Digging deeper with kids is a worthwhile goal. As church leaders, we know that we have a limited amount of time to engage kids in biblical teaching. Desiring to dig deep into God’s Word can equip us to help kids better understand—in the limited amount of time we have—God’s Word and who He is. When…
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Our classes and groups will only be as “deep” as the people leading them. In leadership circles, they call this the leadership ceiling or lid. The idea is that an organization will not exceed the abilities of the leader or leaders. This ceiling or lid is present at every level within an organization. The same…
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When Explore the Bible began in the Fall of 1978 (was called the Bible Book Series then), the resources for adults were a Personal Study Guide, a Leader Guide, and a Leader Kit. Not long after that first Sunday, churches began calling Lifeway in search of a Bible commentary they could provide their teachers. The…
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Over the years, the Explore the Bible team has heard cries for depth in Bible study. Some of these cries are spoken in general terms at first, with the person simply stating a desire for more. Most express a genuine desire to grow in their faith but are simply not sure how to do that.…
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In a recent Lifeway Research poll, 53% of those polled said they could tell the Christmas story accurately. Let that sink in for a moment. Nearly half felt they could tell the biblical Christmas story, getting most of the details right. But half could not. Most of us are not surprised by this even with…
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