5 Loaves & 2 Fishes

RAINBOW DISCOVERY

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Rainbow Discovery is a direct witnessing tool for churches and evangelists. Although witnessing tools exist, it is our conviction that a new imaginative approach is needed. Instant decision techniques are no longer effective because we live in a post-Christian era where most people do not have the Biblical background to receive the gospel in a 30 minute presentation. At the other end of the spectrum are the 20 week course methods which, although useful, demand a heavy commitment on both counselor and counselee.

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Rainbow is a sharp 5 lesson course that steps the seeker through the gospel revelation with power and precision. Anyone can lead their friends to Christ without getting tongue-tied yet still having the flexibility to add their own personality into it. Alternatively, it can be developed into full studies for existing believers.

Key features include:

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• Dynamically linked Bible readings.

• Studies and scripture under one cover

• Picture and graphic aids

• Key concept boxes

• 3 in 1 application

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We plan to rebuild Rainbow into PDF format for internet download. Until then please get the book using the button below, adding an address for sending. A donation sufficient to cover postage would be appreciated.

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'How to use Rainbow' is available for download now. Click the PDF button. Print back to back on A4 size paper, fold and staple.  Included is an invitation page which should be printed separately.  Cut into leaflets and use as a 'give away.'

RIVER BIBLE COURSE

 

River Discipleship is a workbook manual developed for new Christians and others seriously thinking about spiritual things. Beginning with 'How to become a Christian,' it answers the questions new Christians most often ask: -

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• Can we know that we are saved?

• What is God like?

• Why we act the way we do.

• Can I really be set free?

• Is Jesus God?

• Where do we go when we die?

• And much more.

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The book consists of 'stand-alone' studies linked into a series with each lesson building on the study before.  Important subjects are tackled, yet without losing simplicity, and several question and answer systems are employed to provide variety and interest to the end.

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Over 300 Bible references are used and logically threaded throughout, making River a 100% scripture-based foundation course.

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River Discipleship is ideal for individual study, home groups or as a follow-up course.

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How to use RIVER

 

'River Bible Course' can be used in several ways:

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In a Group Setting as a new convert class or as a 'back to basics' series for older Christians. A mixed group of old and new Christians can also work well. Each student is given a manual and they come together to go through one lesson per week. The group leader can stimulate participation in several ways. He may encourage each student to do the questions for this week at home, as well as read the next week's study. That way the class can be used to answer questions and share impressions in a individual plus group combination. Alternatively the group could divide into smaller 'buzz' groups on the same night for discussions and a spokesperson report back what they have gleaned to the overall group afterward.

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For Sermon Notes. Some Pastors provide their congregation with a book and teach it as a part of the normal Sunday Service. There are 14 studies and additional supplements. Some divide naturally into several parts which can be dealt with over several more weeks if necessary. Just add some personal illustrations and 'River' makes a fine topical sermon series. Diagrams may be copied on to overheads provided that copyright is acknowledged.

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As a 'One on one' Follow-up System. With brand-new Christians this will create converts made of steel. The Church would train and appoint counselors to come alongside and mentor each convert individually. The councilor then provides the student with a manual and visits weekly to go through the course at whatever pace is best for the individual need. It can be done in the students home or that of his mentor.

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By Correspondence. Correspondence is the simplest option, and may also be preferable where a student cannot easily attend as described in the previous methods. The new convert is simply given a manual and instructed to do one lesson at the time posting it in for marking each time with any questions that he/she may have. His teacher sends it back with encouragement and comments.

River's topics have been turned into PDF format and may be obtained further down on this page. However, the original book is still available using the donation button. Just provide a postal address, and a donation.

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Leaders marking guide to 5 Loaves and 2 Fishes Bible Studies is available for download here. Click the PDF button below. Print back to back on A4 size paper and staple.