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Read the Bible for Life - Video Session 1 - Rent

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Read the Bible for Life - from a 9-session Bible study by noted scholar and professor, Dr. George Guthrie. God can use believers today who look to His Word, the Bible, and prepare to receive all they can learn from it each time they read or hear the words of the Bible. All 9 of these helpful video sessions are available for purchase.

These video sessions are most effective when used with the Read the Bible for Life Bible study book. Rent and stream any of these sessions or all of them as a bundle for use with your group at the group Bible study sessions.

This video will expire 2 weeks after the date of purchase.

Promotional Segment [1:00]
This video segment gives church leaders and study leaders a tool for promoting a group study of Read the Bible for Life.


Session 1: Reading the Bible for Life (Rent) [31:00]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie explores three dynamics in reading the Bible well: listening, understanding, and responding. He identifies tools for understanding the Bible and encourages viewers to create life space and heart space for the study of God’s Word.


Session 2: Reading the Bible in Context (Rent) [28:35]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie presents four points of context that enrich the reading of Scripture: historical, cultural, literary, and theological.


Session 3: Reading the Stories of the Old Testament (Rent) [27:00]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie explores four reasons to study the Old Testament and provides principles for reading the Old Testament stories with greater understanding.


Session 4: Reading the Law and the Prophets (Rent) [33:10]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie offers guidelines for understanding how the Law and the Prophets fit into the larger story of God’s covenant with His people. He also explains the purposes of the Law and the Prophets and gives principles for understanding and applying their teachings.


Session 5: Reading the Psalms (Rent) [27:36]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie explores the various functions of the Psalms in helping believers express their thoughts, experiences, and prayers; reflect on God and on life; and form their thinking about God and about life. He presents guidelines for understanding the figurative language and structure of the Psalms and teaches viewers how to use the Psalms in their prayer lives.


Session 6: Reading the Stories of the New Testament (Rent) [30:15]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie teaches viewers how to read the New Testament stories more meaningfully by understanding the cultural context, recognizing how the stories work, identifying the main points, learning what the stories teach about Jesus, and reading the crucifixion and resurrection as the climax of the stories.


Session 7: Reading the Teachings of Jesus (Rent) [30:30]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie identifies the key themes and the central message of Jesus’ teachings and describes the various methods Jesus used to communicate. Guthrie points out that Jesus’ teachings had discipleship as their ultimate goal.


Session 8: Reading the New Testament Letters and Revelation (Rent) [33:50]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie teaches viewers to identify the historical situation behind the New Testament letters, to explore the structure of the letters, and to consider the cultural distinctions between New Testament times and the present. He also explains guidelines for reading the Book of Revelation with greater understanding.


Session 9: Reading the Bible Today (Rent) [25:00]
Utilizing small-group teaching sessions and interviews with Bible scholars, Read the Bible for Life author George Guthrie suggests ways to incorporate Bible reading into daily life and to make God’s Word a priority in the family and church.
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Specifications

Age Minimum
18
Dimension - Length
9.5
Language
English
Medium Format
Video
Number of Pages
144
Product Group
Bible Study
Product Type
Bible Study Accessory
Publication Date
2017-03-01
Publisher
Lifeway Christian Resources
UPC
634337753232