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The anywhere...
any time...
anyone
study solution
Amplify Media can serve the year-round study
needs for everyone in your church
To help you plan ahead, see the helpful
Amplify Planning Guide Spring 2023
on the following pages
STUDIES FOR SPRING
Title NEW THIS APRIL NEW THIS APRIL The Bible Year: A Journey Through The Lord’s Prayer: The Meaning and
Questions Jesus Asked: A Six-Week Bible Stories for Grown-Ups: Scripture in 365 Days Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught
Study in the Gospels Reading Scripture with New Eyes
Author(s) Magrey R. deVega Josh Scott Magrey deVega Adam Hamilton
# of Videos/ 6 6 52 6
Sessions
Description Why are you terrified? What do you Pastor Josh Scott looks at familiar Read the Bible in a year— together Most Christians know the Lord’s
live for? Who do you say that I am? Bible stories and reveals new details or on your own. The Bible Year leads Prayer by heart, but do we really
Jesus was fond of asking questions, and interpretations for an adult congregations, small groups, and understand and appreciate the
many of which cut right to the heart audience. This six-week Bible study individuals to grow closer to God, meaning and power of its words?
of what it means to be human. will consider stories many read as through daily reading from Genesis Adam Hamilton guides us to really
Magrey deVega explores six of the children, reimagining them and to Revelation. Amplify Media weekly know—and really pray—the Lord’s
most provocative questions Jesus opening new visions for readers videos and short daily devotions Prayer. And he teaches us how
posed to others and guides us in to understand well known pieces provide a common thread and to use it as a pattern for our own
courageously answering them for of Scripture in our current cultural framework to help along the way. prayer life.
ourselves. environment.
Available Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide Book, Pastor’s Guide, Book, Leader Guide, Worship
Components Leader Guide Resources, Free Youth and
Children’s downloads
Title Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s The Big Picture: Seeing God’s Jesus Revealed: The I Am The Walk: 5 Essential Practices for
Guide to the Miracles of Jesus Dream for Your Life Statements in the Gospel of John the Christian Life
Author(s) Amy-Jill Levine Jevon Caldwell-Gross & Nicole Matt Rawle Adam Hamilton
Caldwell-Gross
# of Videos/ 6 5 6 sessions plus 6 art videos 6
Sessions
Description Amy-Jill Levine explores selected The story of Joseph in Genesis Discover Jesus’ character through In the Gospels, Jesus modeled the
miracles of Jesus in historical and teaches us to look for the big picture the “I Am” statements in John. Light. Christian spiritual life for us. Adam
theological context. For each miracle, in our lives. It shows us how God Bread. Shepherd. Life. The Gospel of Hamilton focuses on five essential
she discusses not only how past weaves what seems random into John uses these and other symbols spiritual practices that are rooted in
witnesses would have understood a beautiful image of joy, survival, to paint a picture of who Jesus is. Jesus’ own walk with God and taught
the events, but also how today’s purpose, and meaning. See God’s See how these words point to the throughout the New Testament.
readers can draw meaning from dream for your life as you begin deep mystery of Jesus Christ. Each of these practices is intended
Jesus’ words and actions. connecting the dots of God’s grace, as part of our daily walk with Christ
presence, and protection. while also being an essential part of
growing together in the church.
Available Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide, Youth study,
Components Children’s Leader Guide
LENTEN STUDIES
Title NEW NEW Witness at the Cross: A Beginner’s Seven Words: Listening to Christ
Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Finding Jesus in the Psalms: Guide to Holy Friday from the Cross
Outcasts, and Outlaws A Lenten Journey
Author(s) Adam Hamilton Barb Roose Amy-Jill Levine Susan Robb
# of Videos/ 6 6 6 6
Sessions
Description Pastor and best-selling author Adam Combining an interpretation of the Experience Holy Friday from the The most difficult part of Lent is, of
Hamilton explores the life, teachings, psalms with real life stories, the perspective of those who watched course, contemplating our Savior on
death, and resurrection of Jesus as study moves through the familiar Jesus die. Each Gospel has its the cross. It’s natural to try and avoid
told in the Gospel of Luke. Through words of Psalm 23 toward the own story to tell, all the witnesses the reality of how Jesus died, but it
Luke’s stories we find Jesus’ care and painful cries of Psalm 22 uttered have their own memories, and is from the cross that Jesus shows
compassion for all as he welcomes by Jesus on the cross. Includes every reader comes away with his deepest love for us. Susan Robb
sinners and outcasts. As we study reflections on the life of King David a new insight. The witnesses at looks at Christ’s final words from a
Luke and see Jesus’ concern and the original context of the the Crucifixion watch Jesus die, biblical and historical perspective,
for those who were considered writings, along with connections and we watch with them, and we showing how we can find life and
unimportant, we hear a hopeful and between the psalms and the life and watch them. And we come away hope in them.
inspiring word for our lives today. death of Jesus the Messiah. transformed.
Available Book, Leader Guide, Sermon and Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide
Components Worship downloads, Worship and
Media downloads, Leader Kit (and
additional bonus resources at
Amplify.com
Title Savior: What the Bible Says about The Walk: Five Essential Practices Entering the Passion of Jesus: A 24 Hours That Changed the World
the Cross for the Christian Life Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week
Author(s) Magrey R. deVega Adam Hamilton Amy-Jill Levine Adam Hamilton
# of Videos/ 6 6 6 6
Sessions
Description In this study, you’ll be introduced In the Gospels, Jesus modeled the Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical Adam Hamilton will help you
to several biblically based ways Christian spiritual life for us. Adam texts surrounding the Passion story. experience and understand the
of understanding Jesus’ death Hamilton focuses on five essential She shows us how the text raises significance of Jesus’ suffering and
on the cross that may go beyond spiritual practices that are rooted in ethical and spiritual questions for death like never before. He retraces
the explanations you’ve heard Jesus’ own walk with God and taught the reader, and how we all face risk the day that changed human history
before. By exploring the mystery of throughout the New Testament. in our Christian experience. Entering in his usual straightforward yet easy,
salvation through the cross, you’ll Each of these practices is intended the Passion of Jesus provides a rich conversational style that speaks to
find a deeper love for God and as part of our daily walk with Christ and challenging learning experience both long-time Christians and those
others while strengthening your while also being an essential part of for small groups and individual who are simply curious about the
commitment to follow Jesus. growing together in the church. readers alike. story of Christ’s crucifixion.
Available Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide, Youth study, Book, Leader Guide Book, Spanish book, Large Print
Components Children’s Leader Guide Edition, Leader Guide, Devotions,
Youth study, Children’s Leader
Guides
BACK TO BASICS STUDIES
Title The Bible Year: A Journey Through Basic Bible Creed: What Christians Believe Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner’s
Scripture in 365 Days and Why Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven
Author(s) Magrey deVega Amplify Media Adam Hamilton Amy-Jill Levine
# of Videos/ 52 6 6 6
Sessions
Description Read the Bible in a year— together An Amplify Original. Six short videos Explore what Christians believe, why This study takes a detailed and
or on your own. The Bible Year leads introduce (or re-introduce) readers they believe, and why it matters colorful overview of Matthew 5-7,
congregations, small groups, and to the Bible. With easy-to-follow through the Apostles Creed. How do collectively known as Jesus’
individuals to grow closer to God, animation, each episode takes we discover and examine the truths Sermon on the Mount. Through
through daily reading from Genesis readers through a different aspect that give meaning and purpose to Dr. Levine’s engaging method of
to Revelation. Amplify Media weekly of the Bible, how it is organized, and life? Hamilton considers important biblical interpretation, readers
videos and short daily devotions general themes found throughout. questions of life, reality, and truth will come away with a solid
provide a common thread and Videos include: The Bible, The Old found in the Apostles’ Creed, an understanding of the Sermon on
framework to help along the way. Testament, The New Testament, early statement of foundational the Mount in its historical and
Genesis, The Gospels, and The Christian beliefs. theological context.
Letters of Paul.
Available Book, Pastor’s Guide, Free download helps Book, Large Print, Leader Book, Leader Guide, Devotions
Components Leader Guide Guide, Youth Study, Children’s
Leader Guide
Title Reckless Love: Jesus’ Call to Love The Lord’s Prayer: The Meaning and Power Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables
Our Neighbor of the Prayer Jesus Taught of a Controversial Rabbi
Author(s) Tom Berlin Adam Hamilton Amy-Jill Levine
# of Videos/ 6 6 6
Sessions
Description As Christians, we strive to follow Jesus’ teaching Most Christians know the Lord’s Prayer by heart, Amy-Jill Levine takes you back in time and
to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and but do we really understand and appreciate the explains how original audiences understood
strength which, in turn, we hope will help us meaning and power of its words? Adam Hamilton Jesus’ parables. In this six-session study, you’ll
better love our neighbors. But what if we turned guides us to really know—and really pray—the learn how new interpretations of the parables
that around? Follow the Greatest Commandment Lord’s Prayer. And he teaches us how to use it as continue to challenge and provoke contemporary
and learn how your love for the people around a pattern for our own prayer life. readers two thousand years later.
you can completely renew your faith and help
you experience a loving God.
Available Book, Leader Guide Book, Large Print Book, Leader Guide, Book, Participant’s Guide, Leader Guide
Components Worship Resources, Free Youth and
Children’s downloads
WESLEYAN STUDIES
Title The Wesley Prayer Challenge: 21 Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It Five Means of Grace: Experience Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way
Days to a Closer Walk with Christ God’s Love of Living
the Wesleyan Way
Author(s) Chris Folmsbee Adam Hamilton Elaine A. Heath Rueben P. Job
# of Videos/ 3 6 6 3
Sessions
Description In The Wesley Prayer Challenge, Adam Hamilton uses his captivating Recharge. Reboot. Reorder. Based In Three Simple Rules, Rueben Job
author Chris Folmsbee invites storytelling talent to take you on a on The Wesley Covenant for offers an interpretation of John
readers to consider words from the six-week journey through England Renewal, Five Means of Grace is a Wesley’s General Rules for today’s
Wesley Covenant Prayer each day tracing the life of John Wesley. His six-week, video-based study that will readers. For individual reading or
for three weeks, while reflecting on story is our story. It’s our heritage, it show you how to reorder your life group study, this insightful work calls
their meaning in the context of the defines our faith, and it challenges through prayer, searching Scripture, us to mutual respect, unity and a
larger piece. us to rediscover our spiritual receiving the Lord’s Supper, fasting, deeper daily relationship with God.
passion. and conferencing (worshiping
together).
Available Participant Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide, Youth Study Book, Leader Guide Book
Components Book, Children’s Leader Guide
Title The Wesley Challenge: Scripture & The Wesleyan Way: A Disciple’s Path: A Guide Earn. Save. Give. Wesley’s Simple
21 Days to a More A Bible Study on Real Christianity for United Methodists Rules for Money
Authentic Faith
Author(s) Chris Folmsbee Scott J. Jones & Arthur D. Jones James A. Harnish with Justin LaRosa James A. Harnish
# of Videos/ 3 8 6 4
Sessions
Description The study offers an introduction This eight-week study uses Wesley’s Discipleship is ongoing. A Disciple’s This twenty-first century translation
to our denomination’s founder in own words to address questions Path helps us look beyond of Wesley’s money management
a practical and accessible way and that many of us in the twenty-first membership, presenting an philosophy will give everyone in
engages small groups and churches century still struggle with today. Each engaging approach to discipleship your congregation—children and
to work through twenty-one chapter explores a key Scripture text from a distinctly Wesleyan teenagers as well as adults of any
questions studied over three weeks and one of Wesley’s sermons about perspective. The 6-week study is age—a new way to think about
to help renew passion and discover the text in order to illuminate his perfect for new-member groups, but money, not only during your
a deeper commitment to God and understanding about what it means also works well in small groups of stewardship program, but for the
others. to be a real Christian. long-time members. rest of their lives.
Available Participant Book, Leader Guide, Book, Leader Guide Daily Workbook, Leader Guide with Book, Guides: Leader, Program,
Components Youth Study Book Download, Companion Reader & Children’s, Youth Study Book,
Devotions
WOMEN’S STUDIES
Title NEW THIS APRIL Acts: Awakening to God in Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle Messy People: Life Lessons from
Untangling Faith: Reclaiming Hope Everyday Life Imperfect Biblical Heroes
in the Questions Jesus Asked
Author(s) Amberly Neese Melissa Spoelstra Barb Roose Jennifer Cowart
# of Videos/ 6 6 6 6
Sessions
Description Have you ever felt you struggled to Distractions and busyness can “Just pray about it.” “God’s got Every life gets messy at times. But
find your faith footing? Join Amberly contribute to a drift toward this.” Though well-meanimg, these as we see in the Bible, God loves
Neese as she explores the questions indifference in our spiritual lives. phrases can sound like clichés. We to use messy people! Dig into the
Jesus asked as a way to reclaim that Journey with the first followers of want to know how to have a bold lives of biblical heroes who were
faith. Amberly’s unique humor and Jesus and witness the birth and and courageous faith. In Joshua, just like us but who were used by
wit help the whole group find their growth of the early church through you’ll learn how to fight in faith as God in powerful ways. Examine five
way through deep and rich issues of spiritual awakening to the power you internalize God’s promises, draw wonderful but messy people (and
personal faith, doubt, and growth. of God’s Spirit, message, freedom, strength from God’s faithfulness, act one messy parable character). In
grace, mission, and direction. in obedience to God’s commands, the hands of God, our messes can
and believe what our limitless God become His masterpieces!
can do.
Available Workbook, Leader Guide Workbook, Leader Guide Workbook, Leader Guide Workbook, Leader Guide
Components
Title Surrendered: Letting Go Determined: Living Like Jesus in Pursued: God’s Relentless Love for Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in
and Living Like Jesus Every Moment You Christ
Author(s) Barb Roose Heather M. Dixon Jennifer Cowart Barb Roose
# of Videos/ 6 6 6 6
Sessions
Description Are you facing a problem in life that Imagine waking up every day Discover how God is pursuing you as Let go of feeling like you are not a
you just can’t fix, no matter what you convinced that the hours ahead are you explore His relentless love from “good enough” Christian and find
do? If you’ve heard the phrase “Let a precious gift to be used wisely Genesis to Revelation in Pursued by freedom in Christ by studying Paul’s
go and let God,” it’s easier said than and that you know exactly how to Jennifer Cowart. We will see that God letter to the Galatians. Breakthrough
done. Learn from Jesus’ example, spend them to be a force for God’s passionately pursues people who by Barb Roose shows us that even
you’ll discover six principles that good. In Determined, connect with a do not deserve his love, and we are the believers in the early church
will equip you to let God lead you to Savior who remained laser-focused those people! struggled to let go of rule-keeping
victory despite your circumstances on his mission to love the world. And and performance to embrace God’s
as you deal with the problems and together be determined to embrace free gift of grace.
pain you are facing. the abundant life we are promised
in Jesus.
Available Workbook, Leader Guide Workbook, Leader Guide Workbook, Leader Guide Workbook, Leader Guide
Components
SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDIES
Title White Too Long: The Legacy of White The Grace of Les Misérables Revolutionary Kingdom: Following Dialogues On: The Refugee Crisis
Supremacy in American Christianity the Rebel Jesus
Author(s) Robert P. Jones Matt Rawle Mike Slaughter Augsburg Fortress Publishers
# of Videos/ 7 6 6 7
Sessions
Description An Amplify Original. Drawing on Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is a truly Jesus provided us with the vision of This study replicates a
history, public opinion surveys, and epic story. In the six-week study a kingdom worth dying for, making conversational experience on the
personal experience, Robert P. Jones The Grace of Les Misérables, author him the most radical revolutionary refuge crisis. It is packed with well-
delivers a provocative examination and pastor Matt Rawle dives into of all time. In this study we learn that researched information brought to
of the unholy relationship between six ideals found in the story—grace, to join this revolution and be true life with the lived experience and
American Christianity and white justice, poverty, revolution, love, disciples of Christ we must exchange stories of people at the center of
supremacy, and issues an urgent and hope—each represented by a comfortable cultural worldviews and the topic. The video is created as
call for white Christians to reckon character in Hugo’s story. values for the radical requirements a documentary—interviews mixed
with this legacy for the sake of of living out the Kingdom in the here with motion graphics give viewers an
themselves and the nation. and now. inside look at the center of topic and
how it plays out in real life.
Available Book (Paperback and Hardcover) Book, Leader Guide, Youth Study Book, Leader Guide Learner Book, Facilitator Guide
Components Book, Worship Resources Download
Title Justice or Just Us: The Biblical Call to Dialogues On: Sexuality Reclaiming Church: A Call to Action Not Forsaken: : Growing up Black,
Confront Racism for Religious Rejects Male and Christian in the Hood
Author(s) Rob Fuquay, Nicole and Augsburg Fortress Publishers J. J. Warren Chris McNair
Jevon Caldwell Gross
# of Videos/ 4 8 5 7
Sessions
Description Confronting racism is not just a Sexuality and the church is a After meeting LGBTQ+ young This book and study encapsulates
social or political matter, but a challenging topic to discuss. This people who “didn’t know God could principles McNair gleaned from
theological one. It is the Bible that 8-week study gives insight into love them because their churches successfully working with at-risk
calls us to pursue justice, and the key topics like patriarchy and the said God didn’t,” Warren realized African American boys in the inner
Bible that calls us to oppose racism. church, women’s sexuality, sex and the church has got work to do. In city in over 30 years of ministry.
This four-week video curriculum will marriage, and why language matters Reclaiming Church, he calls on young It teaches youth workers how to
help you acknowledge the reality of when talking about sexuality. progressives to work within the address social, emotional, physical,
racism in our world today, as well Explore seven unique perspectives church for change, giving practical and spiritual issues facing young
as our Christian responsibility to and experiences from leading voices and positive steps on how to join black men in the city.
oppose it. in this topic. voices, be heard, build bridges, and
work together.
Available Leader Pack Download Learner Book, Facilitator Guide Book Book for Leaders with 7 Study
Components Session Outlines
“GOING DEEPER” STUDIES
Title Reading the Old Testament Moses: In the Footsteps of the Navigating Isaiah 15 Essential Biblical Texts
through Jewish Eyes: A Study of the Reluctant Prophet
Scriptures Jesus Read
Author(s) Rabbi Evan Moffic Adam Hamilton Byron Thomas N. T. Wright
# of Videos/ 6 6 4 15
Sessions
Description Discover how the Torah can be Turn your reluctance into boldness In this Amplify Originals series, Byron No matter where we are on our
a source of wisdom, truth, and by walking in the footsteps of Moses. Thomas walks through a study of the spiritual journey, we all need
transformation in your life. Rabbi Join award-winning author Adam book of Isaiah, exploring four visions guidance through life’s challenges. In
Moffic explores the first five books Hamilton as he explores the sites of the prophet on themes such as this engaging video series, we invite
of the Hebrew Bible, highlighting of Moses’ life, sharing historical answering God’s call and spiritual you to explore the wisdom found in
points of interest to Christians, and information, archaeological data, estrangement. Includes stories from 15 key biblical texts that you can use
describes the role of the Torah in and biblical text. his childhood, experiences with his to bring deeper meaning to your life.
Jewish worship and practice. family, and the words of Isaiah on
justice and peace.
Available Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide, Large Print Book or PDF download, Free Leader Included Downloadable Resources
Components Edition, Youth Study, Children’s Helps
Leader Guide
Title The Difficult Words of Jesus: John: The Gospel of Light and Life Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit Breaking the Code, Revised Edition:
A Beginner’s Guide to His Understanding the Book
Most Perplexing Teachings of Revelation
Author(s) Amy-Jill Levine Adam Hamilton Matthew L. Skinner Bruce M. Metzger, revised & updated
by David A. deSilva
# of Videos/ 6 6 6 6
Sessions
Description In The Difficult Words of Jesus, Amy- The Gospel of John is the most Learn to walk more closely with God Breaking the Code, Revised Edition
Jill Levine shows how the difficult deeply spiritual of the four gospels. with the boldness and the zeal of provides a trustworthy guide to the
teachings would have sounded to This writing is filled with rich images the apostles. This study explores six rich symbolism of this important
the people who first heard them, and profound truths, but John notes key themes that illustrate the ways biblical book. Professor David
how they have been understood that his aim in writing the gospel is in which reading Acts is capable of deSilva adds additional content
over time, and how we might that readers will not only believe in igniting our imagination about the to Bruce Metzger’s original book,
interpret them in the context of the Jesus Christ, but that they “may have character of the Christian gospel, leading us through the themes of
Gospel of love and reconciliation. life in his name.” the work of God’s people, and living this fascinating book, including the
faithfully in today’s world. latest research, archeology, and
more. Includes four bonus videos of
key archeological sites.
Available Book, Leader Guide Book, Large Print Edition, Leader Book, Leader Guide Book, Leader Guide
Components Guide, Youth Study, Children’s
Leader Guide
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