A friend is a friend at all times, and a brother is born for the time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17. Have you struggled to make friends?  Or keep them?  Whatever your experience has been, we were all designed for community.  We all want to feel connected.  Thankfully, God does not leave us on our own to figure out the ins and outs of friendship!  This study is perfect for individuals or groups.

Craving Community is a four-week study that will:

* Help you to fix your gaze on Jesus who gives us friendship with God.
* Show you the attributes of a godly friend.
* Equip you to navigate difficulties in friendship.
* Encourage you to pursue godly friendship even when it’s hard.

Special resources within study:

* Study Suggestions

* Weekly Reflections

* Friendship Spotlights from Scripture

* Suggestions for Making Friends

* Questions to Help You Go Deeper with Your Friends

* Key themes: Friendship, Community, Fellowship 

Path to Purpose | A Study on the Book of Ecclesiastes Path to Purpose is an in-depth, three-week study on the book of Ecclesiastes. The book of Ecclesiastes reveals the despair and dissatisfaction that comes from a life apart from God and seeking after empty pursuits.

Throughout this study, you will learn the answers to common questions many ask today such as, “What is my purpose on earth?” and “What is the purpose of life?” Through Solomon’s teachings, you will receive wisdom from his quest for meaning and satisfaction and see how the path to purpose is found in Jesus Christ.

Study Suggestions 

• How to Study the Bible
• Attributes of God 
• Timeline of Scripture 
• Metanarrative of Scripture 
• How to Read and Interpret Wisdom Literature 
• Solomon as a Type of Christ 
• What is the Gospel?

Waiting for Hope | 3 Week Study | A Study on the Book of Malachi “Since the days of your ancestors, you have turned from my statutes; you have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord of Armies.“  Malachi 3:7a

What do you do when you are stuck in the in-between? How do you remain faithful as you wait for God’s help and provision in a desperate situation?

Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament—the final book before a 400-year period of silence. In Malachi, we encounter God’s people as they painstakingly wait for the Messiah.

Even though the wait was long and hard, Malachi teaches us they can wait with hope because the One who was coming—Jesus—was their hope.

Stand Firm | 3 Week Study | Putting on the Full Armor of God

"Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil." Ephesians 6:10-11

Have you ever wondered what it means that Christians are engaged in a spiritual battle?  Do you wonder how you are supposed to fight against sin and spiritual darkness in your everyday life?

Stand Firm: Putting on the Full Armor of God is a three-week study that will:

* Help you understand what the armor of God is and how to put it on.

* Give you a true understanding of spiritual warfare and your role in it.

* Equip you with practical tools to fight sin in your life.

* Teach you to persevere in the face of temptation.

* Encourage you to find your strength in Christ alone

Fighting with Faith is an in-depth, four-week study that goes verse by verse through the book of Philippians. From beginning to end, the book of Philippians speaks to the blessings believers receive from their union with Christ. Paul encourages believers to live lives worthy of the gospel by examining themes of joy, endurance, fellowship, and contentment.

This study will fix your eyes on the grace and glory of Christ, and will teach you what it truly means to fight with faith.

* This book is perfect for individuals or groups.

* The book contains daily study material as well as study suggestions and extra features, like word studies, timelines & charts, to help you dig deeper.

* Each week contains five days of study material, including daily study questions.

* Each week also has a memory verse day and a weekly reflection day to help dig deeper into Scripture.

* The 8x10 study book is 127 pages long.

Do you ever wonder how God is at work when all you see is evidence of a broken, unjust world? Have you ever struggled to see hope during hard times? We all long to see restoration in our lives and in the world around us. Only through Christ can we truly be restored. 

Restored: A Study on the Book of Joel is a 3-week study through the prophetic book of Joel. Though it is just 3 short chapters, each one is filled with truths that point to the restoration only Jesus can provide.

This study will:

* Unpack rich biblical truths, such as the Day of the Lord and the promise of the Spirit, that ultimately point to our joy found in Christ.

* Remind you how God is faithful to His promises just as He will remain faithful to you today.

* Help you better understand the message of the Minor Prophets and how it fits within the story of Scripture.

* Show you how God can redeem your shame and mourning and draw you closer to Himself.

* Walk you verse by verse so that you can learn to seek God, repent, and allow Him to.

This five-week study traces the theme of worship throughout the entire Bible. Believers are called to live in such a way that all of life is worship, and this study explores what true worship looks like from Genesis to Revelation. The study gives an overview of the main points of the story and features daily and weekly questions perfect for individual or group study. The study is 8x10.

Do you struggle to connect the dots between the Old and New Testament? Are you wanting to learn more about the different genres of Scripture and how each book of the Bible points to Jesus? Scripture tells one, big, cohesive story and this study will help you discover it.

Five-week study that will:

• Walk you through all the genres of Scripture to show how everything from the law and prophets to the gospels and epistles point to Jesus and HIs redemptive plan.
• Help you understand and identify the metanarrative of Scripture: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration
• Give you invaluable tools and knowledge so that you can interpret and apply Scripture to your everyday life
• Leave you with a greater understanding of who God is, how He works in the world, and His redemptive plans and purposes

Special resources within study:

• Study Suggestions
• How to Study the Bible
• The Attributes of God
• Metanarrative of Scripture
• Bible Facts
• Books of the Bible
• Timeline of Scripture
• The Story of Scripture
• What is the Gospel?

Key themes: The Story of Scripture, The Gospel, Scripture, the Character of God

Details:

• This study is perfect for individuals or groups.
• Each week contains five days of study material, including daily study questions, and weekly Scripture memory verses and reflection questions.
• Measures 8X10
• Includes 140 pages

Rest | 6 Week Study | From Eden to Eternity

Are you weary and overwhelmed? You are not alone. Every one of us encounters and struggles with weariness and busyness. We all crave rest but we can find it difficult to have rest in a life full of work, schedules, and stress.

Rest is a 6-week study that will:

• Trace the theme of rest from Genesis to Revelation.
• Learn how to truly find rest in Jesus Christ.
• Discover how God brings His people everlasting rest.

Seek | 6 Week Study | A Walk Through Psalms 61-90

How can we grow in our relationship with God? If we want to seek God, what should we say, do, and pray? This study looks closely at thirty psalms that remind us to worship God and call us to draw near to Him because He has drawn near to us.

Seek: A Walk Through Psalms 61-90 is a six-week study that will:

• Explain God’s character through an in-depth study of psalms 31-60.

• Help you establish a rhythm of turning to the Lord in prayer every day.

• Show you why God is worthy of your worship and praise.

• Encourage you to honestly express your fears, worries, joys, and concerns to the Lord through prayer Special resources within study.

We are called, as believers, to worship the Lord, but what does this look like practically in our everyday lives? How do we worship God in every season, including seasons of pain and suffering?

Praise is an in-depth study of Psalms 91–120 that helps us understand how we can live worshipful lives throughout every season of life. This study encourages our hearts to give God glory and spread His glory over the earth as we share the good news of Jesus Christ.

This study is 6 weeks long.  Each week includes 5 days of study with study questions. Each week also includes reflection questions and verses for Scripture memorization, as well as a hymn inspired by one of the psalms from that week to encourage deepened worship.

How are we to respond when we are in need and in pain? How do we trust God when we are attacked, grieved, and discouraged? This study looks closely at 30 psalms that remind us to look to God and rest in who He is in our moments of hardship.

Trust: A Walk Through Psalms 121–150 is a 6-week study that will:

* Explain God’s character through an in-depth study of Psalms 121–150.

* Encourage you to come to God and call out to Him in suffering.

* Motivate you to worship God no matter your circumstances.

* Challenge you to honestly express your fears, worries, joys, and concerns to the Lord through prayer Special resources within the study.

Chosen is an in-depth study of Ephesians. This 7-week study takes a verse by verse walk through the book of Ephesians. The study covers many themes found in the book of Ephesians. The first half of the study focuses on who we are and our identity in Christ, and then the second half of the book looks at how we should live the Christian life in light of that identity. The study also covers the message of the gospel and the armor of God.

Do you want to share your faith, but feel unsure how to do it? 

As Christians, we have an unshakable hope because of the gospel. But often, we can feel afraid or uncertain about how to share the good news with others.  This study is perfect for individuals or groups.  Each week contains five days of study material, including study questions, a weekly memory verse, and weekly reflection questions.  

Measures 8 x 10; 199 pages

Sharing our Faith is a 5-week study that equips believers to:

• Understand what the gospel is, and why we should share it.
• Discuss common objections to the gospel, including the problem of evil, and questions regarding sexuality or other religions.
• Share the gospel with friends in various life stages, including with those who are suffering, searching for significance, or see no need for God.

Special resources within study:

• Brainstorming relationships worksheet
• Manager: Cross, and Crown Gospel Presentation
• Guide: Reading the Bible with Someone
• Tips for Evangelism & Finding Bridges
• Tips for Sharing the Gospel with Family, Friends and Community

Better Together is a discipleship resource intended to be used as a tool to help establish and guide a discipleship relationship between two individuals or in the context of a small group. It will guide you through the discipleship relationship and provide material for you to walk through together as you pursue spiritual maturity.

Each person involved in the discipleship relationship should have their own copy of Better Together, and our leader’s companion includes optional supplemental material for the discipler. This resource includes sections on how to articulate a testimony, how to share the gospel, how to study the Bible, how to memorize scripture, and how to cultivate a life of prayer.

If someone asked you who you were, how would you respond? We all have different ways of describing ourselves whether it be by role, nationality, or personality. But who does Jesus say that He is? And why does this matter?

I Am is a four-week, in-depth study on the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus. Through this study, you will explore specific Old Testament passages that connect to Jesus’s statements before diving deep into what each statement means. As you study Jesus’s words, you will grow in your knowledge of who Jesus is and learn how who Jesus is truly changes everything. 

He Leads Me is a two-week, in-depth study of Psalm 23. It goes through this iconic Psalm phrase by phrase and digs into the beautiful meaning and comfort found in these timeless words. This study is for every person who needs to be reminded of God's presence in their lives.

For every person that needs to be reminded of His gentle care. For every person craving the rest that only He can give. For every person longing to be refreshed by God's Word. For every person that needs to know that He is with them in the waiting. For every person that needs to be reminded that He is good and His plans are best.

Are you afraid of what others might think of you? Is it difficult for you to trust others? Do you find yourself crippled by the idea of being harmed?  Life in a sinful world provides many reasons to feel afraid. From fearing the approval of man to fearing physical harm, we all experience fear in some way. 

Fear reminds us of our limitations and illuminates our desire for protection. But how are Christians called to deal with the reality of their fears?  Over the course of this 3-week study, we will look to the pages of the Bible to understand God’s intentions for our fears. We will learn what it looks like to turn from false comforts and live with ultimate trust in God’s perfect provision and care.

Do you ever wonder how God is at work when all you see is evidence of a broken, unjust world? Have you ever struggled to see hope during hard times?  We all long to see restoration in our lives and in the world around us. Only through Christ can we truly be restored. 

Restored: A Study on the Book of Joel is a 3-week study through the prophetic book of Joel.  Though it is just 3 short chapters, each one is filled with truths that point to the restoration only Jesus can provide.

This study will:

* Unpack rich biblical truths, such as the Day of the Lord and the promise of the Spirit, that ultimately point to our joy found in Christ.

* Remind you how God is faithful to His promises just as He will remain faithful to you today.

* Help you better understand the message of the Minor Prophets and how it fits within the story of Scripture.

* Show you how God can redeem your shame and mourning and draw you closer to Himself.

* Walk you verse by verse so that you can learn to seek God, repent, and allow Him to restore you from the sin and shame in your life.

This study is great for individuals or groups.

Where is God in the midst of my suffering? Does He see me? Does He hear me? God is with you. He sees you, and He hears your prayers. In fact, God is present in every single detail of your life.

The book of Job teaches us about God’s sovereign control of both good and evil. Through this study, you will learn that God is worthy of our praise in all seasons—even the most difficult ones.

Sacred Suffering: A Study on the Book of Job is a four-week study that will:

• Help you understand key attributes of God: His sovereignty, His justice, and His compassion for those in pain.
• Open your eyes to the hope of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection for the sufferer.