Challenging Lifestyle by Nicky Gumbel
This book is written by Nicky Gumbel, the man who pioneered the Alpha course. Challenging Lifestyle is described on its front cover as an official follow up to the popular Alpha Course.

It’s based on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5 to 7) and is split into 19 short chapters. Each chapter is based on a short passage of scripture from Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount and then Nicky Gumbel’s comments on the passage explaining its meaning and its relevance for today.

At the back of the book there is a set of 6 or 7 questions for each chapter which were written by David Stone. These questions can then form the basis of a group discussion on the passage in question.

Subjects looked at in the book include “How to Deal with Anger”,  “How to Avoid Sexual Sin” , “How to Love Your Enemies” and “How to Handle Money.”

The book can be studied individually but I would suggest it is better when used in a group setting. I would personally recommend it as a good source of material for a housegroup to study. However be prepared to be challenged as per the title!

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