http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/ All files in the Bible Study subject. en-us Copyright 2005, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA Some Rights Reserved. 2009-11-22 05:03:12 InterVarsity Ministry hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.intervarsity.org/rss/rss.gif http://www.intervarsity.org/ http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5807 Leader help for Jesus, Justice, & Poverty Continued Discussion Packet. The normal version is fine on its own, but the Leader Version is available if you or students want a little help with some of the discussion questions. The original material for the JJP CD Packet is used with permission from San Diego's Justice GIG Guide. liz_thrasher 02.22.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4218 Leader's notes for some of the passages in the Sponsor section of the Images of Leadership training course. Rich_Lamb 10.10.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4480 When Absalom leads an insurrection against his father, King David, a number of people interact with David as he flees Jerusalem. This set of discussion questions digs into each of those interactions in 2 Samuel 15:13 - 16:14. Jon_Boyd 02.02.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4147 Inductive Bible study looking at David's motivation, leadership initiatives, and human fallibility. ann 10.20.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4194 A concise set of discussion questions for a group study of 2 Samuel 7 (which contains David's desire to build a temple for God, Nathan's message from God to hold off, and David's subsequent prayer). Includes questions to stimulate observation, interpretation, and application. Jon_Boyd 11.17.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7879 A Bible study on fear, faith, stewardship, and giving in the midst of the economic recession Krystal_Bridges 03.12.2009 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3837 A character study of David in his relationships with both Saul and Absalom. Demonstrates David's faith in God in extraordinary circumstances, in many ways a model for leaders today. Draws on passages from throughout 1 and 2 Samuel. gospeljon 03.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3697 Bible study on 1 Samuel 4 and 7, comparing two battles (one successful, one not so) to see what they tell us about how we can enlist God's help to fight our battles. chifarris 06.03.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3886 A series of 8 bible studies in the first half of the book of Acts Rich_Lamb 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3887 Here are some of my Acts MSS notes from Chapter Camp in New England, 2000. Rich_Lamb 07.23.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3868 These are bulletted notes from the manuscript prep (May 2-4) for passages in Acts. These don't include the text itself. Easily printable or editable. Rich_Lamb 05.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3863 A retreat on waiting for God in our lives. It was designed with Advent in mind but could be used any time. Nathan_Lenz 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4195 Amos Bible study produced and used with undergrad students on several summer urban projects. John_Bayon 05.01.1997 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4201 Amos Bible study produced for undergrad students participating in a summer urban mission program. John_Bayon 05.01.1997 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4202 Amos Bible study produced for undergrad students participating in a summer urban mission program. John_Bayon 05.01.1997 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4203 Amos Bible study produced for undergrad students participating in a summer urban mission program. John_Bayon 05.01.1997 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4204 Amos Bible study produced for undergrad students participating in a summer urban mission program. John_Bayon 05.01.1997 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4205 Amos Bible study produced for undergrad students participating in a summer urban mission program. John_Bayon 05.01.1997 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4206 Key themes and applications from the book of Amos produced for undergrad students participating in a summer urban mission program. John_Bayon 05.01.1998 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3896 A reflection exploring why our work as staff can be "anxious toil." MATTHEW 6:25-34 Rich_Lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3874 Scripture passages describing people who were apostles, sent by God for ministry. Scriptures are followed by notes elucidating the apostolic nature of ministry in Scripture. Rich_Lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3901 Some passages and a short study on baptism. Rich_Lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3906 This two-page summary can be a resource for a doctrine-oriented Bible study, talk series, or presentation. Rich_Lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/8360 This series goes through leadership principles in Matthew and gives spaces for student leaders to contextualize on campus. jeremy_stephens 07.07.2009 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5430 Several significant Biblical passages along with commentaries to guide and support a ministry of holistic reconciliation in an urban context. Jack_Kooyman 10.16.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5070 Brief GIG guide for insta-GIGs in John passages and some parables. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3872 Material for leading edge curriculum providing training for a good bible study. Rich_Lamb 06.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3960 A look at different passages in scripture which deal with Gods calling for our lives. Rich_Lamb 03.02.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3930 The "Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard" (Matthew 20) retold in modern form. gospeljon 06.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3961 A retreat guide, praying Psalm 18. Nathan_Lenz 09.23.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4214 This is an outline of the Ignatian examination of conscience. A prayer practice you can use daily. Rich_Lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4896 Most people think of prayer as God's way to help us out of trouble. In one case, however, prayer got a person into trouble! gshawkins 05.22.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4190 Bible study from first six chapters of Daniel. Used extensively with graduate students and students interested in cultural & vocational issues. John_Bayon 01.01.1999 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3950 A set of discussion questions on 1 Samuel 17 (the David and Goliath episode), beginning with some preliminary tips and including observation, interpretation, and application questions. First used at the Micro Church small group, September 22, 2005. Jon_Boyd 09.22.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4239 A retreat designed to help you examine the state of your desire for God, based on Psalm 63. Rich_Lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4217 A few pages on a short track module (6 hours) during New England chapter camp. Rich_Lamb 04.06.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4240 Discipleship: teaching method and content is a training of staff and student leaders used to explore what and how we disciple students. Jon_Paris 08.24.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7883 A guide to a Bible Study focused on InterVarsity's Doctrinal Basis Statement. nauthiz693 03.13.2009 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6594 14 Bible Studies spanning the entire book of Ecclesiates Chuck_Hohnbaum 11.20.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4278 This is really simply the answers for the blanks in the training material. Rich_Lamb 01.21.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4279 This is the second of 3 parts of training, designed to help people engage with an increasingly postmodern culture. This looks briefly at how we got where we are. In the spirit of borrowing material, this is heavily borrowed from Brian Housman's material, 'Reaching the Coming Generations' Rich_Lamb 01.21.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4186 Notes from study of Ephesians for Chapter Camp 95. Rich_Lamb 06.16.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4187 These notes provide some background and helpful study notes for an Ephesians book study. Rich_Lamb 02.28.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4469 A one-page handout for use in training people to study or lead others into a study of scripture. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4231 A brief study of the Sentinel in Ezekiel 33 and what that has to say about speaking the truth as a supervisor. Rich_Lamb 03.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5128 A description of the attitudes of sin that turn the heart from God, an exploration into the deceptions that make these attitudes attractive, and antidotes to these lies. Built off of a BIble study of Hebrews 3:12-14, and the image from Ezekiel 33 of the Sentinel. rich_lamb 07.10.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3917 Small group Bible study on Daniel 1 with application for graduate students. Christian_Anible 09.13.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4645 Biblical view on debt and practical steps to getting out of debt Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4646 A collection of passages on friendship: David and Jonathan, Proverbs, and John 13. I used these passages as a spur for discussion on biblical friendship. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4647 Especially for graduating seniors for thinking about their friendships going into the future Rich_Lamb 03.10.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4655 Using Luke 10 to call Frosh small group leaders to take risks and trust God as they incarnate the gospel. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4501 Brief reflection and discussion on freedom from Galations 5. Nathan_Lenz 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4172 Compares modern and postmodern Bible study discussion strategies. Uses case studies of several short passages in Luke. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4649 A very brief piece introducing the idea of using money to buy friends for the kingdom. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4324 This study contains fundamental material for understanding God, creation, humanity, sin, judgment, mercy, and grace. These questions are some application angles for this important Bible study. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4338 These are just my observations and notes from several runs through these chapters in Genesis. No particular teaching notes, just verse-by-verse observations. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6595 9 studies spanning the first 11 chapters of Genesis Chuck_Hohnbaum 11.20.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5069 Brief GIG guide for insta-GIGs in John 2, John 3, John 4, Mark 4. rich_lamb 07.04.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4213 A brief summary by Jon Ball of some biblical passages that address the question of numbers and counting our ministry. A theology of the pros and cons of paying attention to numerical results in ministry. (From the CBTF) Rich_Lamb 04.13.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4530 This and the other two studies were developed for short-term teams attending an urban exposure weekend. They're sufficiently generic so that they're useful for any setting. John_Bayon 12.01.1996 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4531 This and the other two studies were developed for short-term teams attending an urban exposure weekend. They're sufficiently generic so that they're useful for any setting. John_Bayon 12.01.1996 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4532 This and the other two studies were developed for short-term teams attending an urban exposure weekend. They're sufficiently generic so that they're useful for any setting. John_Bayon 12.01.1996 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4630 A look at the short book of Haggai. Themes familiar to the longer book of Nehemiah... a focus on the rebuilding of the temple of Jerusalem after the return from exile. Rich_Lamb 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4631 A study chart derived from Hebrews 3 describing specific sins/attitudes, what the sin promises, and what faith offers as an antidote. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4632 This guide is being used by the 1999 Honduras missions team to guide us spiritually through the two weeks. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4650 Acts BSs and a survey for use in discussions re: racism, ethnic identity and racial reconciliation. Rich_Lamb 03.06.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6294 A training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. The nine images are meant to form a package, acomposite image, of leadership from scripture. Yet, the sessions are modular so that they can be rearranged or selected to serve the needs of any group or team. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6295 Introduction and Table of Contents. Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6297 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6298 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6299 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6300 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6301 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6296 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6304 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6305 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6306 Images of Leadership is a training workbook that contains nine sections studying images of leadership. Kara_Pagano 08.16.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4208 This Leading Edge (R) training session focuses on a model of influence through good question asking rather than advice-giving or manipulative influence. Solomon (1 Kings 3) is used as a model. Rich_Lamb 10.16.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4209 This Leading Edge (R) track focuses on influence and spoken leadership through the role of the sentinel from Ezekiel 33. 1 Samuel 25 and Hebrews 3 are also used. Leaders notes. Rich_Lamb 10.16.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4210 The Leading Edge (R) training module focusing on multiplicative ministry and leadership development. Built around scriptures from Mark, John and Acts. Rich_Lamb 11.24.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4211 This Leading Edge (R) track focuses on management and delegation, looking at Nehemiah, Moses, Jesus and the Jerusalem church (Acts 6). Leader's notes. Rich_Lamb 11.24.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4207 From the Leading Edge Training track, focusing on 1 Chronicles 29, David's vision for the temple. Rich_Lamb 11.24.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4634 A method for exploring the scriptures with your imagination engaged--with an example. John 4. Rich_Lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4651 Selected readings on the importance of knowing ourselves as we grow in knowing God. Rich_Lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4637 Isaiah manuscript with Rich's notes; used in prep for Chapter Camp in May and August, 1999. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4638 A brief study of 10 passages in Luke looking at the example of Jesus in prayer. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5756 · Used in conjuction with the Jesus, Justice & Poverty 07 Conference (held in Tenderloin, and in San Diego). · 5 part GIG-like series, designed for Christians and non Christians to co-learn together about Jesus in the areas of justice, poverty, identity, suffering, and exclusion. · Original material from San Diego's Justice GIG Guide Liz_Thrasher 02.21.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4658 Cleansing the temple. Notes by Keith & Kathy Cooper. Rich_Lamb 04.03.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4659 Nicodemus. Starting over again Notes by Keith & Kathy Cooper. Rich_Lamb 04.03.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4660 "The truth will set you free." Notes by Keith and Kathy Cooper. Rich_Lamb 04.03.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3774 An inductive Bible study guide for John 10, originally developed for small-group use at DePaul University. Includes leader's notes. ann 05.21.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4661 The good shepherd. Notes by Keith and Kathy Cooper. Rich_Lamb 04.03.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4636 This contains the text of John 13-17 along with key questions, observations, and applications. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4640 Word studies and random notes for study in John 13-17 for Chapter Camp 1998. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4662 Jesus washes the disciples feet. Giving and receiving. Compilation of notes by Boston area and Keith & Kathy Cooper with manuscript. Rich_Lamb 04.10.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4641 Jesus is going away. Peter's denial fortold. Jesus is the way to the Father. Jesus will send the Holy Spirit. Compilation of notes by Boston area and Keith & Kathy Cooper, with manuscript. Rich_Lamb 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4663 Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. Notes by Keith and Kathy Cooper. Rich_Lamb 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4664 The vine and branches. Abiding in Jesus' love. The world will hate you. Notes by Keith & Kathy Cooper. Rich_Lamb 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4154 Notes from (and for) a study of John 17, which contains Jesus' prayer. Includes both questions for discussion and suggested observation and application points. elizville01 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4666 The miraculous catch. Notes by Keith & Kathy Cooper. Rich_Lamb 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4667 Jesus reinstates Peter. Notes by Keith & Kathy Cooper. Rich_Lamb 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4639 A Bible study series with questions and comments. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6596 21 studies covering all 20 chapters of John Chuck_Hohnbaum 11.20.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4668 Several passages in John are studied with questions and discussion. Rich_Lamb 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4669 A series of 4 bible studies in the book of Jonah. Useful as a unit for small groups or for a weekend retreat (leadership development, evangelism, etc.) Rich_Lamb 03.09.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/8424 Seven Bible studies on God and justice from Genesis through the gospels. BIll_Cutler 08.10.2009 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4676 A look at OT and NT passages on delegation. Discussion of healthy and unhealthy delegation. Rich_Lamb 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4677 A study of Jesus sending out the 12 and then the 70, resourcing them with faith and authority and empowering them to take risks. Also included other resources on empowerment, a staff empowerment inventory, and a diagram detailing a developmental leadership strategy. Rich_Lamb 03.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4445 A study of Nehemiah's management style and other aspects of management as a function of--subset of--leadership. Also included is a worksheet on the challenges of navigating between competing priorities. Rich_Lamb 03.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4443 A Bible study looking at a proper way to relate to God not as the one for whom we work but as the one "who works for us." Bedrock to all proper leadership motivation. Rich_Lamb 03.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4678 Study of 1 Chronicles 29, David's rallying of the people for the work of building the temple of Solomon. The six necessary components of vision. Rich_Lamb 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4679 Bible study of Solomon's request to God for wisdom and his model of it. Also James: pray for wisdom without doubting. Rich_Lamb 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5935 Five small group Bible studies, and five cooresponding quiet times, for leaders on themes such as risk-taking, reacting to misfortune, temptation/abuse of power, receiving correction, transitioning to new leadership, and more. Designed for use in the LTT track at GLE/GLW spring training (CFW). Rick_Goetsch 04.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4680 Study from 2 Chronicles 19 on choosing leaders Rich_Lamb 03.15.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4474 A short Bible study followed by reflection questions to help people learn to listen to God. Copyright wendy_hu 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6125 This is a series of biblical passages that speak to how we are to live as God's One New Humanity in Christ. David_Suryk 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4688 A retreat designed to explore your love of God and your love of neighbor, and how these two are connected. 1 John 4. Rich_Lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4689 Notes, References, Questions, and help for dealing with difficult sections for scripture study in Luke 9:18-12:40 Rich_Lamb 03.26.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4316 Study questions and answers for six parable Bible studies in Luke chapters 7, 11, and 14-16. lsoiles 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4691 Guided reflection for a one day silent retreat Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4692 Guided reflection for a silent retreat day Rich_Lamb 12.18.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4693 Guided Reflections for a silent retreat Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4694 Guided Reflection for a silent retreat Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4699 Guided reflections for a silent retreat Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4700 Guided Reflections for a silent retreat Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4701 Guided Reflections for a silent retreat Rich_Lamb 12.17.2001 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4702 This is a guide for daily reflection for a three week mission. It is adapted from the two-week long Honduras guide. The additional reflections are based on the Sermon on the Mount. Rich_Lamb 07.25.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4873 detailed maps of Palestine and Jerusalem for use in Mark manuscript study Mark_Newman 06.10.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6597 27 studies coving the 16 chapters of Mark Chuck_Hohnbaum 11.20.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4326 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many InterVarsity staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). The Harvard grad fellowship used these materials to prep small group leaders in in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Nathan_Lenz 03.07.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4704 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4705 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4502 This Mark manuscript study brings together work done by many InterVarsity staff. We've been using these materials to prepare small group leaders in the Harvard Graduate Fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4060 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many InterVarsity staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. sstopani 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4706 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4707 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4272 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4708 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4709 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4710 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4711 This Mark manuscript study brings together the work done by many IVCF staff (including Rich Lamb, Curtis Chang & Kathy Tuan-Maclean). We've been using these materials to prep small group leaders in the Harvard grad fellowship in 2001-02. Each study (3-4 pages of notes) takes about 60-90 minutes. Rich_Lamb 03.13.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4018 Mark study notes, including questions,answers, applications, from 1993. Rich_Lamb 06.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4635 Questions and discussion points for an intensive look at the gospel of Mark. Rich_Lamb 02.28.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4741 Mark chapter 1. John the Baptist. Baptism of Holy Spirit. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.17.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4742 Mark chapter 1. Leave nets. Jesus' authority. Jesus prays and receives direction. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.17.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4743 Mark chapters 1 & 2. Leper and paralytic. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.17.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4744 Mark chapters 2 & 3. Old wineskins. The Sabbath. Hardness of heart. The Pharisees plot. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.17.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4745 Mark chapter 3. Appointing the 12 apostles. Naming. Commissioning. Blaspheming the Holy Spirit. True family. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.17.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4746 Mark chapter 4. Parable of the sower. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4747 Mark chapters 4 & 5. Fear vs. faith. Jesus calms the storm. The Gerasene demoniac. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4748 Mark chapter 5. Jairus and the woman. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4749 Mark chapter 6. Lack of faith. Sending out the 12. Herod and John the Baptist. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4750 Mark chapter 6. Feeding of 5000. Crossing the sea. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4751 Mark chapter 7. Clean/unclean. External/Internal. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4752 Mark chapters 7 & 8. Syro-Phoenician woman. The feeding of 4000. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4753 Mark chapter 8. Healing of blind man. "Get behind me Satan." Take up cross. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4754 Mark chapter 9. Transfiguration. Healing of boy. "I believe, help my unbelief." A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4755 Mark chapter 9. Who is the greatest, welcome children, salt and fire. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4756 Mark chapter 10. Divorce and adultery, rich young man. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4757 Mark chapter 10. Jesus predicts his death, James and John/first and last, Bartimaeus. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4758 Mark chapter 11. Entry into Jerusalem, fig tree, temple. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4759 Mark chapters 11 & 12. Baptism of John, parable of vineyard, paying taxes to Caesar. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4760 Mark chapter 12. Sadducees and resurrection, wise scribe, widow's offering. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4761 Mark chapter 13. Little apocalypse. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang, Rich Lamb, and Andy Crouch. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4762 Mark chapter 14. Last supper, anointing. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 03.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4763 Mark chapter 14. Jesus predicts Peter's denial; Jesus prays in the garden; Jesus is arrested. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4764 Mark chapter 14. Jesus' trials before the council and Pilate, Peter's denial. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4765 Mark chapters 15 & 16. Jesus' crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. A compilation of notes by Jody & Curtis Chang and Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.14.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4267 A five page summary of Robert Coleman's important work on Jesus' plan for evangelizing the world through investing his life in his closest disciples. Rich_Lamb 03.31.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4720 Basics of Biblical view on stewardship of money and giving. Rich_Lamb 03.15.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4721 Multiplicative refers to ministry that reproduces ministers, in contrast to "additive" ministry that serves or helps people but doesn't yield more laborers for the harvest. Rich_Lamb 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4015 A critique of the traditional OIA (Observation, Interpretation, Application) model of Bible study and an attempt to articulate an alternative model of corporate Bible Study. Timothy_Miller 03.07.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4511 When I could no longer locate the excellent work of someone else on this theme, I took the time to make my own list and study guide. For working much further along the same theme, I highly recommend Jerry Sitser's Loving Across Our Differences (InterVarsity Press, out of print, ISBN 0830816682). John_Egleston 03.15.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4497 This module was developed by the Ohio Valley Division of InterVarsity to encapsulate our best discipleship training for students Marc_Papai 07.01.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4498 This 10 week series of Bible studies and experiential learning was developed by the Ohio Valley Division of InterVarsity to help students with our best evangelism training Marc_Papai 07.01.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4499 This is a 10 week series of Bible studies and experiential learning sessions designed by the Ohio Valley Division of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to help students pursue whole life discipleship Marc_Papai 07.01.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/8505 10 inductive Bible studies developed for use with small group communities to help understand key biblical themes of Christian life together (forgiveness, service, mutual submission, prayer, etc.) Studies are on: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 67; 1 Corinthians 12; Matthew 7:1-6; Mark 2:1-12; Hebrews 10:19-25; Luke 15; John 15:1-17; James 5:13-20; and Mark 10:35-45 John_Bayon 09.02.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4766 A retreat designed to help you look at the ways in which we can feel overwhelmed with ourselves. It is an examination/confession of our broken lifes using the 10 commandments as a guide. rich_lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4767 A retreat designed explore how work/ministry can overwhelm us. Ezekiel 3. rich_lamb 08.31.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4768 Very old questions and answers for parable passages. rich_lamb 03.07.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4769 Luke 7:36-50. He who is forgiven much loves much. Study questions and answers by Brian Housman & Jody Chang. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4770 Luke 11:1-13. The Lord's prayer. Going to a friend at midnight. Giving good gifts to our children. Study questions by Brian Housman & Jody Chang. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4771 Luke 14:25-33. Counting the cost. Study questions and answers by Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4772 Matthew 20:1-16. A generous employer, vineyard, laborers, and a day's wage. Study questions and answers by Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4481 Luke 10:25-37. Loving your neighbor. Study questions and answers by Rich Lamb. Rich_Lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4773 Luke 14:1-24. Choosing the seat of least honor. Inviting the poor. Compilation of study questions and answers by Rich Lamb and Brian Housman & Jody Chang. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4248 Matthew 13:44-46 on selling all for Christ. Study questions and answers. Rich_Lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4774 Luke 15:11-32. Compilation of study questions and answers by Rich Lamb and Brian Housman & Jody Chang. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4775 Luke 12:13-21. Trusting in riches. Study questions and answers by Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4776 Luke 16:19-31. Study questions by Brian Housman & Jody Chang. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4777 Luke 16:1-9. Compilation of study questions and answers by Rich Lamb and Brian Housman & Jody Chang. rich_lamb 06.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4778 Mark 4:1-25. Accepting the word and bearing fruit. Study questions and answers by Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4779 Matthew 21:23-46. Parable against Pharisees. Study questions and answers by Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4780 Matthew 18:21-35. Forgiving others. Study questions and answers by Rich Lamb. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4781 A generic outline for doing a study on a parable of Jesus. rich_lamb 04.21.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4783 A 10 week Bible study focusing on the life of Simon Peter rich_lamb 09.19.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4784 A look at the model of Leadership of Paul as he writes to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus. rich_lamb 04.24.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/7672 Paul's letter to the Philippians broken down into six discussion guides with notes and applications. mdegier 08.19.2008 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4152 Notes for a manuscript study in the book of Philippians, most recently for chapter camp in 1997. Rich_Lamb 06.23.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3826 For both dorm studies and manuscript studies, including questions. This sixteen-page document has quite extensive notes and discussion ideas for an inductive, manuscript study of the whole book of Philippians. Jon_Boyd 03.07.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4803 "Loving to the End" Apr 04 Quiet Day Guide using John 13 rich_lamb 04.15.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4804 "Search me O God"; Jan 04/Epiphany personal Quiet Day guide using Psalm 139 rich_lamb 03.25.2004 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4807 A one-page reflection guide used during Chapter camp when the text for the week was Ephesians. rich_lamb 04.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4808 A reflection guide for a staff retreat after the end of chapter camp and the school year. rich_lamb 04.05.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4809 A two-page summary of the main points of Romans 1-8, trying to show the flow of the sustained argument, following Dan Fuller's reading. rich_lamb 04.06.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6598 23 studies covering the 16 chapters of Romans Chuck_Hohnbaum 11.20.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4875 Bible study of Ruth, chapters 1-2. Brief historical/background info and questions for discussion. Observation/interpretation questions are mingled with application questions. Nathan_Lenz 03.28.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4810 A series of Bible studies on the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7), with questions for exploration, connection, and response rich_lamb 07.26.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4610 A training session on servanthood, authority and leadership for small group leaders or prospective leaders. Introduces trust and authority, foresight and insight, courage, love and partnership. Rich_Lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4791 Reflection sheet for leaders based on Rich Lamb's Image of Leadership: Shepherd. rich_lamb 04.23.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5039 Sketches of Leadership series. Psalm 23, John 10:1-5, 10-15. We cannot be a shepherd if we do not have a shepherd. Good and bad models of shepherding. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5048 Sketches of Leadership. Mark 1:17-19, 35-38; Mark 4:10-13, 24-25; Mark 6:6-13, 30; Matt 28:18-20. Situational Leadership Insights from the ministry of Jesus. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5049 Sketches of Leadership. Psalm 50:7-15, Isaiah 64:4, Luke 12:35-38, Acts 17:22-25. Introduces the Image of the Doctor. God is the worker, the doctor, we are the patients. Ministry is like the sacrificial system: it is not something we do for God, but something God does for us. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5050 Sketches of Leadership. Mark 8:34-38, Mark 10:28-31, Mark 10:41-45. The paradox promises in the gospel: If you want life, lose it. If you want security, leave it. If you want to be great, become a servant. Jesus did all these things, and he calls us to the life he lived, for the same reasons. We are created to want these things. Ministry is the life-losing, security-leaving, servant-path-following way to receive from God the things we deeply desire, in a paradoxical life of faith. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5051 Sketches of Leadership. Mark 10:41-45, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 2:1-11. A look at three passages that give interlocking answers to the question asked: Jesus died as a ransom for many, for the joy set before him, to the glory of God the father. All three passages emphasize that we are to have the same attitude he did. An invitation into a costly discipleship. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6128 1 Peter 5:1-4. Deals with a short passage written to shepherds who are encouraged to look after God’s flock with his heart, from sincere motives rather than seeking dishonest gain, and a humble rather than harsh manner. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6129 Matthew 6:31-33, Mark 10:41-45, Luke 14:7-11; 1 Tim 3:1; James 3:13-16. Looks at several brief NT passages that deal with or illustrate positive and negative examples of ambition. Contrasts worldly and godly ambition, defining each and giving lots of brief case examples to illustrate the differences. Frees Christian students who often recognize their own ambition only to feel guilty about it. Jesus doesn’t ask us to deny our ambition, but to pursue it through service! rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6130 Exodus 32:1-29. Contrasts Aarons willingness to help the people make a golden calf with Moses and his willingness to take an unpopular but right stand for God. Do we help people accomplish their own ends, or call them to the purposes of God? A study in contrast of two leadership styles. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6131 Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 10:42-45. Looks at a surprising reception for Jesus as he enters Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, and contrasts typical misconceptions or caricatures of Jesus with the authentic picture of a gentle, capable servant. Do the students on our campuses get a chance to be challenged by the authentic Jesus through our depiction of him? When have we seen a (godly) commotion stirred up by the actions of Jesus’ followers on our campus? rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6132 1 Kings 19:1-18. It seems odd that after Elijah’s great power encounter on Mt. Carmel he has a depression that takes him to Mt. Horeb. After a great victory he was burdened to the point of burnout. This study show’s God’s gentle but firm prescription for Elijah to return from burnout through a renewed call to ministry and the gift of ministry partnership. Elijah is not, as he fears, alone! rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6133 Exodus 2-4 verses. This study shows the calling of Moses, and reminds us all that even people through whom God will one day work mightily have excuses and fears, and that God is patient with our fears and has answers for our excuses. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5040 Sketches of Leadership. John 21:15-19, Ezekiel 34:1-6. To love Jesus means to feed his sheep, to lay down our lives, to follow Jesus. We care for the flock not because we have been selected as leaders, but as a consequence of our desire to follow Jesus. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6134 Mark 9:14-29, Romans 8:18-27. Jesus disciples are brought a boy to heal, but they cannot do it. Paul comments on the suffering and futility of our lives and contrasts these with the glory yet to come. The teaching focuses on learning from failure rather than fleeing it or passing over it too quickly. Jesus points to the answer: for this, prayer is necessary. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5052 Sketches of Leadership. 1 Chronicles 29:1-14. A look at David as a visionary leader, distilling principles of vision leadership from his invitation to give resources for the building of the temple. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5053 Sketches of Leadership. Nehemiah 1:1-2:8. A look at Nehemiah as a man of prayer and a man of planning, and the relationship between those two. Nehemiah sees the situation around him differently than others do, which prompts him both to pray and to act boldly to address the needs he sees. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5054 Sketches of Leadership. Haggai 1:1-15. When the vision is obscured by the inevitable difficulties that come, do we reinterpret the call of God on our own terms, or do we persevere and see the vision accomplished? An invitation to persevere when things become difficult. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5055 Sketches of Leadership. Jonah 3:10-4:11. God’s concern for the (120,000) Ninevites is understandable, but God also has deep concern for Jonah that he would welcome God’s mercy to people who have repented. This study emphasizes God’s concern for all the lost, whether the sinners who repent or the prophets who resent them. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5056 Sketches of Leadership. 2 Kings 6:8-23, John 4:30-35. When we pray with our eyes open, we see beyond ourselves, beyond our own petty needs, beyond our own fears that God cannot or will not save us, to larger needs and larger ways in which God is mightily at work in the world. Visionary prayer resource. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5057 Sketches of Leadership. 2 Kings 4:1-7. A short study of faith—preparing for God to do the miracle of bringing growth. How much faith do we have? How much effort will we undertake to prepare for growth and new life in our fellowships? rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6135 9 short passages from Luke. This is a simple study meant to highlight the relationship between prayer, ministry, and leadership, both for Jesus and for us as his followers. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6137 Mark 3:7-19; 2 Timothy 2:1-2, 14-15. A classic study of leadership selection, focusing on character (faithfulness and responsiveness, for example) rather than typical leadership traits (decisiveness and charisma, for example). rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6138 Romans 8:18-27, Exodus 33:1-5. Defines intercession vis-à-vis other forms of prayer, and calls students and leaders to take on the heart of Moses for their campuses, meaningfully identifying with God’s purposes for the campus and with the failure of the campus population to embrace his purposes. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5041 Sketches of Leadership. Mark 1:40-44, Mark 5:24-34. Jesus heals the leper and the woman with the flow of blood. Characteristics of a servant: sensitivity, willingness, ability. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6139 Mark 4:1-13, 21-34. Defines ministry as a parable of sowing the seed and looking for responsiveness, as Jesus teaches and simultaneously models his teaching in this classic parable of the Sower. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6140 Nehemiah 8:1-12. The first of a three-part study on the stages of inductive Bible study, the encounter stage focuses on getting participants to “stand up in their hearts”, grabbing the attention of the members of the small group. Gives practical suggestions and examples of how to do this. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6141 Luke 24:13-35. The second of a three-part study on the stages of inductive Bible study, the discernment stage focuses on asking questions and discovering the meaning of the text. Addresses the crucial role of confusion as a bridge to understanding. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6142 James 1:18-27. The third of a three-part study on the stages of inductive Bible study, the response stage focuses on listening to the text, the discussion of the text, and the Spirit’s prompting to find the right set of directions to move as a response to the text. Be doers of the word, not hearers only! rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6143 Passages from Mark. Can we learn to ask questions not to trap people into concluding what we want them to conclude but to help them discover what God may be saying to them? Part one of a two-part sequence on influencing our friends by being good listeners. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6144 1 Kings 3:5-28, James 1:5-8. “Solomonic wisdom” yes, but where did Solomon get this wisdom, and how did he display it? This study calls people to listen well to people and to help them make their own decisions, rather than simply giving (oft-unheeded) advice. Part two of a two-part sequence on influencing our friends by being good listeners. (See Sketch 34) rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6145 Mark 5:21-36. A study to help students prepare for NSO, this study looks at the various responses to the woman with the flow of blood, who interrupts Jesus’ urgent mission to save a little daughter from imminent death. As the disciples and Jairus’ agitation boils, Jesus has a heart of welcome to an outcast woman. What kind of hearts do we meet new students with? What kind of schedules allow them to enter our lives? rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5042 Sketches of Leadership. John 13:1-17. Insight and Foresight. Our ability to serve is limited by what we are able to see. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5058 Sketches of Leadership. Genesis 12:1-4, Jeremiah 29:1-14. God promises blessing to Abram as he sends him out, and God does the same to the exiles from Jerusalem who find themselves in Babylon thinking that God has let them down. For both, there is a promise of blessing, not only to themselves but to others to whom they are sent. Helping students and staff to embrace a missionary mentality rather than an exile mentality. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5059 Sketches of Leadership. Luke 14:7-24. This study compares NSO to throwing a banquet, and gleans insights from these parables for the way in which we welcome new students into our fellowships. We are like the servants of the host, and should invite broadly, persuasively and persistently, expecting rejection but not taking it personally. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5060 Sketches of Leadership. Mark 6:1-13, 30. This works any time a team is being sent on any kind of outward move, but is ideal as training for how to do follow-up during NSO. Highlights the priorities of partnership, risk, authority, relationship. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5061 Sketches of Leadership. Exodus 40:34-35, John 1:14, Acts 2:42-47, Rev 21:1-7. The role of community in creation, the early church, and in our ministry today. Components of a small group, really focusing on community. A challenge to consider multi-year small groups as a possible strategy. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5062 Sketches of Leadership. Acts 6:1-7. A look at ethnic tension in the early church, and then to consider what that could look like in our fellowships, and to consider the correlation between addressing these tensions well and growing our ministries. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5063 Sketches of Leadership. Philippians 3:1-9. A study of the distinctions, attributes that make us unique or stand out, and the ways we can tend to take pride in them. An invitation to join Paul in rooting our identity and worth in our relationship with Jesus, opening us up to be able to cross cultural barriers into places where our identities might otherwise be challenged. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6146 Acts 20:18-35, John 13:12-17. These passages are parallel: Jesus and Paul each speaking to a group of leaders at the end of their ministry time with them, each speaking about their own impending death. In each scene, they call the disciples to think back on their model and to live as they have lived, for the same hope of blessing that they have had. A study of how modeling is not complete without the final couple of steps that drive the model home for the young disciple. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6147 Matthew 14:22-33. Did Peter fail when he sank? Or succeed by merely getting out of the boat? Fear of failure could keep us in the boat, but successful failure is where the real growth opportunity lies—taking a risk that will sometimes not yield “success” but will teach something God only could through that failure. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6148 John 13:1-17. It seems that at many key points in Jesus’ relationship with Peter, Peter pushes Jesus away or at least misunderstands Jesus’ intention. Yet Jesus is patient with Peter, and teaches him through these inflection points to be more receptive to his leadership. We are a lot like Peter—Jesus teaches us even at our points of resistance to his work in our lives. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5043 Sketches of Leadership. Mark 10:41-45. Why be a servant? Others’ needs are met, we are blessed, God is glorified, when we serve others with God’s resources. Servant leadership is a tool (a means) and a model (an end). It is both how we build trust and what we call people to. Two types of leadership abuse. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6149 Mark 12:18-27. Examines Jesus’ answer to the Sadducees question in the temple as a paradigm for how to handle those tough apologetics questions: usually a false assumption has been made that can be corrected on the way to answering the question. Addresses a number of more contemporary apologetics questions to be addressed in a similar way. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6150 John 4:5-40. Doug Schaupps postmodern evangelism model proves a helpful assessment tool for diagnosing where your friends are at in their process of entry into the kingdom. The woman at the well has a time-lapse process-in a few minutes she crosses each threshold on her way to Jesus announcement that he, in fact, is the messiah she has been waiting for! rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6151 Acts 8:26-40. Philip was ready and willing to be wisked into odd situations and then out again for the sake of sharing the gospel with those who have been prepared to receive it. Former IV Staff Mack Stiles’ simple grid helps people assess their readiness to be a witness, and helps us discover some appropriate next steps based on that assessment. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6152 Acts 17:16-34. Paul’s speech in Athens generates only a few converts, but perhaps his was more of a “soul-awakening” event. This study helps people think about Paul’s model for campus events targeted not for seekers, but for people who might be a step or two further away from the kingdom, and yet in whom God may still indeed be at work. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6153 Passages in Acts. Gordon Smith, in Beginning Well, describes conversion as a series of events that God uses to equip a person for a lifetime of transformation and mission. Smith suggests seven strands that a person must engage with or embrace for a “good conversion” to occur. This study looks at multiple strands, in several conversion stories from Acts, and asks us to look at our own stories and those of our friends with a similar insightful lens. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5044 Sketches of Leadership. John 1:35-51, John 4:27-27. These two studies form a unit, focusing on Jesus’ model of discipleship influence, following a flow: Living Example, Provocative Teacher, Supportive Coach, Ultimate Delegator. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5045 Sketches of Leadership. John 15:1-17, John 21:15-19. These two studies form a unit, focusing on Jesus’ model of discipleship influence, following a flow: Living Example, Provocative Teacher, Supportive Coach, Ultimate Delegator. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5046 Sketches of Leadership. Ezekiel 33:1-9, Hebrews 3:12-14. Examining the role of exhortation and defining it for today. Exhortation is helping people to reject the lies they’ve believed by debunking the lies of sin. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/5047 Sketches of Leadership. 1 Samuel 25:14-35. A great picture of a sentinel, Abigail, who, upon hearing the warnings of a literal sentinel telling her of an approaching army, goes to David and meekly but boldly confronts him regarding the evil he has intended toward her house. A great study of conflict resolution. rich_lamb 07.03.2006 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4221 This booklet in Microsoft Publisher format will help small group leaders understand core values (Bible study method, Multi-ethnicity, outreach, prayer), make commitments to act on these values and gives practical TIPS to lead their groups in these values. jeremy_stephens 08.28.2005 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4815 Curriculum for Small Group Leaders Track at Chapter Camp (1993), with Scripture references, questions, intended discussions for each session of the track. rich_lamb 03.02.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4817 Assorted scriptures painting the picture of God's concern for the poor. Used in a Social Justice Seminar for seniors. (By Steve Barr & Rich Lamb) rich_lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4818 This is the text of the scriptures listed in the Spiritual Examination reference list (see Hebrews 3 study on the Evil Heart of Unbelief). rich_lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4819 An extended list of spiritual gifts mentioned in scripture, with citations for each. rich_lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6156 The theological basis and some of the personal benefits of leading a group into ME Worship, even though it admittedly won't be easy or natural. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/3999 A close reading of a key idol making passage in Isaiah with special application to the issue of identity formation in our model of ministry. Timothy_Miller 03.08.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4836 A 16 week curriculum of Scriptural "challenges" for motivated freshmen who are ready for something more. Culminates with a 3-week GIG series. rich_lamb 09.12.2003 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4609 Scripture passages describing the role of a shepherd. Scriptures are followed by teaching notes on the passages, bringing out key points of each passage Rich_Lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4828 A retreat designed to explore the spacious abundance of GodBs love for us. rich_lamb 09.23.2002 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4830 A list of scriptures that can be used on a variety of training topics. rich_lamb 03.02.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/6155 These scripture studies can be used by a Worship Team Leader to lead the team into a scripture study around the topic of worship. rich_lamb 06.27.2007 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/8531 An exposition of the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost sons. thewayfarer 09.17.2009 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4833 NRSV manuscript of Titus, with Rich Lamb's teaching notes. rich_lamb 03.01.2000 http://www.intervarsity.org/mx/item/4832 Answers the question by looking at 1 Timothy 3, and by stressing the relational commitments of a senior leader or exec. rich_lamb 03.02.2000