{"product_id":"2940157801748","title":"Direction Student (Spring 2016): The Gift of Faith","description":"The material for this quarter revolves around Jesus' life and ministry as portrayed in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. Mark and Luke show us how faith plays a vital role in following Jesus and living a life that pleases Him.\u003cbr\u003eUNIT 1 • TESTS OF FAITH: The four lessons in this unit focus on tests of faith experienced by those in the Gospels who encountered Jesus.\u003cbr\u003eUNIT 2 • RESTORATIVE FAITH: These four lessons show how faith in Jesus restored different people who were damaged mentally, physically, spiritually or emotionally.\u003cbr\u003eUNIT 3 • THE FULLNESS OF FAITH: These five lessons focus on the qualities of a fully developed faith as well as the effects of that faith on the one who believes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDirection® Student offers 13 lesson studies and includes a Bible Study Guide complete with in-depth information to give students (ages 35 and up) more insight into the text. Also included is cultural background information from the Precepts For Living® annual commentary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lessons are outlined and include background information so readers get an in-depth explanation of the Scriptures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Analysis is written in easy-to-understand language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Thought-provoking questions challenge students and stimulate discussions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFEATURE HIGHLIGHTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuarter At-A-Glance: Outlines what will be studied throughout the quarter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack History Profile: Gives insight into the life of an influential person of the African Diaspora \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Focus: Tells a story dealing with the lesson's theme so that students can easily apply the lesson to modern life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Depth: Provides a look into the meaning of the text with insight into the theology and interpretation of the text\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake It Happen: Suggests ways to make a specific, personal commitment and take action on what was learned through the lesson \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily Bible Readings: Lists Scriptures to read throughout the week that support quarterly topics and principles","brand":"Urban Ministries, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47115263639792,"sku":"2940157801748","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157801748_p0.jpg?v=1764105158","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157801748","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}