MasterWork - Essential Messages from God's Servants

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Note to MasterWork Teachers for Fall 2009: You may obtain copies of O.S. Hawkins' original book, "The Art of Connecting: Advice from Philemon on the Power of Productive Relationships," by calling GuideStone Financial Services at 888-98-GUIDE (888-984-8433). We apologize that this book is no longer available from LifeWay.

MasterWork provides challenging, Christ-centered Bible study material along with a modern perspective from today’s most respected Christian leaders. Renowned authors such as Charles Swindoll, Randy Alcorn, Beth Moore, Charles Stanley, and others draw learners to a deeper level of involvement through daily personal study, weekly group interaction, and key life messages.

This series covers a wide variety of topics. in past issues... 

• Beth Moore has journeyed into the life and heart of Paul, exploring what it means to be crucified with Christ.
• Gary Chapman explored the emotion of anger and how it can help - not harm - marriages and family relationships.
• Tony Evans taught on sin - how it offends and separates us from God, and how understanding it can allow us to fully enjoy our salvation.

Regardless of the subject matter, participants are certain to discover many practical insights that will uplift their spirits and enrich their lives.

Purchase one copy for the leader, and one for each learner plus extras for visitors.

Item number: 005075042

MasterWork Leader/Learner Guide Download Sample  (PDF)

What makes MasterWork so appealing? It’s easy to lead! Both leader and learner read the same Scripture, study the same lesson, and answer the same discussion questions. When they come together, the teacher functions as a group facilitator, setting the pace and guiding students through a lively and spirited in-class session. This resource features:

• Short daily studies that help both leader and learner prepare for each week’s session
• Interactive learning activities that help draw points of application to reader's lives
• A two-page teaching plan that follows each week’s lesson

Study Plan for Fall 2009 - Summer 2010

	Fall 2009 "Peace with God" by Billy Graham (7 lessons) "The Art of Connecting: Advice from Philemon on the Power of Productive Relationships" by O. S. Hawkins (6 lessons)
	Winter 2009-10 "Daniel" by Beth Moore (6 lessons) "Finding Fullness Again" by Ralph Douglas West (7 lessons)
	Spring 2010 "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado (4 lessons) "Desiring God" by John Piper (9 lessons)
	Summer 2010 "Landmines in the Path of the Believer" by Charles Stanley (5 lessons) "Fire and Rain: The Wild-Hearted Faith of Elijah by Ray Pritchard (8 lessons)

Reader Comments:

I have been very impressed with this material. I am Sunday School director and I am also teaching an adult class with MasterWork. It is super material. You ask one question, and it is on! I have yet to cover everything in my outline.
Randy Watkins
Wateree Baptist Chuch
Camden, SC

By: randall54296 On: 3/30/2009 12:44:50 PM  

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I have two thoughts on it.

First, I wanted to get people a help that would encourage them in their daily devotions. When the material is particularly exciting this definitely does the trick. I don't expect all Bible study to be "exciting" for everyone, but it is transformational and necessary - so we plug along with the hopes that others would do it even if the topic isn't a hot point for them.

Secondly, I am impressed, and not, concerning the studies that they have chosen. On one hand you have people like Lutzer who are solid biblical study teachers who challenge and lift up the reader with wonderful biblical truths. On the other hand you have some poor Bible study from big-named people that is hard to reconcile before the church. When you read comments like Joseph was not a man of God, but got a little revenge with his brothers... Or "affirmative action with a religious twist" (as one reviewer called it) with David Anderson's "Gracism," which makes a few good points but uses his own life instead of the Word of God to make his point. Most of his points could be valid if taken from a Scriptural perspective.

Overall the study is pretty good, but you must be prepared for some teaching that has as much opinion in it as it does anything else.

I would recommend this for adult Sunday School, but I would recommend that you also be prepared to discuss things that are opinion, especially if you have new believers in your classes as I do.

By: eaeddingfield On: 7/25/2009 6:19:19 PM  

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