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People of Purpose: 40 Life Lessons from the New Testament
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The beauty of the book People of Purpose by Dr Robert Driver-Bishop is that it provides concrete examples of what it means to practice the Christian faith. These examples serve as mentors from the past. We are invited to engage these characters through reflection and discussion. We learn from them what to do and in some cases what not to do. Do what the Good Samaritan did. Avoid the pitfalls of the Rich Young Ruler. Be transformed as was Thomas. Here is found the way to discipleship.
People of Purpose is designed to build upon the many helpful principles presented in The Purpose Driven Life. Chapter numbers and subtitles match in each book. People of Purpose takes the principle and puts flesh on it through a Biblical character and their life experiences. By this method the principle comes alive and the Bible comes alive.
People of Purpose is an excellent devotional resource, especially during the season of Lent; a chapter can be read for each of the forty days. It is well suited to the development of a small group ministry in the congregation. Small groups have been shown to be an important tool for renewal. People of Purpose can serve as a handbook to discuss ministry in daily life. How we respond to God’s call to serve and to witness at home, in the neighborhood, at school, in the workplace and at church. And People of Purpose is a helpful guide for discipleship. Jesus calls us to follow. Following Jesus is not just a theory to be studied but it is a real life response to the love of God through Jesus Christ. For because of God’s grace through Jesus, we are: “marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered and sent for the sake of the world.”
Rev Dr Gary Wollersheim, Bishop Northern Illinois Synod
Chair, National Evangelism Commission
Fast facts
· People of Purpose is in it's fifth printing in just six months.
· Website featuring sermons & programming ideas at www.40Lives.com
· Book is ideal for series preaching resource, small group study, or devotional guide.
Bob Driver-Bishop is a Founding Board member of TransformingChurch.org
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