Many of the same things that people have grown to expect are included in the new Adult Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide. How to Become a Christian and a map or illustration are on the inside front and back covers. Word Wise (a mini Bible dictionary) and Daily Bible Readings can still be found…
Read MoreWhen we began to plan for the relaunch of Explore the Bible, we took a hard look at all our resources including the Adult Personal Study Guide. One question with which we wrestled was about the placement of the Bible text. We looked at it being in the margins next to the commentary, flowing with…
Read MoreAs a leader, we all want to know what we need to do the stay fresh or to stay in the position of leader. Here are five things we can do to continue to develop and remain a leader. Know what you are good at as a leader We all have strengths and weaknesses and…
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Yogi Berra once said, “It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.” Most groups have one of two problems when it comes to meaningful spiritual conversation: discussion can feel like pulling teeth or herding cats. Either people won’t talk, or they won’t stop talking about things unrelated to the Bible study. Leading a…
Read MoreMost of us have a set amount of time available for us to lead a Bible study group. We have a start time and an end time that is dictated by various factors (worship service before or after, care of children, other responsibilities, etc.). The issue is protecting the time we do have and being…
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