Deuteronomy: Becoming Holy People

By Stephen D. Eyre

Do you long to experience God's presence in your life? In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Stephen D. Eyre leads you to explore the story told in Deuteronomy—the story of God's people seeking after him. As you trace their journey, experiencing their forward progress, their detours, and their obstacles, you, too, will learn to follow God more closely. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies. PDF download with a single-user license; available from InterVarsity Press and other resellers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IVP Bible Studies
• Release date: May 3, 2012
• ISBN: 9780830862290

Stephen D. Eyre

Stephen D. Eyre is a consultant for Church Discipleship Services, which provides guidance, coaching and resources for small groups in churches of all different sizes and denominations. He is also Minister of congregational development at Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has written many books and Bible studies, including five LifeGuide Bible studies.

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When God Says No

Deuteronomy 3:21-29

I once hoped for a new position at the organization where I worked. In my eyes, this new position was a perfect match for my gifts and experience. I was sure it would provide the opportunity to put many cherished dreams into practice and would allow me to make a wide and helpful contribution. However, the position went to someone else. Through the pain of disappointment, I had to come to terms with the frustration of not always having things go my way.

GROUP DISCUSSION. Disappointment is something that all of us have to face at some time in our lives. What major disappointments have you faced, and how did they affect