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Understanding the Broad History of Judah and Israel
It’s very useful to understand the history of the Kingdom of Israel and Judah. There are references in the New Testament to this period, as well as very important connections to Old Testament writings. What’s found below is just a primer for you to use as a small group leader. A Tale of Two Kingdoms…
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Word Study: Matthew 2
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Word Study: Matthew 1
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The Biggest Mistakes a Small Group Leader Can Make
Leading a small group at a church can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for both the leader and members of the group. However, small group leaders are not immune to making mistakes, and some mistakes can have significant consequences. In this paper, we will discuss some of the biggest mistakes a small group leader…
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10 Ways for Your Small Group to Have Fun
Small groups at church are not just for studying the Bible and discussing spiritual topics. They can also be a great way to have fun and build relationships with others in the church community. Here are 10 small group ideas for your church group to have fun together: These are just a few ideas for…
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Book Discussion Outline: Desiring God by John Piper
Introduction Chapter 1: The Happiness of God Chapter 2: Conversion: The Creation of a Christian Hedonist Chapter 3: Worship: The Feast of Christian Hedonism Chapter 4: Love: The Labor of Christian Hedonism Chapter 5: Scripture: Kindling for Christian Hedonism Chapter 6: Prayer: The Power of Christian Hedonism Chapter 7: Money: The Currency of Christian Hedonism…
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When did small groups start?
The use of small groups in the Evangelical church in America can be traced back to the early days of the movement. In the 19th century, Evangelical Christians in the United States began to organize themselves into small groups for the purpose of mutual support and accountability. One of the earliest examples of this type…
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Book Discussion Outline: The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Chapter 1: The Practice of the Presence of God Chapter 2: The Benefit of Practicing the Presence of God Chapter 3: The Practice of Prayer Chapter 4: The Practice of the Presence of God in Temptation Chapter 5: The Practice of the Presence of God in Times of Trouble Chapter 6: The Practice of the…
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Book Discussion Outline: The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis
Chapter 1: Thoughts Helpful in the Life of the Soul Chapter 2: The Interior Life Chapter 3: Internal Consolation Chapter 4: An Invitation to Holy Communion Chapter 5: On the Love of Jesus Above All Things Chapter 6: On the Intimate Friendship of Jesus Chapter 7: On the Humble Submission of Ourselves to Jesus Christ…
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Book Discussion Outline: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Week 1: Introduction and Book 1 – “Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe” Week 2: Book 2 – “What Christians Believe” Week 3: Book 3 – “Christian Behaviour” Week 4: Book 4 – “Beyond Personality: Or First Steps in the Doctrine of the Trinity” Week 5: Book 4 (continued)…
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