These ‘maps’ aim to deepen engagement with the Christian gospel
No prior knowledge is required, yet even for those who know the gospel well there’s something new to discover.
In each Gospel pack are five maps. Unfolding each reveals a wide range of tools to help you navigate your way around a particular episode. Music, art and poetry are offered to stir the imagination and stimulate new insights. As well as links between the text under the spotlight and the Old Testament, connections are made with issues of our own time.
Theologians from every age are drawn upon to enrich understanding and, as with all these other tools, to invite a personal response. In fact, space is set aside on each map for people to make their own mark, to add their own reflections, to become theologians themselves... and all this in just one piece of folded paper!
“What I love is the combination of accessibility and depth as well as the way in which these materials feed the imagination and draw the reader into prayer.”
— The Rt Revd Graham James, former Bishop of Norwich
Using the maps
Originally written for the people of the Diocese of Norwich in the Church of England, these maps have proved to be wonderfully flexible: they can be used by people on their own or in groups and at any time of the year.
Explore with a friend in your kitchen, use as a group study resource, or to stimulate ideas for a sermon. A Bible is an essential accompanying tool!
Explore the Gospels
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Explore Matthew's Gospel through this unique set of bible study 'maps'; perfect for small groups or individual reflection.
In this pack are five maps:
• JESUS IS FOUND BY THE MAGI
• JESUS TEACHES HIS DISCIPLES
• JESUS STILLS THE STORM
• JESUS IS TRANSFIGURED
• JESUS FORETELLS HIS DEATH
Each 'map' takes you on a reflective journey through a key episode of the Gospel with the help of art, poetry and music and invites an interactive response. No prior knowledge is required, yet even for those who know the gospel well there’s something new to discover.
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Explore Mark’s Gospel through this unique set of bible study 'maps'; perfect for small groups or individual reflection.
In this pack are five maps:
• JESUS IS BAPTISED
• JESUS HEALS THE SICK
• JESUS FEEDS THE HUNGRY
• JESUS RIDES INTO JERUSALEM
• JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS
Each 'map' takes you on a reflective journey through a key episode of the Gospel with the help of art, poetry and music and invites an interactive response. No prior knowledge is required, yet even for those who know the gospel well there’s something new to discover.
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Explore Luke’s Gospel through this unique set of bible study 'maps'; perfect for small groups or individual reflection.
In this pack are five maps:
• JESUS IS BROUGHT TO THE TEMPLE
• JESUS HEALS A PARALYSED MAN
• JESUS TEACHES US TO PRAY
• JESUS TELLS A STORY
• JESUS HAS SUPPER AT EMMAUS
Each 'map' takes you on a reflective journey through a key episode of the Gospel with the help of art, poetry and music and invites an interactive response. No prior knowledge is required, yet even for those who know the gospel well there’s something new to discover.
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Explore John’s Gospel through this unique set of bible study 'maps'; perfect for small groups or individual reflection.
In this pack are five maps:
• JESUS GOES TO A WEDDING
• JESUS MEETS A WOMAN AT A WELL
• JESUS REVEALS HIS IDENTITY
• JESUS STANDS BEFORE PILATE
• JESUS MEETS MARY IN A GARDEN
Each 'map' takes you on a reflective journey through a key episode of the Gospel with the help of art, poetry and music and invites an interactive response. No prior knowledge is required, yet even for those who know the gospel well there’s something new to discover.