{"title":"Studies for non-Christians","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color:#464749;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Bible studies are ideal for explaining the gospel to a group of non-Christians...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;float:right;\"\u003e[L410]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbutton style=\"font-weight: 600;\n    color: white;\n    background-color: #ED7C2F;\n    border: none;\n    padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n  \tmargin-bottom: 50px;\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/pages\/resource-finder?RFFnRef=Q1600';\"\u003eBack to Resource Finder\u003c\/button\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ideas-that-changed-the-world-dvd","title":"Ideas That Changed the World (DVD)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 50% 0 0 0; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/209842669?loop=1\u0026amp;color=ff9933\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 500 years ago a momentous change was spreading across Europe‚ a change that has become known as the Reformation. At the heart of the Reformation were four ideas and four leaders. The ideas: faith alone, grace alone, Bible alone and Christ alone. The leaders: Luther, Calvin, Tyndale and Cranmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the four sessions of this course, join Dominic Steele as he explores these four simple yet profoundly important ideas, the key role these four men played in rediscovering and spreading them, and the stunning European locations where these historic events took place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's not just a course to watch. You'll also open up your Bibles and do some exploring of your own, reading the same parts of Scripture that Luther, Calvin, Tyndale and Cranmer read that radically changed their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo run \u003cem\u003eIdeas That Changed the World\u003c\/em\u003e you will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ideas-that-changed-the-world-workbook\"\u003eworkbook\u003c\/a\u003e for each person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccess to the video segments in the course (visit www.matthiasmedia.com\/ideas-that-changed-the-world for information on how to access the videos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":39726399782974,"sku":"itcwdvd","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Ideas_That_Changed_the_World_DVD_17.jpg?v=1569293000"},{"product_id":"introducing-god-dvd","title":"Introducing God Course DVD","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Aussie-developed evangelistic course is a highly effective way of 'introducing' unchurched people to God. Presented by Dominic Steele, this course consists of an introductory session then a 7-session course. There's also an optional 'Weekend Escape' and 'Sexuality Appendix'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther course materials: \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-leaders-guide\"\u003eLeader's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-training-dvd\"\u003eCourse Training DVD\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-handbook\"\u003eCourse Participant's Handbook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":39726399062078,"sku":"igdvd","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Introducing_God_DVD_2013.jpg?v=1569293000"},{"product_id":"ideas-that-changed-the-world-workbook","title":"Ideas That Changed the World (Workbook)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 50% 0 0 0; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/209842669?loop=1\u0026amp;color=ff9933\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 500 years ago a momentous change was spreading across Europe‚ a change that has become known as the Reformation. At the heart of the Reformation were four ideas and four leaders. The ideas: faith alone, grace alone, Bible alone and Christ alone. The leaders: Luther, Calvin, Tyndale and Cranmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the four sessions of this course, join Dominic Steele as he explores these four simple yet profoundly important ideas, the key role these four men played in rediscovering and spreading them, and the stunning European locations where these historic events took place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's not just a course to watch. You'll also open up your Bibles and do some exploring of your own, reading the same parts of Scripture that Luther, Calvin, Tyndale and Cranmer read that radically changed their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo run \u003cem\u003eIdeas That Changed the World\u003c\/em\u003e you will need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethis workbook for each person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccess to the video segments in the course (visit www.matthiasmedia.com\/ideas-that-changed-the-world for information on how to access the videos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726399750206,"sku":"itcw","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Ideas_That_Changed_the_World_17.jpg?v=1569293002"},{"product_id":"introducing-god-handbook","title":"Introducing God Participant's Handbook","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 50% 0 0 0; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/378468990?loop=1\u0026amp;color=ff9933\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Aussie-developed evangelistic course is a highly effective way of 'introducing' unchurched people to God. Presented by Dominic Steele, this course consists of an introductory session then a 7-session course. There's also an optional 'Weekend Escape' and 'Sexuality Appendix'. It requires additional video content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther course materials: \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-leaders-guide\" title=\"Leader's Guide\"\u003eLeader's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-training-dvd\" title=\"Training DVD\"\u003eCourse Training DVD\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-dvd\" title=\"Course DVD\"\u003eCourse DVD\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726399356990,"sku":"ighb","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Introducing_God_2013rgb.jpg?v=1569293004"},{"product_id":"introducing-god-training-dvd","title":"Introducing God Course Training DVD","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 50% 0 0 0; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/378468990?loop=1\u0026amp;color=ff9933\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough watching the Explanation and Training session, potential Christian hosts will increase their confidence about inviting friends to \u003cem\u003eIntroducing God\u003c\/em\u003e. Potential hosts learn from author Dominic Steele, and by watching instructive role plays, how to introduce their friends to the God of the Bible, using \u003cem\u003eIntroducing God\u003c\/em\u003e's relaxed, gradual and gentle approach. Experienced hosts also offer valuable insights into how to facilitate vibrant discussions and, crucially, how to encourage friends through the Course and Weekend Escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Aussie-developed evangelistic course is a highly effective way of 'introducing' unchurched people to God. Presented by Dominic Steele, this course consists of an introductory session then a 7-session course. There's also an optional 'Weekend Escape' and 'Sexuality Appendix'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourse also requires \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-handbook\" title=\"Handbook\"\u003eHandbooks\u003c\/a\u003e for each participant, \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-dvd\" title=\"Course DVD\"\u003ecourse DVD\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"introducing-god-leaders-guide\" title=\"Leader's Guide\"\u003eLeader's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":39726399422526,"sku":"igtraindvd","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Introducing_God_Training_DVD.jpg?v=1569293004"},{"product_id":"introducing-god-leaders-guide","title":"Introducing God Leader's Guide","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 50% 0 0 0; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/378468990?loop=1\u0026amp;color=ff9933\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Aussie-developed evangelistic course is a highly effective way of 'introducing' unchurched people to God. Presented by Dominic Steele, this course consists of an introductory session then a 7-session course. There's also an optional 'Weekend Escape' and 'Sexuality Appendix'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing God aims to create a friendly context that is relaxed, happy, informal and thoughtful. An atmosphere where our guests can feel safe to be themselves and speak honestly. An environment where people can form significant friendships with other group members as they explore the important issues of relationship with God through Jesus. And an environment where no question is considered too small or too 'out there' - and hostile questions are welcome as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Leader's Guide, together with the accompanying '\u003ca href=\"introducing-god-training-dvd\" title=\"Training DVD\"\u003eExplanation and Training Video\u003c\/a\u003e', helps you get there. It provides a detailed guide to preparing for the course and running each session. 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To evaluate the course, this would be the resource to buy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-specs\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/simply-christianity-guest-manual\"\u003eGuest's Manual\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003econtains the session outlines and 'Extra Information' for each session, as well as the entire Gospel of Luke for easy reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726402764862,"sku":"sclp","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Simply_Christianity_Leader_08.jpg?v=1569293167"},{"product_id":"the-bible-overview-workbook","title":"The Bible Overview (Booklet)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to be able to present a clear and memorable overview of the Bible to others?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to be able to demonstrate that the Bible isn't just a collection of random documents, but the unfolding story of God's relationship with the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for an evangelistic resource that can be used in a variety of situations, and introduces people of all ages to the Bible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you run a youth group or Sunday school class, and want to be able to introduce young people to the flow of the whole Bible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to make use of a memorable framework of the Bible, which can be briefly used to introduce the context of sermons or Bible studies?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you involved with primary or high school education and would like to equip students with the skills to examine Bible passages in context?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bible Overview\u003c\/em\u003e is designed to meet all of these uses and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bible is God's word. If people are to know God truly, and understand their world and themselves, they must have an understanding of the message of the Bible. The Bible Overview was created because of a perception that many people, Christian and non-Christian, find the Bible daunting and hard to understand. The aim of The Bible Overview is to equip each other to better read, understand, and apply the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSo what is The Bible Overview?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bible Overview consists of four parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of the story of the whole Bible (known as the General Presentation). 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The course participants each have their own copy of The Bible Overview booklet, which is designed to serve as a reminder of The Bible Overview presentation and a reference for personal Bible study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bible Overview presentations can differ enormously depending on the situations in which they are to be used. The purpose of a Bible Overview presentation is to show a group or individual the significance of each stage of the Bible story, the coherence of the Bible as a whole, and how to understand particular Bible passages in light of the bigger picture of the whole book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce The Bible Overview has been presented, the framework of the Bible that it introduces can be usefully referred to in an ongoing way. For example, a banner or slide of the 15 pictures and name cards could be referred to in the course of a Bible study or sermon, to demonstrate how the message being preached fits within the story of the Bible as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWho is The Bible Overview for?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause in its essence The Bible Overview is very simple, its presentation can be adapted to suit a wide range of people. It can be used with those of primary school age (focusing on the story and emphasizing the pictures) through to those at a tertiary level (looking in more detail at each stage of the story and grappling with its implications for Bible study).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat do I need to run The Bible Overview?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need a copy of the \u003ca href=\"the-bible-overview-leaders-resource\"\u003eLeader's DVD\u003c\/a\u003e, plus this booklet for each participant. 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These booklets provide an attractive and clear summary of the course for participants to follow during the course, and to keep for future reference as a helpful reminder of what they have learnt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Booklet","offer_id":39726404010046,"sku":"tbow","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/bible_overview_workbook_07RGB.jpg?v=1569293231"},{"product_id":"the-bible-overview-leaders-resource","title":"The Bible Overview Leader's Resource (DVD-ROM)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to be able to present a clear and memorable overview of the Bible to others?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to be able to demonstrate that the Bible isn't just a collection of random documents, but the unfolding story of God's relationship with the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for an evangelistic resource that can be used in a variety of situations, and introduces people of all ages to the Bible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you run a youth group or Sunday school class, and want to be able to introduce young people to the flow of the whole Bible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to make use of a memorable framework of the Bible, which can be briefly used to introduce the context of sermons or Bible studies?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you involved with primary or high school education and would like to equip students with the skills to examine Bible passages in context?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bible Overview\u003c\/em\u003e is designed to meet all of these uses and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bible is God's word. If people are to know God truly, and understand their world and themselves, they must have an understanding of the message of the Bible. The Bible Overview was created because of a perception that many people, Christian and non-Christian, find the Bible daunting and hard to understand. The aim of The Bible Overview is to equip each other to better read, understand, and apply the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSo what is The Bible Overview?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bible Overview consists of four parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of the story of the whole Bible (known as the General Presentation). This includes 15 pictures with name cards, each representing a stage in the unfolding story of the Bible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA way of summarizing the message of the Old Testament (the Old Testament Presentation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA way of summarizing the message of the New Testament (the New Testament Presentation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA straightforward process for understanding passages of the Bible. This process is called the COMA method (\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003eontext, \u003cstrong\u003eO\u003c\/strong\u003ebservation, \u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003eeaning, \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003epplication).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne person presents the material, using the The Bible Overview Leader's Manual on this DVD. The four parts are all summarized in the \u003ca href=\"the-bible-overview-workbook\"\u003eThe Bible Overview booklet\u003c\/a\u003e. The course participants each have their own copy of The Bible Overview booklet, which is designed to serve as a reminder of The Bible Overview presentation and a reference for personal Bible study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bible Overview presentations can differ enormously depending on the situations in which they are to be used. The purpose of a Bible Overview presentation is to show a group or individual the significance of each stage of the Bible story, the coherence of the Bible as a whole, and how to understand particular Bible passages in light of the bigger picture of the whole book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce The Bible Overview has been presented, the framework of the Bible that it introduces can be usefully referred to in an ongoing way. 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In rough outline, the five sessions are as follows:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eJesus, Now and Then\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAn introductory session clarifying that Christianity is really about responding to Jesus Christ (rather than being just about ethics or ritual), and that we can find out about Jesus reliably by reading the Gospel record of his life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIn the Presence of Greatness (Luke 1-9)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWe often think of Jesus as meek and mild, but in Luke 1-9 we see his awesome power and authority to speak on God's behalf, to overcome evil, to heal and forgive and call people to follow him. 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Each of the six sessions contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo short Bible passages to read and talk about\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equestions and ideas to stimulate discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea linked summary video to draw the ideas together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econcluding questions to discuss the implications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe passages in \u003cem\u003eYou, Me and the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e are taken from all over the Bible, and introduce readers to six key ideas in the Bible's message:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod as our creator and ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumanity as rebels against God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's judgement on our rebellion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus' death for our sins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus' resurrection as Lord of all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe twofold response that all this requires of us. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition uses the latest version of \u003cem\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/em\u003e and has an upgraded look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40513479802942,"sku":"ymb2","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF","offer_id":40583808581694,"sku":"eymb2","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/files\/You_MeandtheBible23rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1707407142"},{"product_id":"discover","title":"Discover","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover\u003c\/em\u003e is a 5-week, ultra-flexible evangelistic course that has been developed and tested over many years in a variety of contexts. Visit\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/pages\/discover\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e the \u003cem\u003eDiscover\u003c\/em\u003e site\u003c\/a\u003e to find out more and access the free videos. There is also a free downloadable set of support files, as well as a handbook for leaders, but the linchpin for attendees is this book that they read at home to continue engaging with the gospel message outside the meeting times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the back of the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eWhat do you think life is all about? Why are you here? What happens when you die?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003e2000 years ago, an uneducated carpenter from an insignificant small town in the Middle East gave answers to those questions. His name was Jesus. What he said was nothing short of revolutionary; and if what he said is true, it will have a massive impact on your life today … and for eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDiscover\u003c\/em\u003e, we spend 5 sessions investigating the claims that Jesus made, and what they mean for you. During this time, you will listen to some talks and think through and reflect on what you’ve heard in your own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ql-quote-block\"\u003eWe are excited to have you join us! We believe that learning about Jesus is the most life-changing thing you will ever do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover\u003c\/em\u003e uses the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/two-ways-to-live\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTwo Ways to Live\u003c\/a\u003e gospel framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make the most of this course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. What is life all about?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Who is Jesus?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. What is Jesus’ life all about?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. How do we know the Bible’s claims are true?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. What is a Christian?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eDave Jensen has worked as a pastor at churches in Sydney, Belfast, and the Central Coast of New South Wales. He is now the Assistant Director of Evangelism and New Churches within the Sydney Anglican Diocese. He has been privileged to focus on evangelism for over a decade in churches, and now trains and equips other pastors and Christians in thinking through the effective proclamation of the gospel to non-Christians. He is the author of the ‘What is a Christian?’ evangelistic tract and can be heard on the ‘Fire up!’ podcast. He is married to Sammy and together they have four sons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":42040741134398,"sku":"disco","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/files\/DISC-2025-cov-rgb-150dpi_252bd59e-b75d-48f5-967b-3b3169312d1b_1.jpg?v=1759154627"},{"product_id":"discover-leaders-handbook","title":"Discover Leader's Handbook","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWord, people, time and prayer. These are the key elements that author and evangelist Dave Jensen identifies as necessary for running an effective evangelism program. 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