First published 2014
Jefferson Bethke opens this six-session Bible study by challenging students to examine what they think they know about faith. He argues that rule-based religion creates emptiness and dissatisfaction rather than the fulfillment it promises. Students will discover that true freedom and joy come not from following religious regulations but from embracing the grace of Jesus and building a personal relationship with Him. Bethke draws from his own experience overcoming poverty and a broken childhood home to illustrate how God's grace transforms lives. His personal story gives weight to his message about the difference between hollow religious practice and authentic spiritual connection. Through video-enhanced sessions, students explore how Jesus offers something far greater than religious obligation. The study connects with young people across the belief spectrum, from those questioning faith entirely to those raised in traditional religious settings.
Genres: christian-fiction, self-help, religion, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-transformation, redemption
80 pages · Paperback · Lifeway Press