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| bible study on passion week: Love to the Uttermost John Piper, 2014-03-14 Jesus willingly endured unimaginable depths of suffering for his friends. John 13:1 says he loved us to the uttermost. To love to the uttermost is to love freely, without reserve or limit, and without flaw or failure. As we journey with Jesus for eight days-from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday-from triumphal entry, to arrest and trial, to death and burial and triumphant resurrection, we gaze on a God-man who begrudges no pain or reproach on his pathway to redeem lost sinners. Here is the one who humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross (Philippians 2:8). In Love to the Uttermost: Devotional Readings for Holy Week, John Piper calls you to fix your eyes steadily on Jesus as he loves you to the uttermost. |
| bible study on passion week: Jesus' Passion Week The Navigators, 2024-01-09 Over 3 million LifeChange studies sold LifeChange Bible studies train you in good Bible study practices as you enjoy a robust and engaging study of a topic or book of the Bible. Learn the skill as you study the Word. Your study of the Scriptures will never be the same! Jesus' last days show that He was not just leaving behind a legacy: He was launching a new kingdom where all people are welcomed. As you study Jesus' last week, may you be moved by the passion of Jesus, transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, and inspired to lead a life of sacrificial love. Jesus embodied the height and depth of God's love in a person, demonstrated by servanthood, suffering, and sacrifice. Ultimately, He made this love accessible to us through what He accomplished on the cross. The LifeChange Topical studies are optimized for small group use. This study is broken down into 8 sessions of about 45 minutes. Each session includes: Stories from Jesus' final week on earth, with a corresponding passage from the Bible Questions ideal for small-group discussion Cross-references and suggestions for further study Historical background, word definitions, and explanatory notes |
| bible study on passion week: Entering the Passion of Jesus Amy-Jill Levine, 2018-12-18 Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great reward. Jesus risked his reputation when he entered Jerusalem in a victory parade. He risked his life when he dared to teach in the Temple. His followers risked everything when they left behind their homes, or anointed him with costly perfume. We take risks as we read and re-read these stories, finding new meanings and new challenges. In Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story. She shows us how the text raises ethical and spiritual questions for the reader, and how we all face risk in our Christian experience. Entering the Passion of Jesus provides a rich and challenging learning experience for small groups and individual readers alike. The book is part of a larger six-week study that is perfect for Lent and includes a DVD, and a comprehensive Leader Guide. The book’s six chapters include: Jerusalem: Risking Reputation The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger Teachings: Risking Challenge The First Dinner: Risking Rejection The Last Supper: Risking the Loss of Friends Gethsemane: Risking Temptation |
| bible study on passion week: Jesus’ Passion Week The Navigators, 2024-01-09 Over 3 million LifeChange studies sold LifeChange Bible studies train you in good Bible study practices as you enjoy a robust and engaging study of a topic or book of the Bible. Learn the skill as you study the Word. Your study of the Scriptures will never be the same! Jesus’ last days show that He was not just leaving behind a legacy: He was launching a new kingdom where all people are welcomed. As you study Jesus’ last week, may you be moved by the passion of Jesus, transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, and inspired to lead a life of sacrificial love. Jesus embodied the height and depth of God’s love in a person, demonstrated by servanthood, suffering, and sacrifice. Ultimately, He made this love accessible to us through what He accomplished on the cross. The LifeChange Topical studies are optimized for small group use. This study is broken down into 8 sessions of about 45 minutes. Each session includes: Stories from Jesus’ final week on earth, with a corresponding passage from the Bible Questions ideal for small-group discussion Cross-references and suggestions for further study Historical background, word definitions, and explanatory notes |
| bible study on passion week: Passionate about the Passion Week William Varner, 2020-03 The Gospels record Jesus' last days leading up to his crucifixion, but how attentive are we to the details of the account? Varner focuses carefully on the details of the Gospels that we often overlook. This lively and carefully nuanced account of the Passion Week will bring you to a renewed sense of devotion for the Savior. |
| bible study on passion week: Ignite Your Passion for God Kay Arthur, Mark Sheldrake, 2015-12-15 What does it take to fuel a faith that burns bright, no matter what? At different times in our spiritual journey, we may discover that we’ve somehow developed apathy toward the things of God. Instead of being fueled by spiritual passion, our faith seems to be running on autopilot—or maybe sputtering to a halt as we seek excuses to avoid spiritual engagement. Through this six-week study, your eyes will be opened to the things that can undermine our interest in the things of God, and you’ll discover practical steps you can take to ignite a fire that will propel you toward a deeper, more meaningful faith. |
| bible study on passion week: The Women of Easter Liz Curtis Higgs, 2017-01-03 ECPA BESTSELLER • This giftable Bible study for the Lenten season explores the stories of three women who played a vital role in the life and ministry of Jesus, as well as in the events of that first Holy Week that first Easter. With unforgettable insights and powerful life application for today's women, Liz Curtis Higgs delves into the biblical text to help us view Easter through the eyes of three women named Mary, each of whom has a life-changing encounter with Jesus: Mary of Bethany, who prepares the way for the Lord’s burial when she anoints His feet and fills the air with her perfume; Mary of Nazareth, who remains by His side from His first breath to His last, her loyalty unwavering; and Mary Magdalene, delivered of seven demons, who bravely supports her Teacher through His darkest hours, then proclaims the glorious news of His resurrection What a trio. What a Savior! Your mind and emotions will be engaged and your faith strengthened as each scene unfolds, preparing your heart for a richer, deeper Easter experience. Higgs, a seasoned Bible teacher and award-winning novelist, combines her storytelling skills with a thorough verse-by-verse study of Scripture as together you explore the remarkable lives of The Women of Easter. The perfect companion for Easter and beyond! —Jennie Allen, visionary of IF:Gathering “Liz Curtis Higgs is one of the most amazing teachers of God’s Word that I have ever experienced. Her in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures, gifting as a communicator, and personal relationship with the Lord make her unmatched in the ability to take biblical truth and make it applicable to anybody.” —Priscilla Shirer, New York Times best-selling author of Fervent |
| bible study on passion week: Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life Marcellino D’Ambrosio, 2020-01-01 “In this book, Marcellino D’Ambrosio has painted a rich picture that brings Jesus and his world to life. Clear, concise, and compelling, Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a must-read for every Catholic.” – Edward Sri Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life by Marcellino D’Ambrosio is an ebook that stands alone but also accompanies the 10-week video study program presented by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Edward Sri. In this book, Catholics walk step by step with Jesus from his infancy to the Ascension. Anchored in the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels, it explores the entirety of Jesus’ life—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, what he did for our salvation, and what this means for us as Catholics today. This study shows, in a simple way, how Jesus, the Incarnate God, is both fully divine and fully human—his intimacy with the Father, his revelation of the Father’s love, and his extraordinary influence on his disciples, his followers, and even his enemies. Most importantly, this encounter with Christ will inspire and empower you to center your entire life in him as you come to know and love him in an ever-deeper and more intimate way. In this book, Catholics will learn... Who Jesus is and how he answers the longings of the human heart. Why Jesus was baptized. The significance of the Transfiguration. The essentials of Christology explained in a way the average Catholic can understand. The mystery and meaning of the Resurrection, Christ’s triumph over death. The nature of Jesus’ mission and the redemption of humanity. Our role today as Catholics in the Great Commission. Paperback, 280 pages Nihil obstat: Rev. Robert A. Pesarchik Censor deputatus January 21, 2020 Imprimatur: +Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput Archbishop of Philadelphia November 21, 2020 |
| bible study on passion week: The Case for Easter Lee Strobel, 2004 Of the many world religions, only one claims that its founder returned from the grave. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the very cornerstone of Christianity. But a dead man coming back to life? In our sophisticated age, when myth has given way to science, who can take such a claim seriously? Some argue that Jesus never died on the cross. Conflicting accounts make the empty tomb seem suspect.sHow credible is the evidence for the resurrection? Focusing his award-winning skills as a legal journalist on history's most compelling enigma, Lee Strobel retraces the startling findings that led him from atheism to belief. Drawing on expert testimony first shared in his blockbuster book The Case for Christ, Strobel examines: The Medical Evidence -- Was Jesus' death a sham and his resurrection a hoax? The Evidence of the Missing Body -- Was Jesus' body really absent from his tomb? The Evidence of Appearances -- Was Jesus seen alive after his death on the cross? Written in a hard-hitting journalistic style, The Case for Easter probes the core issues of the resurrection. Jesus Christ, risen from the dead: superstitious myth or life-changing reality? The evidence is in. The verdict is up to you. Book jacket. |
| bible study on passion week: Easter - Bible Study Book LIFEWAY WOMEN., 2020-10 The Easter season is full of joy, celebration, and life. It's so easy to get swept up in the busyness of plays and pastels that we sometimes forget to stand in awe of Jesus this time of year. Easter: Behold Your King is a thoughtful look at the Easter season, focusing on the events and deeper theological meaning of the Passion Week. Diving into topics like: Old Testament prophecy that connects to Jesus as the Messiah, the significance of the events of Palm Sunday through the silence of Holy Saturday, and Jesus' appearances after His resurrection, this study will not only help the reader understand how beautifully deep Christ's sacrifice for us was, but also how to live in light of these life-giving truths. This resource will also include Easter activities to help kids, students, and adults celebrate the season together. Features: Leader helps for group discussion Beautiful 4 color interior to enhance the study experience 4 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 5 group sessions Specific Easter activities for kids, students, and adults Benefits: Understand the order and theological significance of the events and big moments during the Passion Week, including the Old Testament prophecies that connect to it, seeing it as more than just a familiar story. Allow a deeper understanding of Easter to fuel your worship of and love for Christ. Understand the important implications that Jesus' work during Passion Week brings to bear on your everyday life. Learn about the hope the Easter season brings us and be equipped to share that hope with others. |
| bible study on passion week: The Tomb of Jesus Charles H. Spurgeon, 2015-03-01 Every circumstance connected with the life of Christ is deeply interesting to the Christian mind. Wherever we behold our Saviour, he is well worthy of our notice. This sermon preached by Charles Spurgeon based on Matthew 28: 6 is to invite reflection on the life and death of our Savior. |
| bible study on passion week: A Crucified Christ in Holy Week Raymond Edward Brown, 1986 This best-selling book is certain to remain in the forefront of Gospel exegesis for years to come. In it, Father Brown treats the Gospels, written thirty to sixty years after the life of Christ, as reflecting considerate theological and dramatic development and not simply as literal accounts of a historical event. |
| bible study on passion week: Jesus' Last Week R. Steven Notley, Marc Turnage, Brian Becker, 2006 The result of this research by Christian scholars fluent in Hebrew and living in the land of Israel confirms that Jesus was an organic part of the diverse social and religious landscape of Second Temple-period Judaism. He, like other Jewish sages of his time, used specialized methods to teach foundational Jewish theological concepts. Jesus' teaching was revolutionary in a number of ways, particularly in three areas: his radical interpretation of the biblical commandment of mutual love; his call for a new morality; and his idea of the Kingdom of Heaven. |
| bible study on passion week: The Final Days of Jesus Andreas J. Köstenberger, Justin Taylor, 2014-01-31 The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the most important event in human history. The Gospel writers understood this, devoting a proportionally large amount of space to Jesus's arrest, trial, crucifixion, and empty tomb. But how do the four Gospel accounts fit together? What really happened and what does it all mean? Combining a chronological arrangement of the biblical text with insightful commentary from Andreas J. Köstenberger, one of evangelicalism's brightest scholars, along with Justin Taylor, a well-known leader and blogger, this book offers readers a day-by-day guide to Jesus's final week on earth. Complete with a handy, quick-reference glossary and numerous maps illustrating key biblical locations, The Final Days of Jesus will help readers understand the geography, timeline, and background of Jesus's final days while serving as a devotional guide for meditating on the most important week in human history. |
| bible study on passion week: The Disciple-Making Parent Chap Bettis, 2016-04-26 Chock full of biblical wisdom - you'll find yourself underlining line after line, page after page. -- Marty Machowski, Author, Long Story Short and The Gospel Story Bible. Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? The Disciple-Making Parent will give you confidence in your journey. In the Disciple-Making Parent you will learn: The North Star to Guide Your Parenting The Process Second-Generation Christians Go Through The Reasons Young People Walk Away from the Faith Nine Powerful Influences Found in Wise Families How Your Example Can Commend the Gospel What Your Children are Watching at Home How to Explain Hypocrisy to Them Why the Heart is the Most Important Part of Them (and How to Stay Connected How Discipline Prepares Them for the Gospel How To Clearly Explain the Gospel to Little Children How to Nourish Them with the Word of God Different Ways to Have Family Devotions (and When to Stop) How to Cast a Vision of the World How to Pray for Your Children (and for Yourself) The Doubts Your Children Will Experience and What You Can Do How to Deal with the Electronics and Media Tsunami And Much More So comprehensive that I could remove all the parenting books I have and place only The Disciple-Making Parent on the shelf! - Jackie Kendall, President, Power to Grow, Author, Lady in Waiting. |
| bible study on passion week: Sermons on the Passion of Christ Charles Spurgeon, 2014-02 With rich expostion saturated by Scripture, Charles Spurgeon masterfully captures Christ's suffering on his way to the cross and his everlasting victory upon it. Gleaming with vivid imagery and practical application, this collection of twelve sermons offers treasures of wisdom for Lent, Easter, and throughout the year. Preached throughout Spurgeon's 40-year ministry, each stand-alone message explores a specific event in the life of Jesus, allowing us to see God's ultimate revelation unfold. Twelve sermons include: Gethsemane Barabbas Preferred to Jesus The Precious Blood of Christ Mourning at the Sight of the Crucified Christ Made a Curse for Us Bought with a Price Love's Crowning Deed The Crown of Thorns The Agony of Gethsemane Three Crosses The Shame and Spitting The Cross Our Glory |
| bible study on passion week: The Method of Grace George Whitefield, 2013-05-09 George Whitefield was the greatest evangelist of the 18th century in America and was a major contributor to the Great Awakening. Whitefield criss-crossed the countryside of Colonial America boldly preaching the message of salvation. Crowds packed the churches and outdoor venues whenever Whitefield appeared, bubbling over with eager anticipation to hear his great oration. His preaching was described as bold, purely gospel, and blazing with an intensity of evangelistic passion. His voice was so powerful that 30,000 people could hear him at once, and yet still so musical and sweetly toned that he could, by the grace of God, bring hardened men to tears of repentance. In, The Method of Grace, a classic of revival preaching, Whitefield shows the way God has provided for a person to receive true, lasting peace for his soul. See how this great preacher of the Great Awakening brought the Gospel into intimate connection with people's hearts and not just their heads. For those who preach the Gospel it will have a profound impact on how you preach the message of peace. |
| bible study on passion week: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus Gary R. Habermas, Michael R. Licona, Kregel Publications, A phenomenal resource that is both user-friendly and up-to-date, [and will] equip believers to defend this crucial issue. - Josh McDowell. Includes an interactive CD in a game-show format to test your memory of the key issues and concepts. |
| bible study on passion week: The Promised One (A 10-week Bible Study) Nancy Guthrie, 2011-07-07 This first volume in the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible study series guides women through a Christ-centered study of Genesis. The Promised One provides a fresh look at the book of Genesis, leading women in discovering how its stories, symbols, people, and promises point to Christ. Over ten weeks of study, participants will see Christ as the agent of creation, the offspring who will crush the head of the serpent, the ark of salvation, the source of the righteousness credited to Abraham, the substitutionary sacrifice provided by God, the Savior to whom the whole world must come for life, and much more. Each weekly lesson includes questions for personal study, a contemporary teaching chapter that emphasizes how the passage fits into the bigger story of redemptive history, a brief section on how the passage uniquely points to what is yet to come at the consummation of Christ's kingdom, and a leader's guide for group discussion. A ten-session DVD companion set is also available. |
| bible study on passion week: Easter Love Letters from God Glenys Nellist, 2018-01-30 Are you looking for a way to teach your child about Holy Week and Easter? What if your child could also receive, open, and read his or her own personal mail from God to make the lessons come alive? Easter Love Letters from God contains seven beautifully illustrated Bible stories, each accompanied by a special Bible verse and an encouraging letter tucked away in its own lift-the-flap envelope that can be personalized to your child. Easter Love Letters from God is part of the Love Letters from God series written by Glenys Nellist. Unique features include: 7 letters from God on a pull-out page enclosed inside an envelope, with space to write your child’s name on each letter Endearing text that applies each Easter story directly to your child’s life and helps grow their faith Gorgeous, bright illustrations by Sophie Allsopp The wonderous stories leading up to Jesus’s resurrection on Easter Sunday This interactive picture book is perfect for ages 4-8 and is great for Easter baskets or as an addition to your child’s home library. Check out other titles from this series: Love Letters from God, Love Letters from God: Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart, and Christmas Love Letters from God: Bible Stories. |
| bible study on passion week: Jésus de Nazareth Benoît XVI,, 2011 Dans le geste des mains qui bénissent s'exprime la relation durable de Jésus avec ses disciples, avec le monde. Dans le fait de s'en aller il vient pour nous élever au-dessus de nous-mêmes et ouvrir le monde à Dieu. Pour cela les disciples ont pu se réjouir, quand de Béthanie ils sont retournés chez eux. Dans la foi nous savons que Jésus, en bénissant, tient ses mains étendues sur nous. Voilà la raison permanente de la joie chrétienne. |
| bible study on passion week: The Easter Story: What Really Happened Chuck Missler, 2019-01-28 What Really Happened? Most reasonably informed Christians are well aware that many of the traditions that surround the Christmas holidays have pagan origins and very little correlation with the actual events as recorded in the Bible. However, most of us are surprised when we discover that some of what we have been taught about Easter is not only in error, but deliberately so! |
| bible study on passion week: Jesus' Final Week Cindy Bunch, 2015-02-18 The events that took place in Jesus' final week of life - Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the trial, Jesus' death and his resurrection - are foundational to our Christian lives and to our salvation. Focusing on these events day by day brings new understanding to who Jesus is and how he loves us. This LifeBuilder Bible Study in the new revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a Now or Later section in each study. |
| bible study on passion week: Holy Bible (NIV) Various Authors,, 2008-09-02 The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation. |
| bible study on passion week: She Reads Truth Raechel Myers, Amanda Bible Williams, 2016-10-04 Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life. |
| bible study on passion week: Jesus the Bridegroom Brant James Pitre, 2014 In Jesus the Bridegroom, Brant Pitre once again taps into the wells of Jewish Scripture and tradition, and unlocks the secrets of what is arguably the most well-known symbol of the Christian faith: the cross of Christ. In this thrilling exploration, Pitre shows how the suffering and death of Jesus was far more than a tragic Roman execution. Instead, the Passion of Christ was the fulfillment of ancient Jewish prophecies of a wedding, when the God of the universe would wed himself to humankind in an everlasting nuptial covenant. To be sure, most Christians are familiar with the apostle Paul's teaching that Christ is the 'Bridegroom' and the Church is the 'Bride'. But what does this really mean? And what would ever possess Paul to compare the death of Christ to the love of a husband for his wife? If you would have been at the Crucifixion, with Jesus hanging there dying, is that how you would have described it? How could a first-century Jew like Paul, who knew how brutal Roman crucifixions were, have ever compared the execution of Jesus to a wedding? And why does he refer to this as the great mystery (Ephesians 5:32)? As Pitre shows, the key to unlocking this mystery can be found by going back to Jewish Scripture and tradition and seeing the entire history of salvation, from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary, as a divine love story between Creator and creature, between God and Israel, between Christ and his bride--a story that comes to its climax on the wood of a Roman cross. In the pages of Jesus the Bridegroom, dozens of familiar passages in the Bible--the Exodus, the Song of Songs, the Wedding at Cana, the Woman at the Well, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and even the Second Coming at the End of Time--are suddenly transformed before our eyes. Indeed, when seen in the light of Jewish Scripture and tradition, the life of Christ is nothing less than the greatest love story ever told. |
| bible study on passion week: One Perfect Life John MacArthur, 2013-03-04 A blend of the Gospels in the New King James Version, showing how Matthew, Mark, Luke and John fit together with verse-by-verse explanations. |
| bible study on passion week: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter Nancy Guthrie, 2021-02-02 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter From architecture to jewelry, the symbol of the cross is commonplace in our society. But how many of us truly appreciate the depth of meaning behind it? This collection of readings edited by Nancy Guthrie draws from the writings and sermons of twenty-five classic and contemporary theologians such as Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon, John Piper, and Joni Eareckson Tada, inviting us to focus on the wonder of Christ's sacrifice. |
| bible study on passion week: Passion Pursuit Linda Dillow, Dr. Juli Slattery, 2013-07-22 A Bible study about sex for women? Now that’s different! This new study, Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making?, lets God’s Word speak about sex as being holy and erotic, blessed by God, and satisfying far beyond what the world can even imagine. Picture that as a headline on the cover of Cosmopolitan! By using scripture throughout the Bible, Passion Pursuit not only urges women to pursue passion but details how God has given them permission to do so. Though there is fun to be had along the way in this study, it hits hard on the questions women have but are hesitant to ask, like: What does God say is okay and not okay in the bedroom? I’m 54 years old; how can my husband still be attracted to me? Why did God make men and women so different? This audaciously bold study combines the psychological expertise of Dr Juli Slattery, formerly of Focus on the Family, along with moving stories from trusted Bible teacher and best-selling author Linda Dillow. The groups who have already done this study have seen their marriages come alive, whether they’ve been married four months or forty years; be next! PLUS! Check out the Passion Pursuit DVD for even more great teaching from Lisa Dillow and Dr. Slattery. It's the perfect resource for individuals or small groups. |
| bible study on passion week: Ruth and Esther Kathleen Nielson, 2014-06-30 The books of Ruth and Esther recount two of the most memorable stories in all of Scripture: Ruth, a displaced widow in search of a new home and loving husband, and Esther, a courageous queen intent on saving her people from imminent destruction. Plumbing the theological depths, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion—leading us on a journey to discover the God who hears the cries of his people and remains faithful to his promises. Over the course of 12 weeks, each study in this series explores a book of the Bible and: Asks thoughtful questions to spur discussion Shows how each passage unveils the gospel Ties the text in with the whole story of Scripture Illuminates the doctrines taught in each passage Invites you to discover practical implications Helps you better understand and apply God's Word |
| bible study on passion week: The Art of Holy Week and Easter Wendy Beckett, 2021-01-21 Brimming with Sister Wendy Beckett's irrepressible wisdom and enthusiasm, The Art of Holy Week and Easter is a beautiful Lent book for 2021 exploring the spiritual riches of some of the world's greatest paintings of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. Illustrated in stunning full colour with thirty famous and lesser-known Western masterpieces and presented in a small, easily portable format, this little book is ideal Lent reading for all art lovers. The Art of Holy Week and Easter offers a chance to hear again the voice of Sister Wendy as she gently leads you into a deeper appreciation of all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye. You'll gain a fuller and more spiritual understanding of Christian art, and see Holy Week and Easter as never before. |
| bible study on passion week: Determined - Women's Bible Study Participant Workbook Heather M. Dixon, 2019-04-02 Live intentionally and embrace abundant life! Imagine waking up every single day convinced that the twenty-four hours ahead of you are a precious gift to be used wisely. Now imagine that you know exactly how to spend them to be a force for God’s good. All too often we wander through life without appreciating the gift of every moment we’ve been given. The result? An unsatisfying life, missed opportunities to experience the joy of being in sync with God, and days marked with apathy instead of passion. Our time on earth is measured. We should want to make every moment count—not only because we aren’t guaranteed the next one, but also because this is exactly how our Savior spent His time here. How, then, do we walk out unwavering joy-filled faith every day, determined to let go of the things that keep us from experiencing abundant life and fulfilling the plans God has for us? The answers are found in following the footsteps of the One who lived fully, because He was determined that we might do the same. In this six-week study of Luke, we will follow the life and ministry of Jesus as we consider the choices He made on His way to the cross. We’ll intimately connect with a Savior who remained laser-focused on His mission to love the world. In return, we’ll receive a model for intentional living that we can replicate to ensure we are living each day to the fullest and making a difference for God’s kingdom. And together we’ll determine to embrace the abundant life we are promised in Jesus. The participant workbook includes five days of lessons for each week, combining study of Scripture with personal reflection, application, and prayer. It’s time to stop wandering and start living! |
| bible study on passion week: In Pursuit of Truth Greg Grandchamp, 2019-07-24 Imagine you knew the truth. The absolute truth. It could change your life. When we are armed with the truth, we see things more clearly. We are in better position to reach our own conclusions instead of simply accepting the noise that invades our hearts and minds. Christianity today is often viewed by others as judgmental, hypocritical, and condemnatory. Too often people are turned off by what they see as a religion bound by the rules and regulations that seem to dominate the Christian landscape. In Pursuit of Truth dispels these false assumptions and shows that true Christianity is nothing more—and nothing less—than a relationship with Jesus Christ. What were the claims of Jesus? What did he teach? What do Christians really believe? Why do I need him in my life, anyway? Whatever your question, In Pursuit of Truth helps you find the answer—especially to one of the most important questions of all, Who is Jesus Christ? |
| bible study on passion week: Genesis R. Kent Hughes, 2004-10-26 The book of Genesis contains some of the most beautiful and well-known stories in the Bible: the garden, the flood, the tower of Babel, and the lives of the patriarchs. But these are more than just good stories. They lay the groundwork for God's relationship with humanity and for his plan for our salvation, making Genesis foundational to understanding everything else that happens in the Bible. Genesis reveals much about human nature and the nature of God. From the actions of the first man and woman, we see where our rebellious, sinful nature originates. And through the whole book we see the hand of a sovereign God who is loving and merciful, but also just and holy. Time and again in Genesis, God showers his grace upon undeserving humanity, giving us our first tastes of God's enduring faithfulness that shines throughout the entire Bible. R. Kent Hughes, respected pastor and author of many other commentaries in the Preaching the Word series, takes readers back to the beginning of the Bible and moves through Genesis with careful exegesis. He explores the superbly crafted structure of the book as well as the weighty themes it contains. For those who preach, teach, and study God's Word, this exceptionally detailed work will reveal much about the beginnings of God's great story. Part of the Preaching the Word series. |
| bible study on passion week: Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy Desiring God, 2016-03 Holy Week is not an obligation. It is an opportunity. In the chaos of our increasingly fast-paced and hectic society, the annual coming of Holy Week each spring is a reminder to pause and ponder, to carefully mark each day, and not let this greatest of all weeks fly like every other. It is a chance to walk with the church throughout the world and throughout time as she accompanies her Bridegroom through the eight most important days in the history of the world. And it is an opportunity to focus our minds on, and seek to intensify our affections for, the highest and most timeless realities in the universe. We have assembled a team of eleven pastors and scholars to walk us through Holy Week as we walk together with our Lord. This collection of short meditations includes readings for each morning and evening from Palm Sunday to the triumph of Easter. |
| bible study on passion week: Entering the Passion of Jesus Leader Guide Amy-Jill Levine, 2018-12-18 Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great reward. Jesus risked his reputation when he entered Jerusalem in a victory parade. He risked his life when he dared to teach in the Temple. His followers risked everything when they left behind their homes, or anointed him with costly perfume. We take risks as we read and re-read these stories, finding new meanings and new challenges. In Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story. She shows us how the text raises ethical and spiritual questions for the reader, and how we all face risk in our Christian experience. Entering the Passion of Jesus provides a rich and challenging learning experience for small groups and individual readers alike. The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study including session plans, activities, and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options. |
| bible study on passion week: Parables and Passion John Indermark, 2006 This text provides weekly overviews, five daily readings, and a Sabbath for reflection, review, or group study during Lent. The daily readings consist of a parable Scripture lesson, a reading and reflection that stems from the passage, a prayer, and a spiritual exercise. |
| bible study on passion week: Raising Adam Gerrit Dawson, 2018-09 What does it mean to affirm that Jesus descended into hell? What actually happened to Jesus between Good Friday and Easter? Was this descent part of his suffering or part of his triumph? And why does it matter today?With a theologian's research, a pastor's heart and a poet's sensibility, Gerrit Dawson explores the answers given through the centuries to these questions. By using a narrative approach, Dawson achieves a unique synthesis of previously competing views. He shows that the ancient idea of the harrowing of hell, the Reformed view of hell on the cross and the 20th century recognition of the darkness of Holy Saturday can all work together. Far from being a discardable doctrine, the descent offers a unique window on the person and work of Christ, one we urgently need to open for the worship and mission of the Church today. |
| bible study on passion week: Behold the King of Glory Russ Ramsey, 2015 This narrative retelling of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection draws from all four Gospels to create one continuous story, helping readers encounter the truth about Jesus in a fresh and compelling way. |
| bible study on passion week: People of the Passion Stephen J. Binz, 2004 Threshold Bible Study is a thematic Scripture series designed for both personal study and group discussion. This is that rare kind of series that will help you cross an elusive threshold - using the bible effectively for prayer and spiritual enrichment. This user-friendly series will enhance your personal or group Bible study. Guaranteed to make your love of Scripture grow! - Ronald D. Witherup, S. S., author of the Bible Companion. About People of the Passion Suffering seems to bring out the best and the worst in our human nature. Some people are overcome with hopelessness that leads to despair; others are filled with courage that leads to heroism. Still others exhibit a wide rangs of responses that reveal their character: trust, generosity, steadfastness, cowardice, greed, and pride. The people of the passion in this book are the characters who participated in some dramatic way in the sufferng and death of Jesus. Well-known characters include Peter, Pilate, and Mary Magdalen; lesson-known include Simon of Cyrene, the daughters of Jerusalem, and the woman who anointed Jesus. |
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This free online study Bible is an accurate, easy-to-read study edition of the Holy Bible. It includes pictures, footnotes, cross-references, and additional study tools.
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Discover the meaning of Bible verses and phrases. See popular Bible translations. Understand each verse in context with the help of footnotes and cross-references.
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The Bible sometimes stresses a matter by stating it three times. ( Revelation 4:8; 8: 13 ) So the name 666 powerfully emphasizes that God views human political systems as gross failures. …
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