{"title":"Life Lessons with Max Lucado Bible Study","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife Lessons with Max Lucado\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseries brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God’s Word. Each lesson includes an opening reflection, background information, an excerpt of the text (from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew International\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew King James\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversions), exploration questions, inspirational thoughts from Max, and a closing takeaway for further reflection. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife Lessons\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseries is ideal for use in both a small-group setting and for individual study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Study\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/1182\/4965\/files\/Folder_Icon_9faee50c-1bd7-4304-bb04-ca32c659ad18_32x32.jpg?v=1552995018\" alt=\"Topic\/Theme\" width=\"32x32\" height=\"32x32\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eTopic\/Theme:  \u003c\/strong\u003eBooks \u0026amp; People of the Bible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/1182\/4965\/files\/Check_Icon_deab9aaa-858e-46e1-b4a3-880d505e6d00_32x32.jpg?v=1552995059\" alt=\"Recommended Uses\" width=\"32x32\" height=\"32x32\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eRecommended Uses: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Group, Preaching Resource\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/1182\/4965\/files\/Clock_Icon_9d35507a-edf5-4e95-bae4-4983129b49cb_32x32.jpg?v=1552995131\" alt=\"Homework Time Commitment\" width=\"32x32\" height=\"32x32\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eHomework Time Commitment: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal (\u0026lt;30 min)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/1182\/4965\/files\/Difficulty_Icon_333f5471-0047-4d0d-91f9-b289d3f66003_32x32.jpg?v=1552995160\" alt=\"Experience Level\" width=\"32x32\" height=\"32x32\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eExperience Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/1182\/4965\/files\/Pencil_Icon_ab8db542-29fa-4610-ac23-0dfeab6142db_32x32.jpg?v=1552995101\" alt=\"Study Format\" width=\"32x32\" height=\"32x32\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eStudy Format: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudy Guide for Groups and Individuals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/1182\/4965\/files\/Play_Icon_7535dedd-a4db-4c83-b003-3d4c4c6c2333_32x32.jpg?v=1552995221\" alt=\"Sessions\" width=\"32x32\" height=\"32x32\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eSessions: \u003c\/strong\u003e23 guides with 12 lessons each\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/1182\/4965\/files\/Download_Icon_87f374f4-e65e-4c7b-ae25-83561d2f7ffa_32x32.jpg?v=1552995249\" alt=\"Free Downloadable Resources\" width=\"32x32\" height=\"32x32\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eFree Downloadable Resources: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.churchsource.com\/download\/12687\/\" title=\"Sample Study Guide Chapter from Life Lessons from Ephesians\"\u003eSample Study Guide Chapter from \u003cem\u003eLife Lessons from Ephesians\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-lessons-from-mark","title":"Life Lessons from Mark: A Life-Changing Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE \u003cem\u003eLIFE LESSONS\u003c\/em\u003e SERIES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the eighth chapter of Mark, Jesus looks at his disciples and asks them a very direct question: \u003cem\u003eWho do you say that I am?\u003c\/em\u003e You've probably been asked some important questions in your life. 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