John [Large Print]

The Gospel of John is the most deeply spiritual of the four gospels. This writing is filled with rich images and profound truths, but John notes that his aim in writing the gospel is that readers will not only believe in Jesus Christ, but that they “may have life in his name.”

Adults, youth, and children alike can experience a season of spiritual growth and life-changing renewal in Adam Hamilton’s six-week, DVD-series, John: The Gospel of Light and Life. You’ll follow the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the Gospel of John and understand the context of some of the best-known verses in the New Testament. Everything you need to lead small groups of all ages is available for this special study.

John – Streaming Video Session 6

Join Adam Hamilton and experience a season of spiritual growth and life-changing renewal while exploring the major themes of John while reading the entire Gospel of John. Each streaming session features Adam Hamilton presenting the Gospel of John, using Scripture, story, and the teachings of Jesus for each of our lives. Each of the six sessions contain 12-17 minutes of video each and is perfect for both adult and youth classes. Session 6 – We review John’s version of the events that took place after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, exploring the experience of Mary Magdalene and noting the significance of the garden in John’s Gospel and in the biblical story as a whole. Run Time: 15:51 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on My Cokesbury.com, and select Downloads/Subscriptions.

John – Streaming Video Session 5

Join Adam Hamilton and experience a season of spiritual growth and life-changing renewal while exploring the major themes of John while reading the entire Gospel of John. Each streaming session features Adam Hamilton presenting the Gospel of John, using Scripture, story, and the teachings of Jesus for each of our lives. Each of the six sessions contain 12-17 minutes of video each and is perfect for both adult and youth classes. Session 5 – In presenting Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion, John focuses on Jesus’ royalty and kingship, in contrast to the synoptic gospels that focus on Jesus’ humanity. Run Time: 13:55 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on My Cokesbury.com, and select Downloads/Subscriptions.

John – Streaming Video Session 3

Join Adam Hamilton and experience a season of spiritual growth and life-changing renewal while exploring the major themes of John while reading the entire Gospel of John. Each streaming session features Adam Hamilton presenting the Gospel of John, using Scripture, story, and the teachings of Jesus for each of our lives. Each of the six sessions contain 12-17 minutes of video each and is perfect for both adult and youth classes. Session 3 -The Gospel of John records seven “I am” sayings of Jesus. We discuss two of the sayings: “I am the bread of life” and “I am the light of the world.” Run Time: 17:00 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on My Cokesbury.com, and select Downloads/Subscriptions.

Half Truths Youth Leader Guide – eBook [ePub]

True or false: 1. Everything happens for a reason. 2. God helps those who help themselves. 3. God won’t give you more than you can handle. 4. God said it, I believe it, that settles it. 5. Love the sinner, hate the sin. All true? Not so fast. We’ve heard these phrases all of our lives, but in Adam Hamilton’s new book, Half Truths, you’ll learn that although they capture some element of truth, when compared to the wisdom found in Scripture, they’re really just common Christian clichés. The five-week, DVD study can be used in small groups or as a churchwide program where all ages explore the topics at the same time. Leader Guides for adult and youth are also available. The Youth Leader Guide includes discussion questions, activities, and suggestions for organizing and facilitating a group. Can be used with the adult-level DVD.

Half Truths Streaming Video Session 3

True or false:
1. Everything happens for a reason.
2. God helps those who help themselves.
3. God won’t give you more than you can handle.
4. God said it, I believe it, that settles it.
5. Love the sinner, hate the sin.
All true? Not so fast. We’ve heard these phrases all of our lives, but in Adam Hamilton’s new book, Half Truths, you’ll learn that although they capture some element of truth, when compared to the wisdom found in Scripture, they’re really just popular sayings. The five-week study can be used in small groups or as a churchwide program where all ages explore the topics at the same time. Leader Guides for adult and youth are also available. In Session 3, Adam Hamilton explores the half truth “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” He describes ways in which the saying is true, along with ways in which the saying is untrue and may be a misinterpretation of Scripture. Run Time: 12:34 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on My Cokesbury.com, and select Downloads/Subscriptions.

Half Truths [Large Print]

True or false: 1. Everything happens for a reason. 2. God helps those who help themselves. 3. God won’t give you more than you can handle. 4. God said it, I believe it, that settles it. 5. Love the sinner, hate the sin. All true? Not so fast. We’ve heard these phrases all of our lives, but in Adam Hamilton’s new book, Half Truths, you’ll learn that although they capture some element of truth, when compared to the wisdom found in Scripture, they’re really just common Christian clichés. The five-week, DVD study can be used in small groups or as a churchwide program where all ages explore the topics at the same time. Leader Guides for adult and youth are also available.

Faithful Streaming Video Session 4

In Session 4 titled The Journey to Bethlehem, Adam Hamilton talks about what the journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem may have been like for Mary and Joseph, and the significance of the journey for Joseph and Mary, for Jesus, and for us. Listen in particular for any ideas that are new to you or that surprise you. Running Time: 10:11 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on My Cokesbury.com, and select Downloads/Subscriptions.

Faithful Streaming Video Session 2

In Session 2 titled Whose Child is This?, Adam Hamilton touches on three main points: the ancestry of Jesus through Joseph, Joseph’s righteousness, and God’s call for us to offer mercy, grace, and forgiveness to others. As you watch the video, listen for a key idea you want to remember for each of these three main points. Running Time: 8:55 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on My Cokesbury.com, and select Downloads/Subscriptions.

Faithful Streaming Video Session 1

In the first session, A Carpenter Named Joseph, Adam Hamilton introduces the topic for his book, Faithful. He talks about Joseph’s trade as a carpenter and the influence Joseph must have had on Jesus. He encourages us to pay close attention to the opportunities we have to help children grow to know God. Running Time: 11:58 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on My Cokesbury.com, and select Downloads/Subscriptions.