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Atmospheric conditions in our fallen world churn serious turbulence:   Health crises.   Economic struggles.   Unwanted invoices and cancer cells that howl down on our lives and turn life into a bull ride.   Peter and his fellow storm riders knew they were in trouble. Sunlight was a distant memory. Rain fell from the night sky in buckets. Lightning sliced the blackness with a silver sword. Winds whipped the sails. The boat lurched and lunged like a kite in a March wind.   "The boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary" (Matthew 14:24 NKJV). Descriptive phrase, don't you think? Apt description for the stormy seasons of life. The gusts and the gales turn contrarily against your wishes, leaving you "in the middle of the sea, tossed about by guilt."   In the middle of a divorce, tossed about by guilt.   In the middle of debt, tossed about by creditors.   In the middle of a corporate takeover, tossed about by Wall Street and profit margins.   But after as many as nine hours in the sea, the unspeakable happens: Jesus comes, commanding the storm.   The disciples didn't expect Jesus to come to them this way.   Neither did we. We expected him to come in the form of peaceful hymns, or Easter Sundays, or quiet retreats. We expected to find Jesus in morning devotionals, church suppers, and meditation.   We never expected to see him in a divorce, death, lawsuit, or jail cell.   We never expected to see him in a storm. But is it in storms that he does his finest work, for it is in storms he has our keenest attention.   This message is at the heart of my Bible study, In the Footsteps of the Savior. If you're looking for a study to go through in the days leading up to Easter, I hope you'll sign up. You'll get a free Holy Land art print along with some other free resources and six teaching videos filmed on location during my most recent visit to Israel.   Have you ever wondered what it was like to walk with Jesus along the roads of Nazareth? To have been on the boat in the midst of the storm in Galilee? Listened to him teach on a hillside or from the temple steps? Arrived at the tomb just to find it empty?   Now you can.   Please consider joining the study today.   ~Max JOIN NOW Save on Study Resources Premium Bundle The Best Value! Get 3 incredible resources and save $31.98 (44% off retail!) $39.99 ($71.97) 44% OFF  FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS  with code MIRACLE SHOP NOW This Premium Bundle includes:   (1) Study Guide - The study guide includes group discussion questions and personal Bible study between sessions for reflection and application. You'll also receive an individual access code to stream all 6 video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). (1) In the Footsteps of the Savior hardcover book - The companion book to the study: In the Footsteps of the Savior: Following Jesus Through the Holy Land is an invitation to come alongside Max as he shares meaningful insights on the people and places that shaped Jesus' life. In this special compilation, Max weaves together in-depth teaching from his bestsellers with poignant reflections on his time in the Holy Land, guiding you through three distinct aspects of Jesus' life: The arrival of the Savior Jesus' ministry The crossroads and the cross With beautiful photographs and thoughtful questions for reflection, you will feel like you are walking in the footsteps of Jesus! (1) Atlas - The Essential Atlas of the Bible is the perfect tool to take your study on the Holy Land to a deeper level. Embark on a fascinating journey through the lands where key biblical events unfolded. Visit the places where Jesus preached, Moses journeyed, and Paul spread the word of God—all from the comfort of your home! With nearly 200 visually captivating maps and full-color images, this comprehensive atlas will deepen your understanding of biblical lands, history, and spirituality.  Essentials Bundle includes the study guide & the In the Footsteps of the Savior hardcover book! $28.99 ($46.98) 38% OFF  FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS  with code MIRACLE SHOP NOW This Essentials Bundle includes:   (1) Study Guide - The study guide includes group discussion questions and personal Bible study between sessions for reflection and application. You'll also receive an individual access code to stream all 6 video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!). (1) In the Footsteps of the Savior hardcover book - The companion book to the study: In the Footsteps of the Savior: Following Jesus Through the Holy Land is an invitation to come alongside Max as he shares meaningful insights on the people and places that shaped Jesus' life. In this special compilation, Max weaves together in-depth teaching from his bestsellers with poignant reflections on his time in the Holy Land, guiding you through three distinct aspects of Jesus' life: The arrival of the Savior Jesus' ministry The crossroads and the cross With beautiful photographs and thoughtful questions for reflection, you will feel like you are walking in the footsteps of Jesus! Study Guide with lifetime streaming access to all 6 videos!  $14.50 ($21.99) 34% OFF  FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS  with code MIRACLE SHOP NOW The ultimate resource for the In the Footsteps of the Savior Online Bible Study! 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