These 40 lessons were designed to present a godly perspective of servant leadership and equip you to lead well. As a pastor, author and mentor to some of the 20th century's greatest leaders, Ray Stedman understood the pressures and privilege that come with leadership and uses his decades of experience to help you in your calling. Collected with your busy schedule in mind, each lesson takes about five minutes to read and the reflective questions will challenge you to put these lessons into practice in your area of influence.
These 40 lessons were designed to present a godly perspective of servant leadership and equip you to lead well. As a pastor, author and mentor to some of the 20th century's greatest leaders, Ray Stedman understood the pressures and privilege that come with leadership and uses his decades of experience to help you in your calling. Collected with your busy schedule in mind, each lesson takes about five minutes to read and the reflective questions will challenge you to put these lessons into practice in your area of influence.
Ray C. Stedman concentrates on the theme of Christ's supremacy--offering a helpful introduction to critical issues and a careful passage-by-passage commentary on the text. For those who wish to dig deeper, he supplies futher information in bottom-of-the-page exegetical notes.
Where is God when you need Him? Why isn’t He responding to your call? In an excerpt from his book Psalms: Folk Songs of Faith, author Ray Stedman shares insights from Psalm 77 to help those who are struggling with feelings of doubt and disappointment in God. Discover how you can persevere through the silence and allow God to bring you to a place of unshakeable faith.
Adventuring through the Bible: New Testament is an easy-to-understand and comprehensive look at the last 27 books of the Bible. Trusted author Ray Stedman provides interesting commentary that explains the Bible in layperson’s terms. This handy, color-illustrated paperback is a great tool for digging into and really understanding the Christ-centered history and message of the New Testament.
Open your Bible and prepare to find the power of His presence. Beloved teacher Ray Stedman takes you on a journey through the Scriptures, one book each month, on a daily devotional tour that will both inspire and motivate you with the eternal truths of God’s Word. The theme of the believer’s dependence on Christ is made evident as The Power of His Presence takes you through both the Old and New Testaments on an easy-to-read, easy-to-grasp, devotional experience.
Ray Stedman takes us on a rewarding and fascinating journey through the life of Abraham. His unique blend of insightful Bible teaching, delightful storytelling, and conversational style will draw you into the mind of the greatest of all Old Testament heroes. You'll experience each episode of Abraham's life in a new and life-changing way. As Pastor Stedman himself has said, “Each of the incidences in Abraham's life [is] a luminous illustration of some New Testament event or truth.” Rediscover the adventure of faith alongside this remarkable man known as Abraham.
Prayer is–as the title suggests–simply talking with your Father. It's having an ongoing conversation with God, where you as His child openly and honestly communicate your praise, repentance, thankfulness, and requests. When we have a humble posture before our Father, it gradually tunes our hearts to His so that our desires line up with His eternal plan. In Talking with My Father, Ray Stedman looks at our deep need for prayer and the nature of prayer through the lens of Jesus's parables in Luke 18.
“To Timothy, a beloved son” (2 Timothy 1:2). “To Titus, a true son in our common faith” (Titus 1:4). Those are intimate words from Paul’s most intimate letters. With sentiments like, “I remember you in my prayers night and day, greatly desiring to see you” to Timothy (2 Timothy 1:3-4) and fatherly instructions to Titus such as, “But as for you, speak of things which are proper” (Titus 2:1), you’ll discover a compassionate side of Paul rarely discussed—a mentor concerned for his “sons.” Let Ray Stedman help you plumb the depths of these profound epistles to find wisdom and insight you can use in your own fight of faith.
Using Scripture to unmask Satan and reveal his battle plans for defeating Christians, author Ray Stedman shows clearly how Satan daily attacks us. Stedman also offers assurance that, in the strong arms and with the mighty armor of Christ, we can become more than conquerors. Knowing that the battle is the Lord's, Christians can take their places in history's most amazing war story--the daily triumph of good over evil.
Using Scripture to unmask Satan and reveal his battle plans for defeating Christians, author Ray Stedman shows clearly how Satan daily attacks us. Stedman also offers assurance that, in the strong arms and with the mighty armor of Christ, we can become more than conquerors. Knowing that the battle is the Lord's, Christians can take their places in history's most amazing war story--the daily triumph of good over evil.
Ray Stedman shows you how to recapture the vigor and authenticity of the early church—a radical body of enthusiastic believers who spread the Word of God throughout the world! This book—considered a classic by many—brings you challenging questions that make Body Life both personal and practical. Body Life is a groundbreaking book inspiring churches and disciples to return to New Testament Christianity. Using principles from Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4, Stedman helps you discover the dynamic purpose of the church and the exciting role you have to play in the body of Christ.
Lost in a maze of busyness? Does every day seem to lead from one form of stress into another more complicated set? Do you ever find yourself asking, “Is this all there is to life?” Ray Stedman empathizes. In his book Is This All There is To Life?, on the book of Ecclesiastes, you’ll discover, as King Solomon did, how to put the day-to-day drudgery into biblical perspective and find your way out of the maze and into God’s promised peace.
It’s more than just a statement. It’s a fact! The world as we know it will eventually end. In On the Way to the Future, trusted Bible teacher Ray C. Stedman examines the prophecy of Daniel, not to stir readers to build a bomb shelter, but to increase their awareness of God’s plan for their lives now, what He has in store for the future, and how they can be prepared to experience it. This resource is perfect for laypeople, pastors, and ministry leaders.
Remember. Realize. Return. Beware. These four words summarize God's message through His prophet, Jeremiah, who tried to once again point Judah to the right path. The nation was slowly falling apart, losing its strength and forsaking God, as the people elevated themselves. It was a time very similar to our own. Ray Stedman takes you step-by-step through key passages in the book of Jeremiah, showing how the prophet faithfully followed God and called the people to repentance. For us today, Jeremiah stands as an example—that having faith in the living God can set us free in the midst of a decaying society.
It's an age-old question, "Why do awful things happen to people?" Maybe the question is even more personal for you, "Why do bad things keep happening to me?" The book of Job is God's timeless illustration of human suffering, and author Ray Stedman helps you find fresh truths and encouragement in the midst of your own trials and helps put them into perspective—God's perspective—to guide you toward healing and peace. In Let God Be God, you'll appreciate Ray's warmth, humor, and biblical insight as you discover the book of Job in a new and compassionate light.
Adventuring through the Bible: Old Testament brings the stories, concepts, and themes of this part of the Bible to life through full-color images and insightful commentary. Even if you’re familiar with Old Testament stories, this book will broaden your understanding of how all of Scripture connects. You’ll even see how everything in the Old Testament—from original sin to the prophecies—points to Christ as our savior. This handy paperback makes a great resource if you’re a pastor, a small group leader, or simply a student of the Word.
It’s a challenge to live in a world filled with so many problems and temptations. But know that you are not alone. The believers in first-century Thessalonica faced many of the same issues we do. They were persecuted, discouraged, and tempted to compromise with the culture around them. The apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians to encourage their hearts and plead with them to remain faithful to what they had been taught. Now, Ray Stedman walks you through 1 and 2 Thessalonians to encourage you to hold firm to Christ’s teachings until He comes again. This book was previously published as Waiting for the Second Coming.
Ray Stedman's passion encourages you to be an authentic Christian—to move you beyond religion, doctrines, rules, and rituals—and into the life-changing experience of being genuinely and intimately connected with Christ. Authentic Christianity takes a look at 2 Corinthians to show you how to live a life of faith with integrity and regain the purpose, simplicity, and inspiration of genuine faith—the kind of life that compels others to seek its Source.
Ray Stedman guides you on a verse-by-verse exploration of the book of Revelation, bringing to life the mysteries of this highly symbolic book of the Bible. God's Final Word encompasses and brings into brilliant focus the entire scope of human history—of eternity itself.
Ray Stedman shows you how to recapture the vigor and authenticity of the early church—a radical body of enthusiastic believers who spread the Word of God throughout the world! This book—considered a classic by many—brings you challenging questions that make Body Life both personal and practical. Body Life is a groundbreaking book inspiring churches and disciples to return to New Testament Christianity. Using principles from Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4, Stedman helps you discover the dynamic purpose of the church and the exciting role you have to play in the body of Christ.
It’s a challenge to live in a world filled with so many problems and temptations. But know that you are not alone. The believers in first-century Thessalonica faced many of the same issues we do. They were persecuted, discouraged, and tempted to compromise with the culture around them. The apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians to encourage their hearts and plead with them to remain faithful to what they had been taught. Now, Ray Stedman walks you through 1 and 2 Thessalonians to encourage you to hold firm to Christ’s teachings until He comes again. This book was previously published as Waiting for the Second Coming.
Ray Stedman guides you on a verse-by-verse exploration of the book of Revelation, bringing to life the mysteries of this highly symbolic book of the Bible. God's Final Word encompasses and brings into brilliant focus the entire scope of human history—of eternity itself.
The Olivet Discourse sounds a bit stodgy to some—too scholarly for other people. Well, imagine if you had a private tutor (who also happened to be a best-selling author) who would sit down with you over a cup of coffee and explain Christ’s words in everyday language. That’s exactly what Ray Stedman has done, bringing the mysterious realm of end-times theology down-to-earth. In 13 chapters, you’ll explore the prophetic words of Matthew 24 and 25 in a whole new way.
This Bible Commentary for Laymen coursebook is all you need to lead Bible study groups or Sunday School classes in a 13-week study of Hebrews. a book written to help Hebrew believers actually live what they truly believed.
Ray Stedman's popular commentaries combine the insight of a seasoned student of the scriptures with the warmth of a pastor's heart. Stedman takes the text seriously and provided many practical applications, drawing the reader in with apt anecdotes and illustrations. He sets the Psalms in context, but also shows how they relate to many New Testament truths and to the reader's daily life. Along with his popular commentary on the material, the reader gets Stedman's unique devotional insights.
You'll explore the question of why and how you should pray, as well as the true nature of prayer. Talking with My Father reminds you that Jesus lived in constant communion with God. Jesus never taught His disciples how to preach, but how to talk to God—to enter into a spiritual conversation! For Jesus, prayer was as necessary as breathing—the very breath of life itself. In the same way, Christ calls you to a life of spiritual intimacy and offers the life-giving secrets of prayer.
The gospel of John, one of the key books of the Bible, reads like an intimate biography—from the pen of “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” This verse-by-verse exploration of John’s gospel brings to life the miracles and majesty of Jesus of Nazareth. Including life-related illustrations for application, the book features Bible passages within text and answers the question, “Who is Jesus?”
Your faith is challenged daily. We live in a society that has few absolutes, where “truth” is defined by personal philosophies. It’s really not so different from the culture of Corinth during the apostle Paul’s ministry. Believers were struggling with the “gray areas” of life, so Paul wrote letters—1 and 2 Corinthians—to remind them of what God intended as black-and-white. In Letters to a Troubled Church, Bible teacher Ray Stedman uses Paul’s epistles to guide us through difficult matters.
When Nehemiah led the people of Jerusalem to turn back to God, He restored them and helped them reestablish their city. In God’s Blueprint for Success, you’ll take a closer look at the book of Nehemiah and the details surrounding the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls to secure the city. You’ll see how God interacted with His people and how they responded, which will help you deal with situations of brokenness in your own life. Discover how you can turn back to God, follow His plan, and successfully accomplish His will.
Filled with adventure, the New Testament book of Acts tells of thrilling escapes, people in peril, conflict and intrigue, travel through the ancient world, storms and shipwrecks, and steadfast faith amidst overwhelming obstacles. Join Pastor Ray Stedman in what he calls God's unfinished book, as he brings the history, adventure, and profound but practical meaning of this book to life in readable, everyday language.
Remember. Realize. Return. Beware. These four words summarize God's message through His prophet, Jeremiah, who tried to once again point Judah to the right path. The nation was slowly falling apart, losing its strength and forsaking God, as the people elevated themselves. It was a time very similar to our own. Ray Stedman takes you step-by-step through key passages in the book of Jeremiah, showing how the prophet faithfully followed God and called the people to repentance. For us today, Jeremiah stands as an example—that having faith in the living God can set us free in the midst of a decaying society.
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