Resources for Nurture Groups

John Young offers a jargon-free and highly readable exploration of what Christians believe and why - and includes some rather good jokes along the way! With help from prestigious experts, including Professors Richard Bauckham, John Polkinghorne and David Wilkinson, the author tackles issues such as the relationship between Christian belief and science, faith and suffering, the reliability of the Bible, the uniqueness of Jesus, the evidence for his resurrection, and the extent to which we can 'prove' the existence of God.

Whole Life Whole Bible is written from the conviction that God's word illuminates every part of existence, enabling us to see differently and live differently - from Monday to Sunday, in public as well as in private. A walk through the unfolding story of the Bible in 50 readings and reflections shows how our lives are bound up with, and shaped by, God's plan to restore a broken universe. That big story forms our minds, fuels our imaginations and fashions our daily life ad we live in God's world, in the light of God's word, wherever we are.

To engage with Jesus expands the mind and heart. It challenges our view of the way the world is, where it is heading and what difference we could make to it. But in a world of competing philosophies, where does Jesus fit in? Meet Jesus is a lively and straightforward exploration of these and other questions, with the aim of engaging our reason, inspiring our faith and worship, deepening our fellowship and service, and bringing new depth to our witness to the world. Each chapter ends with some practical points for action and the book concludes with a section of discussion material for groups.

Come and See focuses on Peter because he shows us what being a disciple of Jesus is actually like. It is designed to help you develop a pattern of Bible reading, reflection and prayer.

This accessible book sets out straightforward and helpful strategies for those who are completely new to Bible reading and can benefit those who have begun regular Bible reading but want to deepen or broaden their knowledge.

If prayer is simply a matter of talking to God, why do we often find it so difficult, or, at the very least, hard to prioritise? This book provides information, teaching, motivation and encouragement in prayer to any Christian - young or old.

'I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth...' In the majestic opening phrases of the Apostles' Creed we hear the passion of the early Church to define and substantiate the core of Christian belief. This book is an accessible introduction to what remains the most widely used of all Christendom's confessions of faith. Going through each phrase of the Apostles' Creed in turn, the author unpacks the meaning and explains its significance both historically and for Christians today.

Adrian Plass approaches 40 'blind spots' in the Bible with honest comment and quirky insights. Not all 'blind spots' are obscure passages; many are familiar places that can trip us up.