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Bible Studies

Here is a collection of adult Bible studies that will help learners grow in their understanding of the Lenten season.

 
             
 
 

Like a Seed  
A community-based, online Lenten series from Fair Food

Available in English and Spanish

Logo: Like a SeedThis lectionary series uses the farmworkers’ agricultural background to help us walk together as we discover in God's Word the path of the life, freedom and justice that Jesus followed, which finally brought him to the cross.  The series will continue through Lent and culminate with the readings from Easter Sunday where we will explore how the seed that God has planted is giving life and hope.  Learn more.

 
             
 
 

Lord, Teach Us to Pray: Six Studies on Spirituality and the Lord’s Prayer
by John C. Purdy

The Lord’s Prayer is among the greatest treasures of faith. This study explores the key phrases of the Lord’s Prayer as they lead us to greater spirituality and growth. Six parts.

  Lord, Teach Us to Pray  
  Resource Book
PDS# 1882236025

$13.00
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  Leader's Guide
PDS # 1882236033
$16.50
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  Job and the Life of Faith: Wisdom for Today's World
by Carol M. Bechtel

The book of Job cuts straight to the heart of what it means to be human. It is the most profound exploration of the life of faith ever written, and wrestles with some of life's most perplexing questions. Why do bad things happen to good people? Is there a correspondence between sin and suffering, obedience and blessing? Why should we serve God if there are no guarantees?
  Job and the life of faith  
             
  Resource Book
PDS# 1882236645
$18.00
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  Leader's Guide
PDS# 1882236653

$18.00
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The Gospel of Mark: Jesus-Powerful, Courageous and Trusting
by Carol J. Miller

In this eight-part study written by Carol J. Miller, the portrait of Jesus we find in Mark is one of a powerful man, confident of this choices, and thoroughly trusting in God even as he faces persecution and ultimately death. Those who struggle in their discipleship are comforted to read in Mark’s gospel how even Jesus’ followers so often fail to understand the dept and breadth of Jesus’ power and authority. Mark’s words are an encouragement to wavering disciples of all the ages to see clearly the path Jesus invites us to follow.

  The Gospel of Mark: Jesus-Powerful, Courageous and Trusting  
             
  Resource Book on CD

PDS#1882236602
$18.00
The Gospel of Mark: Jesus-Powerful, Courageous and Trusting Resource Book on CD
  Leader's Guide on CD
PDS# 1882236610
$18.00

The Gospel of Mark: Jesus-Powerful, Courageous and Trusting Leader's Guide on CD
  Supplemental Text for Leaders
PDS# 0804231214
$29.95
The Gospel of Mark: Jesus-Powerful, Courageous and Trusting Supplemental Text for Leaders
 
             
 
  Parables: Stories for Life in God’s World
by Richard J. Henderson

Jesus was the master of the parable! Deceptively simple, these timeless stories were used by Jesus to bring new life to old ways. Kerygma classes will discover God’s truth for today’s dilemmas. Seven parts.
  Parables: Stories for Life in God's World  
             
  Resource Book
PDS# 188223636X

$16.00
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  Leader's Guide
PDS# 1882236378

$19.00
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Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel’s Messiah
by Carol Bechtel

Hallelujah explores the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah and includes musical commentary. With four sessions on the Advent texts and six sessions on the Lenten texts, it may be offered as two seasonal courses or as one ten-week course. A recording of Messiah is recommended for class use: We offer the two-CD Chicago Symphony version.

  Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel's Messiah  
             
  Resource Book
PDS# 1882236246
$17.00
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  Supplemental Reference for Leader's
PDS# 0802801250
$12.00
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Leader's Guide
PDS# 1882236254
$24.00
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Sowing Tears, Reaping Joy: The Bible and Brahms’s Requiem
by Carol M. Bechtel

This study follows the famous “German Requiem” on a tour of biblical prompts about death, grief, the brevity of life, and faith for here and hereafter. Through music and Scripture, we move from graveside to grieving, from the challenges of self-reflection to new perspectives and hope beyond. Kerygma offers a Chicago Symphony and Chorus CD of Brahms’s Requiem. Seven parts.

  Sowing Tears, Reaping Joy: The Bible and Brahms's Requiem  
             
  Resource Book
PDS# 1882236327
$13.00
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  Leader's Guide
PDS# 1882236335
$16.50
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  Amos and Hosea: Boundaries, Tough Love, and Amazing Grace
by George W. Ramsey and Victoria Smit

This study challenges study groups to join the prophets in being boundary-crossers; to cross the boundary between religion and politics, or that boundary between "us" and "them". Amos' and Hosea's message is surely relevant for a society such as ours, divided on issues of theology, politics, economics, government and morality. We need to hear about God's "tough love" and amazing grace, which are extended by the Lord to a people who have often broken the divine heart.
 
             
  Resource Book
PDS# 1882236661
$18.00
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  Leader's Guide
PDS# 188223667X
$18.00
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