Publisher's Synopsis
Gospel Foundations for Students Group Starter Pack, Volume 3, Longing for a King, contains 10 Bible Study Books and Leader Kit DVDs, access to digital versions of the Leader Kit videos as well as a digital Church Launch Kit with sermon outlines, promotional graphics, and a Wordsearch Bible digital library (valued at $330). In Longing for A King, God's people live in the Promised Land, but they are not free. Their rebellion against their Redeemer has led to their oppression. They long for a King to overthrow their enemies and lead them into prosperity. In this volume, groups will learn how God was faithful to provide Kings who would lead His people faithfully. But even the best of these human kings could not overthrow their greatest oppressor—the sinfulness of their hearts. Session 1: God's People Demand a King Session 2: God Chooses a New King Session 3: God Makes a Covenant with David Session 4: David Sins and is Restored Session 5: God Gives Solomon Wisdom Session 6: The Temple is Built Session 7: Solomon's Foolishness Divides the Kingdom Features: • Seven small-group sessions • Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth Benefits: • Teach about the early kings of Israel, and how that even the best kings of Israel still fell short of God's commands. • Show students how the good kings of Israel were a picture of the greater King to come. • Help students see that God's promise to give grace to those who turn from sin is still true today.
