What Jesus Demands from the World Bible Study Kit includes a small-group Bible Study Book and one DVD with a promotional video and six 10-minute teaching sessions featuring author John Piper.
A thoughtful examination of Jesus' demands reveals a compelling yet personal portrait of Jesus Christ in the Scriptures. The four Gospels are filled with demands like "be born again," "love your God," and "lay up treasures." Far from harsh demands originating from a selfish desire to control, Jesus' words are more a clarion call of urgency--loving directions for our good and ultimate satisfaction. In fact, what Jesus demands from the world can be summed up as, "Trust and treasure me above all." This is good news!
Do you wonder what's next? Has your faith grown stagnant? Is your spiritual walk in a dry season? Are you interested in knowing Jesus more deeply? This study serves as an accessible introduction for thoughtful inquirers and new believers, as well as a refreshing reminder for more mature believers of God's plan for His Son's glory and our good.
Session topics include:
- You Must Be Born Again
- Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength
- Love Your Enemies
- Render to Caesar
- Lay Up Treasures in Heaven
- Make Disciples of All Nations
Kit Includes:
- A small-group Bible Study Book
- 1 DVD with a promotional video and six 12-minute teaching sessions led by author John Piper
Features:
- Teaching videos featuring John Piper
- Biblically rooted and gospel-centered content
- Leader tips
- Fresh commentary for personal study segments
- A 6-session Bible Study Book with group and personal component
- Individual study for personal growth as a disciple
- A group experience driven by content from John Piper's original book What Jesus Demands from the World
Benefits:
- Gain a deeper understanding of who Jesus is through what He said
- Learn that Jesus is the ultimate satisfaction of our longings and desires
- Move your group members toward a more practical and comprehensive understanding of Jesus
- Know Jesus more by knowing His demands
- Glean insights into the Great Commandment and loving your enemies
- Be assured of a trusted teacher in every group
- Experience heart-change as a result of Jesus' edict to love our enemies
- Get greater understanding of Jesus' position on value and priorities within your relationships, finances, and life
Author:
John Piper is founder and teacher of DesiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, he served as senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and studied at Wheaton College, Fuller Theological Seminary (B.D.), and the University of Munich (D.theol.). For six years, he taught Biblical Studies at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in 1980 accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethlehem. John is the author of more than 50 books, and more than 30 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at DesiringGod.org. John and his wife, Noel, have four sons, one daughter, and 12 grandchildren.
Brian J. Tabb is assistant professor of biblical studies at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota and managing editor of Themelios. He holds a PhD in New Testament from London School of Theology.
