Bible Studies - Life Resource Catalog

Life Resource Catalog - Bible Studies

"‘Life’ in the Bible is defined as a regained relationship with God, a reconciliation with Him, which we could never have effected on our own. It was purchased at horrendous cost, the blood of God’s own Son. "This Life is not dependent upon external circumstances and is not equated with ease, good times, or convenience. It is ours, even in the midst of suffering and crisis, for it is ‘eternal life’ and transcends all temporary experiences. "When the Church abandons this Scriptural perspective and adopts instead the popular secular pro-death view, it ceases to be ‘salt’ and ‘light.’ Recognizing this, the Lutherans For Life ‘Statement of Philosophy’ identifies ‘the crisis of our times’ as ‘the repudiation of God’s Word.’ "Thus, in this ministry we seek to stem the invasion of flawed secular thinking into the church by boldly declaring from God’s Word His views on all matters of life and death." Cynthia Chapa, former president of LFL of Texas
	Called to Remember – When men remember their role in God’s Story as protectors and servant-style leaders, the world becomes a safer place for women and children. Updated August 2008. The new version includes the Bible study, the text of There Is Always Hope: Lessons Learned on the Detours of Life and Joseph and His Rib, and a Leader’s Guide. By Linda D. Bartlett. Item #302BS. $2.00 Note: The "Life Resource Catalog" has an incorrect price listed for "Called to Remember." The correct price is $2.00 per booklet.
	Cherish the Children – Jesus’ Backwards Understanding of Who is the Greatest (based on Matthew 18:1-10) by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs (reproducible). Item 133BS. $0.50 ea.
	Connecting the Creation Dots – The early chapters of Genesis are the foundation to the rest of Scripture—and the foundation to life and what gives it value and purpose. Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb "connects the dots" between the early chapters of Genesis and other parts of Scripture—particularly those passages that deal with life. This study relates directly to the worship theme, "In the Beginning … was Life!" The booklet contains a Teacher’s Guide and reproducible Student Lesson. Item 1104BS. $0.25 ea.
	Dressing for Life: Secrets of the Great Cover-up by Linda Bartlett. This Bible study (sent to you via e-mail as a reproducible PDF file) is designed to follow the interactive and educational purity lifestyle show by the same title or it can be used on its own to introduce God’s Truth about dress, behavior, and respecting others as ourselves. Ten lessons include: Fig Leaves Aren’t Enough Jesus Covers Our Shame & Embarrassment Embarrassment on a Windy Day Worldviews in Conflict My Body, My Choice . . . or Is It? Is Clothing a Language? The Look and Behavior of Love Beauty at Any Price? Living in the Presence of God The Perfect Dress The study may be used by mothers and daughters, Titus 2 mentors, directors of Christian education, youth counselors, family life directors, teachers, and/or pastors during catechism class. It makes an ideal topic for a “girls’ only” retreat. Linda Bartlett was encouraged to write this Bible study after scripting the purity lifestyle show. She explains, “The ideas discussed in this study will seem strange and new to many women and girls. The ideas are counterculture. But, when we look to the Father God and Creator of our bodies to know how to dress and act, we will begin to make better choices. We will begin to transform the culture! We will respect the eyes of gentlemen! We will bring glory to our Savior Jesus rather than to ourselves.” Note: Dressing for Life: Secrets of the Great Cover-up will be e-mailed to you as a reproducible PDF file. Item DFL. $15.00 ea.
	From Heartache to Healing – Through a series of four lessons, author Linda Bartlett encourages individuals and congregations to consider the reality of abortion; its impact on the family, church, and society; and the ways in which the Church can minister to the needs of those who suffer abortion’s effects. Papercover. 64 pages. Item 401BS. $4.85 ea.
	The Gift of Children - This excellent Bible study by Dr. Jean Garton, former president of Lutherans For Life, examines the role and place of children in our culture from a biblical point of view. Are they a blessing―or a curse? Item 102BS. $0.25 ea.
	In the Beginning – A Collection of Essays and Bible Studies on the Sanctity of Early Human Life is an eight-session Bible study using essays from Lutheran writers, theologians, and medical experts on topics such as when human life begins and the ethics of stem cell research. Following each essay is a related Bible study written by Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, executive director of Lutherans For Life. Essay topics include: Creation: Made in God’s Image Justification: Life Through His Word Incarnation: Being Like Us in Every Way Conception: A Medical Analysis of Early Life Science: The Truth and Hype about Stem Cells Defining Terms: The Importance of Vocabulary in Pursuing Ethics Vocation: Serving God by Serving our Neighbor God’s Two Kingdoms: Honoring Life’s Value in Our World Item 1006BS. $7.99 ea. (softcover) Note: A downloadable/reproducible version is also available directly from Concordia Publishing House. Click here to order. $30.00
	Just Imagine! Hope in God’s Plan! - This study takes a look at the question, “What do you do when things just aren’t going the way you planned?” Your relatively stable life gets shaken up. Your path is suddenly strewn with obstacles and unwelcome detours. When things aren’t going according to plan, most of us imagine the worst. So it was for God’s people who found themselves captive in Babylon. Let’s imagine what they were going through and then listen as God speaks to them and us about His plan! This study comes with a leader’s guide and a reproducible student copy. Item 105BS. $0.25 ea.
	Life Issues: What God Says – This study offers six sessions of useful information—for junior high and adults—regarding many of the most pressing issues facing Christians today. A healthy dose of Scripture is included to let us know, in no uncertain terms, just where God stands on each topic. Today’s society is becoming more and more at odds with God when dealing with things as sacred as life itself. To many, life is a disposable commodity that can be done away with when it becomes unmanageable or an inconvenience. The six sessions include: A Look at Motive What and When is Human Life Life Protection Before Birth Improving the Species: Genetic Engineering, Cloning, and Stem Cell research Care Near the End of Life Making a Difference. Each session includes ample text, discussion questions, Bible research, and a detailed teacher guide. The entire course comes on a CD-ROM in a PDF making it easy to reproduce as many times as desired. (Note: It is NOT legal to purchase one copy and pass the CD on from church to church, etc.) Item 1005BS. $21.95 ea.
	Life Studies – Volume One – This excellent resource is a collection of some of Lutherans For Life’s classic Bible studies, updated and in a reproducible format! A wide variety of topics are included: abortion, post-abortion healing, adoption, end-of-life issues, family living, and For Life witnessing. Study titles include: Abortion Slogans God of Life, Now and Forever Abortion and the Christian Faith The Difference God Makes Through Children The Egyptian Midwives Preserve Life In His Hand is Life The Father Who Speaks The Wisdom of Christian Fathers Abortion Healing Hope and Light Revealed Adoption – God’s Way An Act of Love Waiting Eagerly Euthanasia: A Matter of Life and Death Human Worth, Living and Dying, Suffering and Surviving The Proverbial Family Yeah, It’s Time to Speak You Can Make A Difference Item 1620BS. $10.00 ea.
	Martin Luther: An Example for Christians Who Want to Change Their Culture by Linda D. Bartlett (PDF). This Bible study will help you become more familiar, not just with the man Martin Luther, but with the ways that he helped change western civilization through the use of God’s Word. Because Luther was moved by the Holy Spirit to take a stand on the Word of God, western civilization was never the same. With the Sword of the Spirit, Luther’s reforms affected church, state, education, and home. We, too, are called like Luther to use God’s Word to live distinctively different from the world. FREE!
	Men, Women, and Relationships (Building a Culture of Life Across the Generations) – We often talk about building a culture of life, but what does it look like? Upon what is it founded and how is it built? How does God’s view of men, women, and relationships differ from the world? What are the consequences of our choices? What hope is there in Jesus? This Bible study (complete with leader's guide and reproducible student pages) by Linda Bartlett, is a helpful tool for college students, single adults, husbands and wives, parents, pastors, and those who work with family life ministries or serve at caring pregnancy centers. Twelve lessons may be used in a series or separately, by individuals or small groups, in the home or at retreat. Topics include: Modern Man and Woman. The Sexual Revolution and Abuse of Sex. The Impact of Abortion on Society and Relationships. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Heroes in a Culture of Life. Bearers and Defenders of Life. Item 901BS. $10.00 ea.
	Playing God - Redesigning Life explores the ethics of: DNA manipulation Stem cell research Cloning And more! As you progress through this 6-session study, you will learn how these scientific "advances" hold up in light of God’s Word. You’ll discover that God has designs for every life. This study is written by Rev. Dr. Robert W. Weise, Professor of Pastoral Ministry and the Life Sciences, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. These six one-hour studies are for individuals or groups. Item 1000BS. $6.50 ea.
	Where Death and Life Meet, by Rev. Todd Wilken, is a reproducible study based on the theme In Life, in Death, Abide With Me. Item 811BS. $0.25 ea.