A common question we receive is, “How should our group use the Personal Study Guide?” At least four different ways exist, with pros and cons of each. Regardless of which method you prefer, the Personal Study Guide will get used in one of the other ways as well. If you encourage everyone to study before arriving, they will also refer to their…
Read MoreIn the all-new Explore the Bible: Young Adults, you’ll find a simple 3-part strategy for each Bible study session. Once you read the session introduction and weekly Scripture passage, this 3-part strategy will help navigate your group through the background of the text, the commentary of each verse, and the modern-day application of the text. In essence, your…
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As we approach the Fall launch of Explore the Bible: Students, we have been encouraged to hear from many of you with questions and comments regarding the material you are previewing. In the following video, Ben Trueblood (Director of Student Ministry ), explains the Leader Prep portion of the Leader Guide, as well as the Leader…
Read MoreThe activities prior to a sporting event look like chaos. Vendors are moving up and down the aisle. Spectators compete with the vendors for isle space as they try to get to their seats. Players and officials scurry around on the playing field or court adding to the dissidence. If the game is televised, even…
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