Author: John D. Barry, Publisher for Logos

At some point in life, we all struggle with faith. God makes a promise, but the direction that promise takes us is uncertain. And when the path toward the promise doesn’t meet our expectations, we become frustrated and confused. In the process, we may choose to follow our own path.

Although Abraham was a man of faith, this winding path of belief accurately describes his journey. Especially in the earlier years of his relationship with God, folly was as present as faith.

Abraham: Following God’s Promise shows Abraham’s journey accurately and in full. You’ll encounter his life through history, culture, and literary analysis. More importantly, you’ll find out how his journey applies to your own life and to modern belief. As Abraham and Sarah step out in faith, you’ll walk with them. As they turn to Pharaoh instead of God, you’ll learn from their failures and confront your own. As they hold onto the hope for a son, you’ll feel their joy and turmoil.

The complete church curriculum version of Abraham: Following God’s Promise will help your entire church journey along God’s path. You’ll grow together as you observe the past and experience its meaning for the present.

Abram's Family Tree graphic

The eight-week program includes:
The study book:

• A complete introduction to the life of Abraham
• Reflection questions to keep you focused on the text
• Fill-in-the-blank answer boxes to keep your group engaged
• Recommended resources to help you continue your study
• An elegant design, featuring 32 graphics tied to the commentary—also in slide format

Presenting/Preaching materials:

• 8 sermon outlines
• 8 sermon handouts
• A video lead-in for your sermon
• 8 teaching slideshows, which work on PowerPoint, Keynote, and Proclaim

Group curriculum:

• The leader’s book
• 8 lesson plans
• 8 teaching slideshows, which work on PowerPoint, Keynote, and Proclaim
• 8 handouts with discussion questions, in Microsoft Word and PDF
• 8 intro videos for each lesson, which you can download after you check out. You can also order a DVD separately for $4.95.

Once your church or group adopts the curriculum, individual worshipers can purchase the book. In addition, individual small group or Sunday school leaders can purchase their own copy of the curriculum. If you’re leading a group or preaching, Abraham: Following God’s Promise Complete Church Curriculum is ideal.

This curriculum ships October 1, 2012 and pre-order can be made now at the Pre-Pub price.

This blog was originally posted on Logostalk on 9/19/12 and can be read in its entirety here.