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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 ...
PaperbackCalling on the Name of the Lord
A Biblical Theology of Prayer
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Gary Millar
Series edited by D. A. CarsonPreaching's 10 New Books Every Preacher Should Read
"At that time people began to call upon the name of the LORD" (Genesis 4:26 ESV).
From this first mention of prayer in the Bible, right through to the end, when the church prays "Come, Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20), prayer is intimately linked with the gospel—God's promised and provided solution to the problem ...
PaperbackIsaiah
An Introduction and Commentary
Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
by Paul D. Wegner
Series edited by David G. Firth
Consulting Editor Tremper Longman IIINo other prophetic book rivals Isaiah's clear message, powerful imagery, and confident hope in God's future deliverance. The prophet's vision of God's glory and holiness in chapter 6 permeates the whole book, and he never tires ofcorrecting misplaced faith in power or false gods.
In this thorough and accessible Tyndale commentary, Paul Wegner explores the background, structure, ...
PaperbackThe Trinity in the Book of Revelation
Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John's Apocalypse
Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture
by Brandon Dean Smith
Foreword by Lewis Ayres
Series edited by Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Daniel J. TreierHow should we read the book of Revelation?
Interpreting Scripture faithfully is a challenge with regard to any text and for any reader of the Bible. But perhaps no text confronts and confuses readers as much as the book ofRevelation. With its vivid imagery and rich prophetic language, John's Apocalypse provokes and stirs our imaginations. Some have viewed it primarily as ...
PaperbackExcellence
Run with the Horses
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Eugene H Peterson
Growing in Excellence Through the Story of Jeremiah
Every day, we must choose whether to live cautiously or courageously, to follow the crowd or to embrace God's purposes. God invites us to live at our best, to pursue righteousness, to drive toward true excellence.
In this six-session LifeGuide® Bible study, beloved pastor Eugene Peterson draws from ...
Number of Studies: 6
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EbookGod Is Great, God Is Good
Why Believing in God Is Reasonable and Responsible
Edited by William Lane Craig and Chad Meister
2011 Outreach Magazine Book Award Winner
2010 Christianity Today Book Award Winner
The days have passed when the goodness of God--indeed, the reality of God itself--could reasonably be called a consensus opinion. God's reputation has come under considerable review in recent days, with some going so far as to say that it's ...
PaperbackThe Magnificent Journey
Living Deep in the Kingdom
Apprentice Resources
by James Bryan Smith
We are told, “Look out for yourself first” and “Nice guys finish last.” But following that path leaves us feeling isolated and anxious, and can even take us to a place of ruin. This is not a magnificent journey.There is a road tolife in the unshakeable kingdom of God, but it's not an easy journey. "We cannot enter into the kingdom unless we take our cross and die to ourselves," ...
PaperbackPresence-Centered Youth Ministry
Guiding Students into Spiritual Formation
by Mike King
How many programs does it take to change a youth group?That question has bothered youth workers for decades, and the cracks in its logic are beginning to show. In place of the contrived, artificial mechanisms employed so widely in modern youth outreach and discipleship, Mike King proposes a ministry centered in the presence of God.Young people encounter Christ not in the flash and pop of arena ministry, ...
PaperbackHow to Read Exodus
How to Read Series
by Tremper Longman III
The book of Exodus is a key to understanding the Bible. Without it, the Bible would lack three early scenes: deliverance, covenant and worship. Exodus provides the events and narrative, the themes and imagery foundational for understanding the story of Israel and of Jesus.You can read Exodus on your own, and its main themes will be clear enough. But an expert can sharpen your understanding and appreciation ...
