Tag Archives: bible study

Clarifying Christianity

Posted on January 16, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

Jacquelyn Guinn and Allan Guinn. Clarifying Christianity: A 12-Week Study for Confused Churchgoers. $16.99, Deep River Books. Why should we trust the Bible? Why would a good God allow pain and suffering? How can Hell be just? These questions and more … Continue reading →

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Galatians on F.I.R.E.

Posted on November 28, 2022 by carlsimmonslive

Taking a deeper dive into the book of Galatians. . . . Dr. Ken J. Burge, Sr. Galatians on F.I.R.E. 234p., $16.99, Deep River Books. Rather than telling you what the book of Galatians teach, this edition of the New … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible

Posted on May 24, 2021 by carlsimmonslive

Guidance for getting the truth straight. . . . Robert L. Plummer. 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible. 2nd edition. 368p., $25.99, Kregel Academic. 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, now in a revised second edition, probes the most pressing … Continue reading →

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1 and 2 Thessalonians on F.I.R.E.

Posted on December 7, 2020 by carlsimmonslive

For those needing an easy-to-follow inductive study on 1 and 2 Thessalonians. . . . Dr. Ken J. Burge, Sr. 1 and 2 Thessalonians on F.I.R.E. $15.99, Deep River Books. Rather than telling you what the book of Thessalonians teaches, … Continue reading →

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The SABERS Cycle

Posted on June 1, 2020 by carlsimmonslive

A Bible study on learning to listen to God—especially leaders . . . The SABERS Cycle: A Cutting-Edge Study on Responding to God introduces new insights on responses to God that increase cutting-edge sharpness and purposeful stability in the waves of … Continue reading →

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The Great Escape

Posted on May 2, 2019 by carlsimmonslive

Need a study on healing and deliverance—especially for someone who’s literally imprisoned? Look no further. . . . Kathleen Ann Marchant. The Great Escape: Redeemed for Life. 336p., $14.99, Deep River Books. In this thoughtful Bible study guide, find ways you … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your New Life — a small-group session

Posted on February 24, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need…. A small (or at least cheap), wrapped “re-gift” from/for everyone in your group. Note: If you have time, turn your opening experience into a full-blown “white elephant party.” Or do it as prescribed below. The … Continue reading →

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Lay Down the Law (and Leave It There): a small group session

Posted on January 13, 2016 by carlsimmonslive

For this session, you’ll need…. the ability to darken your room a whiteboard or blackboard Laying Down Your Day (15 minutes) Give everyone a chance to settle in before starting your session. Once everyone’s relaxed and comfortable, turn off the … Continue reading →

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Lay Down Your Old Identity

Posted on April 15, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

Our first devotional runs longer than usual, but that’s only fitting. After all, it’s going to take a little time to get to know each other. So let’s start in…. Many Christians today believe—or at least live as if they … Continue reading →

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Free Discipleship!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by carlsimmonslive

(Well, the books are free, anyway… the discipleship itself… well, I’ll defer to Dietrich Bonhoeffer on that one….) So it’s done: All six books in the From Disciples to Disciplers series—including the first three, Growing in Jesus, Growing in Character, … Continue reading →

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