What Jesus Demands from the World, Workbook

What Jesus Demands from the World Bible Study Book includes a small-group experience for six sessions, individual study, applicable Scripture, and a group discussion guide. It also includes tips for leading a group.

A thoughtful examination of Jesus' demands reveals a compelling yet personal portrait of Jesus Christ in the Scriptures. The four Gospels are filled with demands like "be born again," "love your God," and "lay up treasures." Far from harsh demands originating from a selfish desire to control, Jesus' words are more a clarion call of urgency—loving directions for our good and ultimate satisfaction. In fact, what Jesus demands from the world can be summed up as, "Trust and treasure me above all." This is good news!

Do you wonder what's next? Has your faith grown stagnant? Is your spiritual walk in a dry season? Are you interested in knowing Jesus more deeply? This study serves as an accessible introduction for thoughtful inquirers and new believers, as well as a refreshing reminder for more mature believers of God's plan for His Son's glory and our good.

Session topics include:

You Must Be Born AgainLove God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and StrengthLove Your Enemies Render to CaesarLay Up Treasures in HeavenMake Disciples of All Nations

Kit Includes:

A small-group Bible Study Book1 DVD with a promotional video and six 12-minute teaching sessions led by author John Piper

Features:

Biblically rooted and gospel-centered contentLeader tipsFresh commentary for personal study segmentsIndividual study for personal growth as a disciple

Benefits:

Gain a deeper understanding of who Jesus is through what He saidLearn that Jesus is the ultimate satisfaction of our longings and desiresKnow Jesus more by knowing His demandsGlean insights into the Great Commandment and loving your enemiesExperience heart-change as a result of Jesus’ edict to love our enemiesGet greater understanding of Jesus’ position on value and priorities within your relationships, finances, and life

Author:

John Piper is founder and teacher of DesiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, he served as senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and studied at Wheaton College, Fuller Theological Seminary (B.D.), and the University of Munich (D.theol.). For six years, he taught Biblical Studies at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in 1980 accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethlehem. John is the author of more than 50 books, and more than 30 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at DesiringGod.org. John and his wife, Noel, have four sons, one daughter, and 12 grandchildren.

Brian J. Tabb is assistant professor of biblical studies at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota and managing editor of Themelios. He holds a PhD in New Testament from London School of Theology.