If you want to know where it all started - creation, marriage, sin, civilisation - there's no better place to begin than the book of Genesis. Genesis lays the foundation for the entire Word of God, the great themes of life, and the direction of all human history. Genesis and the four books that follow provide an intimate knowledge of God and His incomparable ways. Observing His relationship with His chosen people Israel will give you fresh insight into how, through Christ, you can live today - "by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him".

All through life we face tough battles. That was true of God's people in the Old Testament as well. Joshua went up against overwhelming odds in the conquest of Jericho. The nation of Israel suffered great oppression during the reign of the judges. And Ruth was uncertain of how she would survive in a foreign land far from home. In every instance, defeat looked sure. Instead, these people experienced incredible victories - all because they followed God's path to guaranteed success. Do you know what it is? Discover the key to victorious living in the battles you're faced with today!

What does God see when He looks at your heart? Does He see a heart completely dedicated to Him? God desires total intimacy with you. He longs for you to follow His heart. In 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles you'll discover: how to pray more effectively; the total sufficiency of God's grace and forgiveness; ways to please, honour and worship God; what it means to trust God's promises. God's grace and mercy will amaze you as you explore His provisions for you. Desiring God's Own heart will help you turn more fully to God and develop a deeper understanding of His heart.

Since the dawn of time, God has called people to walk in His ways. Men and women, young and old, rich and poor - He desires all to have hearts that fully belong to Him. This enriching study of 1 & 2 Kings with 2 Chronicles examines God's great faithfulness to His people. It will show you what it means to cling to, follow, and keep the commandments of your Father. You'll also discover God as He has always been and remains today - righteous and just, yet loving and compassionate and forever faithful to His Word. (Formerly titled Come Walk in My Ways.)

This in-depth look at the Old Testament books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther chronicles the lives and conflicts of ordinary men and women who faced overwhelming situations charged with fear and fraught with discouragement. Yet they come out the winners. And you can too. This study will take you directly to the Word of God, where you will learn precepts of life that will enable you to conquer fear and overcome discouragement.

His possessions suddenly disappeared. His children all died in one terrible tragedy. His body mysteriously erupted in boils and searing pain. Then his friends turn against him, maligning his character and claiming he had brought this suffering upon himself. Where was God? Still, Job remained faithful to God. How was that possible? Come and see the story of a righteous man on trial. Hear him battle his opponents and cry out to God. Discover new meaning in the difficulties of your own life. Job's inspirational example will help motivate you to trust God in times of adversity.

Discover the psalmists' heartfelt expressions - in prayer, in confession, in grief, and in praise - of their love for and devotion to God. As you learn to apply the text, your personal prayer times will grow more profound and worship experiences more fulfilling.

In this journey through Proverbs, you will discover for yourself what God thinks about issues you often face - the way you spend your time and your money, the way you treat your family and your friends, your ability to distinguish between truth and error. Day by day, as you watch the main themes in Proverbs emerge, you'll find out what pleases God and what doesn't; when to speak and when to remain silent; how to distinguish between eternal wisdom from God and temporal, worldly wisdom. Your everyday decisions matter to God. This study will help you align them with His best for your life.

This study embraces three short, not-to-be-missed gems of the Old Testament: Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Lamentations. By learning and practicing the techniques of observation, interpretation, and application, readers will discover for themselves how to walk with God in every season. Dig into Ecclesiastes, to wrestle with life’s apparent inconsistencies and futility and find clear pointers to the ultimate meaning of life. Explore the Song of Solomon, to determine whether the message pertains mainly to the physical and emotional bonds of marriage, to Israel’s relationship to God, to the church’s relationship to Jesus, or to the individual believer’s relationship to Christ. In Lamentations, consider the avoidable tragedies caused by sin and the never-ending covenant love of God.

So many people have a religion that just doesn't work. It never really makes a lasting difference in the way they live. Consequently, their lives are filled with dissatisfaction, turmoil and shattered dreams. Is there any hope, any way out, any true comfort? Oh, yes! It's all in Isaiah, where God is ready to speak to you directly through His Word. As you probe Isaiah's message, you'll see a society at a crossroads, much like ours. Will they face judgment and captivity, or will they repent, look to their Saviour, and be delivered? When Isaiah encountered the Holy One of Israel, he was transformed and given a mission. Now it's your turn!

Uncertainties in the circumstances of life can unsettle your confidence, shake your faith, and cause you to make damaging decisions. It is vital, then, to use today to prepare for the tomorrows that only God knows about. This study on Daniel will not only help you discover God's blueprint for the future, but also mentor you toward personal holiness and give you strength for living.

Where can I find hope? When natural disasters strike, when good people suffer and those who do wrong seem to go unpunished, when life takes an unexpected turn for the worst, you might be tempted to wonder - Where is God, and what is He up to? Will my circumstances ever improve? Will justice eventually win out? These five prophetic books from the Old Testament reveal that God's people have often struggled with similar questions. In this hands-on study, you'll discover the source of a hope that can sustain you through life's darkest times and point you toward the bright future God has in store for His people.

Has God given up on me? God's people might be tempted to ask that question at times. But the prophets ask a different question: Will the nations continue to ignore God - and suffer the consequences - or will they repent and experience God's blessing? God's prophets are famous for their fiery predictions of widespread devastation, but is that the core of their message? With each description of impending judgment, these men hold out a message of hope that is as timely today as it was more than 2500 years ago: If we will turn to God, He will bless us. Regardless of what we have done, He is ready to give us another chance.

Losing heart can be easy when we don't see the immediate fulfilment of God's promises. Discouragement, complacency, and apathy can set in. These were the problems God's people faced as they returned from the exile. But in the midst of their struggles, God sent three prophets to remind His people that blessing comes as the result of obedience. In this inductive study of the three "restoration prophets" of Israel, you will discover for yourself how to renew your hope and bolster your confidence in God as you are challenged to deeper levels of obedience. And you will be reminded of God's desire to open the windows of blessing into your life!

Discover the hope of the Messiah and His teachings, and gain personal understanding of the fulfillment of God’s plan through the life of Christ. This Inductive Bible Study of the Gospel of Matthew enables you to observe and interpret this Gospel’s message and apply it to your own life.

This fast-paced tour through the Gospel of Mark matches Mark’s own action-packed, no-nonsense style. The briefest of the four Gospels, Mark includes fewer long discourses than the others and focuses on Jesus’ demonstrations of His power and authority. In this inductive study, readers will see that Jesus’ miracles show the world His dominion over every aspect of human experience that has been touched by the effects of sin, including sickness and infirmity, spiritual darkness, dead religion, threats from nature, and even death itself.

Jesus made it clear: If you want to be His disciple, you must deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. If you are going to follow Christ, you need to know with certainty who you are following, what He is like, what He believed, and how He lived in this troubled world. Knowing Jesus is the beginning of a lifetime adventure. Discovering more about Him is the purpose of this magnificent study of the Gospel of Luke.

Do you follow a religion, or are you enjoying real life - an intimate relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ? Are you sure you know the difference? Walk with the apostle John and watch as Jesus, the Son of God, builds relationships with religious leaders, social outcasts, and everyday people with struggles like yours. As you study for yourself the signs that point to Jesus' true identity as God, you'll sense Him drawing you to Himself, and you'll experience a new appreciation for the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

Not strictly part of the NISS series, this profound and practical 'quick-start' 13-week inductive study of the Gospel of John is designed for everyone, regardless of their level of Bible knowledge, and is perfect to share with struggling believers and non-believers - anyone longing to know that God exists and cares! This study is a great evangelistic tool, and is excellent for Alpha Course follow-up.

Do you know what it means to "walk by the Spirit"? Is your life filled with power to serve? Do you wonder if the Holy Spirit is given only to certain believers - or active in your life at all? Now you can know firsthand who the Holy Spirit is, to whom the gift of Jesus is given, and how He fulfils His marvellous purpose. The book of Acts is a gold mine of invaluable truths about living and walking by the Spirit. Explore for yourself the dynamic working of God's Spirit in the lives of early believers - and in the lives of believers today. Experienced power in everyday living - the Holy Spirit unleashed in you!

How can we resolve conflict with other people? How do our passions affect our relationships? How can we live in a way that builds harmony and glorifies God? Ours is a world in which relationships are marked by strife, confusion and pain - even among Christians. Our passions can contribute to conflict, too, unless they're controlled. In 1 & 2 Corinthians, God gives us the cure: the cross of Christ. He speaks of having the mind of Christ, taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, and being a spiritual man or woman of God. Discover how you can experience this in your own life and encourage it in others!

Many Christians today have lost their hope. Why? Because they don't know the truth. They have gone to battle unprepared, and the enemy's arrows have hit their mark. They find themselves caught in sin, bound by legalism, seduced by the world's quick fixes and easy solutions. What - who - can set you free? Freedom comes from knowing truth - and the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. As you study Galatians and Ephesians, you will discover the matchless freedom that is yours in Christ Jesus, see the grace of God in action, and take up the armour that every believer needs to stand strong. It was for freedom that Christ set you free. Don't settle for less!

Why is it that people can be so easily misled in spiritual matters? In a time when so many claim to have all the answers, we can find ourselves deeply confused, suffering from a distorted understanding of Jesus Christ. Where can we turn for a clear picture of who Jesus really is? In this life-changing study of Philippians and Colossians, you'll discover for yourself the truth about Jesus Christ and the difference He can make in your life. It will help you find joy in all your circumstances and empower you to walk in a manner worthy of your high calling in Christ.

Jesus is coming soon! Does that fill you with joy or with fear - or a little of both? Do you wonder how you should order your life in light of His coming? If you long to stand firm in your faith in difficult times, if you want to present the gospel effectively to others who don't know Christ, if you desire to become a person whose faith is worthy of imitation, this study will start you on your way. As you plunge into Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, you will uncover God's provisions for the last days. His direction and encouragement will help you discover and act on the truth, so that you may be found "without blame at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ".

Arming yourself with the knowledge of truth and sound doctrine of the Bible gives you the solid foundation on which to build your personal relationship with God. Learn what crucial instructions Paul has for disciples in these timeless letters of accountability. Delve into the Scriptures of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus and discover what God expects of believers in all areas of life including faith, deeds, morality, leadership, and attitude. Challenge yourself to walk in power, love, and discipline, as outlined in these powerful books of the New Testament.

How do you live by faith when life is filled with so much struggle? Gain a deeper understanding of God's grace and provision through this inductive study of Hebrews. Learn to keep your focus on Jesus and rely on His faithfulness in all situations as you rest in the assurance that Jesus is our High Priest who makes intercession for all of God's children.

What are we to do when sorrow and suffering make life seem unfair? How can we distinguish between truth and error? How can we keep our faith pure? What do we need to know about false teachers, ungodly men, and mockers? These are important questions for us to consider as the end draws near. Peter extends to us some of the "precious and magnificent promises" that God has given us to help us triumph in times of trouble. Jude helps us to "contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints". This study of these short books will encourage and enable you to live with discernement in the end times.

Getting along with some people can be tough. How can we maintain a passionate love for God and for other people? What does authentic love look like in the church and in the workplace? How can we mend relationships with people who have hurt us (or people we have hurt)? These short letters highlight God's amazing love and reveal the secrets of nurturing vital, up-to-date relationships with God and with the people He brings into our lives.

No book of the Bible has sparked more interest, curiosity, or disagreement than the book of Revelation. This could easily lead us to believe Revelation is too complex for us to understand. But it's not - if you study it inductively and let the text speak for itself. This study will remove your fear of the unknown, give you hope for tomorrow, and give you new confidence in God's sovereignty and justice. Yes...you can understand the book of Revelation!