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Bible-centred resources for gospel growth

ResouRce Guide

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Daily Bible Reading

Discipleship & Training

Outreach & Evangelism

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About the Good Book CompanyThe Good Book Company has been in operation since 1991, striving to produce Bible study, training and evangelism resources which are faithful to God’s inspired Word. Our aim is to support and encourage the spread of the gospel by providing resources that help Christians grow in their understanding and love of the Lord Jesus Christ.We have grown out of the resurgence of Bible-based reformed evangelicalism in the UK. We aim to be faithful to the historic truths of the Christian faith, but present the gospel of grace in fresh, innovative and culturally relevant ways. Materials that support our hearing, understanding and application of the Scriptures to our Christian lives and witness is at the heart of our vision for supporting churches in their ministry. We are particularly strong in daily Bible reading resources, outreach, Bible study and youth work.Our business is built as a Christian ministry, not as a commercial organisation, and it is our hope that we can be of help to you in the work of the gospel.

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Uncage the lion!

Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon once

remarked that ‘the gospel is like a caged

lion. It does not need to be defended, it

just needs to be let out of its cage’. That

is the fundamental thinking behind every-

thing we try to do at The Good Book Company. We try to

create products that put the Word of God to work in people’s

lives to bring them to Christ, or help them grow in Him.

So, whether you’re a senior pastor, a humble Bible-study

group leader or leading a wild group of teenagers on a

Friday night, we want to help you stay energised and effec-

tive in the work of the gospel.

After 20 years developing quality, practical materials for

gospel work in the UK, we humbly thought it was the

right time to offer a selected range of our resources to our

brothers and sisters down under. This catalogue, and the

website where you can order, is just the start of what we

pray will be a fruitful partnership in the work of the gospel

for the years ahead.

Our materials do not compromise on the essentials of the

historic Biblical faith and, at the same time, are accessible

and practical for the times in which we are living. We hope

that we are able to offer great resources at great prices with

an efficient service to help churches and individuals grow

more like Jesus, and to communicate effectively the won-

derful gospel of God’s grace to others.

Look inside for the full range of ‘lion-hearted’ resources for

gospel growth, and let God’s powerful Word loose in your

life, your home group, your church and among your non-

Christians friends.

Tim Thornborough, Publisher


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Small Group Bible Study

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Daily Bible Reading

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Discipleship & Training

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Outreach & Evangelism

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ER: How did the idea for the series initially come about?Tim: In a nutshell, we felt there was a need for something that was simple to use, but still took the Bible text seriously, so the Good Book Guides have less text and more questions.

Underlying the Good Book Guides are some convictions about the Bible. We don’t believe the Bible is open to a variety of interpretations. The meaning of a Bible passage is determined by the human and divine authors. It’s not determined by the reader. We need to ask ‘What does this passage mean?’ not ‘What does this passage mean to you?’

We also believe the Bible is God’s Word for us today. That means studying the Bible must lead to action. Bible study isn’t an end in itself. It’s about knowing and serving God better. The value of Good Book Guides is not whether they lead to good Bible studies, but whether they lead to Bible-shaped lives.

What do you think are the main features of Good Book Guides ?Tim: Each study starts with a ‘talkabout’ question that opens up the topic. There’s usually no

right or wrong answer to this question. This means anyone can answer the question which gets people into the swing of contributing.

Then the main chunk of the study is the ‘investigate’ section. These get people into the text. That’s the key thing. The important thing is good questions that open up discussion.

When it comes to application we have a combination of ‘apply’ questions for group discussion and ‘getting personal’ boxes for individual reflection. We also include some ideas for prayer because we want groups to get in the habit of praying in response to God’s word.

Why do you think they are so popular?Tim: I hope people appreciate their biblical faithfulness and incisive application. But I suspect people also like them because they’re easy to use. The leader’s notes provide a summary of the key issues in the passage and guidance on questions. They’re fairly comprehensive so I hope they give leaders confidence even if they don’t see themselves as gifted Bible teachers.

What do you think sets them apart from other Bible studies?Tim: One thing is the ‘Why?’ question. A lot of people approach the Bible asking two questions: ‘What did it say then?’ and ‘What does it say today? But there’s a key question that belongs in the middle: the ‘Why?’ question. Why did the author say this? Why did he say it to these people? Why does he say it in this way? If we don’t ask the ‘Why?’ questions then we usually end up drawing rather random parallels between the situation then and now. Only by asking why it was written then can we really understand how it applies to us today.

Some Bible studies take the Bible seriously but are somewhat heavy. Others are easy to use but don’t push groups towards a real engagement with the Bible. I want the Good Book Guides to be both: easy to use and interacting seriously with the God’s word.

As well as being series editor of the Good Book Guides, Tim Chester is part of the Crowded House, a church planting initiative in Sheffield, England, and is the author of a number of books including The Gospel-Centered Church.

Series editor Tim Chester speaks to Emily Robertson about the thinking behind the creation of the Good Book Guide range, and why it’s so important that we don’t see Bible study as an end in itself.

Building Bible-shaped lives

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‘Our group Bible-study materials offer more than a set of carefully crafted questions. The extensive leader’s notes aim to develop the background understanding of the whole group, and grow a prayerful supportive, gospel-centered community around the word of God.’

Tim Thornborough, Publisher

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Hebrews: Consider JesusJustin Buzzard

Jesus Christ is at the centre of the Bible’s message and God’s plan for the universe - and at the centre of human history. But is He at the centre of our existence - our hopes, priorities and day-to-day lives? The letter to the Hebrews helps us leave behind our limited views of Jesus by explaining to us the supreme greatness of Christ Himself.8 studies. 9781906334420

Colossians: Confident Christianity Mark Meynell

Many of us feel timid about our faith in Christ, and there are many who offer us a way to grow and become effective as a believer. How are we to assess their claims? In his letter to the Colossians, Paul shows that there is only one way to achieve true Christian growth - through a fresh understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done. 6 studies. 9781906334246

bible study resources

GOOD BOOK GUIDES

An expanding and flexible range of Bible studies with a strong focus on application.

fEATURES extensive leader’s notes at the backWWW optional extras to adjust the length of your studyWWW a strong focus on practical applicationWWW

Series editor Tim Chester ensures that each session not only seeks to uncover the meaning of the passage and see how it fits into the big picture of the Bible, but also leads people to apply what they have learned to their lives. Ideal for small groups, or individual study.

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Small group BiBle Study

email: [email protected] Web: www.thegoodbook.com.au

small group daily devotio

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neW testament studies

mark 1-8: the coming King10 studies.

9781904889281

mark 9-16: the servant King7 studies.

9781904889519

Romans 1-5: God and You6 studies.

9781904889618

1 thessalonians: living to please God7 studies.

9781904889533

2 timothy: faithful to the end7 studies.

9781905564569

1 peter: living in the Real World5 studies.

9781904889496

1 John: how to be sure7 studies.

9781904889953

Revelation 2-3: a message from Jesus to the church today7 studies.

9781905564682

topical studies

contentment: healing the hunger of our hearts8 studies.

9781905564668

Women of faith from the old testament8 studies.

9781904889526

Biblical Womanhood9 studies.

i9781904889076

meeting Jesus: Women of faith from the new testament8 studies.

9781905564460

the holy spirit8 studies.

9781905564217

man of God10 studies.

9781904889977

i Believe: the apostles’ creed10 studies.

9781905564415

david: God’s true King6 studies

9781904889984.

Ruth: poverty and plenty4 studies.

9781905564910

psalms: soul songs 6 studies.

9781904889960

psalms: Work songs6 studies.

9781905564675

ezekiel: the God of Glory6 studies.

9781904889274

Zechariah: God’s Big plan for struggling christians6 studies.

9781904889267

old testament studies

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$8

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daily devotio

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‘I’m thoroughly enjoying using these notes each morning. I can sit with a coffee, my Bible, and Explore to make a God-focused start to my day. Thought provoking and insightful notes in fifteen–minute manageable chunks. Thanks.’ Jen Page, GBC customer

Explore - Time with GodTim Thornborough

pRice: $5

Helping Christians develop a daily Bible reading habit! Using the Explore daily reading

notes format, this stand alone resource is designed to help Christians develop the discipline of a regular ‘quiet time’ so that they can grow and mature as a Christian. 20 studies. 9781905564927

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ExploreDaily reading notes to help you understand clearly the message and challenge of God’s word.

fEATURES Reliable - clearly-applied biblical teaching covering the WWWwhole Bible Manageable - a suggested 15 minutes per study with WWWoptional cross referencesFlexible - dated and numbered so you can go at your WWW

own pace

Incisive - clear and careful teaching within the WWW context of the whole Bible

Explore gives you the opportunity to delve into areas of the Bible that have perhaps eluded you for years: the laws of Leviticus; the wisdom of Proverbs; the meaninglessness of Ecclesiastes; the pain and suffering of Job; the terrifying apocalyptic imagery of Revelation.

Explore shows how the Old and New Testaments are linked and how God’s promises of salvation for His people are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. It also challenges the reader every day to be more like Him. Each issue contains three months of daily readings.

1-yeAR subscRipTiOn: $30 single issue: $8 (plus shipping + handling)

dAiLy devOTiOnAL ReAding


daily bible youth & reading

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Discover

Discover aims to build young lives firmly on the gospel and a growing knowledge of the Bible.

fEATURES bursting with puzzles and top WWWteaching

encourages prayer, action and further WWWthought

each issue contains 3 months of WWWdynamic discovery from God’s word

Discover aims to build young lives firmly on the gospel and a growing knowledge of the Bible. Great writing and illustrations help to explain the meaning of each passage; difficult words and ideas are explained and there are plenty of puzzles to keep interest alive.

1-yeAR subscRipTiOn: $30 single issue: $8 ((plus shipping + handling)

Engage helps young people handle, question and explore God’s word.

fEATURES whole Bible covered in five yearsWWW

interviews with real-life ChristiansWWW

sections tackling tricky questions WWW

articles on apologetics and doctrineWWW

toolkit for training young people in WWWhandling the Bible.

Engage Bible notes have been written to help young people understand and apply God’s word. They also seek to address relevant issues in teenagers’ lives and provide a Bible reading resource that is engaging and long-lasting.

FREE Engage Sampler This free sampler includes four studies taken from the full 128-page issue. Please order as many as you need.

Engage 1-yeAR subscRipTiOn: $35 single issue: $9 (plus shipping + handling)

Discover Trial Issue - with prayer guidepRice: $2

Ideal for giving a flavour of the way Discover connects with young lives.9781873166918

Don’t Panic!Martin Cole & Andrew Rycroft

pRice: $6

This short book has been written to encourage young people to keep their eyes fixed on God as they study for exams. Includes Bible studies, articles on coping with stress, puzzles and exercises, a study timetable and a weekly prayer diary.9781905564552

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XTB 1: The Book of Beginnings9781873166932

XTB 2: Miracles and Dreams9781873166956

XTB 3: Comings and Goings9781873166253

XTB 4: Travels Unravelled9781873166109

XTB: Easter Unscrambled9781873166895

XTB: Summer Signposts9781873166901

XTB: Christmas Unpacked9781873166888

XTB - Explore the Bible

Daily Bible reading notes designed to help 7-10 year-olds get into the Bible for themselves

fEATURES packed with puzzles, pictures, prayers and solid teachingWWW designed to help children engage with the Bible textWWW each issue includes a free item eg: prayer journalWWW

XTB encourages children to understand, apply and pray through the Bible in an accessible and thought-provoking way. XTB also links in with Table Talk, our Bible reading resource for families – so you can use the two books together, or on their own, whichever suits you best.


Table Talk 1: The Book of Beginnings9781873166925

Table Talk 2: Miracles and Dreams9781873166949

Table Talk 3: Comings and Goings9781873166970

Table Talk 4: Travels Unravelled9781873166772

Table Talk

A book of daily Bible times for families to use together

fEATURES designed to help families read the Bible togetherWWWeach day’s focus is on just a few versesWWW suitable for children aged 4 and upwardsWWW

Many parents struggle to read the Bible consistently with their children – but help is at hand. Table Talk is designed to form the basis for a short family Bible time – maybe just five minutes at a mealtime. It includes a simple discussion starter or activity that leads into a short Bible reading, and can be used alongside XTB.

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discipleship & training& training

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training

Learn2Lead

A modular training course designed to help local churches prepare people for leadership in the church.

fEATURES excellent blend of content, application, WWWprinciple and practice

comprehensive leader’s notes in the tutor’s WWWmanual

stimulating prompts, case studies and WWWquestions

Ideal for all those involved in training Christian leaders, Learn2Lead is an alliance between students (from the congregation) and tutors (from the local church). Each of the five sections works

as a stand-alone module as well being a component of the main Learn2Lead course. Visit the website to find out more. www.thegoodbook.com.au/learn2lead

eAch TRAck (1-5): $12 Tutor manual: $45

Just love

Ben Cooper

pRice: $16

This book was born out of the author’s own struggle with the question, ‘How can a God of love act in judgment?’ Cooper tackles the issues with intellectual rigour, and with the skeptical non-Christian in mind, as well as the Christian struggling with the idea of a God of love who punishes sin.9781904889540

Workers for the Harvest fieldEditors: Vaughan Roberts &

Tim Thornborough

pRice: $20

This book describes full-time gospel ministry and answers questions that those who are considering it may have. How do I know I’m called? Is this the right thing for me to do? What particular role am I best suited for? 9781905564309

The Gospel- Centred ChurchSteve Timmis & Tim Chester

pRice: $8

Gospel ministry is much more than simply evangelism. The principles contained in this workbook articulate what a true gospel ministry might look like. Ideal for small group study.9781873166871

A few Good MenRichard Coekin

pRice: $16

In the Bible we find men who faced the same struggles that men often face today: immoral culture, costly decision, sexual temptations, sin and guilt, pluralistic unbelief, fear and worry. This book will help men gain a deeper understanding of their triumphs and failures, and inspire them to follow the true hero of this book, Jesus Christ.9781905564590

Tutor ManualA practical and comprehensive guide to leading the course.9781905564699

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listen Up! A Practical Guide to listening to SermonsChristopher Ash

pRice: $3

‘Consider carefully how you listen’ says Jesus in Luke 8 v 8. The fact is, there is more involved in listening to God‘s word than you might think, but this short, easy-to-read book by Christopher Ash makes it much more achievable.

Listen Up! contains practical hints and tips for healthy listening, as well as advice on how to respond to bad sermons and how to encourage our Bible teachers to give sermons that will really help us to grow as Christians. A fantastic new resource for new and not-so-new Christians alike.9781906334673

Rock Solid 12 Gospel Truths to live ByTim Thornborough & Trevor Archer

pRice: $16

This popular resource is ideal for all those wanting to get to grips with the 12 great themes of the Bible that together form the crux of what it means to be evangelical. Featuring articles, Bible studies, discussion questions, historical sketches and modern testimonies, this is a book to work through, treasure and pass on.

Topics include: the unique supremacy of Christ, the depravity of sin, the penal substitution of Christ, justification by faith alone, the sovereignty of God the Father, the centrality of bible teaching, the necessity of holiness.9781906334680

Get into the BibleJohn Richardson

pRice: $5

A thoroughly readable overview of the themes and storyline of the Bible as a whole. It also shows you how various approaches to Bible study can help or hinder your spiritual growth.9781873166086

God, Sex & MarriageJohn Richardson

pRice: $9

An exploration of the Bible’s teaching on sex and marriage through the exposition of a single chapter, 1 Corinthians 7.9781873166703

Revelation UnwrappedJohn Richardson

pRice: $9

Sets out to show how the book of Revelation may be understood without resorting to fanciful interpretations. See how John’s vision uses familiar Old Testament imagery to make sense of Christian experience in every age.9781873166703

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Christianity Explored

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Christianity Explored is ideal as a way of introducing people to Jesus, or as a refresher course for your home group or entire congregation. By focusing on Mark’s Gospel, the course allows people to explore God’s word for themselves and is clear about the seriousness of sin so that people can grasp the wonder of God’s grace.

How to Run the CoursePrice: $20Essential for overall course leaders. Includes sample invitations, feedback forms, visual aids and a CD-ROM featuring written transcripts of all 14 talks.9781904889304

Leader’s EditionPrice: $14Required reading for every leader. Features comprehensive training material on how to lead effectively and evangelise faithfully.9781904889328

Study GuidePrice: $7A guide for each participant. It includes a brief introduction to the course and to Mark’s Gospel, outlines all 14 talks, and features Bible studies to work through each week.9781904889335

Christianity Explored Evangelistic BookPrice: $12This jargon-free introduction to Jesus is a real page-turner. Funny and full of compelling illustrations, this book is perfect for anyone investigating Christianity.9781904889342

Christianity Explored DVD Starter PackPrice: $176Includes everything you need to run your own course and is 20% cheaper than buying the included resources separately. • How to run the course (x1) • Leader’s Guide (x3) • Study Guide (x9) • DVD series (x1)9781905564323

If You Could Ask God One QuestionPrice: $12If you could ask God one question, and you knew that He would answer, what would it be? The most common responses to this question have been brought together in this engaging, humorous and jargon-free book which is ideal for giving people who would like to spend more time thinking these questions through.9781904889458

DVD SeriesPrice: $95Vital for anyone who wants to run the course without delivering a ‘live’ talk.9781904889441

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english made easyAn easy-to-read and understand edition of the Christianity Explored course.

Ideal for those with English as a second language, or with low levels of literacy, the English Made Easy Edition is easy to read and understand without being patronising.

Leader’s GuidePrice: $149781904889359

Study GuidePrice: $59781904889366

evangelistic tractsIdeal for giving away to anyone investigating Christianity

The Real JesusPrice: $12 for 109781904889885

The Real EasterPrice: $12 for 109781906334642

The Real ChristmasPrice: $12 for 109781906334307

promotional materialOur posters, postcards and banners have been specifically designed to help you promote your Christianity Explored course. Each design includes space for you to include your course details.

Church BannerPrice: $235 Size: 3ft x 15ftThis large, full-colour PVC weatherproof banner is an eye-catching way to let people know about your course.9781905564828

Posters A2, A3, A4Price: $6 eachEye-catching posters in three different sizes, beautifully produced and all featuring the space to add your own course details at the bottom.9781905564828

Postcard Invitation PackPrice: $12 for 50Postcard-sized invitations with space on the reverse to add you own greeting and course details.9781904889403

cyThe youth version of Christianity Explored, this is the evangelistic course for young people in the 21st century.

Ideal for using with youth groups, CY is designed to present the gospel clearly and effectively to young people. The Leader’s Guide contains everything the leader needs to run the course, including talk outlines and advice on getting started. The User Guide features Bible studies, summaries of each talk, cartoons and room for answers.

Leader’s GuidePrice: $229781905564446

Study GuidePrice: $69781905564439

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parenting

Discipleship ExploredDiscipleship

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Enables new Christians, and those needing a refresher, to explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ

fEATURES an eight-week journey into PhilippiansWWWideal for new ChristiansWWWBible reading plan built inWWWbrand new DVD now available!WWW

Participants are taken on a life-changing journey into Philippians as the eight interactive sessions bring them to the heart of what it means to be a Christian. Carefully-crafted Bible-study questions, detailed guidance for leaders, and day-by-day Bible reading notes for participants are all included.

DVDPrice: $60A great addition to the Discipleship Explored series, the DVD - written and presented by Barry Cooper - is shot on location around the UK - and is vital for anyone who wants to run the course without delivering a ‘live’ talk.9781906334321

Leader’s EditionPrice: $14Essential for every leader. Includes weekly Bible studies (complete with answers), talk outlines, and training material and how to lead effectively.9781904889632

Study GuidePrice: $7This course guide is for each participant on Discipleship Explored. It features Bible-study and discussion questions to work through week by week. on the course, and a daily Bible-reading plan to encourage regular study.9781904889649

Starter PackPrice: $13220% cheaper than buying everything separately, the Starter Pack includes everything you need to get started with Discipleship Explored. • DVD (x1) • Leader’s Edition (x3) • Study Guide (x9)9781906334406

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leader’s GuideAnn Bentonprice: $14

9781905564224

Study GuideAnn Bentonprice: $7

9781905564897

Putting Parenting to Bed

A Bible-based parenting course for ordinary people from any background.

fEATURES made up of three sessions WWW based around three key WWWprinciples drawn from the Bible

ideal for churches trying to WWWbuild bridges with the local

community

This Bible-based parenting course is great for any church trying to build bridges and share the gospel with the local community. As well as liberating confused parents to enjoy their children and the adventure of raising them, this course aims to make people think about the bigger questions of life.

‘Ann Benton brings a wealth of Biblical wisdom, as well as a great deal of sound common sense to this subject. Over the years I have learned a great deal from Ann’s seminars on parenting, and also from her examples as a mother.’

Sharon James, author & conference speaker.

leader’s GuidePeter JacksonPrice: $12 9781905564224

Study GuidePeter JacksonPrice: $69781905564897

Preparing for Marriage

A marriage course which explains the gospel as the model for marriage

fEATURES structured in four partsWWW designed to be run in a variety WWWof settings

talk downloads available on WWWwebsite

Preparing for Marriage seeks to show that a relationship with God is the very best basis on which to build a life, and helps churches which are preparing couples for marriage get on with one of our primary tasks - teaching the gospel to those who are lost without Christ.

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