Mighty Men of Valor have three distinct characteristics; strength, courage, and passion. In this Bible study we unpack passion. Men need passion to live in light of the fact that the God of the universe chose us to be His children, called us to be kingdom men, and enables us to passionately live like Jesus and advance His Gospel where we live, work, and play through the generations! We see this kind of passion reflected in early church days: "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord" (Romans 12:11). As the apostle Paul urged the church at Rome to be passionate in serving Jesus, so we welcome you to join us in growing more and more zealous about our great Savior. Ours is a passion based on the truth of God's Word and expressed through a gentleness of spirit. Moses confronted Pharaoh and led the Israelites for four decades; he was a man passionate for God. Yet, God judged Moses as being "more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth" (Numbers 12:3). God is calling you to serve with such passion today. He will use the 10 lessons in this compact Bible study to help point the way. You'll be guided on this journey by men from Scripture as well as church history and the present day who will serve as mentors of godly passion. You'll also journey deep into the "living and active" word of God (Hebrews 4:12), which He will use to shape you in this process. God chose each one of us and adopted us as His children. Jesus died for our sins, paid the debt we owe to God, and gave us new life in Him. Mighty Men of Valor are passionate about their Savior. That's what Mighty Men of Valor: Book 3 - Passion is all about. As with the additional Bible studies in this series-Mighty Men of Valor: Book 1 - Strength and Mighty Men of Valor: Book 2 - Courage-this study can be used in three essential ways. Use these studies as a daily devotional. We strongly encourage every man to take time out for a daily meeting-or appointment-with God. Work through these studies with another man. Think of this as walking "Side-by-Side," meeting weekly for mutual growth, support, and accountability. Connect with other men in a triad or small-group setting. Think of Jesus, who invested in a small group of 12 men, guiding them on the spiritual journey. Make A Mark Ministries is a ministry of Sure Passage

Mighty Men of Valor have three distinct characteristics; strength, courage, and passion. In this Bible study we unpack the first characteristic, strength. Men need strength that comes from God alone, the kind of strength He gave men like Gideon (who lived at a time when everyone did what was right in their own eyes), David and his band of mighty men, and Jesus' early church followers. The world, the flesh, and the devil wage constant battle against us and seek to usurp God's rule over His creation. To fight these enemies, God calls and empowers men to be Mighty Men of Valor. Gideon is one such example. "The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!" (Judges 6:12, NKJV). As the angel of the Lord greeted Gideon in Old Testament times, He invites you to become one of God's choice warriors. He will use the 10 lessons in this compact Bible study to help point the way. You'll be guided on this journey by men from Scripture as well as church history and the present day who will serve as mentors of godly strength. You'll also journey deep into the "living and active" word of God (Hebrews 4:12), which He will use to shape you in this process. God is calling us to develop our "spiritual muscles" of love, winning others to the kingdom of God, and building them up in Christ. That's what Mighty Men of Valor: Book 1 - Strength is all about. As with the additional Bible studies in this series-Mighty Men of Valor: Book 2 - Courage and Mighty Men of Valor: Book 3 - Passion-this study can be used in three essential ways. Use these studies as a daily devotional. We strongly encourage every man to take time out for a daily meeting-or appointment-with God. Work through these studies with another man. Think of this as walking "Side-by-Side," meeting weekly for mutual growth, support, and accountability. Connect with other men in a triad or small-group setting. Think of Jesus, who invested in a small group of 12 men, guiding them on the spiritual journey. Make A Mark Ministries is a ministry of Sure Passage

Mighty Men of Valor have three distinct characteristics; strength, courage, and passion. In this Bible study we unpack the second characteristic, what it means to have courage in Christ. Men need courage to take a stand for God's Word and ways in increasingly challenging times, and as someone has said, "All it takes for evil to flourish is good men to stand by and do nothing"! We need courage to love our wives, teach our children, live honestly and uprightly no matter what, spread the Gospel, overcome fear, and to do all we do with all our heart. God's call to Joshua is a call to us in our day: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). With this charge, He sent the head of the nation of Israel to conquer the Promised Land. He is calling you to become a courageous warrior today. He will use the 10 lessons in this compact Bible study to help point the way. You'll be guided on this journey by men from Scripture as well as church history and the present day who will serve as mentors of godly courage. You'll also journey deep into the "living and active" word of God (Hebrews 4:12), which He will use to shape you in this process. The world is not as God created it. Evil exists. Persecution happens. God has given men responsibilities, and often we fear failure. Mighty Men of Valor need great courage. That's what Mighty Men of Valor: Book 2 - Courage is all about. As with the additional Bible studies in this series-Mighty Men of Valor: Book 1 - Strength and Mighty Men of Valor: Book 3 - Passion-this study can be used in three essential ways. Use these studies as a daily devotional. We strongly encourage every man to take time out for a daily meeting-or appointment-with God. Work through these studies with another man. Think of this as walking "Side-by-Side," meeting weekly for mutual growth, support, and accountability. Connect with other men in a triad or small-group setting. Think of Jesus, who invested in a small group of 12 men, guiding them on the spiritual journey. Make A Mark Ministries is a ministry of Sure Passage

Encounter the Heart of God The Passion Translation® is a modern, easy-to-read Bible translation that unlocks the passion of God’s heart and expresses his fiery love—merging emotion and life-changing truth. The Masterpiece Edition of this translation includes 60 inspiring devotions penned by author Cheryl Ricker and 60 breathtaking illustrations from the hand of artist Ron DiCianni. This Bible will evoke an overwhelming response in every reader, unfolding the deep mysteries of the Scriptures. If you are hungry for God, The Passion Translation will help you encounter his heart and know him more intimately. Fall in love with God all over again. NEW FEATURES · Over 1000 new and revised in-depth footnotes with insightful study notes, commentary, word studies, cross references, and alternate translations · Updated text · 16 pages of full-color maps locating and identifying: o Jesus’ birth, early years, ministry, and last days o major New Testament stories and their political backgrounds o epic journeys and missions of the apostles Paul, Philip, and Peter o the early church and seven churches of Revelation o the territory of the Roman Empire o the Holy Land today and in the time of Jesus

Many Christians today struggle through life with sin, failures, and depression and wonder why it's all happening to them. Paul teaches that the "spiritual mind" is life and peace. The fact is that until our minds are renewed by the Word of God, we will still be conformed to this world. If you try to change your attitudes or...

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Each of Pettrey's Novels Has Been a Multi-Month Bestseller FBI agent Declan Grey is in the chase of his life--but isn't sure exactly what he's chasing after. Threatened by a terrorist that "the wrath is coming," Grey fears something horrible is about to be unleashed on American soil. When his investigation leads him to a closed immigrant community, he turns to Tanner Shaw to help him. She's sought justice for refugees and the hurting around the world, and if there's anyone who can help him, it's Tanner. Tanner Shaw has joined the FBI as a crisis counselor . . . meaning she now has more opportunity to butt heads with Declan. But that tension also includes a spark she can't deny, and she's pretty sure Declan feels the same. But before anything can develop between them, they discover evidence of a terror cell--and soon are in a race against the clock to stop the coming "wrath" that could cost thousands their lives.