A Fruitful Life: Discovering Jesus' Invitation in the Sermon on the Mount--An 8-Week Bible Study, By Ashley Hales and Bryce Hales

A Fruitful Life

Discovering Jesus' Invitation in the Sermon on the Mount--An 8-Week Bible Study

IVP Bible Study Experience

by Ashley Hales and Bryce Hales
Illustrated by Ned Bustard

A Fruitful Life
paperback
  • Length: 176 pages
  • Dimensions: 7 × 9.5 in
  • Number of Studies: 8
  • Published: April 08, 2025
  • Imprint: IVP Bible Studies
  • Item Code: A0718
  • ISBN: 9781514007181

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Discover the Path to Spiritual Growth

In his most familiar sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus extends an invitation to follow his example and reveals what the kingdom of God looks like. Rather than presenting a list of rules, Jesus illustrated spiritual characteristics that signify a truly faithful life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.

In their new eight-week Bible study A Fruitful Life, Ashley and Bryce Hales explore how readers can dive deep into the Sermon on the Mount to understanding how a life emulating Jesus—living and loving as he did—is a truly fruitful life.

A Fruitful Life includes:

  • Daily individual sessions designed to fit into your daily life, making it easy to stay connected and reflective throughout the week.
  • Access to eight weekly hour-long videos designed for group or individual use that provide profound insights and foster enriching discussions.

A Fruitful Life isn't just about reading Scripture; it's about fully engaging with the text and seeing how God's Word can transform our daily lives.

CONTENTS

Matthew 5–7: The Sermon on the Mount
Introduction: An Invitation to Fruitfulness
How to Use This Book

Week 1. The Fruitful Life of the Kingdom: Matthew 5:1-16
Week 2. Fruitfulness and God's Law: Matthew 5:17-37
Week 3. Fruitfulness Is Justice and Mercy: Matthew 5:38–6:4
Week 4. Fruitfulness Grows in the Soil of Prayer: Matthew 6:5-15
Week 5. The Cost of Fruitfulness: Matthew 6:16-34
Week 6. Fruitfulness Is Not a Spectator Sport: Matthew 7:1-11
Week 7. Bearing Fruit for the Sake of Others: Matthew 7:12-20
Week 8. Bearing Fruit to the End: Matthew 7:21-29
Now What?: A Benediction

Appendix: A Note on Silence
Works Referenced and Suggestions for Further Study

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Ashley Hales

Ashley Hales (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is the author of Finding Holy in the Suburbs and A Spacious Life. Her work focuses on the surprising and renewing work of a Christian imagination. She is a Kirby Laing Centre Academic Fellow, an adviser to the Covenant College board of trustees, and a cofounder of the Willowbrae Institute. Ashley lives on the central coast of California with her husband, Bryce, and their four children.