SynopsisDo you ever feel like the happy ending of your story is a million miles away? Then you know how the Jewish people felt when they returned to their wrecked land after exile and began rebuilding the temple. They were distracted, discouraged, and ready to throw in the towel. But the prophet Haggai reminded them they could find courage in the God who had never left them. Sometimes the landscapes of our lives feel wrecked, with our hope and purpose in shambles. We too get distracted and discouraged. However, God's presence and promises give us courage to press on and trust Him with our story. In this 7-session study on the Book of Haggai, learn to walk confidently in your calling, stay motivated despite opposition, and courageously invest your life in God's purposes, trusting Him for results you may never see in this lifetime. Features: Leader guide to lead discussions within small groups Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions Enriching teaching videos, approximately 25 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent Benefits: Defeat discouragement through God's presence, people, and Word. See beyond your current circumstances to a future hope. Learn to trust God more than your feelings., Find Courage in the God Who Declares, "I Am With You." Do you ever feel like the happy ending of your story is a million miles away? Then you know how the Jewish people felt when they returned to their wrecked land after exile and began rebuilding the temple. They were distracted, discouraged, and ready to throw in the towel. But the prophet Haggai reminded them they could take courage and work because God was with them. Sometimes the landscapes of our lives feel wrecked, with our hopes and purpose in shambles. We, too, get distracted and feel discouraged. However, God's presence and His promises give us courage to press on and trust Him with our stories. In this 7-session study from Jennifer Rothschild, you'll learn to: Walk confidently in your calling. Stay motivated when opposition and obstacles make you want to quit. Defeat discouragement through God's presence, His people, and His Word. Courageously invest your life today in God's purposes, trusting Him for results you may never see. Also Available Take Courage leader kit includes resources for leading a 7-session group study: One Bible study book, two DVDs, video downloads of the teaching sessions, and extra leader resources. Digital Resources E-book, video and audio teaching sessions, and free promotional materials available at LifeWay.com/TakeCourage Book jacket., Study the Book of Haggai to learn lessons from the ancient Israelites, who returned home from captivity to find their land and homes in shambles. They attempted to reconstruct the temple, however, they became discouraged and quit. Haggai challenged them to consider their priorities and get back to work. Like the Israelites, sometimes we find ourselves in transition, with wrecked lives and little hope. This study will challenge us to take courage, rebuild what is broken, and rise to be the women God calls us to be. (7 sessions) Features: Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions Interactive teaching videos, approximately 25 minutes per session, for purchase or rent Benefits: Defeat discouragement with God's presence, people, and Word. Choose devotion to God over promotion of self. See beyond your current circumstances to a future in Christ.
LC Classification NumberBS1655.52