{"title":"Scotty Smith | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotty Smith, DMin, planted and pastored Christ Community Church in Franklin, TN, for twenty-six years. He worked on the pastoral staff of West End Community Church as teacher-in-residence and also served as adjunct faculty for Covenant Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia), Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando), and Western Seminary (Portland, OR). He is the author of Everyday Prayers, Every Season Prayers,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-group-study-resources-christian-bible-study-books-ephesians-the-love-we-long-for-study-guide-with-leaders-notes\"\u003eEphesians: The Love We Long For\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-group-study-resources-topical-bible-study-books-revelation-hope-in-the-darkness-study-guide-with-leaders-notes\"\u003eRevelation: Hope in the Darkness\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-group-study-resources-christian-bible-study-books-1-john-relying-on-the-love-of-god-study-guide-with-leaders-notes\"\u003e1 John: Relying on the Love of God\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScotty and his wife of more than forty-five years, Darlene, live in Franklin, TN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item recent-articles\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"recent-articles-heading\"\u003eRecent Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/a-prayer-of-gratitude\/\"\u003eA Prayer of Gratitude\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/relying-on-the-love-of-god\/\"\u003eRelying on the Love of God\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/author\/scottysmith\/\" class=\"author-page\"\u003eView more\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ephesians-the-love-we-long-for-study-guide-with-leaders-notes","title":"Ephesians: The Love We Long For","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAm I loved? The central question of every human heart is answered with a resounding yes through this study of the Ephesians. Through an easily accessible, self-contained small group study each participant will grow in their understanding of the love of Christ, and the riches of his grace and how that love shapes every relationship and every interaction with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small group guide includes twelve in-depth lessons that include discussion questions, a short article to read, and a practical application section that can be used for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. Explore this resource and find the riches of grace, the out-working of the gospel into every part of life, and the knowledge and love of God you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEphesians: The Love We Long For\u003c\/em\u003e offers Scripture-based, theologically rich content with an easy-to-follow structure to engage readers. Smith invites men and women to reflect of the God of the Bible by reading the book of Ephesians slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe shares how the New Testament letter presents the love we all deeply long for-God's great love for us in Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this guide, discover the implications of God's love for every aspect of your life and relationships. With rich discussion questions, practical application exercises and Scripture-based teaching, Smith helps readers see Jesus more clearly in the themes found in the book of Ephesians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Scotty Smith","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952612057317,"sku":"9781645070610","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952612090085,"sku":"9781645070627","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Ephesians-Frontcover__48141.1753471405.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783359121"},{"product_id":"revelation-hope-in-the-darkness-study-guide-with-leaders-notes","title":"Revelation: Hope in the Darkness","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: Please enjoy a complimentary ebook download of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/unveiled-hope-eternal-encouragement-from-the-book-of-revelation\/\"\u003eUnveiled Hope\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003ealso by Scotty Smith, with the purchase of \u003cem\u003eRevelation\u003c\/em\u003e. The ebook will automatically be added to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the difficulties of life suggest that evil and chaos reign, we need to see that God occupies the throne in heaven and rules this world. \u003cem\u003eRevelation: Hope in the Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e by Scotty Smith reminds us that in troubled times our hope is in our champion Savior who is with us and will one day make all things right.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fourteen-week study in the \u003cem\u003eGospel-Centered Life in the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e series provides in-depth lessons for one-on-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. In this guide, author Scotty Smith give us a unique perspective on the end times that maps onto modern-day issues and problems. There is a battle raging against Jesus and his people, but be assured: Jesus wins. Though the world's kingdoms entice and persecute us, the gospel still advances. The Lamb is on the throne, and he alone is worthy of our worship. We can anticipate with great joy the final victory of Jesus and the wedding of the Lamb. Our destiny is renewal and new life, rejoicing with our Savior in the New Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Scotty Smith","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952615956709,"sku":"9781645070726","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952615989477,"sku":"9781645070900","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Revelation-Frontcover__58003.1753471447.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783359372"},{"product_id":"1-john-relying-on-the-love-of-god-study-guide-with-leaders-notes","title":"1 John: Relying on the Love of God","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you rely on to get through your day? The things we rely on are also what define us—our family, education, job, accomplishments, money. For the apostle John, nothing defined him more than the love of God in Jesus, and that is what he relied on every moment of every day. Scotty Smith takes readers through 1 John and shows how a rich understanding of the love of God prepares us to thrive in times of great stress and strengthens us for every season of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelying on God's love brings true joy that empowers us to be faithful in the face of opposition. Discover how we are to live in this world as children of light and how the best way to defeat spiritual warfare is to be preoccupied with Jesus. Participants will learn how knowing Jesus equals loving Jesus, and loving Jesus equals loving others. Because the Father already loves us as much as he loves Jesus, he is committed to making us like Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis small group guide includes eight in-depth lessons that include discussion questions, a short article to read, and a practical application section that can be used for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1 John: Relying on the Love of God\u003c\/em\u003e is part of \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e series published in partnership with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/serge.org\/\"\u003eSerge\u003c\/a\u003e. Each book in the series examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Scotty Smith","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952676348133,"sku":"9781645071860","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952676380901,"sku":"9781645071877","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/1-John-Cover__75311.1753471401.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783360844"},{"product_id":"why-should-i-pray-how-god-shares-his-heart-with-us","title":"Why Should I Pray? How God Shares His Heart with Us","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever felt discouraged about praying? Sometimes it feels like there are more reasons \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003eto pray than \u003cem\u003eto\u003c\/em\u003e pray. Discouraging circumstances that haven't changed, long-standing requests that haven't been given a yes, boring prayer meetings the list of reasons to give up can make prayer seem more like a duty instead of a delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastor and author Scotty Smith has struggled with prayer too, but he shares how his prayer life was transformed when he learned that prayer was about talking with his heavenly Father as a dearly loved son. Prayer isn't a spiritual duty to be performed or a spiritual vitamin to be taken. Using personal examples of how he uses Scripture to pray, Scotty Smith gives practical, encouraging guidance how prayer can transform your relationship with God and your approach to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"New Growth Press","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952785793253,"sku":"9781645074502","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952785826021,"sku":"9781645074519","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Why-Should-I-Pray__52851.1753471419.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783365543"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/collections\/Scotty_Smith.jpg?v=1777893779","url":"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/collections\/scotty-smith.oembed","provider":"New Growth Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}