{"product_id":"john-wesleys-give-me-your-hand-set-in-modern-language-with-introduction-and-suggestions-for-group-use-9798990617261","title":"John Wesley's Give Me Your Hand: Set in Modern Language With Introduction and Suggestions for Group Use","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan real Christians disagree? \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat should that look like? To whom can we safely say, \"Give me your hand?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are not new questions. Almost three hundred years ago, John Wesley, father of Methodism and grandfather of the Pentecostal movement and the Salvation Army, gave an answer that is sorely needed today: \u003cstrong\u003eChristians should join hands in love and service, even if they don't agree on every point or do everything the same way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWesley explained exactly what he meant in this sermon from 1740. In particular, he lays out - in a series of questions that many modern Christians might feel hit a little too close to home - just how to recognize who it is safe to offer your hand to. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWesley was a fiery revival preacher who drew crowds of thousands, but his 18th-century English is unfamiliar to modern readers. Some words have completely changed their meanings. (The original title of this sermon was \"Catholic Spirit,\" even though it's not about the Roman Catholic Church.) Long-time pastor David Wentz has updated Wesley's wording to restore its original clarity, force, and spirit. The result is a text that readers of all levels of theological interest and expertise will understand and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis short book is ideal for small groups and adult Sunday School classes. \u003c\/strong\u003eDr. Wentz provides an introduction that sets Wesley's words in context, thoughtful discussion questions at the end of each section, a brief guide on how to lead small groups, and a suggested six-week schedule. For further study, the numerous Scripture quotes and allusions are identified. Wesley's full original version is included as an appendix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn Wesley's Give Me Your Hand\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the John Wesley in Modern Language series.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a time of renewed interest in Christianity worldwide, these brief, accessible group studies of Wesley's foundational emphases are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Doing Christianity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798990617261\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.21d","brand":"David Wentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52733742153909,"sku":"9798990617261","price":9.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/john-wesleys-give-me-your-hand-set-in-modern-language-with-introduction-and-suggestions-for-group-use-9798990617261","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}