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Often, idols are obvious--money, power, fame. But subtler idols can sometimes take the form of sweet loved ones, Instagramable interiors, and busy seasons of ministry. <p> But if your heart is prioritizing any of those pursuits before God, they are taking up space meant for Him alone. <p> In this 8-session study, learn to identify the functional gods you are serving daily and the lies they tell. Only when you learn to dethrone modern-day idols can you pursue a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus. <p> Features: <ul><li> Interactive teaching videos approximately 20-25 minutes in length per session, available via redemption code printed in the Bible study book </li><li> Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups </li><li> Personal study segments with homework to complete between 8 weeks of group sessions </li><li> Recipes to help grow friendship and community within your small group </li></ul> Benefits: <ul><li> Stop wasting time on the temporal, false gods, and invest in the eternal, one true God. </li><li> Recognize the lies behind false gods, and learn to identify the Truth. </li><li> Dethrone your modern-day idols, and experience the abundant life in Christ. </li></ul> Video Sessions: <ul><li><b>Session 1: (9:06)</b>--Kelly Minter welcomes us to the No Other Gods revised and expanded Bible study from the Amazon River. Kelly reminds us that an idol is anything we put in our hearts before God or in place of Him. Don't miss who God is for you. </li><li><b>Session 2: (28:00)</b>--Why does God long for us to be free from our gods and the things that steal our hearts from Him? After studying the Ten Commandments, we look at our hearts and at how false gods motivate us and also hold us back for being all God wants for us. </li><li><b>Session 3: (26:00)</b>--Why would we ever turn to anything less than Jesus? We often cover up our struggles instead of collapsing before the Lord and trusting Him. In this session, we see Hannah of the Old