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Session 1 of the Bible Studies for Life Study "Promises We Can Count On."

Special Focus session for Spring 2024.

Session 6 of the study "Being an Authentic Church."

Date: May 26, 2024 The Joy of Giving The Point: Give generously and trust God with the outcome. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing the opening question. Results are in for the causes Americans most want to support. Food distribution to the needy, children’s cancer research, and two Christian ministries (The Salvation […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – The Joy of Giving – Special Focus Session appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Session 5 of the study "Being an Authentic Church."

Date: May 19, 2024 Doing Life Together in Christ The Point: Believers share and experience life in Christ together. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing the opening section “The Bible Meets Life.” America is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, according to the U.S. surgeon general. That loneliness is most acute among older […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Being an Authentic Church – Session 6 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: May 12, 2024 Serving in Christ The Point: We are to minister to one another and alongside one another. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing the opening question. An emotional musical performance changed David Regner’s career path. He was teaching music in New York state when he attended a concert by […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Being an Authentic Church – Session 5 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: May 5, 2024 Worshiping God The Point: When we worship God together, we experience joy in His presence. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing the opening question. For war-torn Ukraine, soccer has been a bright spot of national unity. That was evident last month when the Ukrainian men’s national soccer team […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Being an Authentic Church – Session 4 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: April 28, 2024 Growing in Christ The Point: We should encourage and help one another grow in Christ. Get Into the Study After reading and discussing “The Bible Meets Life,” share the following. American Christians say they are interested in discipleship. But for many, interest does not translate into being discipled or helping others […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Being an Authentic Church – Session 3 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: April 21, 2024 Sharing Christ The Point: We are to invite others into a relationship with Christ. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing the opening question. Nepal is among the countries where Christianity is going viral. Though evangelism is illegal in the South Asian nation, the number of Nepalese Christians has […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Being an Authentic Church – Session 2 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: April 14, 2024 Built on Christ The Point: Everything in the church centers on Jesus Christ. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing the opening question. Nonreligious people say they need churches too—only without God. That’s why a movement of secular congregations has sprung up across the Western world. One so-called “atheist […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Being an Authentic Church – Session 1 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: April 7, 2024 The Mission of Jesus Shared The Point: The truth about Jesus is too big to keep to ourselves. Get Into the Study Read this story before asking the opening question. Harlem Scott is an eight-year-old student in Luling, Louisiana. She was recently asked to be brave and speak on stage during […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Jesus – Session 6 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: March 31, 2024 The Resurrection of Jesus The Point: Jesus rose again to give us victory over death. Get Into the Study Share the following story before asking Question #1. While we probably don’t want to admit it, we have all had moments of panic when a bug invaded our homes. Some brave family […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Jesus – Session 5 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: March 24, 2024 The Death of Jesus The Point: Jesus died to pay the debt of our sin. Get Into the Study Read this story before asking the question: “What never-ending task do you wish would come to an end?” I’ve often heard that “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Jesus – Session 4 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: March 17, 2024 The Identity of Jesus The Point: Jesus invites us to identify with Him. Get Into the Study Share the following before asking question #1. Some Instagram users discovered that an auto-translation feature was not working accurately. Not only was it a bad translation, it created a dangerous situation. A specific combination […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Jesus – Session 3 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: March 10, 2024 The Ministry of Jesus The Point: Through His miracles and teaching, Jesus pointed us to a relationship with God. Get Into the Study Share the following before discussing Question #1 in the Personal Study Guide. Home renovations are costly ordeals. If you’ve had to budget for a project at your home […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Jesus – Session 2 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: March 3, 2024 The Mission of Jesus The Point: Jesus came to deliver the good news of salvation for all people. Get Into the Study Share the following as you discuss the opening question. Roger Rodriguez Paez had a busy week recently. Within a few days, he became a father to a little girl, […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Jesus – Session 1 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: February 25, 2024 Maturing Faith The Point: Faith matures as we humbly obey God. Get Into the Study As you discuss Question #1, share the following: “It’s the prime home-buying years for” millennials, and yet, the data shows: they aren’t buying. Many are sitting back, “waiting for more favorable conditions.” Housing prices are high. […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith That Matters – Session 6 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: February 18, 2024 Confident Faith The Point: Faith displaces worry. Get Into the Study As you discuss “The Bible Meets Life” and the idea of catastrophizing, share the following from Allie Volpe: “If you’re a person who spends even a minuscule amount of time consuming news of any kind, you may find yourself in […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith That Matters – Session 5 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.

Date: February 11, 2024 Praying Faith The Point: Faith looks to God to provide what we need. Get Into the Study After discussing Question #1, use the following information to transition from Question #1 to RECAP in the group plan and to the topic of prayer. In November, Netflix began rewarding viewers. A after binge-watching […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith That Matters – Session 4 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life.