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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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Je...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Jesus – Session 2 appeared...

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, […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – It’s All About Jesus – Session 1 appeared first on Bible Studies...

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. […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith That...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith That Matters – Session 5 app...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith That Matters – Sess...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith That Matters – Session 3 appeared fir...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith Th...

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, […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – A Cry for Justice – Spe...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Owning a Faith That Matters –...

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: Cybersecurity can help individuals protect their online activities, ensuring their information […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – A Name Like No Other –...

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. […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – A Name Like No Other – S...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – A Name Like No Other – Session 4 appeared first on Bible Studies for Life .

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – A Name Like No Other – Session 3 appeared first on Bible Studies fo...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – A Name Like No Other – Session 2 appeared f...

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 […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – A Name Like No Other – Session 1 appeared first on Bible Studi...

Date: November 26, 2023 God Deserves Our Thanks The Point: We have so much to thank God for. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing Question 1. One value many parents try to instill in their children is the duty of taking care of others, especially their family members. A young girl named […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – God Deserves Our Thanks – Special Focus Session appear...

Date: November 19, 2023 Is Hell Real? The Point: Eternal punishment awaits those who do not follow Christ. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing Question 1. A common statement that shaped many people’s conversation skills was to never discuss religion or politics with others to avoid controversial topics. In a society where […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Confident in the...

Date: November 12, 2023 Won’t All People Ultimately Go to Heaven? The Point: God’s kingdom is reserved for those who obediently follow Him. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing The Bible Meets Life. One of the major points that Universalism makes is that the primary teaching of all major world religions is […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Confident in the Face of Hard Ques...

Date: November 5, 2023 Is Jesus the Only Way to God? The Point: Because Jesus is the Son of God, He is the only one who can bring us to God. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing the opening question: Sometimes people feel trapped when they’ve been doing the same thing for […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Confident in the Face of Hard Questions – Session 4 appeared first on...

Date: October 29, 2023 Why Do We Suffer? The Point: We may not know why we suffer, but God meets us in our suffering. Get Into the Study Share the following after discussing Question 1. It can be incredibly difficult to admit when you’ve done something wrong, especially when it became a public spectacle. Wildfires […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Confident in the Face of Hard Questions – Ses...

Date: October 22, 2023 Are Miracles Relevant? The Point: Miracles are acts of God that point to Jesus and glorify Him. Get Into the Study Share the following as a part of discussing Question 1. God’s design is full of things that modern science cannot fully explain. We have our own suppositions of how the […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Confident in the Face of Hard Questions – Session 2 ap...

Date: October 15, 2023 Does it Really Matter Which “Truth” I Believe? The Point: Knowing the truth of Christ is the only way we can experience freedom. Get Into the Study Sare the followng after discussing Question 1. The Kunsten Museum of Modern Art in Denmark had something happen to them that seemed too surprising […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Confident in the Face of Hard Questions – S...

Date: October 8, 2023 Prepare for Battle The Point: God strengthens us as we pray and engage in spiritual battle. Get Into the Study After discussing Question #1 share the following story. On Labor Day, quarterback Riley Leonard led Duke University to an impressive upset 28–7 victory over ninth ranked Clemson University. The victory broke […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Staying True in a Wo...

Date: October 1, 2023 Confess Wholeheartedly The Point: Confession and repentance keep us close to God. Get Into the Study Begin the study by discussing Question #1, then share the following: For fifteen years, Tony Peralta’s favorite hiding place was Roswell, New Mexico. That came to an end this past May when police found him […] The post EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Staying True in a World Far from...