Seeing Jesus From The East Study Guide

In the West, Jesus is usually seen through one lens, that of logical reasoning and linear thought. As the world becomes smaller and more people are brought to our door, a broader view of Jesus is needed, one that can be grasped by Easterners and can penetrate the hearts and imaginations of postmodern Westerners. In the Seeing Jesus from the East Study Guide, a companion to Seeing Jesus from the East and the Seeing Jesus from the East Video Study, Ravi Zacharias and Abdu Murray capture a revitalized gospel message through an Eastern lens, revealing its power afresh and sharing the truth about Jesus in a compelling and winsome light. Incorporating story, honor, vivid imagery, sacrifice, and rewards, the Seeing Jesus from the East Study Guide equips readers, both Eastern and Western alike, for a fresh encounter with the living and restless Jesus.

Encounter Jesus Like Never Before through Eastern Eyes Throughout these pages, Ravi Zacharias and Abdu Murray invite readers to rediscover the cultural insights we often miss when we ignore the Eastern context of the Bible. They offer a refreshing picture of Jesus, one that appeals to Eastern readers and can penetrate the hearts and imaginations of postmodern Westerners. In Seeing Jesus from the East, Ravi Zacharias and Abdu Murray show us why a broader view of Jesus is needed - one that recognizes the uniquely Eastern ways of thinking and communicating found in the pages of the Bible. Zacharias and Murray capture a revitalized gospel message, presenting it through this Eastern lens and revealing its power afresh to Western hearts and minds. Incorporating story, vivid imagery, and the concepts of honor and shame, sacrifice, and rewards, Seeing Jesus from the East calls believers and skeptics, both Eastern and Western, to a fresh encounter with the living and boundless Jesus.

In this Bible study guide—companion to the bestselling book The Jesus I Never Knew—Philip Yancey cuts through existing views and preconceptions of who Jesus is and returns us to the Jesus of the Gospels. How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the Jesus we think we know so well? From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Philip Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers—a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith. This 14-week study guide will help you and your group press beyond the traditional picture to uncover a Jesus who is brilliant, creative, challenging, fearless, compassionate, unpredictable, and ultimately satisfying. Each chapter: Begins with Yancey’s reflections on rediscovering Jesus. Discusses how different people and cultures view Jesus. Points us back to the Bible with Scripture readings. Asks discussion questions and includes note-writing sections and prompts. Included are Yancey’s suggestions for viewing Hollywood films on Jesus, with optional directions about film usage in studying The Jesus I Never Knew.

Partnering With Jesus and Working With God How can you partner with Jesus and work with God to help advance the Gospel and get supernatural results in your life? Is there a practical way you can really partner with Jesus and work with God? In this five-part series Partnering With Jesus and Working With God, Rick Renner opens the Scriptures to show us practical ways and biblical examples of how to partner with Jesus and work with God to advance the Gospel and see supernatural results in our lives. All it takes is a right decision to open the door for the supernatural! In this series, Rick covers biblical examples of: A decision to partner with Jesus from the very beginning. A decision by a young boy to partner with Jesus. A decision to partner with Jesus that brought dramatic results. A decision by women to partner with Jesus' ministry. A decision to partner with Jesus to the end. Stepping up to partner with Jesus and work with God is the best decision you’ll ever make. Get ready for extraordinary results!

What Will Be the Signs of Jesus Coming? Some Christian leaders can be sensationalistic about their beliefs about end-time events. But scaring people with Bible prophecy should not be our goal. God in His great love has chosen to inform us explicitly about the last days so that we can be prepared not scared! In this ten-part series Signs Youll See Just Before Jesus Comes, Rick Renner shares the signs youll see just before Christ comes again for His Church. Jesus words in Matthew 24 are both revealing and alarming yet nothing in the Bible was written to scare us, but to prepare us. God is faithful to inform us about the things we need to know to live victoriously in this last season of the age. In this series, youll learn: Where are we in time? What specific signs will we see to inform us were coming to the end of the age? What is the final, ultimate sign that Jesus is about to come again? And so much more! There is so much information in the New Testament about end-time events that we cannot claim ignorance. In this series, the Holy Spirit will enlighten, inform, and prepare you to live triumphantly in Christ in the last days.

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST - REV. 19:1-21 A. GENERAL - 1. Chapter 19 - brings to a close the Great Tribulation period (Daniels 70th Week Dan. 9:27) and ushers in the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ. 2. Christ promised he would come again (John 14:3). 40 days after his resurrection (Acts 1:3), Christ ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives; just East of Jerusalem (Acts 1:9). Two angels told the apostles Jesus would return in like manner (Acts 1:11). In Rev. 19:11-16, Christ returns with armies of saints and angels. 3. The prophecies of Zechariah will be fulfilled: Thus says the Lord: I am returned to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem... (Zech. 8:3); And his feet shall stand in that day upon the Mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the East... (Zech. 14:4). 4. In Chapter 19 - there are actually 2 scenes: 1 in heaven which is one of great joy and 1 on earth which is one of great judgment. B. JOY IN HEAVEN (REV. 19:1-10) 1. SONGS OF THE SAINTS - REV. 19:1-6) a. TIME SEQUENCE - (1) After this, I (John) heard - what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: Hallelujah - salvation - glory power belong to our God for true and just are his judgments he has condemned the great prostitute (whore, KJV) - who corrupted the earth by her adulteries - he has avenged on her the blood of his servants! (Rev. 19:1-2). NOTE: After this refers to the destruction of the apostate religious system in Rev. 17 and the corrupt commercial system in Rev. 18. In Rev. 18:20 the call to rejoice was issued; now we have the response to that call.

In this companion piece to his book, Inside the revolution, Joel C. Rosenberg takes you deeper with more than 100 study questions, helpful excerpts and scripture references, and a workbook format with additional space for discussion notes.

Is There More to The Story? Do you really know the story of Christmas? Is there more to the story about the birth of our Savior than what you've been told? In this 15-part series, Christmas – The Rest of the Story, Rick Renner dives deep into the parts of the Christmas story that most people have never heard. Rick says, "I’ve studied this story for decades, and I found fabulous treasures no one ever shared with me. In this series, we explore the Bible, history, historical writings, and so much more, so we can really understand all the events that took place surrounding the birth of Jesus!" Rick answers questions, like: Why did God choose Mary? Was Joseph really a carpenter? Who were the Magi and what was the estimated value of their gifts? Who were the shepherds keeping watch? Why was Herod so troubled by Jesus’ birth? Get ready to discover the real purpose of Christmas and rediscover the awe and wonder of the greatest miracle the world has ever known.