Jesus had about three years to mold a dozen fearful, faithless men into the pillars of a worldwide movement. Despite this brief window, time in Jesus' presence had a transforming effect on each of them, and they would be changed by Jesus' power. In this ten session Life Guide® Bible Study of Jesus' first followers will transform you too.For over three decades Life Guide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.
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Getting the Most Out of The Twelve Disciples
1 Andrew: Bringing Others to Jesus – John 1:35-42
2 Simon Peter: Defending (and Rebuking) the Savior – Mark 1:16-20; 8:27-38
3 Matthew: Drawing in the Outcast – Matthew 9:9-13
4 James: Hating Our Enemies – Luke 9:51-56; Acts 12:1-2
5 Philip: Learning to Trust – John 6:1-13
6 John: Seeking to Be the Greatest – Matthew 20:20-28
7 Thomas: Leaving Doubt Behind – John 20:19-29
8 Nathanael: Developing Spiritual Insight – John 1:43-51
9 Judas Iscariot: Turning Away – Matthew 26:14-30, 47-50; 27:1-10
10 Three Others: Faithful to the End – Luke 18:18-34
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Despre autor
Douglas Connelly (M.Div. and M.Th., Grace Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at Parkside Community Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. A writer and speaker, Connelly has written many Bible study guides, including Good Evil, Miracles, Following Jesus and Heroes of Faith, all in the Life Guide Bible Study Series. Over 500, 000 copies of his Life Guide Bible Studies have been sold. His other books include The Bible for Blockheads (Zondervan).