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We are taught in Scripture to read our Bible regularly-even called to meditate on it day and night (Joshua 1:8). However, becoming an effective Bible student is not for the faint of heart. It takes diligence and hard work to accurately handle the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15). This workbook is designed to help you to do just that. Using principles he has used and taught for over forty years of pastoral ministry, Dr. Jim Cecy lays out the specific guidelines that have served to make him an effective international Bible teacher and will launch you into a lifetime of Mastering the Scriptures (Ecclesiastes 12:11).This self-study course (which can easily be used in group study) is specifically designed to: Help you personally grasp the depth of God's revealed Word.Equip you with step-by-step techniques for thorough and inductive Bible study.Guide you in developing a personal library with quality Bible study tools.Prepare your heart and mind even before you study (The Preparation Step).Teach you how to ask the right questions of a Bible text (The Observation Step).Instruct you in how to seek clear answers to those questions (The Interpretation Step).Coach you in how to apply your study to real life situations (The Application Step).Train you in how to organize, package and teach your study (The Presentation Step).Show you how to do your own survey of any book of the Bible.Provide for you the guidance you'll need to do a thorough Biblical character study.Teach you how to carefully interpret the parables of Jesus.Champion you as you adopt these timeless principles for effective Bible study.In the words of the apostle Paul: "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).

This book contains biblical and practical help for: -Understanding anger as a God-given emotion.-Learning how to distinguish between godly and ungodly anger.-Getting to the root of our sinful anger.-Recognizing the problem with our unbiblical expectations.-Addressing the unresolved hurts in our lives.-Identifying some of the many expressions of unrighteous anger.-Examing the fruit of anger that comes from our sinful hearts, and is fertilized by our fleshly desires, the devil's murderous deceptions, and our world's twisted values.-Responding to the effects of unresolved anger.-Pruning our diseased and ungodly anger trees.-Growing the abundant spiritual fruit of Christ-like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.Includes a Small Group and Personal Study Guid

In this book Pastor Jim presents us with biblically-based principles and practices that will equip us to have a lifetime filled with G.R.E.A.T. days. In particular, we will learn how to: - GREET the day with PRAISE- REPORT to the day with PURPOSE- ENGAGE the day with a PLAN- ANALYZE the day with PERSPECTIVE- TERMINATE the day with PRAYERAt the end of each chapter, Dr. Cecy has provided helpful questions for personal reflection and group discussion, as well as follow-up assignments for further study. This book also contains a study guide and many helpful tools to guide us on our journey to live full lives, one blessed day at a time.