{"product_id":"ordinary-bible-study-book-book-tony-merida-9781430032205","title":"Ordinary Bible Study Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eOrdinary Bible Study\u003c\/b\u003e includes a small group experience for six sessions, applicable Scripture, discussion questions, an Ordinary Action Plan, and individual study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrdinary\u003c\/b\u003e is not a call to be more radical. If anything, it is a call to the contrary. The kingdom of God isn't coming with light shows and shock and awe, but with lowly acts of service performed during the normal rhythms of life. \u003cb\u003eOrdinary\u003c\/b\u003e encourages participants to move into a life of mission and justice--speaking up for the voiceless, caring for the single mom, restoring the broken, bearing burdens, welcoming the functionally fatherless, and speaking the good news to people on a regular basis in order to change the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe following six sessions make up the essential contents of \u003cb\u003eOrdinary\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Everyday Justice: Trading Sensationalism for Ordinary Christianity \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Neighbor Love: How Justified Sinners Show Compassion in Word and Deed \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kingdom Hospitality: How the King's People Welcome Others \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Care for the Vulnerable: How the Father's Children Love the Fatherless \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Courageous Advocacy: How God's People Speak Up for the Voiceless \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e God-Centered Humility: How an Ordinary Christian Walked with His Extraordinary God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 6 group sessions \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo prep, facilitator-led small group experiences with content for follow-up personal Bible study \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical application steps that enable readers to assess their understanding of the gospel and their level of commitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Move toward a missonal life \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn through action how to make the gospel more central to your life \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discover a type of missionality that feels more doable as opposed to a radical change to life \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Develop a better understanding of biblical justice \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lead group members into a transformation journey that includes a lifestyle of supporting biblical justice \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Foster disciple-making within the local church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC. He also serves as the associate professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tony has quickly become a leading voice in the growing movement for adoption and orphan care. He and his wife, Kimberly, have five adopted children--Angela, Jana, Victoria, James, and Joshua. His passion for the fatherless is evident through his writing, teaching, and speaking. Tony speaks around the world at a variety of events, including church planting conferences, pastors' conferences, orphan care events, student camps, and courses at theological institutions. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eOrdinary \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFaithful Preaching, \u003c\/i\u003eand a coauthor of \u003ci\u003eOrphanology\u003c\/i\u003e. Also, along with David Platt and Danny Akin, Tony serves as a general editor and as contributor for a commentary series with B\u0026amp;H Publishing Group entitled \u003ci\u003eChrist-Centered Exposition.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51693666533649,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51693667877137,"sku":"CIN1430032200G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51693768704273,"sku":"CIN1430032200VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1430032200.jpg?v=1750857495","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/ordinary-bible-study-book-book-tony-merida-9781430032205","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}