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Chase the Lion Bible Study Book: Stepping Confidently Into the Unknown Batterson, Mark

Chase the Lion: Stepping Confidently Into the Unknown is a sixsession young adult Bible study that expands the message of Mark Battersons bestselling book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day Inspired by a fearless warrior named Benaiah 2 Sam 23:20 who changed the course of his future by winning a battle with a real lion, this study examines biblical and modernday examples of people who were willing to put everything on the line, take risks, seize opportunities, face fears, embrace uncertainty, and look foolish when it comes to chasing after Godgiven opportunitiesOur current Christian culture doesnt usually encourage sensible people to chase after risky opportunities and dreams We want to believe that if its a good decision, it will always be and feel safe because thats the way God wants life to be But what if you discovered that the fulfilling life God wants for you is hiding behind a present problem, a past failure, or a lifelong fear?Author Bio: Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC Targeting emerging generations, 73 percent of NCCers are single 20somethings who live or work on Capitol Hill Currently one church with three locations, the vision of NCC is to meet in movie theaters at metro stops throughout the DC area Mark lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Lora, and three children Mark is the author of Chase the Lion and Chase the Goose