The church that meets at Rivanna River

“…whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.  Indeed, the water   

 I give Him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”  ~Jesus

 

6009 Buffalo Ridge Road
Earlysville, VA 22936
ph: (434) 964-1186

T.G.I.F.

 

     Thank God it's Friday!  Indeed, Friday nights are a time for fun, fellowship, family, and further study of God's Word.  While the images below will link you to ChristianBook.com, the title text will provide a connection to a myriad of study guides, study questions, points to ponder, insights, and words of wisdom we have collectively accumulated during our own in-depth studies over these last many months. They are for your edification and reproof; please download and use them to God's glory and your own better understanding of His will in your life.  Each book or DVD is generally rated five-star and comes highly recommended; we are confident you will derive much pleasure from the studies!  Got a question?  Let us know ...  Enjoy!

 

  • In His Steps By: Charles Sheldon

    For the first time in their lives, the Rev. Henry Maxwell and his congregation are forced to consider the question, "What would Jesus do?" and its consequences. No one in town is left untouched by the brief, probing question. These people learn the answer- and so have millions of readers who have accepted the challenge to walk In His Steps.

  • unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity By: David Kinnaman

    In his Epistle, the Apostle Peter instructed us to give others good reason for the hope we have in Christ, but to do so with "gentleness and respect." Unfortunately, in the eyes of many non-Christians today, the church has done just the opposite. In Unchristian, David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, has complied startling research among the unchurched and learned that Christians are too often known for the issues they stand against, rather than the hope which they stand for. According to the research, believers are seen as too judgmental, too political, and often hypocritical. If you are a Pastor, lay person or youth leader you will not want to go without the details of this critical study. Uncover for yourself the latest research on the unchurched in Kinnaman's must-read book.

  • Twelve Ordinary Men By: John MacArthur

    Contrary to popular belief, we do not have to be perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Jesus chose ordinary men - fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. Join John MacArthur as he draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you!

  • Twelve Extraordinary Women
    By: John MacArthur

    Join best-selling author and highly esteemed Bible teacher John MacArthur as he studies the lives and faith of key women from both the Old and New Testaments. Written in the same style as his popular book Twelve Ordinary Men, each chapter includes a biographical summary of each woman as well as spiritual lessons drawn from her life. Let Pastor MacArthur show you how God transforms ordinary women into extraordinary servants of Christ!

  • They Smell Like Sheep: Spiritual Leadership for the 21st Century
    By: Lynn Anderson

    In They Smell Like Sheep Lynn Anderson challenges us to set aside the illusion of "professional" ministry in order that we can do the difficult and dirty, yet ultimately beautiful work of living with and loving God's people. Through clear biblical teaching as well as engaging anecdotes, Dr. Anderson will teach you how to fulfill Christ's commandment to "love one another as I have loved you" in a number of practical ways.

  • Screwtape Letters By: C.S. Lewis

    Wormwood, a demon apprentice, has been given his first earthly assignment---secure the damnation of a young man who's just become a Christian. He seeks the advice of an experienced devil---his uncle Screwtape. Their correspondence discloses the psychology of temptation from the other side. Invaluable insights on temptation, pride, the power of prayer, and the ultimate victory of faith over the forces evil.

  • Faith Lessons on the Promised Land, Volume 1 By: Ray Vander Laan

    Filmed on location in Israel and Turkey, Faith Lessons is an in-depth video tour of the buried, distant, or otherwise forgotten places where the stories of the Bible actually happened. From this cultural perspective, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan challenges long-held Western assumptions about even the most well-known Scripture passages. The first Faith Lessons volume focuses on God putting his mark on a people and their land, a mark he has extended through ancient Israel to the faithful of today. Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Faith Lessons on the Prophets & Kings of Israel, Volume 2 By: Ray Vander Laan

    Filmed on location in Israel and Turkey, Faith Lessons is an in-depth video tour of the buried, distant, or otherwise forgotten places where the stories of the Bible actually happened. From this cultural perspective, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan challenges long-held Western assumptions about even the most well-known Scripture passages. The first Faith Lessons volume focuses on God putting his mark on a people and their land, a mark he has extended through ancient Israel to the faithful of today. Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Faith Lessons on the Life & Ministry of the Messiah, Volume 3 By: Ray Vander Laan

    Filmed on location in Israel and Turkey, Faith Lessons is an in-depth video tour of the buried, distant, or otherwise forgotten places where the stories of the Bible actually happened. From this cultural perspective, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan challenges long-held Western assumptions about even the most well-known Scripture passages. Contents: Herodian - In the Shadow of Herod Masada - My Rock and My Fortress Qumran - The Time Had Fully Come Korazin/Mount of Beatitudes - No Greater Love Gamla - The Rabbi Sepphoris - Language of Culture Belvoir - Misguided Faith En Gedi - Living Water

  • Faith Lessons on the Death & Resurrection of the Messiah, Volume 4
    By: Ray Vander Laan

    Filmed on location in Israel and Turkey, Faith Lessons is an in-depth video tour of the buried, distant, or otherwise forgotten places where the stories of the Bible actually happened. From this cultural perspective, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan challenges long-held Western assumptions about even the most well-known Scripture passages. The fourth Faith Lessons volume focuses on the last week of Jesus' life, his death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit's visit on Pentecost. Approx. 3 hours 14 minutes.

  • Faith Lessons on the Early Church, Volume 5 By: Ray Vander Laan

    Filmed on location in Israel and Turkey, Faith Lessons is an in-depth video tour of the buried, distant, or otherwise forgotten places where the stories of the Bible actually happened. From this cultural perspective, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan challenges long-held Western assumptions about even the most well-known Scripture passages. The fifth Faith Lessons volume transports you to locations in Israel and Turkey from which the early Christian church, on fire with the message of Jesus, literally changed the world. Approx. 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • Faith Lessons on In the Dust of the Rabbi Volume 6 By: Ray Vander Laan

    Attend a Bible study in the Holy Land---without leaving home! Filmed in Israel, Ray Vander Laan's lesson transports you to biblical sites to help you better understand the Hebrew culture that gave birth to Scripture. Discover how to follow Jesus and what it means to be his disciple, approx. 65 minutes.

  • Walk As Jesus Walked: Faith Lessons Volume 7 By: Ray Vander Laan

    Continue to walk with Ray Vander Laan through the land that Jesus and his disciples walked, learn how the culture and politics of the first century influenced the imagery and stories of the Bible, and see the text through the eyes of God’s chosen people, the Jews. In the final two installments of this powerful series, Vander Laan leads us on a journey through Galilee and to Asia Minor, a region where the rabbinic practice of selecting disciples (talmidim) was well-known, and where disciples walked the walk Rabbi Jesus taught them. Filmed in Israel and Turkey, these five-session DVDs explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus, not only in the first century, but now in the twenty-first century. This is the DVD which includes a Leader’s Guide for individuals leading group study.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 1 Study Guide PDF

 

 

 

 Volume 2 Study Guide PDF

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 3 Study Guide PDF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6009 Buffalo Ridge Road
Earlysville, VA 22936
ph: (434) 964-1186