Publisher's Synopsis
Thrive Bible Study Leader Kit includes a Bible Study Book and DVD with six short teaching videos, promotional videos, and promotional tools such as PowerPoint¬ slides, web banners, and leader articles. Kit also includes leader's guide with commentary. This timely study of the Epistle of Paul to the Philippians teaches that God did not create us merely to exist or to be dutiful workers, but to thrive in a life of joy. Prayer is an opportunity to experience joy. The fact that Jesus has forgiven us produces joy. And sharing that fact with others produces even more joy. Finally, when we focus on Christ and doing His will, joy and peace will flood our lives as we join God in His work by allowing Him to work through us to benefit others. The joy the Apostle Paul described to the Philippians makes it possible for believers to live in love and humility, even as Christ did, in the harshest situations. In this way believers can become more and more like Christ. Session titles: Praying with Joy—Philippians 1:3-11 Sharing with Joy—Philippians 1:12-21 Following with Joy—Philippians 2:1-11 Growing with Joy—Philippians 3:12-21 Practicing Joy—Philippians 4:4-9 Giving with Joy-Philippians 4:10-20 Kit Includes:• Bible Study Book • 1 DVD-ROM Features: • Teaching videos • Biblically rooted and gospel-centered content • Leader material (guides to questions with optional questions and activities, general leadership, etc.) • Life application-based, topical studies • Streamlined experience • Commentary and word study • Leadership articles available in the Bible Study Kit • Sermon outlines available at biblestudiesforlife.com/extra Benefits: • Help believers recognize and celebrate the joy of knowing Christ. • Create a sense of expectancy related to God's work in the lives of group members. • Help believers understand and trust the joy of serving Christ. • Encourage greater personal devotion. • Get biblical insight for your life...today. • Help leaders prepare for the group meeting and feel confident in their understanding of the material. • Use content to develop new leaders. Author Bio: Tony Merida is associate professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a prolific author and blogger. He and his wife, Kimberly, have five adopted children.
