Jesus Bible Study

The purpose of “The Jesus Bible Study Series” is to help readers understand that Jesus is front and center throughout the Bible. He is as visible on the first page of Genesis as he is on the last page in Revelation, as present in the Garden of Eden as he is in the garden tomb and the new heavens and new earth. As readers follow this thread, they will discover a new depth to the Bible's meaning as they come to discover Christ in every chapter of the story. In “Church”, the fourth study in this series, readers will explore how God brought together a new group of people who have been redeemed by Jesus and have been formed to live on mission with him. While churches come in all shapes and sizes, the true Church of Jesus is comprised of all who have confessed him as Savior and Lord. This living organism-his body, the Church-serves to extend his grace and truth on earth. Lessons include: • Salvation • Gathering • Scattering • Sending • Connecting • Gifting

The purpose of The Jesus Bible Study Series is to help readers understand that Jesus is front and center throughout the Bible. He is as visible on the first page of Genesis as he is one the last page in Revelation-as present in the Garden of Eden as he is in the garden tomb and the new heavens and new earth. As readers follow this thread, they will discover a new depth to the Bible's meaning as they come to discover Christ in every chapter of the story. In Savior, the fourth study in this series, readers will explore how God fulfilled his promise of sending the Messiah into the world by sending his only Son. Jesus was born into humble circumstances and raised by human parents. Once and for all, he appeased God's wrath against humanity's sin through his death on the cross, forever bringing to an end the old system of sacrifice and ritual. His sacrifice opened the way for rebels to come home to a peacemaking Father, and now, all are invited to come to God through him (see John 14:6). Sessions include: • Eternity • The God-Man • Mission • Kingdom • Saved • Alive

“The Jesus Bible Study Series” reveals how Jesus plays a key role in each and every story told in the Bible and helps participants discover God's purpose and plan for their own lives in this great story. The purpose of “The Jesus Bible Study Series” is to help readers understand that Jesus is front and center throughout the Bible. He is as visible on the first page of Genesis as he is on the last page in Revelation-as present in the Garden of Eden as he is in the garden tomb and the new heavens and new earth. As readers follow this thread, they will discover a new depth to the Bible's meaning as they come to discover Christ in every chapter of the story. In “Forever”, the sixth study in this series, readers will come to the conclusion and resolution of God's great story. At a time that only the Father knows, everything in heaven and earth will be put right once and for all. Those opposed to Jesus will get what they have asked for, an eternity without his goodness and glory. The redeemed will gather in his presence from every race and nation, singing the song of Jesus who rescued them from death and brought them into unending life. Lessons include: • The Other Side • Focused on Eternity • The Narrow Way • Forever Changed • Vision of Heaven • Beginning and End

The purpose of The Jesus Bible Study Series is to help readers understand that Jesus is front and center throughout the Bible. He is as visible on the first page of Genesis as he is on the last page in Revelation-as present in the Garden of Eden as he is in the garden tomb and the new heavens and new earth. As readers follow this thread, they will discover a new depth to the Bible's meaning as they come to discover Christ in every chapter of the story. In People, the third study in this series, readers will explore how humanity's revolt against God resulted in struggles of every kind. But the Lord, through Abraham, commissioned a chosen people who would be a witness on earth of his faithfulness. Time and time again this people rejected him, but God was always quick to show mercy when they repented and called out to him. At each turn of this cycle of rejection, repentance, and restoration, God would announce through a prophet a coming Savior. Lessons include: • Covenant • The Law • Worship • Land • Exile • Uncertainty

The purpose of The Jesus Bible Study Series is to help readers understand that Jesus is front and center throughout the Bible. He is as visible on the first page of Genesis as he is one the last page in Revelation-as present in the Garden of Eden as he is in the garden tomb and the new heavens and new earth. As readers follow this thread, they will discover a new depth to the Bible's meaning as they come to discover Christ in every chapter of the story. In Beginnings, the first study in this series, readers will explore how their story begins with a creating God who made them in his image. They will see how the triune God worked through the Son to bring about the creation of everything. "For in him [Jesus] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities, all things have been created through him and for him" (Colossians 1:16). As they go through this study, they will begin to also see their place and purpose in this great story. Lessons include: • Creation • The Trinity • Imago Dei • Uniqueness • Work • Community