Learn the overarching story of the Bible from Creation to New Creation in 10 Weeks
Study, learn, and live out 50 key truths drawn from the central passages of the Old and New Testament
Be transformed to live a missional lifestyle shaped by the way of Jesus.
Study, learn, and live out 50 key truths drawn from the central passages of the Old and New Testament
Be transformed to live a missional lifestyle shaped by the way of Jesus.
What is Invitation?
Invitation is part
of Seedbed’s OneBook vision for Bible
study. Invitation serves this wider
vision by introducing the broad contours of the Biblical message. I follow this
basic outline of understanding the Biblical story: Creation – Fall – Israel –
Jesus – Church – New Creation. Through
ten chapters divided into five daily readings, I cover the core content of the
Bible with an emphasis on God’s mission and the role of God’s people in it by
living as a holy missional community for the sake of the world. The goal of the
Invitation is not merely information;
the goal is the transformation of each reader as he or she encounters the good
news of Scripture and aligns or realigns with its message.
Invitation is a
book or ebook (click here
for sample), but a DVD is also available that includes ten 30 minute
segments of my teaching that expands on the book content.
Invitation is perfect for use in
small or large group study sessions and includes a study guide to enhance the
readers discussion of the Bible.
Listen to Brian talk about Invitation through following Media channels:
What were your goals
for writing Invitation?
I wrote Invitation to
promote a re-engagement with Scripture and its transforming good news. The
inspiration for Invitation comes from
two sources. First, I love the Bible. It has shaped my life and its message
continues to astonish me anew every day. I’ve spent the last thirty years of my
life listening to the Scriptures and aligning my life with it. Second, I’ve witnessed
in my teaching and preaching the impact and power of Scripture in the lives of
the women and men whom I’ve taught. I’ve
watched the lights come on for countless numbers of people when they realized
the richness of Scripture and its power to transform their lives.
For whom is
Invitation written?
I wrote Invitation
for people interested in the Bible but with little or no background in its
study. I have not watered down any part of the Scripture, but I’ve done my best
to package it in language that is accessible and understandable to anyone
whether they are already Christ followers or simply seeking to learn about the
Bible. I try to model using language that connects the Bible with the world.
What about longtime
Christians? Will Invitation be
helpful for them?
Absolutely! I’ve taught the material in various contexts
over the past few years. I’ve offered it in Wesley Foundations to young college
students as well as for local congregations and at Bible Camps for seasoned
believers. The material has proven meaningful and impactful wherever I’ve
offered it. The Bible is like the ocean. You can put your toes in it or go as
deep as the Mariana trench in the Pacific. Invitation
will take you deeper regardless of your present level. Plus for seasoned
Christians, they will learn to translate the message of the Scripture into
language that will resonate with 21st century people. I can imagine
not-yet believers coming to faith through studying the Bible with Invitation.
Can Invitation be used for individual study
or is it only a group resource?
The Invitation
study (Book and DVD) was developed for use in groups, but group study is not
required. But let me say this: One of the key themes of Scripture is community.
So I do suggest reading it with at least one other person, but this is not a
necessity.
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