Gift Ideas for Grads
Equipped with God’s Word
Celebrate the turning of a page in the lives of students by gifting them with resources that can help strengthen and deepen their knowledge of and love for the Lord and his Word.
For Elementary School Grads
The Biggest Story
Kevin DeYoung
Featuring chapters that are short enough to be read in one sitting, this illustrated Bible storybook imaginatively retells the biblical narrative in one continuous story, helping kids connect the dots from Genesis to Revelation.
The Big Picture Story Bible
David R. Helm
Designed for kids ages 2–7, this children’s Bible presents the remarkable true story of God's love for the world from both the Old and New Testaments with simple words and striking illustrations.
Big Picture Bible Crafts
Gail Schoonmaker
This book of 101 reproducible Bible crafts will supplement Bible lessons for children of a variety of ages, helping them engage with God’s Word in fun and creative ways.
A Hat for Ivan
Max Lucado
This abridged version of a classic heartwarming tale captures the truth that God has made everyone for a special purpose. Redesigned with a new cover.
Exploring the Bible
David Murray
This simple, gospel-centered, 365-day Bible reading plan guides children ages 6–12 through the most important passages of the Bible, helping them see and appreciate the big-picture storyline of Scripture.
Tell Me the Story
Max Lucado
Combining powerful illustrations with engaging writing that young children will enjoy, this book by Max Lucado helps parents teach their kids about God’s overarching story of redemption—and their place within it.
For High School Grads
ESV Student Study Bible®
David W. Chapman, Lane T. Dennis, Wayne Grudem, Thomas R. Schreiner, Barry J. Beitzel, T. Ryan Buchanan, Bill Deckard, J. I. Packer, Leen Ritmeyer, C. John Collins, John D. Currid
The ESV Student Study Bible, adapted from the ESV Study Bible, contains 12,000+ study notes, book introductions and timelines, 80+ maps and illustrations, 120 character profiles, 900 "Did You Know?" facts, 10 topical articles, and more.
This Changes Everything
Jaquelle Crowe
Written by a teenager for teenagers, This Changes Everything is a deeply theological yet practical and accessible book on how the gospel radically transforms every aspect of the teen years.
12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You
Tony Reinke
Writer Tony Reinke identifies twelve potent ways our smartphones have changed our lives—for good and ill—and calls us to develop healthy habits for life in the digital age.
The Story of Everything
Jared C. Wilson
The gospel isn’t just our ticket into heaven; it changes everything about everything. This book shows what the gospel means for every aspect of our lives and our world—nothing remains unchanged by God’s story.
Jesus or Nothing
Dan DeWitt
Responding to the “pop” atheism trend, DeWitt challenges high school and college students to seriously consider the implications of an atheistic worldview while setting forth a compelling case for Christianity.
Uncomfortable
Brett McCracken
Uncomfortable makes a compelling case that following Jesus calls us to embrace the more difficult aspects of Christianity in the context of the local church.
Liberal Arts for the Christian Life
Jeffry C. Davis, Philip Graham Ryken
Comprehensive in scope, this substantial volume was compiled in honor of Leland Ryken and champions the importance of an approach to faith and learning grounded in the Christian liberal arts.
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism
Mark Dever
Seeks to encourage readers to understand the fundamentals of evangelism and to challenge them to develop a culture of evangelism in their lives and their local churches.
How Does Sanctification Work?
David Powlison
Weaving together personal stories, biblical exposition, and theological reflection, David Powlison highlights the personal and particular means God uses to make us more like Jesus.
For College Grads
ESV Study Bible
The ESV Study Bible—created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers—features 20,000 study notes, 80,000 cross–references, 200+ charts, 50+ articles, 240 full–color maps and illustrations, and more.
Not Yet Married
Marshall Segal
This book will help single people make the most of their not-yet-married life, seeing it as a unique period of unmatched devotion to Christ and ministry to others, even while waiting for a spouse.
A Francis A. Schaeffer Trilogy
Francis A. Schaeffer
Considered foundational to his entire life's work, this text was revised shortly before the renowned theologian's death.
Crazy Busy
Kevin DeYoung
Constant busyness is dangerous for our souls. In this short, honest, and often humorous book, DeYoung rejects the “busyness as usual” mindset, helping us to make time for the things that really matter.
Sex in a Broken World
Paul David Tripp
Best-selling author Paul David Tripp helps us see that only the gospel can redeem sexual brokenness, giving us a clear view of God’s original purpose for sex.
Reset
David Murray
Although burnout is growing increasingly common among men in ministry, it doesn’t have to be inevitable. Pastor and counselor David Murray offers men gospel-centered hope for avoiding and recovering from burnout, setting a more sustainable pace.
Refresh
Shona Murray, David Murray
Writing to women in a busy, do-it-all culture, husband-and-wife team Shona and David Murray offer practical tips for avoiding and recovering from exhaustion, depression, and anxiety—centered on grace.
Living Life Backward
David Gibson
Drawing on wisdom from Ecclesiastes, David Gibson persuades us that only with a proper perspective on death can we find satisfaction in life—and see just how great God is.
Reading the Bible Supernaturally
John Piper
Best-selling author John Piper teaches us how to read the Bible in light of its unique ability to reveal God's glory in a way that informs our minds, transforms our hearts, and ignites our love.
For Seminary Grads
ESV Archaeology Study Bible
The ESV Archaeology Study Bible roots the biblical text in its historical and cultural context, giving Bible readers a framework for better understanding the people, places, and events recorded in Scripture.
A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament
Miles V. Van Pelt
Written from a Reformed, covenantal, and redemptive-historical perspective, this introduction to the Old Testament invites readers to see the cohesive story of the Bible through the lens of the gospel promised from the beginning.
A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament
Michael J. Kruger
This introduction to the New Testament orients readers to each book’s theology, key themes, and overall message from a Reformed, covenantal, and redemptive-historical perspective—equipping readers to study and teach the New Testament with clarity.
Bonhoeffer's Seminary Vision
Paul R. House
Exploring a neglected facet of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life and legacy, this book examines his work training seminary students for pastoral ministry, arguing for personal, face-to-face education in response to today's rise of online education.
The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge
The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge edited by Dr. Dirk Jongkind and Dr. Peter Williams, is a critical Greek text reflecting decades of scholarly advances and groundbreaking scribal habit studies.
Reformation Theology
Matthew Barrett
Offering readers a comprehensive summary of the major tenets of Reformation theology, this volume convincingly demonstrates the Reformation’s enduring importance for the church today.
Biblical Doctrine
John MacArthur, Richard Mayhue
Systematizing the robust theology that has undergirded John MacArthur’s well-known preaching ministry for decades, this comprehensive overview of basic doctrines taught in the Bible will give Christians a solid foundation for what they believe.
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Resources for Small Group Studies
Need some suggestions for what to study with your small group? Browse this list of resources for a variety of interest groups.