New!Blessed Are the Peacemakers . This is a series of 12 lessons on becoming peacemakers. Topics include who we are in Christ; our unity as believers, the principles of the Kingdom of God (from the beatitudes); responding to persecution; suffering; forgiveness; loving our enemies; and how to build peace in our communities. View or download on this page or click link to go to the Scribd site.
Adult Bible Study Series
Joint Project has published a seven-year series of Bible studies for adults. These have been written to encourage groups to have a regular in-depth study of Bible passages in order to grow in faith and to understand how to relate biblical truth to daily life in Nigeria today. Here is a brief summary of the contents of each year's book.
Book 1
Genesis 12:17,21: A God we can trust (Abraham)
Prophets: Amos, Isaiah, Micah, Ezekiel, 2 Kings 4-6—A God who cares
Psalms: Thankfulness
Proverbs: Growing in wisdom
Ephesians: Growing in Christ
1 Corinthians: Be the Church
Matthew 6: Teach us to pray
Easter, Jesus forever, God’s Gift
Book 2
Genesis 25-32: The family—Jacob
1 Chronicles & 1 Samuel: Leadership—David
Psalms: Sing to the Lord
Daniel: What is God like?
Acts: What makes Christians different?
John 3-5: All about Jesus
Easter, Progress to Jerusalem, New Beginning, What’s in the Bible?, Expectations
Book 3
Habakkuk: God’s long-term plan
1 Kings 17–2 Kings 2: Listening to God—Elijah
2 Peter: Discipleship
John 6-8: Jesus is Lord
John 6-14: “I am the Way”
1 Thessalonians: What makes a Church?
Easter, the Last Days, Witnesses, Making Changes, Questions
