{"product_id":"life-lessons-from-colossians-and-philemon-by-max-lucado","title":"Life Lessons from Colossians and Philemon by Max Lucado","description":"\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-nfd-c245=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo you remember when God amazed you? When he marvelously provided for you? Sadly, sometimes we forget God's mercy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe early believers in the Colossian church had forgotten too. Instead, they were impressed by spiritual claims from false teachers. The apostle Paul's letters reminded them that Jesus is all we will ever need. Paul encourages. He challenges. He gives principles for living and interacting at work, in our families, and our churches. Paul also knew that one of his friends had been betrayed and had every reason to seek revenge. So Paul wrote to Philemon encouraging him to rise above his hurt and show mercy, forgiveness, grace, and love. Paul's letters remind us of the difference Christ makes in every aspect of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of Colossians and Philemon, watch for these\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekey themes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat Max will unpack throughout the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFaith, love, and hope are key to following Christ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Christ Jesus, we have been offered freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause of Jesus, Christians can be as in touch with the next world as this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Life Lessons with Max Lucado series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBackground information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-nfd-c245=\"\"\u003eAuthor Bio:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-nfd-c245=\"\"\u003eMax Lucado\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 145 million products in print.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper-Collins Christian Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46530318434623,"sku":"9780310086529","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7731\/0271\/files\/9780310086529.jpg?v=1704303418","url":"https:\/\/morningstarbookstore.com\/products\/life-lessons-from-colossians-and-philemon-by-max-lucado","provider":"Morning Star Christian Bookstores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}