Max Lucado Books & Bible Studies

In this 52-week Bible study—designed to be started at any point in the year—Max Lucado delves into King David's story to discover what it means to chase after God's own heart.

King, shepherd, warrior, poet—King David’s life is a rich tapestry of roles and experiences. He was a man of striking contradictions, known both for his extraordinary faith and his profound failures. Yet in spite of his turbulent life, he was regarded as a man after God’s own heart. But what does that truly mean for us today?

In Seeking After the Heart of God for 52 Weeks, Max Lucado invites you on a year-long journey through David’s remarkable story. Walk with David through seasons of triumph and times of brokenness. Discover how his courage in crisis, his prayerful and worshipful dependence, his honesty, his repentance after failure, and his steadfast obedience shaped a heart that continually sought God above all else.

David’s story reveals that God meets us in our imperfections and holds us steady with his grace. As you seek after God’s heart this year, may you discover the joy, strength, and transformation found in a life that is pointed toward him—just as David’s was.

Features

• 52 weekly readings from Max Lucado exploring the key moments of David’s life.
• Thought-provoking study questions for personal reflection or group discussion.
• An “After God’s Own Heart” section each week to help you apply biblical lessons to your own faith journey.
• Weekly prayers and memory verses to guide your spiritual growth.

Benefits of the Study

1. Deepen Your Faith: Gain a richer understanding of God’s heart through the inspiring life of King David, guided by Max Lucado’s wisdom.
2. Find Strength in Life’s Challenges: Learn how David’s courage, trust, and honesty can help you navigate your own trials with faith and resilience.
3. Experience Spiritual Growth: Engage with thought-provoking study questions and biblical passages that bring God’s Word to life.
4. Discover God’s Purpose for You: Reflect on David’s journey to uncover how God’s steadfast love and purpose apply to your own story.
5. Transform Your Heart: Cultivate a heart that seeks after God, finding joy, peace, and renewal in your spiritual walk.

Fear may fill the world, but it doesn't have to fill your heart.

With his signature warmth and biblical wisdom, bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado helps you confront your deepest fears head-on—equipping you to trade anxiety for unshakable bravery through trusting God's extraordinary grace.

Are you searching for a way to overcome fear and anxiety through faith?

Whether you're battling everyday worries like delays, disappointment, and doubt, or facing life's biggest terrors—violence, poverty, and death—Max helps you see the proven path to brave living you've been searching for. You Can Be Brave serves as a powerful reminder that faith, not fear, can always be your default reaction to the threats of life. You'll discover life-changing truths that will empower you to:

• Break free from the fears that keep you from loving fully and living boldly
• Shield yourself from the crippling fears of others
• Ignite thrilling, contagious bravery by connecting deeply with God and people
• Find complete healing from the hidden wounds old fears left behind
• Make brave faith your automatic response to every threat

You Can Be Brave is the perfect gift for loved ones and friends who may be facing difficult circumstances to help remind them that God is always there for them in their moment of need.

Tomorrow's dreams begin with today's courage. Let God's power turn your past failures, rejections, and shortcomings into stunning victories. Step into the brave life you were created for—starting today, you can be brave.

Are you struggling with sadness, pain, or disappointment? Could you use a new beginning or a redo? If so, take heart. The oh-so-welcome news of the Scripture is this: Our God is a God of fresh starts.

In Begin Again, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado combines his heartwarming stories and timeless biblical teachings with new insights and perspectives. Packed with encouragement, Begin Again will reassure you that Jesus is the author of new beginnings, no matter what sorrows or struggles you’ve faced.

Begin Again also includes a series of thoughtful, comprehensive reflection questions designed to go along with every chapter, giving you a chance to dive even deeper into the ways God promises to make all things new.

Max will prepare you for the journey ahead by helping you:

• Trust that God fights for you, even on your darkest days
• Rely on God's unconditional love and protection
• Ground yourself in his everlasting promises
• Hold on to enduring hope found in faith
• Make a difference in your community by influencing the lives of others
• Set your sights on your eternal home in heaven

This timely compilation—which also includes original content from Max—will provide you with the hope and encouragement you need to take the first step into your new beginning, whatever it may hold. No matter what heartache or hardship you’ve endured, you can take comfort in knowing that it’s never too late to Begin Again.

Be Prepared, Not Scared

Are we living in the end times? If so, what does that mean for you?

In contrast to the confusion and anxiety that often comes with this topic, Max Lucado believes God wants us to be prepared, not scared; informed, not intimidated. He writes: "The future is not frightening if you know the future. And you can know the future when you know who holds it."

What Happens Next is an optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven's time line that will empower you to face the future with faith. Max takes you on a well-researched overview of what God's Word says, exploring the following four big ideas that provide a solid foundation for understanding God's eternal plan:

• We were made to reign with Christ.
• God has made and will keep his promises.
• Heaven has a time line.
• A golden era-the millennium-awaits God's children.

Plus, Max takes you on a journey of the time line of history, examining essential milestones such as the rapture, the seven years of tribulation, and the glory of heaven.

Whether you find yourself in the "I can't wait," "I'm almost ready," or "I'm not sure about all of this" camp, you will be encouraged to ponder God's promises for the future.

In Max's signature encouraging style, he reminds us, "It's all about hope. It's all about him."

It wasn't an easy path for David to become king over Israel. God had personally selected him for the role at a young age and given him the strength and courage to defeat the Philistine giant named Goliath. However, David's popularity that resulted from this triumph made the current king, Saul, paranoid that he would lose the throne. He made attacks against David's life, forcing the younger man to flee into the wilderness and even hide out in enemy territory. Saul was ultimately killed in battle, but the path wouldn't get much easier for David once he became king. Sadly, much of this turmoil would come about as a result of David's own sinful actions when he committed adultery and then murder to cover it up.

Join beloved author Max Lucado as he explores David's reign in 2 Samuel and how God used him to become Israel's greatest king in spite of his many flaws and failings. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of 2 Samuel, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:

• God provides his guidance in the intersections of life.
• Pride always leads to a fall and colossal collapses.
• Our God is in the business of forgiving and restoring his people.
• The Lord continues to look for people after his own heart.

Life Lessons with Max Lucado brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:

• An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.
• Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.
• An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).
• Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.
• Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.

The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

Find comfort for your soul when you feel crushed by the weight of life’s challenges.

Hope for Hard Days is just what you need when the world feels overwhelming and heavy. Through 90 encouraging devotions from pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado, you will be reminded that God is close beside you no matter what you are facing. In Him you have comfort for today, hope for tomorrow, and a future in heaven.

Life is hard. Each day seems to bring its own unique challenges and hardships. And sometimes it feels like it takes every ounce of our strength just to make it through the day. So, whether you are facing failure, living in loss, or overwhelmed by obstacles, Max Lucado wants to remind you that God is near, and Jesus is always with you no matter what you are up against today. 

Hope for Hard Days is a beautiful and encouraging book that makes a wonderful gift for those who are hurting and those who simply want to draw nearer to Jesus and be reminded of His presence. Each uplifting entry includes: 

• An encouraging devotion to help you apply God's Word to your circumstances
• A biblically based promise or affirmation to hold on to through your hard days
• Space to write out prayers, Bible verses, concerns, and reminders of God's faithfulness

This 90-day devotional offers you:

• Strength to get through a hard season
• Reminders of God’s love and provision 
• Courage for the long journey of grief and healing
• Teaching about heaven and God’s plan for the future
• Assurance that God is with you
• Confidence that He will someday make all things right

Hope for Hard Days makes challenging times a little easier to navigate as you walk hand-in-hand with the One who loves you through every painful moment and offers you hope and a future.

NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

When was the last time you awakened to a swirl of anxious, out-of-control thoughts?

Perhaps you were overwhelmed with the weight of worry, the fear of failing, or the grip of guilt. The way we think directly impacts our joy and peace. In Tame Your Thoughts, Max Lucado provides three biblical and practical tools to renew your mind and transform your life.

Our thoughts have consequences. Most people would agree that positive thoughts generate positive actions. Negative thoughts activate negative behavior. But do we understand that we can manage our lives by managing our thoughts? Not only does neuroscience back this concept, but the idea is also embedded throughout Scripture. "Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Rom.12:2 esv). Tame your thoughts and transform your life!

In Tame Your Thoughts, Max explores three key thought-management tools and then applies them to the most common thought problems: worry, guilt, anxiety, and other types of mental quicksand that threaten to trap us. God loves us too much to let us lead a life marked by poor thinking. He made our brains; he can retrain our brains. God has not left us alone in this battle of the mind.

Stuck in your head? Hounded by regrets? Weighed down by worry? Change is possible! The thoughts that have characterized your past need not characterize the rest of your life. You will learn to:

• Take thoughts captive
• Test each message against the truth of Scripture
• Interrupt poisonous thought threads
• Think and act like Jesus

If God can resurrect the dead, can he not resurrect hope? Defy depression? Clarify confusion? Silence shame? Destroy doubt? Banish bitterness?

Take God at his word. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Tim. 1:7 nkjv, emphasis added). With God as their helper, you will discover a new way of thinking and a better way of living. A new person will begin to emerge.

We can tame each thought, friends.

Find hope to keep going even when times are hard when you discover that God never changes, and He is always on your side.

In Never Give Up, trusted pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado crafts a powerful narrative underscoring the theme of relentless perseverance and the goodness of God in the midst of life's storms, illustrating that God's goodness transcends our circumstances.

This encouraging book, carefully curated from Max's bestseller, You'll Get Through This, serves as a vivid reminder that, even when life seems unfair or impossible, our faith in a benevolent God can carry us through to redemption and transformation. Never Give Up will give you the encouragement to keep fighting, to keep believing, and to never give up, assuring you that with God's guidance, any adversity can be overcome, leading to profound personal strength and spiritual insight. You’ll discover how to:

• Finding hope in despair
• Trust in God's plan
• Overcome adversity
• Strengthen your faith

Inside the pages you will also find:

• A 7-day devotional focused on the 7 Statements of Strength from the book
• Key Scriptures for getting through life's toughest days
• Reflection questions

Never Give Up is a beacon of hope and encouragement if you are wading through a storm or experiencing hardship, emphasizing that with God's help, you can overcome any challenge, leading to personal growth and redemption. Come and discover how your challenges can be transformed into opportunities with the guiding hand of God.

NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

When was the last time you awakened to a swirl of anxious, out-of-control thoughts?

Perhaps you were overwhelmed with the weight of worry, the fear of failing, or the grip of guilt. The way we think directly impacts our joy and peace. In Tame Your Thoughts, Max Lucado provides three biblical and practical tools to renew your mind and transform your life.

Our thoughts have consequences. Most people would agree that positive thoughts generate positive actions. Negative thoughts activate negative behavior. But do we understand that we can manage our lives by managing our thoughts? Not only does neuroscience back this concept, but the idea is also embedded throughout Scripture. "Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Rom.12:2 esv). Tame your thoughts and transform your life!

In Tame Your Thoughts, Max explores three key thought-management tools and then applies them to the most common thought problems: worry, guilt, anxiety, and other types of mental quicksand that threaten to trap us. God loves us too much to let us lead a life marked by poor thinking. He made our brains; he can retrain our brains. God has not left us alone in this battle of the mind.

Stuck in your head? Hounded by regrets? Weighed down by worry? Change is possible! The thoughts that have characterized your past need not characterize the rest of your life. You will learn to:

• Take thoughts captive
• Test each message against the truth of Scripture
• Interrupt poisonous thought threads
• Think and act like Jesus

If God can resurrect the dead, can he not resurrect hope? Defy depression? Clarify confusion? Silence shame? Destroy doubt? Banish bitterness?

Take God at his word. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Tim. 1:7 nkjv, emphasis added). With God as their helper, you will discover a new way of thinking and a better way of living. A new person will begin to emerge.

We can tame each thought, friends.

Renewing your mind will lead to a transformed life.

Have you been feeling weighed down by worry? Or caught up in a web of self-critical thoughts? The good news is that with God's help, you can learn to renew your mind, break free from negative patterns, and become a little more like Jesus every day. This six-session Bible study explores three scripture-based tools that will help you take every thought captive and test the messages that replay in your mind against the truth of God's Word. You will also learn to overcome common thought traps like anxiety, guilt, rejection, dissatisfaction, and more. No matter who you are or where you come from, progress is possible.

Sessions and video run times:

1. The Power of Your Thoughts (17:00)
2. Three Tools for Thought Management (18:00)
3. Getting Unstuck from Anxiety and Guilt (18:30)
4. Finding Joy and Avoiding the Lure of Lust (17:00)
5. Navigating Overwhelming Situations and Pain (18:00)
6. Facing Rejection and Dissatisfaction (16:30)

Designed for use with the Tame Your Thoughts Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video, sold separately.

Renewing your mind will lead to a transformed life.

Have you been feeling weighed down by worry? Or caught up in a web of self-critical thoughts? The good news is that with God's help, you can learn to renew your mind, break free from negative patterns, and become a little more like Jesus every day. This six-session Bible study (video access included) explores three scripture-based tools for managing your thoughts:

• Practice Picky Thinking: Monitor the airspace of your thoughts and don't allow the destructive ones to land.
• Identify UFOs: Scan for any untruths that are creating false narratives that are leading to overreactions.
• Uproot and Replant: Don't let the ugly weeds of Satan's lies grow. Pull them up by the roots and replace them with God's truth.

These three tools will help you take every thought captive and test the messages that replay in your mind against the truth of God's Word. You will also learn to overcome common thought traps like anxiety, guilt, rejection, dissatisfaction, and more. No matter who you are or where you come from, progress is possible.

This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:

• Individual access to six streaming video sessions
• Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time
• Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
• A guide to best practices for leading a group

Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Eligible only on retail purchases inside the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Be Prepared, Not Scared

Are we living in the end times? If so, what does that mean for you?

In contrast to the confusion and anxiety that often comes with this topic, Max Lucado believes God wants us to be prepared, not scared; informed, not intimidated. He writes: "The future is not frightening if you know the future. And you can know the future when you know who holds it."

What Happens Next is an optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven's time line that will empower you to face the future with faith. Max takes you on a well-researched overview of what God's Word says, exploring the following four big ideas that provide a solid foundation for understanding God's eternal plan:

• We were made to reign with Christ.
• God has made and will keep his promises.
• Heaven has a time line.
• A golden era-the millennium-awaits God's children.

Plus, Max takes you on a journey of the time line of history, examining essential milestones such as the rapture, the seven years of tribulation, and the glory of heaven.

Whether you find yourself in the "I can't wait," "I'm almost ready," or "I'm not sure about all of this" camp, you will be encouraged to ponder God's promises for the future.

In Max's signature encouraging style, he reminds us, "It's all about hope. It's all about him."

In this optimistic, accessible, and non-sensational Bible study on what happens as we move into the end of this age, Max Lucado provides a wise, well-researched, reassuring overview of what God's Word has to say on a topic that often creates confusion and anxiety. What Happens Next reminds us that we are headed to a far better place than where we started.

Sessions and video run times:

1. Made to Reign (19:30)
2. God's Plan for the Ages (20:00)
3. The Rescue and the Rewards (19:00)
4. Destination Wedding (19:00)
5. God Will Have His Garden (18:00)
6. The Great Homecoming (18:30)

Designed for use with the What Happens Next Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video, sold separately.

Are we living in the end times?

The world feels fragile. Every day we hear of wars, famines, natural disasters, and strife. Jesus told us that "all these are the beginning of birth pains" (Matthew 24:8) as we move toward the end times. But at the core of the gospel is the promise that for followers of Christ, the best is yet to come.

In this Bible study, Max Lucado provides a wise and reassuring overview of what God's Word has to say on a topic that often creates confusion and anxiety. Max explores four big ideas:

• We were made to reign and rule with Christ
• God has made promises to us and will keep them
• God has a plan and reveals what's in store for us
• We can spend eternity with God in an eternal home

What Happens Next reminds us that we are headed to a far better place than where we started.

This study guide includes:

• Individual access to six streaming video sessions
• Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time
• Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions
• A guide to best practices for leading a group

Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.