GOD S WORD CHANGES LIVES!

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2 GOD S WORD CHANGES LIVES! Because this is true, the mission of BaptistWay Press is to serve churches by helping connect people to God s word. As the publishing arm of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, BaptistWay Press produces resources for the various ministries of the convention. The foundation behind every resource includes: Affirming the Bible as our authoritative guide for life and ministry Sharing the gospel with all people Resourcing people to develop a growing and vital faith in Christ Encouraging healthy families Equipping people for servant leadership People are looking for hope and meaning in their lives. Thank you for what you are doing to connect people to the hope and meaning that is only found in God through his word: his written word, his spoken word, and his living word our Savior, Jesus Christ. Use this catalog as a reference for resources to aid you in your ministry. Blessings! Dr. Scott Stevens, Publisher

3 INTRODUCING Our adult Bible study materials are designed to equip people everywhere to discover biblical truth, to believe the truth revealed in the Bible, and to live out this truth in their everyday lives. You see this represented in our new Discover-Believe-Live logo which outlines this discipleship process. DISCOVER. BELIEVE. LIVE. All THE BIBLE FOR ALL OF LIFE A discipleship strategy focused on discovering, believing, and living out the truths of the Bible. Connect 360 exists to show all of the Bible as instrumental in revealing God s purpose and plan for life. Since 1999, BaptistWay Press has published high quality Bible study resources, written by trusted Baptist authors. We commit to you to continue producing the same quality studies you expect from BaptistWay Press, written by Baptists who remain true to the biblical text and its interpretation. We believe all of the Bible, in its proper context, can teach and guide every part of our lives. Our mission is to help you and your church Discover the Truth of Scripture, Believe it, and Live it out every day. WELCOME TO CONNECT 360

4 PRODUCT MIX CONNECT 360 OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS FOR EACH BIBLE STUDY. STUDY GUIDE PRINT - is designed to help adults understand and apply the Bible passage for each lesson. If using in a group context, each teacher and each class member will need a copy. LARGE PRINT - contains the same content as the regular Study Guide. Available for persons who would benefit from larger print. DIGITAL - this digital resource (PDF) has identical content as the print edition and can be accessed on your tablet or smartphone. KINDLE - this digital resource has identical content as the print edition and can be accessed on your tablet or smartphone with the Kindle app. Go to kindle and search for BaptistWay to see what is available. TEACHING GUIDE PRINT - provides Bible commentary especially for teachers/leaders plus two complete teaching plans. The Discovery Plan contains a variety of teaching/learning activities, and the Discussion Plan focuses on lecture and questions. Teachers need this Teaching Guide plus a copy of the Study Guide to lead the class. DIGITAL - this digital resource (PDF) has identical content as the print edition and can be accessed on your tablet or smartphone. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES PREMIUM COMMENTARY (DIGITAL) - this digital resource (PDF) provides insightful information for teachers seeking to dig deeper in their preparation each week. The writing team for our premium commentary is comprised of an outstanding group who combine scholarly, theological knowledge with practical suggestions for applying the truth of the Bible to everyday life. This content is additional to what appears in the Teaching Guide. PREMIUM TEACHING PLANS (DIGITAL) - these digital teaching plans (PDF) are written by recognized Christian educator Dr. Dennis Parrott. Each lesson s plan provides helpful suggestions for engaging your class with truth from the Bible and then practically connects these biblical principles to life. This is additional content to what appears in the Teaching Guide. FREE TEACHER RESOURCES (DIGITAL) These digital items (PDF) are selected from the Teaching Plans in the corresponding Teaching Guide. They are provided to make lesson preparation easier and faster for handouts and similar items. (An item is not provided for every lesson, since every lesson s Teaching Plans does not include items that lend themselves to handouts.) Permission is granted to print as many of these resources as you need.

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7 FAITH > FEAR STUDY BEGINNING JUNE 2016 Fear can wreak havoc in our lives. It can be the source of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual pain that shortens lives and robs people of joy. This type of debilitating fear first revealed itself in Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve chose to sin and then later tried to hide from God to cover their shame. We have been living with fear (and in fear) ever since. Fortunately, we have a Savior who is well aware of our propensity to fear, and is the one in whom we can find faith that is greater than our fears. Of the 125 commands of Jesus recorded in the Bible, the topic he most often addressed with imperatives was fear, encouraging his followers to Fear not, or to Take courage. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10 Lesson 11 Lesson 12 Lesson 13 Fear: A Result of the Fall Genesis 3:1-19 Fear of God s Assignment Exodus 3:7-15; 4:1-17 Fear of Overwhelming Obstacles Numbers 13:26-14:9 Fear Leading to Hopelessness 1 Kings 19:1-5, 9b-18 Fear of Retribution Esther 4:4-17; 7:1-6 Fear of Delivering an Unpopular Message Jeremiah 1 Fearing God Rather Than People Daniel 3:1-2, 8-18, Fear Motivated by Prejudice Jonah 1:1-3; 3:1-5, 10; 4:1-11 Fear of Unmet Needs Luke 12:22-34 Fear of Suffering Matthew 26:36-46 Fear of Being Identified with Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Fear of Death 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Fear of Witnessing Acts 4:1-22

8 A STUDY OF REVELATION STUDY GUIDE Terror& Triumph

9 TERROR & TRIUMPH A STUDY OF REVELATION STUDY BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2016 Ever find yourself enthralled in a suspenseful book or movie, trying to figure out how it will end? The Book of Revelation has inspired such curiosity since it was written and it continues to be a hot topic. It is often difficult to understand and its interpretation can divide Christians, sometimes sharply. But this should not dissuade us from studying it. We will help ourselves in comprehending this book that is so often hard to grasp if we recognize that its teachings are more about God and God s Christ than about the future, whatever its details. The God of the Book of Revelation is a God who inspires awe. If you need encouragement, hope, and strength for dealing with difficult circumstances; that is what you will find in the Book of Revelation. In vivid pictures, this book reminds us that God will overcome everything that opposes God and threatens his people. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10 Lesson 11 Lesson 12 Lesson 13 The Revelation of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 Jesus Letters to the Churches Revelation 2:1-11; 3:1-6,14-21 The Lamb is Worthy Revelation 4:1-6; 5:1-14 Six Seals Opened Revelation 6 Intermission One: God s People Preserved Revelation 7 Trumpets of Judgment Revelation 8, 9-1:6, 13-15, Intermission Two: Faithful Witnesses Revelation 10:1-9; 11:1-15 Saints vs. the Serpent Revelation 12:1-6,13-17, 13:1-4, The Forces of Evil Receive Judgment Revelation 14:1-13 Songs of Victory and Scenes of Destruction Revelation 15:1-8;16:12-21 Babylon Falls Revelation 17:1-6a; 18:1-8 The Return of the King Revelation 19:11-21, 20: 1-10 A New Heaven and a New Earth Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-7, FREE SHIPPING:To receive free shipping, order a minimum of 25 copies of Terror & Triumph by June 20, You will receive our Premium Commentary and Premium Teaching Plans for this study in addition to your shipping free of charge. Call for more information.

10 A STUDY OF MARK STUDY GUIDE On Your Mark The Gospel in Motion

11 ON YOUR MARK: THE GOSPEL IN MOTION A STUDY OF MARK STUDY BEGINNING DECEMBER 2016 Lights, camera, action! Do you enjoy action-packed movies? Stories that reveal incredible strength and uncompromising character? It s one thing when these movies are about fictional characters in imaginary places, but quite another when the story is about a real person overcoming incredible odds or displaying amazing courage and sacrifice in the real world. If you like such films, you are in for a treat. The Gospel of Mark is an action-packed story of the ministry of Jesus. The Gospel covers the three-and-one-half years of Jesus public ministry and reveals him as both a miracle worker and a supernatural servant. He is constantly on the move preaching, teaching, healing, and preparing his disciples to carry the gospel forward following his death and resurrection. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10 Lesson 11 Lesson 12 Lesson 13 Christmas Lesson Exercising Spiritual Authority Mark 1:21-39 Healing and Forgiveness Mark 2:1-12 A Case of Mistaken Identity Mark 3:20-35 Invading the Darkness Mark 5:1-20 Rejection and Replication Mark 6:1-13 Outward Piety vs. Inward Purity Mark 7:1-23 A Correct Confession and a Scathing Correction Mark 8:27-9:1 Overcoming Unbelief Mark 9:14-29 Greatness = Sacrifice Mark 10:32-45 Symbolic Acts of Judgment Mark 11:12-33 Predictions, Promises, and Pride Mark 14:12-31 Betrayed, Arrested, and Tried Mark 14:43-52; 15:1-15 Death is Defeated! Mark 15:33-41; 16:1-8 God is with Us! Matthew 1:1, FREE SHIPPING:To receive free shipping, order a minimum of 25 copies of On Your Mark: The Gospel in Motion by September 19, You will receive our Premium Commentary and Premium Teaching Plans for this study in addition to your shipping free of charge. Call for more information.

12 A STUDY OF GENESIS 1-11 STUDY GUIDE Power& Purpose God Unveils the Universe

13 POWER & PURPOSE: GOD UNVEILS THE UNIVERSE A STUDY OF GENESIS 1-11 STUDY BEGINNING MARCH 2017 In the beginning God! From the very first words of the Bible we learn that it is a book about God. The Bible is a book about who God is and what God has done. He is a God who has revealed himself as the Creator of the universe, whose powerful words brought forth everything that has ever been created. In the first eleven chapters of Genesis we see history on a universal scale. We learn about the beginnings of the earth, the plants and animals, and the crowning achievement of God s creation: human beings. We also discover how sin enters the world and the devastating effects it has on everything and everyone God created. Fortunately, we also recognize God purposely reaching out to fallen humanity to provide a path to redemption through his covenantal love. Lesson 1 Creation by God s Word: Forming Genesis 1:1-13 Lesson 2 Creation by God s Word: Filling Genesis 1:14-25; 2:1-3 Lesson 3 Creation as God s Handiwork Genesis 2:4-17 Lesson 4 God s Creation of Human Beings Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-25 Lesson 5 The Choice to Disobey God Genesis 3:1-7 Lesson 6 The Consequences of Disobeying God Genesis 3:8-24 Lesson 7 God Provides a Warning and Punishes Sin Genesis 4:1-16, Lesson 8 God Walks with a Righteous Man in a Decadent World Genesis 6 Lesson 9 The Flood: God s Judgment and Renewal Genesis 7-8 Lesson 10 God Makes a Covenant Genesis 9:1-17 Lesson 11 God: The Father of All Nations Genesis 10 Lesson 12 God Rejects Idolatry Genesis 11:1-9 Lesson 13 God Sets the Stage for His Chosen People Genesis 11:10-32 Easter Lesson A Heartwarming Conversation Luke 24:1-6a, FREE SHIPPING:To receive free shipping, order a minimum of 25 copies of Power & Purpose: God Unveils the Universe by December 19, You will receive our Premium Commentary and Premium Teaching Plans for this study in addition to your shipping free of charge. Call for more information.

14 DENISON COMMENTARIES These popular commentaries were written by Dr. Jim Denison, President of the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture and Theologian-in-residence, Baptist General Convention of Texas, Dallas, Texas. Each of these commentaries provides in-depth information on the selected Scriptures as well as practical application to everyday life. To purchase these digital commentaries, go to and choose Denison Commentary under the Teacher Helps tab. The Denison Forum on Truth and Culture (DFTC) equips people to change the culture for the Kingdom. As a catalyst for moral and spiritual renewal, DFTC is joining God in building a global movement of culture-changing Christians. You can subscribe to Dr. Dension s Cultural Commentary free of charge at OLD TESTAMENT Genesis Exodus Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Joshua & Judges 1 & 2 Samuel 1 & 2 Kings Ezra, Haggai, Zechariah, Nehemiah, Malachi Job, Ecclesiates, Habakkuk, Lamentations Psalms Psalms & Proverbs Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah NEW TESTAMENT Gospel of Matthew Gospel of Mark Gospel of Luke Gospel of John Acts Romans Corinthian Letters Galatians & Thessalonians Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon THEMATIC STUDIES Living Generously for Jesus Sake Growing Together in Christ Living Faith in Daily Life Participating in God s Mission Profiles in Character Letters of James and John Letters of John & Peter Revelation

15 BELIEFS IMPORTANT TO BAPTISTS WHO ARE BAPTISTS, AND WHAT DO THEY BELIEVE? Beliefs Important to Baptists is a Bible Study especially related to who the people called Baptists are, what they believe, and how they live. GREAT FOR NEW MEMBER CLASSES CHAPTER TITLES 1. Who in the World are Baptists, Anyway? 2. The Authority of the Bible 3. The Autonomy of the Local Congregation of Believers 4. Believer s Baptism and Church Membership 5. Congregational Church Government 6. The Deity and Lordship of Jesus Christ 7. Evangelism and Missions: The Great Commission 8. Religious Freedom and Separation of the Church and State 9. Salvation Only by Grace Through Faith 10. The Security of the Believer 11. Soul Competency and the Priesthood of the Believer 12. Symbolic Understanding of Baptism and the Lord s Supper 13. Voluntary Cooperation Among Churches Many churches and individuals have already benefited from a study of Beliefs Important to Baptists. How about you? A Teaching Guide can be downloaded free from

16 FOR STUDENTS READY RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO GOD S CALL When we recieve a call from a friend, it is an invitation to have a conversation. The tone of such conversations can vary from humorous to serious, but regardless of the topic discussed, our enjoyment of the conversation is grounded in the relationship we have with our friend. It is the same in our conversations with God. We can talk with him about anything because of the relationship we have with him through Jesus. We know God loves us, and we can trust his plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11). Perhaps you are sensing God inviting you into a conversation about serving him in ministry. This book will encourage you and answer some of your questions about recognizing and responding to the call of God in your life. Its purpose is to help you pursue God s call and to guide your search through prayer, Bible study, and reflection. To purchase this resource go to and choose Ready under the Students tab. CHAPTER TITLES 1. How to Know for Sure 2. Preparing for Service Now 3. To Pray is to The Gospel and God s Will 5. Learning to Listen 6. Who s Qualified? 7. The First and the Last 8. Identity is Everything 9. Grow as You Go 10. Friendship for Life 11. Mentoring 12. Follow and Stay 13. Outside the Box 14. Faithful to the End 15. As You Go MEET THE AUTHORS Grant Byrd and Rusty Wheelington recognized and responded to God s call on their lives several years ago. They have invested their lives in ministry with youth, parents of youth, and youth volunteers. Grant serves as the Minister with Students at First Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas. Rusty is an Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas.

17 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School is a great way to introduce children to biblical truth and help them recognize and respond to the love of Jesus. The theme for our 2016 VBS study is Journey with Jesus: Following in His Footsteps. Age-graded resources are available for babies through older children (in both English and Spanish). These resources are available FREE of CHARGE on our website at baptistwaypress.org. Go to the Children s tab and click on Vacation Bible School. JOURNEY WITH JESUS FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS Session 1: Jesus Teaches Us to Be a Friend: The Four Friends (Luke 5:17-26) Session 2: Jesus Teaches Us About Caring for Others: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) Session 3: Jesus Teaches Us About Loving Others: Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) Session 4: Jesus Loves Us: The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-12; Mark 16:1-11; John 20:1-18; Luke 24:1-12) Session 5: Jesus Teaches Us to Witness: Go and Tell Others (Matthew 28: 16-20; Luke 24:13-53; Acts 1:1-11) These resources are created through a partnership between BaptistWay Press and the Great Commission Team of the BGCT, and are funded through the generous gifts of Texas Baptists to the Mary Hill Davis Offering. For more information contact Sarah Johnson at: sarah.johnson@texasbaptists.org or

18 KIDSFAITH KidsFaith is an interactive journal designed to guide 10 faith conversations with kids. Written by Tedye Schuehler, KidsFaith will encourage children as they begin their faith journey and learn about God s love. CONVERSATIONS As parents and kids work through their KidsFaith journals they will have conversations about the following: Conversation 1: God Conversation 2: My Life Conversation 3: Me & My Family Conversation 4: Jesus & His Family Conversation 5: My Church Conversation 6: The Bible Conversation 7: My Story Conversation 8: Prayer Conversation 9: My Time with God Conversation 10: My Journal Go to for more information and to order. SPANISH KIDSFAITH Qué puede ser más emocionante y enriquecedor que animar a los niños a iniciar su jornada de fe y aprender acerca del amor de Dios? Mife es un diario interactivo diseñado para guiar diez conversaciones de fe con los niños. Estas conversaciones están basadas en verdades de la Biblia y proveen oportunidades para que los niños respondan a Dios según aumenta su entendimiento de Él y Su gran amor por ellos. Para información adicional acerca de Mife, visite Además visite

19 LANGUAGE RESOURCES The nations have come to Texas! In an effort to provide Bible study resources for the ever-growing number of people groups in Texas and around the United States, BaptistWay Press provides free* Bible study resources for eight language groups. These resources are adapted from our English studies and are available on our website at baptistwaypress.org. Simply click on Language Studies on the main menu. Here is a list of the groups for which we have created studies. SPANISH SIMPLE ENGLISH KOREAN LAOTIAN CHINESE VIETNAMESE KAREN CAMBODIAN *The studies are made possible through the generous gifts of Texas Baptists to the Mary Hill Davis Offering.

20 BIBLE STUDIES IN PRINT & DIGITAL FORMATS The products available for each of these studies include: (Please note: All digital product prices are per-person) STUDY GUIDE Print: $4.25 Digital: $3.00 Large Print: $4.50 Digital Large Print: $3.00 TEACHING GUIDE Print: $4.95 Digital: $4.00 PREMIUM PRODUCTS Digital Commentary: $5.00 Digital Teaching Plans: $5.00 OLD TESTAMENT Power and Purpose: God Unveils the Universe (Genesis 1-11) *Coming February 2017* Exodus: Liberated for Life in Covenant with God Choices and Consequences (Joshua/Judges) Psalms: Songs from the Heart of Faith Jeremiah and Ezekiel: Prophets of Judgment and Hope NEW TESTAMENT Jesus: King or Concierge? (Matthew) Mark: People Responding to Jesus On Your Mark: The Gospel in Motion (Mark) *Coming November 2016* Luke: Jesus Personal Touch John: Believe in Jesus and Live! Acts: Time to Act on Acts 1:8 Romans: A Gospel-Centered Worldview Letters to the Ephesians and Timothy: Guidance for the Church and Its Leaders Hebrews and the Letters of Peter Terror and Triumph (Revelation) *Coming August 2016* BIBLE THEMES Faith > Fear Created for Relationships 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples Guidance for the Seasons of Life

21 DIGITAL ONLY BIBLE STUDIES The products available for each of these studies include: (Please note: All digital product prices are per-person) STUDY GUIDE Digital: $3.00 Digital Large Print: $3.00 TEACHING GUIDE Digital: $4.00 PREMIUM PRODUCTS Digital Commentary: $5.00 Digital Teaching Plans: $5.00 OLD TESTAMENT Genesis: People Relating to God Genesis 12-50: Family Matters Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy: Preparing for a New Life 1 and 2 Samuel: Following God in Changing Times 1 and 2 Kings: Leaders and Followers Ezra, Haggai, Zechariah, Nehemiah, Malachi: Restoring the Future Job, Ecclesiastes, Habakkuk, Lamentations: Dealing with Hard Times Psalms and Proverbs: Songs and Sayings of Faith Isaiah and Jeremiah Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah: Calling for Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness NEW TESTAMENT The Corinthian Letters: Imperatives for an Imperfect Church Galatians and 1 and 2 Thessalonians: Building a Solid Foundation Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians: Living With Faithfulness and Joy 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon Hebrews and James The Letters of James and John: Real Faith The Letters of John and Peter BIBLE THEMES Growing Together in Christ Participating in God s Mission Living Faith in Daily Life Profiles in Character Living Generously for Jesus Sake

22 BAPTIST BELIEFS AND HERITAGE DIGITAL STUDIES ONLY For these resources the Study Guide is $3.00, and the Teaching Guide may be downloaded for free. This Magnificent Salvation by Dr. Duane Brooks Baptists and Religious Liberty by Dr. William M. Pinson, Jr. Bible Truths About God by Dr. James Semple The Bible You Can Believe It by Dr. Jim Denison Jesus is Lord! by Dr. Howard K. Batson Beliefs Important to Baptists Printed Edition: $4.25; Digital Edition: $3.00 The Teaching Guide may be downloaded free at baptistwaypress.org. FOR CHILDREN KidsFaith Interactive Journal $5.00 MI FE Diario Interactivo (Spanish KidsFaith) $5.00 Let s Explore Baptist Beliefs (Digital Only) Children s Guide $3.00 Teacher s Guide $4.00 FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING A CALL TO MINISTRY READY. Recognizing and Responding to God s Call Printed Edition $9.95 Digital Edition $9.95 ORDER INFORMATION: Order 24/7 at baptistwaypress.org Call and place your order (M-Fri 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Central Time). All major credit cards accepted. your order to baptistway@texasbaptists.org. We look forward to receiving your order. Thank you for using BaptistWay Press.

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