earliest stories of the Bible. Understand how Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph connect to God's plan of redemption. Session 1: God Creates Session 2: Man Sins Session 3: God Makes a Covenant with Abraham Session 4: God Tests Abraham Session 5: God Works Through a Dysfunctional Family Session 6: God Gives Jacob a New Name Session 7: God Redeems Joseph's Adversity Features: - Seven small-group sessions - Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: - See why the creation account matters to the gospel story. In The God Who Creates, groups will explore what happened in the beginning as God laid the foundation of the earth and then established a path for the redemption of His people through His covenant with Abraham. Each seven-session volume includes videos to help your group engage in discussion with a clear understanding of how each text fits into the storyline of Scripture. From the creators of The Gospel Project, this six-volume resource is comprehensive in scope yet concise enough to be completed in just one year. "item_description" : "Gospel Foundations, Volume 1 Bible Study Book includes seven small-group sessions, applicable Scripture, How to Use This Study, and a group discussion guide. "item_title" : "Gospel Foundations - Volume 1 - Bible Study Book",
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