Chase the Lion Bible Study Book: Stepping Confidently Into the Unknown

Chase the Lion: Stepping Confidently Into the Unknown is a six-session young adult Bible study that expands the message of Mark Battersons best-selling 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 modern-day 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 God-given opportunities.Our 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 D.C. Targeting emerging generations 73 percent of NCCers are single 20-somethings 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 D.C. 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.