"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love." John 15:9 Before Jesus left this world he gave specific encouragement and instructions to his disciples on what to expect and how to live after he had gone. These words still apply to his disciples today. In this eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, trusted guides J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom lead you through ...

Number of Studies: 8

Restlessness in our body. Constant negative thoughts. Inability to focus.

Most of us relate in some way to these feelings. Anxiety is that vague feeling that something isn't right, that something bad may happen. Worry becomes an all-consuming part of life.

In this eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, nurse and Bible study writer Skip McDonald looks at a variety ...

Number of Studies: 8

"I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth."

This six-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, based on Alister McGrath's book I Believe, introduces us to the Apostles' Creed and the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Christians indeed trust in God, and the basics of our faith have remained the ...

Number of Studies: 6

"How have you been?" a friend asks. "Busy," we say. Much of our busyness is necessary to our survival or to the wellbeing of others and ourselves. In the whirlwind of our lives, however, it may seem impossible to focus beyond the noise of daily demands. We long for a greater awareness of God with us. This eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study explores ways of conversing with God in ...

Number of Studies: 8

Christian beliefs are vital to Christian living. They are the foundation of your relationship with God—and even with others. So . . . what do Christians believe? In this twelve-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, Stephen Eyre introduces one by one twelve key tenets of the Christian faith. Here is what you need to know (and tell others!) about God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, human nature, sin, ...

Number of Studies: 12

Compassion, humility, faith, perseverance. We long for the beauty of Christ to be reflected in our lives. Such character comes only as the Spirit of God transforms us through the Word of God. This twelve-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study will help you along your journey toward becoming all that God created you to be. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical ...

Number of Studies: 12

One of the greatest gifts that Christ has given us is each other. Through Christ's body, the church, we discover our unique gifts and experience worship, healing and power. In this ten-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, Rob Suggs leads us to grow in community—loving and nurturing one another, and in reflecting Christ's love to the world around us. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible ...

Number of Studies: 10

Depth. Strength. Wisdom. Maturity. We long to be people who exhibit such qualities. We want to strengthen our character and deepen our relationship with Christ. But spiritual depth requires spiritual discipline. This twelve-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study by Andrea Sterk and Peter Scazzero is designed to help us learn how God intends for us to live and show us how God helps us grow to ...

Number of Studies: 12

The most influential leader in the early church was undoubtedly the apostle Paul. He never lost the vision of God's single new humanity—Jews and Gentiles together. And in his letters we watch him exercising his leadership skills among the early Christians. This nine-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study by John Stott is based on his book Basic Christian Leadership and covers the first ...

Number of Studies: 9

Virtue may not be a word you use every day, but it defines the qualities of a person of character. One of the good things about belonging to God is that he develops virtues in you. In this nine-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, Cindy Bunch leads you to investigate—and learn to practice—key Christian virtues: faith, hope, love, wisdom, justice, courage, moderation, integrity and ...

Number of Studies: 9

Do you sometimes wish that the Bible could make your decisions for you? Donald Baker is familiar with this desire. He writes, "God has given me free will, and while I appreciate his confidence in my ability to choose, there are times when I wish that he would make the decisions for me." The Bible won't give you a direct answer to each choice—or dilemma—you face. But the Bible will teach you how ...

Number of Studies: 9

As believers know we have to depend on Jesus for many things: for salvation, for guidance, for forgiveness, for daily needs. But to depend on Christ for everything? Excluding nothing? It's a scary—but also a profoundly biblical—idea. In this ten-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, you'll explore instances of biblical people learning that they could rely on Christ to see them through, ...

Number of Studies: 10

Though we say God is loving, trustworthy and all-powerful, our actions and thoughts reveal the subtle and not-so-subtle lies we're believing: that God is impossible to please, manipulative, and likely to abandon us. Written with compassion and conviction, this eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study brings to light our distorted thinking and points us to the truth of who God is—the ...

Number of Studies: 8

The way we think and feel about ourselves is one of the most important things about us—affecting our peace of mind, our creativity, and our ability to engage meaningfully in the world. Perhaps most importantly, it impacts our relationships with others, including our relationship with God. This eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study by Dale and Juanita Ryan is designed to help us take ...

Number of Studies: 8

Are you tired of pat answers to your hard questions of faith? The writer of Ecclesiastes is not afraid to confront your dilemmas. Like "Where can you find fulfillment?" And "Who is really in control of this world that seems so topsy-turvy?" Or "Is there any value in my work, my struggles, my life?" As you explore this fascinating Old Testament book in this twelve-session LifeGuide^® Bible ...

Number of Studies: 12

Jesus can change you, no matter what your life situation. He can give you peace, hope and joy in the most desperate circumstances. But you need a life-changing encounter with him. In this eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, Douglas Connelly examines the stories of how eight people--among them a scholar, a failure, a blind man and an adulteress--found their lives changed forever ...

Number of Studies: 8

Did you know that the Bible has a great deal to say about ethnicity?

Through the Bible, God shapes the way we engage with ethnicity. A biblical perspective on ethnicity gives us confidence to explore our own ethnic identities.

In this eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study, Steve Tamayo takes us through passages that open us up to difficult yet important conversations ...

Number of Studies: 8

"I don't want to offend people." "I don't know what to say." Most of us can think of at least one hundred reasons not to share the gospel. Evangelism can be intimidating. But it can also be a natural and exciting way of life. These Bible studies will help you discover creative ways to share the gospel in your everyday situations and surroundings. In this twelve-session LifeGuide^® ...

Number of Studies: 12

Every day, we must choose whether to live cautiously or courageously, to follow the crowd or to embrace God's purposes. God invites us to live at our best, to pursue righteousness, to drive toward true excellence.

In this six-session LifeGuide® Bible study, beloved pastor Eugene Peterson draws from the story of the prophet Jeremiah to explore what a life of excellence looks ...

Number of Studies: 6

Why don't I get what I pray for? Do I wait in faith for God to change a bad situation, or do I step out in faith to look for change? Why don't I feel more confident that God will help me? If you ever struggle with uncertainties about faith, you'll find good company in the pages of the Bible. Dale and Sandy Larsen lead you through nine LifeGuide^® Bible studies on people who struggled ...

Number of Studies: 9

In this study Douglas Connelly looks at various metaphors for how we grow more spiritually mature in Christ, including running a race, carrying a cross, constructing a building, fighting a battle and more. This eight-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a "Now or Later" section following ...

Number of Studies: 8

Forgiveness is a door. It's the way to peace and joy. But it's a small door, and it can't be entered without stooping—or kneeling. And sometimes it is very hard to find. When we hurt the people we love, how do we go about restoring the relationship? When we suffer the pain of betrayal or injury or rejection from someone else, how do we deal with the anger and resentment we feel? In eight studies, ...

Number of Studies: 8

We are called to four great loves:

• to love God
• to love God's Word
• to love God's people
• to love God's purposes in the world

It is both an awesome task and a glorious opportunity. God promises to equip us for it. As Judith Allen Shelly leads you through eight LifeGuide^® Bible Study sessions, she points out tangible ways to love and serve the ...

Number of Studies: 8

Friends help you mature emotionally and spiritually. Friends teach you about forgiveness. Friends love you no matter what. Carolyn Nystrom leads you through ten inductive studies to discover what the Bible teaches about friendship. As you dig into the stories of friends like David and Jonathan or Ruth and Naomi, you will experience the riches of godly friendship for yourself. This ten-session ...

Number of Studies: 10

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. To be spiritually mature is to show the fruit of the Spirit of Christ in our lives. These nine-session LifeGuide^® studies from Old and New Testament passages highlight each quality and inspire us to nurture the Spirit's fruit in our lives. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided ...

Number of Studies: 9