Muslims, Christians, and Jesus Bible Study Participant's Guide

Book excerpt: In this award winning, four-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Carl Medearis, an international expert in the field of Arab-American and Muslim-Christian relations, provides background info on Islam and tools for sharing Christ with their Muslim neighbors. Muslims, Christians and Jesus, is the recipient of the prestigious Outreach Magazine Resources of the Year for 2012. According to Medearis, how Americans respond to Islam and how Christians think of Muslims could be one of the most significant issues of our time. Throughout the study, Medearis helps you understand the basics of Islam, the difference between “moderate” Muslims and radical terrorists, the Muslim view of Jesus, and how we should interact with our Muslim neighbors, friends, and coworkers. From the Ground Zero mosque to whether we believe in the same God, Medearis also addresses key questions and responses to the current Muslim/Christian tensions facing our society. This Participant Guide features video notes, group discussion questions, informative sidebars and quotes, and ideas for personal application. Sessions include: What is Islam? Exploring Our Fears Understanding What Muslims Believe Jesus: The Bridge to Muslims Building Bridges through Relationship Bonus session: 10 Myths about Muslims Designed for use with the Muslims, Christians, and Jesus Video Study (sold separately).