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PaperbackEsther
An Introduction and Commentary
Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
by Debra Reid
The place: Persia. The time: fifth-century BC. The Jews were threatened with genocide. A decree ordered the extermination of young and old, women and children. The book of Esther describes how this crisis was averted through the bravery of Esther,the wisdom of Mordecai and the unity of the Jewish people. Debra Reid's approachable commentary helps us see even more clearly in the book of Esther the ...
PaperbackDeuteronomy
Becoming Holy People
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Stephen D. Eyre
Do you long to experience God's presence in your life?
In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Stephen D. Eyre leads you to explore the story told in Deuteronomy—the story of God's people seeking after him. As you trace their journey, experiencing their forward progress, their detours, and their obstacles, you, too, will learn to follow God more closely.
For over three decades ...
Number of Studies: 12
PaperbackThemes in Old Testament Theology
by William A. Dyrness
Studying the New Testament without a background in the Old is like listening to only the last movement of a great symphony. Unless we begin at the beginning, we miss the sense of developing themes and their subtle variations. To fully appreciatethe music of the Bible, we need to listen to its early movements.William Dyrness helps us by providing a set of program notes to important Old Testament ...
PaperbackQuestions God Asks
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
This nine-session LifeGuide Bible study covers some of the surprising and interesting questions Old Testament characters heard from God, such as when he asked "Where are you?" of Adam and Eve. As we consider the questions God asked others, we are guided inward to reflect on the same questions in our own lives.
For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content ...
Number of Studies: 9
PaperbackAngels
Standing Guard
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Douglas Connelly
Do angels really have wings?
Do they protect people from harm?
Can people become angels after death?
Misconceptions about angels abound--in books, in movies and on talk shows.
In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Douglas Connelly explores with you what the Bible really says about angels, including their service to God and their ministry to people.
For over ...
Number of Studies: 8
PaperbackChristian Virtues
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Cindy Bunch
Virtue may not be a word you use every day, but it defines the qualities of a person of character. One of the good things about belonging to God is that he develops virtues in you.
In this nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Cindy Bunch leads you to investigate—and learn to practice—key Christian virtues: faith, hope, love, wisdom, justice, courage, moderation, integrity and perseverance.
For ...
Number of Studies: 9
PaperbackSpiritual Warfare
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Jack Kuhatschek
What is spiritual warfare? How can I recognize it? In what ways does it affect me?
The Bible has much to say about the temptations and struggles you face day by day. In this LifeGuide® Bible Study, you'll walk through nine passages of Scripture to learn who the real enemy is, what their plan of attack is, and how you can defend yourself and be victorious. Through ...
Number of Studies: 9
PaperbackPsalms
Prayers of the Heart
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Eugene H Peterson
Praying Through the Psalms with Eugene Peterson
This twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on Psalms from beloved pastor and author Eugene Peterson teaches you how to relate to God as you pray through different emotions and states of being, showing you how to respond to God in praise. Through studying the Psalms, you'll explore who you are and what God means to you as you ...
Number of Studies: 12
PaperbackJesus and Personality Theory
Exploring the Five-Factor Model
by James R Beck
In recent years researchers in human personality have come to a rarely achieved near unanimous conclusion: human personality is structured around a very few major traits, probably five in number. These factors, sometimes called the Big Five and represented by the acronym OCEAN, are
- Openness to experience
- Conscientiousness
- Extroversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
How ...
PaperbackWomen in the Church
A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry
by Stanley J. Grenz and Denise Muir Kjesbo
Studies of key biblical passages on women's roles in the church fill entire bookshelves, if not libraries. But in Women in the Church, Stanley Grenz and Denise Muir Kjesbo offer the first in-depth theological study of this issue--one of the most bitterly contested issues of our day.
Carefully considering the biblical, historical and practical concerns surrounding women and the ordained ...
