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Bible Studies

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Here is a FREE CD which includes 37 Bible study tools (over $750 worth of Christ-centered resources for only the cost of postage!).

Here is a series of Bible studies on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, useful in helping international student seekers understand the Gospel and in discipling new believers in Jesus Christ.

The above case studies were compiled and edited by John Eaves, a greatly loved and respected Christian leader whose life was dedicated to helping international students on campuses in North America to find God, and God's will, for their lives.

Starting in January 2004 the new film depicting the life of Jesus Christ, The Gospel of John, is showing in local theaters throughout North America.

This 6-DVD set of this book presents the central message of the Bible chronologically. It is designed for Christians who teach or share the Bible with others.

At this website, four Christian scholars take on each of these "contradictions" with counter arguments in favor of the Bible.

Eleven Bible studies for internationals covering the entire book of Ephesians

This article includes 12 downloadable Bible studies from the book of Luke.

Studies in Luke on justice, the great storm, the great banquet, and Zacchaeus

"Finding Strength for the Journey" is a series of thirty Bible studies that provide personal encouragement to Christian workers and a tool for care of others.

A brief introduction to the Bible

For those of us confused about the best Mandarin Bibles to use, a former house church pastor who is now in the States gives his insights here about the Chinese Bible and its various translations.

12 Bible studies using images of historical paintings along with the Bible texts.

On January 6, 2005 a BILINGUAL BIBLE was released by Word of Life Press Ministries in Japan which uses the New International Version (NIV) in English and the New Japanese Bible 3rd edition (Shinkaiyaku) in Japanese.

Here is a website that offers a variety of Bible study materials for those studying English as a Second Language (ESL).

Stories of individual's relationship with God and the love He puts into their hearts for each other, particularly when it is cross-cultural love, are expecially important for international students. Here is a series of three studies on the Old Testament book of Ruth.

Here is the second in this series of three investigative Bible studies on The book of Ruth.

Here is the third and last in this series of three investigative Bible studies on The book of Ruth.

Neighborhood Bible Studies" is a group formed in the 1950s to develop "dynamic studies for adults exploring the Bible in small discussion groups."

A Bible Study Library including a free CD with 16 great Christ-centered, Bible study tools is now available from the "E-4 Group."

Nick and Ellen Gawryletz, staff with ISMC in Canada, authored this simple, multiple-choice Bible study guide of Acts for use among international friends. A Christian leader should make sure there is discussion of the Biblical text for each question.

A list of websites for various organizations and agencies offering Bibles and other materials in a variety of languages.

Check out these neat new animations, including some Old Testament stories and the Christmas story!

This CD-ROM includes searchable Chinese Bibles and Commentaries in both Simplified and Traditional scripts, Mandarin audio scriptures, and 200 additional Christian books and works in Chinese.

Vivienne Stacey, missionary in Pakistan for many years (now retired), authored a series of Bible studies on foundational Biblical themes. Published in 1994 in English and Urdu (both out of print now), it is posted here with her permission.

Biblical background on culture and multi-ethnicity for a six-part Bible study series

The first Bibly study in a series of six on Culture and Multi-Ethnicity covering these passages: Isaiah 49:1-6 and Acts 2:1-41

The second Bibly study in a series of six on Culture and Multi-Ethnicity covering these passages: Genesis 11:1-9 and Revelation 7:9-10

The third Bibly study in a series of six on Culture and Multi-Ethnicity covering these passages: John 4:1-26 and Romans 15:5-13

The first Bibly study in a series of six on Culture and Multi-Ethnicity covering these passages: Psalm 67 and Jonah 1:17-2:10; 3:1-4:11

The fifth Bibly study in a series of six on Culture and Multi-Ethnicity covering these passages: Romans 1:18-32 and 12:9-21

The sixth Bibly study in a series of six on Culture and Multi-Ethnicity covering this passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

"eManna" is a helpful website for internationals and others who have recently become Christians...to help them meet God in the Scriptures, with new passages and commentaries on them each day onliine.

This is a series of Bible studies "for those who haven’t read the Bible" and "for those who think religion is merely a private matter." The overall theme is: "One God and One Humanity -- The Cosmology of the Universe" in Genesis chapters 1-11. Open as a Word document.

This is a series of Bible studies "for those who haven’t read the Bible" and "for those who think religion is merely a private matter." The overall theme is: "One God and One Humanity -- The Cosmology of the Universe" in Genesis chapters 1-11. Open as Acrobat (.pdf) file.

The author continues his series of Genesis Bible studies. The overall theme is: "Healing the Family -- Can God be Humanity's Friend?"

The author continues his series of Genesis Bible studies. The overall theme is: "Healing the Family (The Power to Forgive) -- Two Generations After Abraham."

The author of the Genesis series (separate articles on this website) shows how principles of God's ways in Genesis can be seen in the story of his life today.

For a fresh approach to Bible study, particularly examining the life and teachings of Jesus, here is a Bible study series guideline just made to order for international students, especially those from Asian background.

A series of 13 Bible studies on women in the Bible has been designed (and is being copywrited) for use with international students learning English as a second language.

The themes of this article are: Principal ways people have used to understand the Bible; Ten Unifying Themes of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation; Covenants and Promises of God in the Bible.

Outreach Bible study curriculum that includes instructions and tools for first-time Bible study leaders

ISI has both free downloadable Bible studies and some for purchase.

This is a series of 5 Bible studies for international students seeking to know more about Jesus Christ.

Here is a thoughtful, readable, interactive workbook on Luke's Gospel designed for international students and available and from the author's website.

Motivating thoughts for getting started and keeping going. Includes Bible study for the team.

Offers questions to stimulate reflection and discussion of major ideas in the Bible, focusing on the gospel message from both Old and New Testaments. Includes notes for small group leaders.

Lisa Espineli Chinn has written two "reentry devotional Bible study" guides which, though designed for the western missionary returning home, have a lot of principles helpful to internationals returning home as well.

A link to a website which enables you to watch segments of the "JESUS" film in many languages on line. It is a two hour presentation of Jesus life on earth set in 1st century Palestine.

Below is a summary list of investigative Bible studies designed for international students. Each of these studies on a parable are given in a separate article including questions to use in a personal or group setting.

Here is the first in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the second in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the third in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the fourth in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the fifth in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the sixth in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the seventh in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the eighth in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the ninth in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

Here is the last in a series of ten investigative Bible studies for international students.

This Bible study guide by Bill Perry has nine lessons on the Old Testament and three on the New Testment. It gives the basic storyline of the Bible from creation of the world to Jesus rising and ascending into heaven.

The Bible is a book written over a period of thousands of years by many authors. It tells one story: God's acting in the lives of people.

Here are a couple of locations which specialize in offering Bible Study guidebooks and guidelines for leaders. Though designed for Americans, these buidebooks are on a wide range of topics, which may be helpful to Christian internationals.

A message given by Ned Hale to a European International Student Ministry (ISM) workers’ conference at Bischofsheim, Germany, April 18-22, 2001.

 
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