The Friends of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury

The Friends of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury

The Leader Kit includes a Member Book, The Friends of Jesus book, and 2 DVDsDVDs include six group sessions, message to leaders, and promotional clip

In this six-session study, Karen Kingsbury explores six people in the life of Jesus and the depth of friendship that is found with each one

After a life of loneliness, Simon the Leper discovered true friendship with Jesus and became a person full of gratitudeMartha is known for her busyness and work ethic, but she also learned to worship through her friendship with JesusSaturated in legalism, Jairus was a religious and synagogue leader who learned much more about his beliefs and what it means to value relationships over religionMary Magdalene came to personally know her Savior, JesusHer life then was marked by devotion as a friend and follower of JesusAnd, Peter, a man of both faith and failure, challenges the reader to step up after failure and become a person of obedience and commitment to JesusFinally, the Bible study closes with the life and friendship of JohnThis beloved disciple and friend of Jesus begins his journey with Jesus as one of the sons of thunder, but transforms into a man marked by humility and love

Sessions:

Session 1 Simon the Leper (30:15)
Session 2 Martha (27:32)
Session 3 Jairus (28:01)
Session 4 Mary Magdalene (27:15)
Session 5 Simon Peter (26:47)
Session 6 John (24:45)

Features:

• Interactive teaching video approximately 25-30 minutes each week
• Member Book and The Friends of Jesus book
• Biblically rooted and gospel-centered on the friends of Jesus
• Leader material (guides to questions and discussion with small group)

Benefits:

Concentrate on Jesus' message and learn to understand the power of forgiveness in establishing meaningful connections Realize that your broken relationships can be the backdrop for beautiful redemption Avoid loneliness and enjoy deep friendship with Jesus Accept Jesus as a friend, not just as Savior and Lord Discover new life in the fertile soil of friendship with Jesus and others

Karen Kingsbury, a New York Times bestselling author with over 20 million novels in circulation, is America's favorite inspirational novelist. Unlocked, Leaving, Take One, Between Sundays, Even Now, One Tuesday Morning, Beyond Tuesday Morning, and Ever After, which was named the 2007 Christian Book of the Year, are among her Life-Changing Fiction(TM) bestsellers. Karen is an award-winning novelist and newly released songwriter with many film options. Her novel Like Dandelion Dust was adapted into a big motion feature and is now available on DVD. Karen is also a nationally recognized speaker for a variety of women's organizations, including Women of Faith. She and her husband, Don, live in Tennessee with their five sons, three of whom are Haitian adoptees. Kelsey, their daughter, is married to Kyle Kupecky, a Christian artist.