Life is ________. How would you finish that sentence?

Pastor and bestselling author Judah Smith believes Jesus shows us how to live life to the fullest. In this follow-up to his New York Times and USA Today bestseller Jesus Is _____, Judah completes the new sentence again and again, revealing how… Life is to be loved and to love. Life is to trust God in every moment. Life is to be at peace with God and yourself. Life is to enjoy God. Judah writes and teaches as a friend, welcoming new believers, lifelong followers of Jesus, and even the merely curious. He shows us the irrational love of God and the life that he intends for us to have in the here and now. With excitement and humor, Judah looks at the stories in the Bible from a different angle and shows how life is all about loving God and loving others. Perfect for personal or small group settings, the study guide is designed to help you take learning to the next level. It includes leader helps, discussion questions, conversation starters, and between-session activities to enhance application of Judah’s teaching.

Christmas can still change the world!

Are you fed up with how consumerism has stolen the soul of Christmas? This year, take a stand! Join the growing groundswell of Christ-followers who are choosing to make Christmas what it should be – a joyous celebration of Jesus’ birth, not a retail circus. In four compelling sessions, Advent Conspiracy invites individuals, families, groups, and entire churches to substitute compassion for consumerism by practicing four simple but powerful, counter-cultural concepts:

• Worship Fully – because Christmas begins and ends with Jesus.
• Spend Less – and free your resources for things that truly matter.
• Give More – of your presence; your hands, your words, your time, your heart.
• Love All – the poor, the forgotten, the marginalized, the sick, in ways that make a difference.

This powerful four-session study invites you to worship Christ more meaningfully this Christmas by giving relationally to family, friends and those most in need. Join pastors Rick McKinley (Imago Del Community) and Chris Sea (Ecclesia) to learn how to restore the scandal of Christmas by substituting compassion for consumption. The Advent Conspiracy Study Guide will help you apply what you learn, taking your knowledge and understanding deeper.  Gather your family or a small group and together, learn how to make this Christmas one to remember.

How To Reclaim A Christ-Centered Life in a Self-Centered World

We all love the benefits of technology and social media, but even with the incredible upsides, many of us suspect there are unintended negative consequences beyond our control. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more we interact online, the more we crave face-to-face intimacy. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is for us to be authentic. The more information we receive about the pain and crisis in the world, the more difficult it is for us to care. In this timely five-session study, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on social media to help us understand how it affects our emotions, our relationships, our attitudes, and our beliefs. He offers real-life examples to reveal the depths to which each of us battles with social media, how it masks our real struggles, and how we can reclaim a Christ-centered life. He encourages us to regain control over our lives by rediscovering the principles real life with Jesus brings: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest. #Struggles will show you the ways technology has enslaved you rather than served you and what changes you need to make in your life to restore balance. Above all, it will point you to Christ and help you understand the healing he wants to do in your. As you follow his leading and seek him first, you will find you are no longer defined by who follows you but by the One you follow. Session titles:

1. Recover Contentment
2. Restore Intimacy
3. Reveal Authenticity
4. Resurrect Compassion
5. Replenish Rest

Perfect for individual or small group studies, the #Struggles Study Guide will enrich your learning experience and help you practically apply what you’ve learned.

It’s Never Too Late And You’re Never Too Far.

Feeling like you’ve blown it? Reached the point of no return? That your life hasn’t gone as planned? If so, you are not alone. We all know what it feels like to have life disappoint us and not work out as we’d hoped. We all know what it’s like to long for something different, something better, and something more. Drawing on his own experience and pivotal Bible stories, author Louie Giglio shows how God is all about comebacks. Samson had blown it repeatedly, nevertheless, he experiences tremendous triumph at the end of this life. The prodigal son, as Jesus describes him, returns home in disgrace only to be welcomed by his father with open arms – no questions asked. The list goes on: Joseph, Moses, and Peter all experienced comebacks. Jesus himself performed the greatest comeback of all by rising from the dead. God is in the business of giving fresh starts to people. He gives hope to the hopeless. Direction to the directionless. Help to those who need help. God is always good, all the time, and His plans will always prevail, even when our plans don’t. He already knows what the solutions are. No matter what kind of disappointment or grief or pain or trouble or heartache we encounter, God always offers a new beginning, a change of heart, and a powerful spiritual turnaround. God offers the way forward, and his pathways are always good. Join Louie Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and founder of Passion Conferences for this powerful study. The Comeback proves God can use our mess and still make a masterpiece – and that our current circumstances will not get the final say in our lives. The Comeback Study Guide deepens your learning experience and helps you apply the biblical lessons Louie teaches. Perfect for individual or small group study.

Why In The World Would God Become One Of Us?

Why would God leave the comfort and recognition of heaven to live on this ball of dirt in a time before morphine and indoor plumbing when the best conditions barely paralleled the worst of modern-day conditions? Why? We think we know why He did. But what compelled him to live as one of us? In this four-session Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Andy Stanley takes a closer look at one of the unique things Christians believe: God became one of us. Why in the world would God do that? Interested in learning more and gaining a deeper understanding of biblical truths Andy is teaching in this series? The Why in the World Study Guide will help you do just that.

Judah Smith digs deeper to answer the most common and the most difficult questions about Jesus.

In Jesus Is, pastor and author Judah Smith explores a number of topics that reveal Jesus’ purpose for coming, what He accomplished while He was here, and what that meant for us. Jesus is greatly revered, harshly criticized, and sorely misunderstood. Judah breaks down who Jesus is and explains to viewers how understanding Jesus more fully will not only enrich their lives, but also give them meaning, as well as save them. This 8-week video study will help you discover how to have a deeper, lasting relationship with Jesus, and to commune with and grow in Him. Judah will show you that Jesus is more than a good teacher, more than an inspiring leader. He is the point of all life. Perfect for evangelism, this study will help new Christians understand the person of Jesus, or help a mature Christian gain deeper knowledge and understanding. The Jesus Is Participant’s Guide will help individuals or small group participant’s gain a deeper understanding of Judah’s teaching. The questions provide great discussion starters for groups.

What Does It Take To Be a Godly Man?

In this six-session study, NFL All-Pro and sports analyst Tim Brown teaches men the principles and priorities for leading a life that honors God. He addresses what is true manhood, how guys attain it, and how they should live with honor and integrity – two essential cornerstones for being godly men. Men of all ages will be challenged to measure their lives by a higher standard. The Making of a Man Study Guide will help you dig deeper and apply the principles you are learning to your daily life. Ideal for personal or small group study.

What part do we play in living out the mission Jesus left for his followers?

To understand our role as the church, this study from Seacoast Church takes participants back to where it all began. Jesus is very clear about the mission for His followers. In this six-week study, you will explore Acts 1-6, the early formation of the church and the disciples’ dependency upon the Holy Spirit as they discover what it means for the church today. You will experience and be inspired by the urgency, the mission, and the passion of the early church for spreading the Kingdom of God to the world. Ideal for individual, small group or church-wide studies. The accompanying It Starts With One Study Guide is packed with Scripture-based teaching, engaging questions, action steps, video discussion starters, and more.

New In Your Study Gateway Library From Max Lucado!

Life has a way of taking the life out of us. Often we go through situations where the challenge seems so much greater than our strength. During such times, we can find hope and inspiration from the story of Joshua. God had called Joshua to take over from Moses and lead the Israelites into a paradigm shift from wilderness wandering to promise-believing. In Canaan, they would not fight for victory but fight from victory. God had a Promised Land in store for them, but they had to grasp that reality, change their mindsets, and take action to receive it. The same is true for us today. God is telling us that our best days – our “glory days” – are still ahead of us. We only need to grasp that truth and live in faith to realize that promise. Join Max Lucado for this six-session study and begin your journey to Promised Land living today! Perfect for personal study or small groups, the Glory Days Study Guide comes complete with leader helps, discussion questions, conversation starters and between-session activities to enhance your understanding and application of Max’s teaching.

Explore the empty promises of the “good life”.

God has a plan to heal the soul’s gnawing inner emptiness that is always longing for something more. What drives this futile attempt for fulfillment is the heart’s true desire for significance, worth, and value – a desire that can only be met in the person and worship of Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Pete Wilson in this six-session exploration of the empty promises of the “good life” that includes the seduction of achievement, addiction to approval, idolatry of religion, obsession with money, and more. Learn not only to relinquish these idols, but replace them by turning your focus and worship toward God. It is the only thing that will set you absolutely free from the endless pursuit of everything else. The Empty Promises Participant’s Guide will deepen your study with solid teaching and questions for personal growth and group interaction.