This six-week Bible study offers engaging discussion prompts, Scripture, and lessons on difficult times we experience. Learners will come to know not only how we deal with hard times as God's children, but also will experience the beauty of Christian community as they tackle this difficult topic. Appropriate for any youth through adult small group setting.

1. Joseph Taken to Egypt
   Hard times helped Joseph discern his destiny, and they can help us in the same way too.
2. Joseph in Prison
   During hard times, Joseph saw that God still cared for him; God cares for us faithfully, as well.
3. Ruth Makes a Choice
   Hard times brought some significant changes to Ruth’s life; at some point, hard times may call each of us to try a different path.
4. Esther Risks Her Life
   Esther took a significant risk when the lives of her people were threatened; hard times challenge us to take risks for others.
5. Persecuted for Jesus
   Despite imprisonment and beating, the apostles continued to faithfully share the news of new life in Christ; we too can proclaim Christ in the face of opposition.
6. Peter Escapes from Prison
   Acts 12 describes Peter’s deliverance from prison; in the midst of perilous life situations, deliverance can come through prayer and sometimes even through miraculous means.

Relevance Group Bible Studies from Warner Press provide intriguing examinations of topics using the whole of the Scriptures. The guides incorporate various stories and activities to introduce and apply the subject matter, with a Bible study component at the heart of each session. Our goal is to show life-long believers and those new to the faith how to know the Lord intimately while encouraging them to step out and join Him in His work with miraculous results.

These studies are ideal for any setting. We know that time is a valuable commodity in today’s society, and that’s why each book consists of five or six short lessons intended to meet the group’s scheduling needs.