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Book of the Bible Study Guides

Study & understand the good book! Bible study guides will help you apply what you read in the Bible.

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Books of the Bible Study Guides

Small Group Resources

As you come together with church members to study the Bible, small group resources can help.

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Small Group Studies

Learn from acclaimed Bible teachers through written curriculum made for groups or individuals.

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Small Group Studies with Videos

Mardel has many small group study resources that include video teachings.

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Topical Study Guides

Mardel has many study guides arranged by topic that work for personal as well as group studies.

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Following God Series: An Overview of the New Testament

This is a study guide containing blueprint sketches of every chapter in the New Testament. Each blueprint is designed to help people study the Bible itself rather than studying books about the Bible.

1 Timothy, Woman After God's Own Heart Series

<div>What does it mean to live a godly life today? Digging into 1 Timothy, Elizabeth George reveals how women can deepen their Christian walk by paying special attention to:</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>- Focus, by keeping God at the center of everything</div><div>- Heart attitudes, by bearing good fruit</div><div>- Behavior, by glorifying God</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This Bible study resource makes the journey toward godliness an exciting and practical adventure!</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Chapters include:</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>- Encouraging Words</div><div>- Watching Out for False Teachers</div><div>- Giving Thanks for God's Mercy</div><div>- Exhorting Young Timothy</div><div>- Praying God's Way</div><div>- Learning About Your Role</div><div>- Instructing Church Leaders</div><div>- Obtaining God's Reward</div><div>- Ministering Faithfully</div><div>- Pursuing Godliness</div><div>- Identifying False Teachers</div><div>- Exercising Yourself in Godliness</div><div>- Caring for Others</div><div>- Caring for Widows</div><div>- Giving to Others</div><div>- Living Above Reproach</div><div>- Honoring Leaders</div><div>- Examining Leaders</div><div>- Serving in the Workplace</div><div>- Recognizing False Teachers</div><div>- Loving Money</div><div>- Fighting the Good Fight of Faith</div><div>- Handling Riches</div><div>- Guarding the Treasure</div><div>- A Final Word</div>

1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, LifeGuide Series

<div>Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the problems around you? Have you seen the deteriorating values, competing religions, and weakening morality flooding society?</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Timothy and Titus faced tough issues like these even as young leaders in the early church. Paul encouraged them to set aside insecurity and find strength in Christ. Pete Sommer guides individuals and small groups through a study in these important letters to find the support we need to follow through in obedience to God's Word.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus are now available in the IVP's revised LifeGuide format, featuring questions for starting small group discussions and for personal reflection, alongside the new Now or Later section after each session.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Chapters include:</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>- Getting the Most Out of 1 2 Timothy and Titus</div><div>- Spiritual Deception - 1 Timothy 1</div><div>- The Way Back to Health - 1 Timothy 2</div><div>- Who Can Lead? - 1 Timothy 3</div><div>- True False - 1 Timothy 4</div><div>- How Grace Confronts Conflict - 1 Timothy 5:1&mdash;6:2</div><div>- Find Your Riches in Christ - 1 Timothy 6:3-20</div><div>- Rejected but Not Ashamed - 2 Timothy 1</div><div>- Pass It On - 2 Timothy 2</div><div>- How to Recognize God's Voice - 2 Timothy 3</div><div>- It's Your Turn Now - 2 Timothy 4</div><div>- Eight Months to Change a Church - Titus 1&mdash;3</div>

1 & 2 Thessalonians, LifeGuide Series

<div>Do you sometimes feel like God has forgotten you when you are suffering? Do you wonder whether or not you will be with Jesus when you die? Do you want your life to be pleasing to God?</div>

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<p>There are times when all Christians feel anxious or insecure about life, and about faith. The Thessalonians asked many of the same questions that are common today. Paul's letter helped them find assurance. In these studies Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, Donald Baker reveals how Paul's answers can help you find certainty too.</p>

<p>1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians are now available in the IVP's revised LifeGuide format, featuring questions for starting small group discussions and for personal reflection, alongside the new Now or Later section after each session.</p>

<p><strong>Chapters include:</strong></p>

<p>-Getting the Most Out of 1 2 Thessalonians<br />
-How Can I Be Sure of My Beliefs? - Acts 17:1-15<br />
-How Can I Be Sure of My Purpose? - 1 Thessalonians 1<br />
-How Can I Be Sure of My Message? - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16<br />
-How Can I Be Sure That I Am Loved? - 1 Thessalonians 2:17—3:13<br />
-How Can I Be Sure of God's Approval? - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12<br />
-How Can I Be Sure That Christ Is Coming Back? - 1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11<br />
-How Can I Be Sure of God's People? - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28<br />
-How Can I Be Sure That I Will Go to Heaven? - 2 Thessalonians 1<br />
-How Can I Be Sure of God's Power? - 2 Thessalonians 2</p></div>


Lifeguide Bible Studies Series: Luke: News of Hope and Joy

Good news! It was good news not only of Jesus' birth but of what he offered to men, women and children throughout his ministry. To the sick he offered healing. To the hurting, comfort. To the outcast, acceptance. In this study guide Ada Lum leads you to discover that this message of hope and joy is for you as well! This LifeGuide Bible Study in IVP's revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a new "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn.<br><p>These 26 studies from the Gospel of Luke are part of LifeGuide, a popular line of Bible study guides which provide solid biblical content and raise thought-provoking issues in an easy-to-lead format.

Lifeguide Bible Studies Series: Isaiah: Trusting God in Troubled Times

These 24 lessons from the Book of Isaiah are part of LifeGuide, a popular line of Bible study guides which provide solid biblical content and raise thought-provoking issues in an easy-to-lead format.

Lifeguide Bible Studies Series: Hebrews: Race to Glory

These 13 lessons from the Book of Hebrews are part of LifeGuide, a popular line of Bible study guides which provide solid biblical content and raise thought-provoking issues in an easy-to-lead format.

Lifeguide Bible Studies Series: Decisions: Seeking God's Guidance

These studies by Donald Baker introduce you to the Bible's lessons on decisionmaking--and show you how to apply what you learn to your own decisions, big and small.

Following God Series: Life Principles from Women of the Bible: Book 1

<p>The women of the Bible play an integral, essential, and crucial role in the eternal plan of God. As this study shows, these&nbsp;Women of the Bible (Book 1)&nbsp;demonstrates to us the lofty ideals of faith and faithfulness, virtues and values, brains and beauty, redemption and resourcefulness, servanthood and sacrifice.</p>

Fisherman Studyguides Series: Women Who Believed God

The Bible gives us story after story of ordinary women who, daring to trust God, influenced their families, influenced their families and communities. These women faced the same challenges we face today--poverty, illness, death, war, loneliness, injustice, and difficult relationships. Yet they chose to believe God in those circumstances--and because of them, the world was changed. You can follow in their footsteps. Find encouragement and strength to imitate their powerful faith as you study the intriguing lives of "Women Who Believed God.

Acts: LifeChange Bible Study Series

<p>After Jesus left His followers with a mission, the Spirit of God moved mightily through them to fulfill it. Luke’s account of how the gospel was carried from Jerusalem to Rome―despite every conceivable obstacle―inspires the church today and helps us live out our individual mission in the world. Discover the exciting and challenging first few years of the church, the things we have in common with them today, and how that applies to our faith in the modern-day church.</p>

2 Peter & Jude, LifeChange Bible Study Series

<div>The early New Testament church faced persecution from outside the community, and then they had to defend themselves from dangers from within. Internal differences were already common, but these churches were confronting teachers who warped the gospel for their own gain. Peter and Jude renounced these for-profit teachers and encouraged Christ followers to stand firm in their faith, secure in the promise that Jesus will return.</div>
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<div>LifeChange Bible studies encourage you to grow in Christ-likeness by prompting a life-changing encounter through God's Word. Explore a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study time and time again.</div>
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<div>- Study the whole books of 2 Peter and Jude in 9 lessons</div>
<div>- Study on your own or with a small group</div>
<div>- Examine word origins and definitions</div>
<div>- Consider thoughtful questions on key themes</div>
<div>- Go deeper with optional projects</div>
<div>- Wide margins for personal notes</div>

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