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GET READY FOR THE NEW TERM

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s you begin to thaw from the winter chill and look to warmer days ahead, I hope you are also eagerly seeking new opportunities for the work of the gospel this spring.

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Whether you are looking for resources that help you share your faith in a skeptical culture, want to get a handle on what the Bible says about hot topics such as the transgender debate, or are planning Easter services and outreach, we hope you will find something helpful in this catalog.

Resources for pastors ........................... 7-9

Here at The Good Book Company we strive to make our resources biblical, relevant and accessible. We are also praying that they will connect with you in your context and bless you and those around you.

Boost your prayer life ............................ 16

Discipleship resources .......................... 3-6 Celebrating the Reformation .................. 7

Easter outreach tools ....................... 10-11 Reflections for Easter ............................ 12 Resources for children and young people .............................................. 13-15

Yours in Christ,

Brad Byrd, North American Director

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BOOKS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES “Vaughan Roberts combines the traditional Christian understanding of gender and the body, with a very careful, loving, understanding stance toward transgender people. The two almost never go together, and that’s why this book is so good!”

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Tim Keller, Vice President of The Gospel Coalition

Assisted Suicide Vaughan Roberts | $4.99 $4.49

A short book to help Christians know how to have constructive conversations about assisted suicide. Available May.

Transgender

How can Christians think biblically, act wisely, and relate lovingly over the issue of transgender?

Vaughan Roberts | $4.99 $4.49

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What Makes Us Human?

Is God Anti-gay?

Mark Meynell | $7.99 $6.79

Sam Allberry | $7.99 $6.79

Engaging book answering key questions, such as when does life begin, where do our souls come from, and what sets humans apart?

Helps confused Christians understand what God has said about homosexuality in the Scriptures, and how we relate to both Christians and non-Christians who experience same-sex attraction.

Where Was God When That Happened?

Christopher Ash | $6.79

Pastorally-hearted and accessible book that will help Christians struggling with the question of how a loving and sovereign God can allow suffering. Available Feb.

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HURT IS REAL. BUT SO IS HOPE.

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Thirty biblical reflections that are realistic about the hurts of life, yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life.

A great encouragement to women who are suffering. Foreword by Nancy Guthrie.

Available April.

K Wetherell & S Walton $19.99 $16.99

“A balm for weary hearts.”

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth on Hope When It Hurts

Kristen is Ministry Content Manager at Unlocking the Bible and blogs at kristenwetherell.com.

Sarah is married to Jeff and is mother to four young children. She lives in Chicago and blogs at setapart.net.

‘Thinking of you’ cards Pack of six cards in the same design as Hope When It Hurts that are perfect for letting someone know that you care. Blank inside except for a verse from 2 Corinthians 4 v 18.

Greeting cards | Pack of 6 | 4.8” x 4.1”| $6.99

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SUPPORT FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

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Dealing with Disappointment

Life can be disappointing. John Hindley shows how real joy can co-exist with real disappointment in this warm and hope-filled book.

John Hindley | $12.99 $11.04

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“Allows us to be honest about our own disappointments, and then invites us to view them with purpose, perspective and hope. This book is a wonderful combination of biblical insight and down-to-earth wisdom.�

Tim Chester on Dealing with Disappointment

Money Counts

Time for Every Thing?

Perfect Sinners

Graham Beynon | $12.99 $11.04

Matt Fuller | $12.99 $11.04

Matt Fuller | $12.99 $11.04

A realistic and biblical book on money that will help Christians to handle it in their hearts and in their hands.

Matt Fuller liberates us from the drive to do everything; points us to the source of true rest; and sets out a godly framework to help us prioritize.

How to think, feel and act as those who are both perfect saints and wicked sinners.

Available May.

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90 DAILY DEVOTIONS

FROM TIMOTHY KELLER & SAM ALLBERRY

90 Days in John 14-17, Romans, James T Keller & S Allberry | $19.99 $16.99 Let Timothy Keller and Sam Allberry sit alongside you as you explore the Bible book by book. These inspirational daily readings, taken from the popular Explore Quarterly devotional, are presented in beautiful hardback format, complete with ribbon marker and space for journaling.

Tim Keller founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church, NYC. Sam Allberry works at RZIM.

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90 Days in Ruth, Jeremiah and 1 Corinthians

90 Days in Judges, Galatians and Ephesians

M Dever & M McKinley | $19.99 $16.99

T Keller & R Coekin | $19.99 $16.99

Anchor your soul in unchanging truth with devotions by Mark Dever and Mike McKinley.

Guidance to navigate the storms of life with devotions by Tim Keller and Richard Coekin.

Available March.

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Find strength in God’s word every day with these beautiful hardback books that contain a mix of our bestselling devotionals from some of our most-loved authors.

There are readings for 90 days with space for journaling.

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These Truths Alone Good Book Guide Jason Helopoulos | $8.99 $7.99

Six studies that introduce each of the Five Solas of the Reformation and connect them with our faith today.

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90 Days in Genesis, Exodus, Psalms and Galatians Lee Gatiss | $19.99 $16.99

Discover new depths in God’s word with the Reformers, including Luther and Calvin, Bullinger and Cranmer.

“Untold riches still lie untapped in the commentary, sermons, and devotional writing of our great forebears. This work makes some of the most spiritually penetrating material of the past accessible to readers today. Don’t miss this!”

Timothy Keller, President of The Gospel Coalition on 90 Days in Genesis, Exodus, Psalms and Galatians

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“I cannot imagine that any church serious about Jesus, his gospel, and his word could not make excellent use of this book. Don’t be satisfied with one copy; buy a box of them and distribute them widely.”

D.A. Carson on Gospel DNA

Preparing for Baptism

Gospel DNA

Tim Chester | $7.99

Richard Coekin | $14.99

Three-session course that will help people understand the heart of the gospel as they study the significance of baptism. Available Feb.

Learn directly from the apostle Paul as Richard Coekin sets out 21 principles for growing churches from Acts 20. Practical training for anyone involved in church leadership. Foreword by D.A. Carson. Available April.

“Richard Coekin has developed a robustly biblical and eminently practical handbook for applying the gospel to the ministry of the local church. I recommend it!”

Timothy Keller on Gospel DNA

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NEW EXPOSITORY GUIDES & GOOD BOOK GUIDES Good Book Guide to Philippians Steven J. Lawson | $8.99 $7.99

Foreword by

These seven studies in the book of Philippians for small groups will show you how to live with hope, no matter what your circumstances.

JOHN MACARTHUR

Philippians For You

A joyful expository guide showing how to live whole-heartedly, distinctively and with hope, whatever our circumstances.

Steven J. Lawson | $22.99 $17.93

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GOD’S WORD FOR YOU is a series of expository guides which walk you through books of the Bible verse by verse.

These flexible resources can be read cover-to-cover, used for daily devotions, used to lead small group Bible studies, or to teach the word of God in your church.

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Luke 1-12 For You Mike McKinley | $22.99 $17.93

Mike McKinley brings us face to face with Jesus in the first twelve chapters of Luke’s Gospel.

Luke 12-24 For You Mike McKinley | $22.99 $17.93

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Mike McKinley | $8.99 $7.99

Seven studies for small groups, looking at the first half of Luke’s Gospel.

Good Book Guide to Luke 12-24 Mike McKinley | $8.99 $7.99

Mike McKinley takes us on Jesus’ journey to—and through—his death in the second volume of his expository guide to Luke.

Available May.

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Good Book Guide to Luke 1-12

Eight studies for small groups, looking at the second half of Luke’s Gospel.

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LET THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL SHAPE THE LIFE OF YOUR CHURCH

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new This last track of the Gospel Shaped Church curriculum explores over seven weeks how a right understanding of the gospel moves us towards ministries of mercy.

Gospel Shaped Mercy DVD Leader’s Kit Stephen Um | $79.99 $67.99

GOSPEL SHAPED CHURCH is a curriculum that has been based on the ministry distinctives of The Gospel Coalition. This DVD-based course can be done in small groups or church wide. Each module explores how the gospel of Jesus Christ should shape a particular area of church life and encourages discussion of how this looks in your local context. Choose one, or run all five modules!

Gospel Shaped Outreach - DVD Leader’s Kit

Gospel Shaped Worship - DVD Leader’s Kit

Gospel Shaped Living - DVD Leader’s Kit

Gospel Shaped Work - DVD Leader’s Kit

Erik Raymond $79.99 $67.99

Jared C. Wilson $79.99 $67.99

Vermon Pierre $79.99 $67.99

Tom Nelson $79.99 $67.99

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CAPTURING GOD The best pictures capture the heart and soul of a person, and the picture that captures what God is really like is Jesus on the cross. Written by Rico Tice, this book is great to give away to non-believers, both at Easter and at other times of the year.

Rico Tice | $4.99 $4.24

Rico Tice is Senior Minister (Evangelism) at All Souls Church, Langham Place in London.

“A warm, engaging, crystal-clear presentation of the gospel. It gets straight to the heart of the Bible’s message and right under the skin of the reader.”

Vaughan Roberts on Capturing God

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Original Jesus

Easter Uncut

The Real Easter

Carl Laferton | $4.99 $3.99

Carl Laferton | $4.99 $2.99

A funny, faithful introduction to Jesus, comparing him to other popular versions of “Jesus”. Perfect for giving away.

Based on John’s Gospel and written in journaling format, this is a gripping, revealing account of the week before Jesus’ resurrection. Perfect for giving away.

Carl Laferton & Tim Thornborough | $0.99

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A short, accessible booklet explaining the challenge and meaning of the cross.

Written by the Christianity Explored editorial team.

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FIRE UP YOUR CHURCH FOR EVANGELISM “Rebecca Manley Pippert has helped thousands around the world communicate the unique truth and beauty of the message of Jesus with passion and effectiveness.”

EMPOWERED DVD Leader’s Kit

A positive, practical and biblical seven-session DVD course that excites and equips ordinary Christians to share Christ in everyday life.

Rebecca Manley Pippert & Dick Molenhouse $49.99 $42.49 Rebecca Manley Pippert

Global evangelist and conference speaker, and author of Out of the Saltshaker.

Ravi Zacharias on Empowered

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Expert authors help us to understand the culture and people of other faiths. Build confidence and get equipped to start conversations that engage with other worldviews with these excellent tools.

Engaging with Jewish People Randy Newman | $11.99 $10.19

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Life Explored DVD Leader’s Kit Barry Cooper & Nate Morgan Locke $59.99 $49.99

Everything you need to run this exciting, new and visually-stunning outreach course from Christianity Explored Ministries.

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“Creative format.

Beautiful cinematography.

Faithful and fresh gospel presentation.

I wish I could share the gospel as well as they do!”

Mark Dever on Life Explored

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Christianity Explored DVD Leader’s Kit Rico Tice & Barry Cooper | $59.99 $49.99

Beautifully designed leader’s kit containing everything you need to run this popular and faithful introduction to the Christian faith.

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REFLECT ON EASTER

Passion Mike McKinley | $12.99 $11.04

Follow Jesus through the last day of his life and discover how it transforms not only your future but also your present.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

Is Forgiveness Really Free?

Marcus Nodder | $7.99 $6.79

Michael Jensen | $7.99 $6.79

A short, readable book explaining what the Bible says about the death of Christ— and what it means for us.

We’re saved by the free gift of God—but how free is that gift when our lives are demanded in return?

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The Resurrection In Your Life Mike McKinley | $14.99 $11.99

In this sequel to Passion, Mike McKinley shows how the fact that Jesus rose in history and is reigning right now changes our day-to-day lives.

THE THIRD DAY Alex Webb-Peploe | $6.99 $5.99 Graphic-novel-style book faithfully illustrating the unadorned text of the gospel of Luke. This resource will introduce the biblical account of Easter to teens and young adults who enjoy reading illustrated graphic media. Covers the Gospel of Luke chapters 22 to 24, the betrayal, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, using the HCSB version.

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The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross This stunningly illustrated hardback storybook for 3-6 year olds takes children on a journey from the garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation.

“This book is a tremendous resource for parents and children who want to better understand the grand storyline of Scripture.”

R. Albert Mohler on The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Coloring Book C Laferton & C Echeverri | $4.99 $3.99

32 pages of coloring, puzzles, mazes and activities for children based around the storybook.

C Laferton & C Echeverri $14.99 $8.99

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EASTER FUN FOR CHILDREN

The Eggcellent Egg Hunt Alison Mitchell | $0.40 Based on the empty tomb in Matthew 28 v 6, this full-color leaflet for ages 6-12 investigates the biblical account of the first Easter.

The Easter Mystery Alison Mitchell | $0.40 Based on the empty tomb in Luke 24 v 1-8, this leaflet for ages 6-12 shows why Jesus died and rose again. Ideal for giving away at Easter events.

Easter Unscrambled Alison Mitchell | $5.99 Designed to help children and families explore the Bible together over Easter.

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HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE OPEN UP THE BIBLE

Inspector Smart Story Book

Inspector Smart Case File

Michael J Tinker | $7.99 $7.19

Tim Chester | $8.99 $8.09

Join Inspector Smart as he investigates the Case of the Empty Tomb. Full-color book for 4-7 year olds.

This chapter book by Tim Chester helps 8-11 year olds find out who Jesus is, why he died and what the evidence is that he rose from the dead.

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Discover: Book 5 Martin Cole | $7.99

Book 5 of a 12-part collection of devotionals that take young people aged 11-13 through the major Bible books, events and characters over three years.

Collect the first five books.

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It is our mission here at The Good Book Company to help you open up the Bible. You can start pre-schoolers off in this fantastic habit with the Beginning with God series (use with The Beginner’s Bible).

XTB is designed for children aged 7-10 to use independently, but the content also matches up with Table Talk, which is written for families with children aged 4+ to use together. Children can graduate to Discover (for ages 11-13) and then Engage (for ages 14-17).

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new “Kids and parents will appreciate this colorful and creative lesson on forgiveness and grace.”

Gloria Furman on Eric Says Sorry

Eric Says Sorry Eric’s latest adventure shows young children that grace is epic, and teaches them to say sorry.

Dai Hankey | $9.99 $5.99

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Welsh church-planting pastor who’s also a DJ and rapper.

Eric Says Thanks Dai Hankey | $9.99 $5.99

A fun, rhyming storybook that introduces young children to God as the giver of all good gifts and teaches them to say thank you.

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The One O’Clock Miracle A Mitchell & C Echeverri | $14.99 $9.99

Based on the healing of the official’s son in John chapter 4, this awardwinning storybook will teach children to trust the words of Jesus because he is God’s Son. Perfect for children aged 3-6.

The One O’Clock Miracle Coloring Book

The Storm That Stopped

A Mitchell & C Echeverri | $4.99 $3.99

Beautifully-illustrated hardback storybook for young children based on the account of Jesus calming the storm from Mark chapter 4.

32 pages of coloring, puzzles, mazes and activities for children based around The One O’Clock Miracle. Makes a fantastic gift.

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A Mitchell & C Echeverri | $14.99 $9.99

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PRACTICAL GUIDES TO BOOST YOUR PRAYER LIFE We all want to pray and know it’s important, but can get stuck in a rut.

These books will give you lots of ideas when you don’t know what to pray. For each passage of Scripture there are five things to pray.

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Rachel Jones | $4.99 $4.49

Rachel Jones | $4.99 $4.49

Wondering what to pray for your church? These fresh ideas will help you pray in line with God’s will.

Transform how you pray for your friends and family. Use in your personal devotions or with a friend.

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