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The Practice of Prayer: A Collection on Prayer, Volume Four | a Precept Bible Study

What can you do when prayer feels more like a duty than a delight? When your prayers seem rushed… distracted… lifeless? Is it really possible to “pray without ceasing”—to have a prayer life that truly thrives in daily dependence on God as you draw close to Him? In The Practice of Prayer, you’ll discover what it actually means to live a life saturated in prayer.

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I AM: The Identity of Jesus, a Precept Bible study

The Christian life ultimately boils down to just one thing… knowing Jesus more and more deeply—every day. But how can you know Jesus more deeply, in a way that helps you rest in the deep satisfaction that only His love can provide? In this two-week Bible study, you’ll discover the Savior’s own declarations about who He is in the “I AM” statements found in the Gospel of John.

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Study the Bible for Yourself

The Precept Bible Study Method empowers you to study Scripture on your own or in a group, so that you can discover God’s truth for yourself.

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6 Different Bible Genres (and Why It Matters)

You’ve probably noticed that the Bible has VERY different parts to it… everything from straightforward history to lavish love poetry.
So why is there so much variation in how different parts of the Bible were written?
The reality is that the Bible is actually a collection of writings made up of a variety of different kinds of literature.
This video walks you through some of the major literary genres you’ll run into when you study the Bible.

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Know God Deeply Podcast

This season of the Know God Deeply podcast explores the I AM statements of Jesus. Join us on the Know God Deeply podcast as we dive into Jesus as “I Am The Vine” in John 15: 1-17.

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