BIBLE TOP 55 PEOPLE

The Top 55 list of those who are mentioned most in the Bible, begins, of course with #1, Jesus. The cards are great for teaching and educational games. (There are many different games.) The booklet is for reference & study. -- In English or Japanese

BIBLE TOP 60 WOMEN

Which of the women in the Bible are mentioned more? The list shows the top ranked women from 1 to 60. Sarah is #1, and Esther is #2. How high is Mary ranked?
   The cards are for many fun games, and teaching, in English or Japanese.

GOD'S VIP's

The top list in this booklet is of the people in the Bible ranked from 1 to ~385. Other lists are topical or alphabetical. These lists are great for reference, study, games, and quizzing.

The Four Gospels

GRAPHICS: color-coded, topical summary charts, and chapter-by-chapter data on various themes. Each chart has all four Gospels together on one page. There is also a "Find Waldo" like game. -- in English or Japanese

Women in the Gospels

GRAPHICS: color-coded, topical summary chart, and chapter-by-chapter data on women in the four Gospels. All four Gospels are together on one page. This set is one of several in the Four Gospels set and is in English and Japanese.

UNO ® In Counseling

You only have one life. So use your abilities for God. They vary from person to person. Red cards = physical; green cards = wealth; blue cards = mental; yellow cards = social. We win by using our cards for God, not by keeping them.

Life Is Not Fair, but...

Abilities vary greatly with the person. The red cards = physical, green cards = wealth, blue cards = mental, yellow cards = social, We win by using our cards not by keeping. them. God will judge fairly.

PLUS+ Bible Studies

This is a great easy-to-use method. Look for negatives. Look for the positives. Choose the top negative. Choose the top positive. Then make applications.

What is a good idea?

Truly good ideas have four key aspects. Eight examples of good or bad ideas in the Bible are studied. These can be used as counseling tools on decision making and the will of God.

The more __ the better.

More what? Fill in the blank and then discuss your answers. This is a great way to have a lively discussion on what is truly important in life. General principles and personal aspects are both covered. There is a list of possible answers, which can be used for a fun game if desired.

Beyond the Darkness

Ezekiel's ministry to the captives in Babylon was, of course, prophetic, but it was also counseling. The people needed to understand and look beyond their sad present reality to see the future glory of the Lord. We do as well.

Lesser-Known Women

The 20 studies include: Asenath, Joseph's Wife, Moses Mother, Naomi's Neighbors, Phoebe, Peter's Wife, and the noble woman in 2nd. John.

People in David's Life

These 21 studies include many lesser-known men and women such as: Michal, Mephibosheth, Abigail, Uriah, and the prophet Gad. -- The set is available in English and Japanese. -- Some games are included.

Lesser-Known Servants

The 20 studies include: the artisans in Exodus, the Priests at the Jordan, Naaman's servants, Elihu in Job, Amos, and Paul's Nephew.

Lesser-Known Leaders

The 20 studies include: Jotham, a son of Gideon, the trampled officer in 2 Kings 6-7, Agur in Proverbs 30:1, Jason in Acts 17, and the three men in 3rd. John.

Descriptive Studies

Don't just study the Bible; meditate on the Lord! This is about how to do Descriptive Bible Study. The various descriptive card lists are all linked here. There is also a sample study and links to much more.

THE SUFFERING
of the Lord Jesus

These are important and  challenging studies, BUT they are fairly easy to do because of the use of worksheets which some Descriptive Studies do not have. So they are good for those who are new to the descriptive method.

MARK
Describe-It-Yourself

Twenty studies through Mark using Describe-It-Yourself lists and cards.

Each study in this set can be used for teaching and study related games.

LUKE
Describe-It-Yourself

Eight studies in Luke with Describe-It-Yourself lists and cards.

Each study in this set has a subset of the Describe-It-Yourself cards which can be used for teaching and study related games.

Descriptive Studies
in ACTS

In several of the many studies in this set, lesser-known characters are the focus, but in most studies key events, messages, or ministries are the focus. The descriptive method is used. Several studies are on the life of Paul.

ISAIAH

The comparative studies in this set are on Isaiah and other prophets, and most descriptive studies are chapter summaries. There is much to think about even though some of the topics are well-known.

GOD 101

On the left side of the list are 101 good things that God does: created all things, communicates, saves, judges, answers prayer, etc. On the right side of the list are 101 thoughts on what we should do in response.

SIN 101

The Bible Top 55 booklet and cards are used for a survey study of sin as seen through those who are mentioned most in the Bible. Of course, the Lord Jesus was NOT a sinner, but there is much to learn from well-known sinners like Saul, David, and Absalom. There is forgiveness for those who repent.

WAR 101
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The Bible Top 55 booklet and cards are used for a survey study of war and peace as seen through those who are mentioned most in the Bible. Satan is active. So peace is a rare special blessing. Yet, God is still in control.
     These studies are not super popular, of course, but they are timely and much needed.

JOY 101
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The Bible Top 55 booklet and cards and people are used for a survey study of joy in the lives of through those who are mentioned most in the Bible.
    These Bible character studies are, of course, more popular than SIN 101 and WAR 101, but this set includes studies on the lack of joy caused by sin and war.

SERVANT THEOLOGY
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The popular stress on various social aspects of church life and theology are part of a world-wide socialistic movement. Yet many wrongly believe that it is simply about being more friendly and open to others than in the past. So the biblical focus on service must be rediscovered.

GENESIS

Four methods are used in this set of material: 1.) Questions asked, 2.) What God did? 3.) Top 55 in Genesis, and 4.) studies on Joseph

JOHN'S GOSPEL

John is about genuine belief in Jesus and is approached in two ways. First, questions asked in John are studied in a creative, interactive way. Second, a unique format is used in a commentary of over 200 pages. (This is now being revised and edited.)

ROMANS
Saved to Serve

What is the purpose of Romans? It is not just about salvation. The goal is for us to serve God. So chapter 12 must be taken every bit as seriously as chapter eight. The same is true of chapter 16 in which many servants of the Lord are mentioned. We are saved to serve!
   Most of the studies in this set are done with Describe-It-Yourself cards.

20 YOUTH QUESTIONS

The twenty questions in this set -- which youth in the Bible were asked -- can be used in a variety of ways in youth groups, home school settings, or Christian schools.
    Most of these studies make use of Describe-It-Yourself terms.

Christian Life Design
In 2 Peter 1:5-7

Peter gave us an orderly blueprint of the Christian life, from faith to love, in which none of the eight virtue may be skipped.
    The first step of adding virtue means to do good based on faith, like those in Hebrew 11. The final three virtues are all forms of service.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

How would you describe the Lord's Prayer? The Describe-It-Yourself cards and terms can be used to do so. There is a summary chart and an optional game. One of the key points in this set is the Lord's Prayer is 3D.

GODLESS TIMES

The studies in this set are on passages in which God is never or rarely mentioned. Thus they appear to be "godless," but they really are not.

PSALM 119
22 Devotional Hikes

The 22 stanza in Psalm 119 are like 22 trail sections. There is an application at the end of each devotional trail report. The trail analogy helps with understanding and making applications.

PSALM 119
Various Studies

One key study in this set shows why Jeremiah was probably the author of Psalm 119. For instance, verse 46 shows that the author was a prophet rather than a king like David. There are detailed studies and games.

WALK Bible Studies

The four easy steps in WALK inductive study are: W. (watching) A. (analyzing), L. (linking), and K. (knowing what to do). The linking step is where analogy comes into play. "What is this passage like?"

Through Jeremiah
without getting lost

A color-coded summary chart of the book is used like a great map. Without it, it is easy to get lost in Jeremiah. Both Jeremiah and Psalm 119 contain a lot about persecution and how to overcome it.

EXODUS

Various methods are used to study Exodus including: 1.) the Top 55, 2.) questions asked, 3.) things God did, 4.) studies on individuals, and 5.) Jethro's good idea in chapter 18.

JOSHUA

Five of the seven studies in this set are descriptive, making use of Describe-It-Yourself Cards. The first of these is on the crossing of Jordan. The second such is on the Commander of the Lord's army in chapter five.

JUDGES

Two of the eight studies involve Gideon, and two are on Samson. Often the focus is on lesser-known people whom God used.‍

RUTH

Life is not fair, but God is. One way to study this great truth is to think about and discuss how the main characters in the Book of Ruth were blessed in different ways. Doing so is one of eight studies in this set.

SOLOMON

The third king of Israel is impressive in many ways but is rarely studied. This set of seven studies is practical and devotional. Yet it also develops key prophecy related points that are often missed.
    Most of these studies make use of Describe-It-Yourself terms and the Wheel of Discovery method.

ELISHA

One of the six studies is on the story of the lost ax head. Most studies are focused on lesser-known people around Elisha.‍

ESTHER

Five study methods are used in the Esther set. Four main characters are in the Bible Top 55, and these are studied using the "Esther Top Four" game. Another study is on seeing God in the Book, even though He is not directly mentioned.

JOB

JOB is tops in questions, with far more questions asked than in any other book. A summary chart shows where they are in the book so that some can be described and discussed. Also, there's a special study on Elihu.

PROVERBS

The main purpose of the S.E.E.D. studies is to assure that God is never overlooked. The reading of chapters as "Salads" helps us appreciate all the healthy, God-given variety. And the various Summary charts are for hearty, in-depth studies.

AMOS

In Amos, the roar of the lion (3:4, 8) and the Lord himself (1:2) represents approaching judgement. Yet, there will be a happy ending for those who fear the Lord (9:11-15).

JONAH

The prophet's core written message for his own people was that salvation / deliverance is of the Lord rather than through idols. This is illustrated by the great contrasts between Jonah and Gentile seamen in chapter one and between Jonah and the men of Nineveh in the last two chapters.

MATTHEW

Many worksheets help describe someone or some thing, passage after passage, through the Gospel. -- Users agree or disagree with worksheet lines and discuss their difference of opinion.

LADIES IN LUKE

A good worksheet allows much to be discovered without wasting space and time. The Ladies in Luke worksheet is one of the best ever in that regard. It is short and simple, yet profound.

Worldview Compass

The compass diagram points are: North = God, South = sin, East = the group, and West = the individual.
    The studies in this set are on individuals and groups, including: Jonah & the seamen and the adulterous Woman & her accusers (John 8).

JAPANESE BELIEFS

The Bible teaches that our true security is in the Lord, but the Japanese seek security in their group. Their focus is on the present, and eternity is disregarded. This, of course, is contrary to Ecclesiastes 3:1-15.

JON'S OPINION PAGE

Various short articles on this page show what the author thinks about a variety of somewhat controversial topics.

VERSE DIAGRAMING

The simplest and best way to diagram a Bible verse or passage is to create a visual centered around the verbs. This makes Bible memory work much easier.

SPECIAL ANIMALS

The special animals in the Bible, such as Balaam's talking donkey and the ravens that fed Elijah were usually just ordinary animals that the Creator used in special ways.

CHRISTMAS SHARING

Our original Christmas Basketball game is a great way to help friends and family talk about Christ's birth. There are simple, one-point "foul shots" concerning what Christmas is not as well as more difficult but thought-provoking three-pointers in which three Bible characters are mentioned.