Proven - Bible Study Book: Where Christ's Abundance Meets Our Great Need

by Jennie Allen

You don't have anything to prove.

Too many of us walk through life feeling as if we don't measure up. We always seem to thirst for more. We think if we could only work harder or be better, we could be enough. But the truth is, we will never be enough. And thankfully, we don't have to be.

In this 8-session study, Jennie Allen walks through key passages in the Book of John to demonstrate how only Jesus is enough. We don't have to prove anything because Jesus has already proven everything. Discover how our thirsty hearts can only be quenched by the living water.

Features:
Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
Seven weeks of personal study segments to complete between eight weeks of group sessions
Five days of study within each week of personal study


Benefits:
Learn to take hold of what has already been given to you in Christ
Stop trying to prove yourself because Jesus has already proven everything
Look to Jesus for your satisfaction
Overflow with Christ's abundance, and bring life to others
Remind yourself of who you are in Christ with Scripture
Grow in biblical literacy with this exploration of the Gospel of John

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2017

About the author

Jennie Allen, Bible teacher, author, and the visionary behind IF:Gathering and Gather25, a 25-hour global prayer gathering. Driven by a deep love for God and an unyielding belief in the potential of this generation, Jennie's mission is to disciple a generation of Jesus followers to live what they believe.

Through her writing and teaching, Jennie seeks to convey a simple yet profound truth: God sees you, loves you, and invites you to play your part in His unfolding story. She has witnessed firsthand the miraculous work of Jesus when people fully surrender to Him.

Jennie is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie is the New York Times' best-selling author of Untangle Your Emotions, Find Your People and Get Out of Your Head. Jennie has a masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children.

Reviews

[Tricia Culp · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great study! It goes through stories in Jesus's life from John to talk about how all of our deepest needs are met in Jesus. Beautiful and insightful.

[Faith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy Jennie Allen and her books. I found some of the ideas of things to do to embrace parts of this book unrealistic for a variety of reasons. I also found that it weighed a little heavy on the sin side than the forgiven side, which is disappointing. In my walk of faith, I have found that I am forgiven and free, and I felt parts of this led me to feel anything but.

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

This bible study was so good!! I highly recommended it espically if you need rest, reasurrence, and fulfillment! Jennie Allen takes you through the gospel of John and explains and asked questions that really make you think. Anyway, this was amazing and I really enjoyed it!!

[DustBunniesAndBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. I wish it were more in depth, more teaching. Overall, it was a very good study. It asked great questions that made you do some soul-searching. Would be a good Bible study for someone new or fairly new to Bible study. Not enough depth for those already used to Beth Moore or Priscilla Shirer, but still has thought-provoking questions.

[Stefanie Foard · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of if not the best Bible study I've ever done. My striving, perfectionistic heart needed every word of this. Jennie Allen can join my all-star Heaven girls' band now. Haha! (See my reviews of Sarah Bessey, Shauna Niequist, and Annie Downs' books.) ;)

[Kerry · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not like this study at all, nor the videos that went with it. The study could have been condensed into about 1/2 of the book, instead of all the white space that was used to make it look like a much longer study.

I found her end of chapter 5 experiences unrelatable - "go buy or make a firepit"? For real? I didn't do one of them.

The chapter readings would start out good for a page and then go into basically a fill in the blank work sheet style. Our bible study group did not like this book at all and most stopped reading it half way through.

[Tara Aston · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great message as always from Jennie, but the format wasn’t easy to follow throughout the week between our group studies. I found myself less engaged in this study than her others.

[Brittany Saenz · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing, life changing bible study! Jennie Allen is so relatable as she shares her own experiences of her walk with Christ. This one is a must!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good Bible Study that provided good insight into the life we lead and how to live it for God and not others.

[Erin · Rating 1 out of 5]

It wasn't a very challenging study.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars
This was definitely perfectly timed!

[Sara Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second Jennie Allen study, and I have gotten a lot out of both of them.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this study with my co-op mom friends.