A five-part course for small groups that aims to help you discover one simple truth: that God loves you passionately, deeply and unconditionally. Tracing this dynamic love through the Psalms and the Gospels, it explores five images of God's mercy that generations of Christians have experienced.

Steven Croft

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Introduction

Introductory Notes for Group Leaders

Opening Prayers to Begin the Session

Notes on the Opening Refrain

Session 1 LOST AND FOUND; HUNGRY AND SATISFIED

Part 1: Exploring God’s mercy through the Song of the Pilgrim Way

Part 2: Exploring God’s mercy in the ministry of Jesus

Part 3: Exploring God’s mercy through the death and resurrection of Jesus

Session 2 IN PRISON AND SET FREE

Part 1: Exploring God’s mercy through the Song of Freedom

Session 3 SICK AND MADE WELL

Part 1: Exploring God’s mercy through the Song of Wholeness

Session 4 STORM TOSSED AND COMFORTED

Part 1: Exploring God’s mercy through the Song of Calm

Session 5 LIVING THE FRUITFUL LIFE

Part 1: Exploring God’s mercy through the Song of Fruitfulness

A five-part course for small groups that aims to help you discover one simple truth: that God loves you passionately, deeply and unconditionally. Tracing this dynamic love through the Psalms and the Gospels, it explores five images of God''s mercy that generations of Christians have experienced.

The great mystery of the human condition and God's action to save us is too vast to be contained in a single image or one kind of language. The Bible uses a kaleidoscope of word pictures of human life and God's intervention in it. Exploring God's Mercy is a short course for small groups that focuses on five classic images of the Christian gospel which are woven through scripture and the Christian tradition: Lost and finding the way Trapped and set free Sick in soul and healed In turmoil and being at peace Barren and becoming fruitful Each chapter explores one of these images through stories, popular culture, biblical material and Christian tradition, supported by YouTube clips and further film suggestions. Discussion starters, questions, prayers and a leader's guide are included making this ideal for Lent groups or as an introductory course to the Christian faith at any time of the year.

'As the introduction states, "This book aims to help you to understand how much God loves you", and, given the problem so many people have with the concept of being loved, that's got to be worth giving consideration to. There are notes and suggestions for group leaders in structuring the sessions, including a very helpful suggestion to run the course over ten rather than five weeks.' -- Clem Jackson Christian Marketplace

STEVEN CROFT has written extensively on ministry, evangelism and discipleship and was one of the authors of Emmaus: the way of faith. Formerly Archbishops' Missioner and Fresh Expressions Team Leader, he is now Bishop of Sheffield. In this role he aims to engage with those on the edge of or outside the churches

'As the introduction states, "This book aims to help you to understand how much God loves you", and, given the problem so many people have with the concept of being loved, that's got to be worth giving consideration to. There are notes and suggestions for group leaders in structuring the sessions, including a very helpful suggestion to run the course over ten rather than five weeks.'

"There is so much good stuff here that a group leader would need a firm grip on timing to complete the sessions in the intended 90 minutes."

\["A great small group for all believers","This course looks at five ways we understand salvation","Audio clips and YouTube links make this a thoroughly engaging course"\]

We have always used images to understand God and aspects of faith. This accessible course looks at five images that grow our understanding of salvation.

Janet .

Bought this as a prospective study book for our church to use as a zoom group

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A short study guide focusing on five classic images of the Christian gospel.   
Trapped and set free   
Sick in soul and healed   
In turmoil and being at peace   
Barren and becoming fruitful  
Each chapter explores one of these images through stories, popular culture, biblical material and Christian tradition. Discussion starters, questions, prayers, links to free online material and a leader's guide are included, making this ideal for Lent groups or as an introductory course to the Christian faith at any time of year.  
There is a companion series of videos and podcasts: see publisher’s website

Exploring God’s Mercy

A short study guide focusing on five classic images of the Christian gospel.   
Trapped and set free   
Sick in soul and healed   
In turmoil and being at peace   
Barren and becoming fruitful  
Each chapter explores one of these images through stories, popular culture, biblical material and Christian tradition. Discussion starters, questions, prayers, links to free online material and a leader's guide are included, making this ideal for Lent groups or as an introductory course to the Christian faith at any time of year.  
There is a companion series of videos and podcasts: see publisher&#146;s website

Exploring God&#146;s Mercy

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A five-part course for small groups that aims to help you discover one simple truth: that God loves you passionately, deeply and unconditionally. Tracing this dynamic love through the Psalms and the Gospels, it explores five images of God''s mercy that generations of Christians have experienced.

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