EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 U.S. Army’s West Point Band. “It was...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 qualified for the European Championship...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 grow in their faith,...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 doubled in the past decade....

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 church” organization...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 a school trip to the Lafon Arts Center. No one gave her time...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 members might charge into action, while others scream and get as far...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 day in your life.” I understand the sentiment, but I’m afraid I must disagree with the...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 of the word “Palestinian,”...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 recently, you know that reality to be painfully...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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, completed his United States citizenship, and graduated from Navy boot camp....

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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. Mortgage rates are high. And...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 a doom spiral: ongoing war, the upcoming presidential...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. 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 three consecutive episodes, “the fourth...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: February 4, 2024 Expectant Faith The Point: Faith maintains trust in God to do what no one else can do. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. Electric vehicle purchases have risen in recent years, and the current market share for EVs is now estimated at 8.5% of new car sales. But a cold front sweeping across North America this...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: January 28, 2024 Yielded Faith The Point: Faith acknowledges the authority of Jesus. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. On October 4th, 2023, an alert blared out from every phone and mobile device, lasting for approximately one minute. “The test occurred simultaneously in every time zone coast to coast.” The accompanying...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: January 21, 2024 A Cry for Justice The Point: Join God in seeking justice, including justice for unborn children. Get Into the Study Use the following information to introduce Question #1. Inflation of the U.S. Dollar has brought rising property values. In December 2023, the Dayton Daily News reported that in three Ohio counties, property values have increased:...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: January 14, 2024 Life-changing Faith The Point: Faith begins with the call to follow Jesus. Get Into the Study Before asking the opening icebreaker question, share the following: “Having been on only four cruises before undertaking their dramatic decision, Mike and Barbara, at ages 80 & 75, decided to “buy a condo on a cruise ship and enjoy their final years...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: January 7, 2024 The Protection of God’s Name The Point: We can trust God to strengthen and help us. Get Into the Study As you discuss Question #1, share some of the eight essential home security tips, as well as five cybersecurity tips: * Keep doors and windows secure, even when at home or leaving on short errands. * Change the locks when moving into a...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: December 31, 2023 The Righteousness of God’s Name The Point: We can know righteousness when we know and walk with Jesus. Get Into the Study Lead group members to consider “The Point” and then share the following story: After Tony Perkins became a Christian, he couldn’t remain silent when his fifth-grade teacher taught evolution. “That’s not what the Bible says,”...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: December 24, 2023 The Salvation Expressed in God’s Name The Point: Everyone who calls on the name of Jesus will be saved. Get Into the Study As you discuss Question #1, point out that when a memory involves one or more of the five senses, it is even more vivid to us. Compare the ways you like to create Christmas memories with this survey of how Gen X and Millennials...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: December 17, 2023 The Love Expressed in God’s Name The Point: We can call upon the name of God because He loves us deeply. Get Into the Study After discussing Question #1, share the following story of a father’s love for his sons: On a sunny Florida day two dads, Nate Davenport and Seth Kozak, and four children had lunch at Jupiter Grill. Afterwards the children...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: December 10, 2023 The Majesty of God’s Name The Point: God is majestic and exalted by everything He does. Get Into the Study Invite group members to name some worship postures that are sometimes seen in our church services. Share the following: Let’s think about what God’s desire is for our worship. The Psalms have given us nine different postures of worship...

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides. Date: December 3, 2023 The Importance of God’s Name The Point: God’s name reveals He is the all-powerful God whom we can completely trust. Get Into the Study Instead of asking Question #1, invite group members to tell if they have a domain name and what it is. Share the following: A domain name is significant according to www.linkedin.com because it’s the foundation of...