New Studies Coming in April 2025
Spring is here, and that means a fresh season for diving into God’s Word! We couldn’t be more excited to share four incredible new Bible studies on sale this April. Dive deep into the book of 1 Samuel with Max Lucado, plus two new video Bible studies, including the best-selling study Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado and Every Thought Captive, a brand-new study from Pastor Kyle Idleman.
If you’re looking for powerful, practical studies to equip your church or small group, you’re not going to want to miss these!
Life Lessons from 1 Samuel by Max Lucado
On Sale: April 14th, 2025
It matters how you finish.
A good start is crucial, but it’s the end that matters. First Samuel is a book of good starts but bad finishes. Eli was a sterling religious leader, but by the end of his life, the ark of the covenant had been captured and his two rebellious sons killed. Samuel was a prophet of God who anointed kings, but his sons also turned away from the Lord. The most dramatic example is Saul. He seemed to be the perfect choice for Israel’s first king. But success led to disobedience, and he slid from prominence to paranoia to suicide. These stories remind us that when it comes to our faith, we also need to finish well. As the apostle Paul wrote, we must “run in such a way as to get the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24).
The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God’s Word. Each lesson includes an opening reflection, background information, an excerpt of the text (from the New International and New King James versions), exploration questions, inspirational thoughts from Max, and a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting and for individual study.
Anxious for Nothing Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World
On Sale: April 14, 2025
God Has a Cure for Your Worries
Do you feel weighed down with worry? Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Are irrational fears your constant companion? Could you just use some calm?
In this five-session video Bible study (video access included), bestselling author Max Lucado explores God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4–8.
As you follow this prescription—celebrating God’s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditating on good things—you will experience God’s peace. This is a peace that “transcends all understanding” and will help you reframe the way you look at your fears.
While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. You can talk yourself off the ledge and view bad news through the lens of God’s sovereignty.
This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
- The study guide itself—with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and Scripture exercises.
- An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately).
Sessions and video run times:
- Rejoice in the Lord Always (20:45)
- Let Your Gentleness Be Evident to All (20:12)
- Present Your Requests to God (20:44)
- The Peace of God Will Guard Your Heart (21:34)
- Meditate on These Things (21:21)
Every Thought Captive Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: How Renewing Your Mind Can Change Your Life
On Sale: April 29, 2025
Are your thoughts leading you toward transformation or conformity? Are they building you up or tearing you down? Are they drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? In Every Thought Captive, you will explore a topic crucial for your spiritual growth: the battle for your mind. In Romans 12:2, we read these words: “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Just like molten glass, our lives are constantly being shaped and molded by the thoughts we think.
Join pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman for a five-session journey where you will learn to actively and intentionally challenge your thoughts. This isn’t a study on the power of positive thinking—or how you have the power to change your life—but about learning how God made your brain. He will transform your life as you learn to take every thought captive and submit it to the truth of his Word.
This study guide includes:
- Individual access to five streaming video sessions
- Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time
- Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
- A guide to best practices for leading a group
Streaming video access included.