A repackaged edition of the revered author's moving theological work in which he considers the most poetic portions from Scripture and what they tell us about God, the Bible, and faith.
In this wise and enlightening book, C. S. Lewis--the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics--examines the Psalms. As Lewis divines the meaning behind these timeless poetic verses, he makes clear their significance in our daily lives, and reminds us of their power to illuminate moments of grace.
Faith Walk: Proverbs for Women, by Jennifer Maxey, applies proverbs from the wisdom literature of the Old Testament to the challenges faced by contemporary Christian women.
Lesson 1 asks Why Proverbs? Lesson 2 considers The Woman Folly. Lesson 3 focuses on Lady Wisdom. Lesson 4 exalts the Trusting Woman. Lesson 5 warns against becoming the Angry Woman. Lesson 6 extols the Gentle Woman. Lesson 7 discusses the Whispering Woman. Lessons 8-9 examine the Gracious Woman. Lesson 10 counsels against becoming the Sluggish Woman. Lesson 11 praises the Diligent Woman. Lesson 12 reflects upon the Merciful, Truthful Woman. Lesson 13 shifts focus to the Truthful, Merciful Woman.
Alec Motyer was a man whose love for God and His Word inspired others to enjoy studying the Bible, and especially the Old Testament. Isaiah by the Day and Psalms by the Day exemplify this passion. Motyer's scholarly brilliance and devotional warmth have cemented these books as firm favourites in the hearts of many readers.
This beautiful cloth-bound box set contains both volumes from this esteemed Bible teacher. Moyter is a master at attending to the details and finding their precise place in the grand sweep of scripture's redemptive narrative. Rich and full, yet concisely put.
Each of the 144 daily readings consists of a Scripture passage, a wealth of accompanying notes, and a devotional reflection. The text is set in its context, with clear references to other relevant passages. Motyer's long experience as a linguist enabled him to translate Isaiah and the Psalms from Hebrew into English, bringing us as close to the original text as possible, and helping us perceive familiar passages anew. His rich analysis alongside these translations, aids the reader to delve deeper into the treasures on offer. For a richer understanding of the Psalms and Isaiah, Motyer's guide is an indispensable resource.
Providing so much more than a mere devotional, Moyter shares his tools for digging into God's word and extracting its treasures. Look over his shoulder and learn from his lifetime of devout scholarship, faithful teaching and godly wisdom.
Faith Walk: Galatians for Women
Jennifer Maxey, a faithful Christians and gifted communicator, adds to her Faith Walk series with Galatians for Women. This workbook addresses fundamental biblical truths, both doctrinal and practical. Paul's epistle to the Galatians focuses upon the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God's eternal purpose, and the transformational effect of living according to Spirit. Jennifer tackles complex themes, and presents them in an understandable and useful manner. With an engaging style, Jennifer incorporates life experiences into her lessons. This workbook serves as an excellent foundation for Ladies' Bible Class, and is also useful for daily devotionals.
6 lessons:
A Balm for the Soul.
The Words of Her Mouth: Psalms for the Struggle listens to and wrestles with ancient poems through the lenses of modern women: Martha Spong, Mihee Kim-Kort, Beth Richardson, Alicia Crosby, Marilyn Pagán-Banks, Julia Seymour, Kentina Washington-Leapheart, Jennifer Garrison Brownell, Katie Mulligan, and Layton Williams.
This collection of 150 psalms is a balm in this season of spiritual strife and political struggle. Each original psalm invites the reader into honest space in which lament is heard, love is affirmed, and the body is unashamed before God.
As Martha Spong explains in the book's foreword, I wondered what women writers might say in conversation with the psalms in this season of child separation and climate change and #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter. I invited nine women whose faith and writing I value to join me in discovering what the psalms say to us and what psalms are inside us.
If you're a woman who feels like you don't have time to study the Bible in a deep, meaningful way, but you want to, this is the book for you. Psalms is a combination of Chris's ability to unpack Scripture in deep, practical ways and Hope's ability to create questions that guide the reader and apply God's Word. This collection of twelve psalms will help you articulate the deep emotions we experience while living in a broken world. But these psalms may also be more practical than you think. Designed to be completed in just twenty minutes, each study is both substantive and time efficient and is useful for individual and group studies.
Christine and Hope's study through Psalms is terrific. It offers readers a chance to bring their longings, laments, and laughter to the Lord by exegetically walking them through the text, while also offering practical application questions and direction to apply each psalm. This study, as with their other studies, is an excellent resource for diving deeper into God's Word by giving guidance through the rich Scripture found in Psalms.
Casey Cockrum, M.S., Director of Female Campus Staff, Reformed University Fellowship
The Psalms Bible study provides a 50,000-foot flyover of the middle of the Bible that will make your heart sing Hope and Chris introduce the various types of psalms in a very accessible and engaging fashion. Their At His Feet Bible Studies are compact yet chocked full of rich theology. They are ideal for new believers, working women, and young moms.
Karen Hodge, Coordinator of Women's Ministry Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
The Book of Psalms is near and dear to every believer. These poems of old put to words the deepest joys and cries of our heart, shaping our faith and helping us worship our Savior. This study on the Psalms dives into the various genres of psalms, verse by verse, helping us worship the One who ultimately fulfills its prose. I highly recommend this study
Christina Fox, speaker, editor, author of A Heart Set Free: A Journey to Hope Through the Psalms of Lament and Closer Than a Sister: How Union with Christ Helps Friendships to Flourish
Christine B. Gordon, MATS, is wife to Michael and mother of three. She earned her master of arts in theological studies at Covenant Seminary. She currently works as a bookkeeper in St. Louis. She loves to walk, make music with other people, and sew badly crafted baby blankets.
Hope A. Blanton, LMSW, is wife to Ray and mother of three. She earned her master's in clinical social work at Temple University. Currently she works as a counselor in San Antonio. She loves good food, making people laugh, and being outside.
Playing in the Dust offers a fresh, engaging take on the creation stories, inviting readers to explore these ancient narratives in a new light. David Runcorn brings an adventurous, open-hearted approach to themes like being made in God's image, freedom and obedience, and the tension between dominion and ecology. Through short, conversational chapters, Runcorn explores key questions about human identity, calling, temptation, rest, and more, helping readers reconnect with the playful wisdom of Genesis. He offers an invitation to return to these familiar stories of our beginnings and rediscover their original gift, as they refresh and guide our journeys of faith and life with God our maker. Here are the foundations for an inspirational, forward-looking and generous faith through which to engage with our emerging world and the questions and challenges with which it presents us.
Think feelingly only of the state you desire to realize. Feeling the reality of the state sought and living and acting on that conviction is the way of all seeming miracles. All changes of expression are brought about through a change of feeling. A change of feeling is a change of destiny.
One of the great metaphysical teachers of the 20th century, Neville Goddard showed people how they could attain their goals simply by refining their imagination.
Feeling Is The Secret is his most famous book.
This book is one that points out Jesus's command to love God the Father, our neighbors, and our enemies. It's based on many of Jesus's teachings and challenges the reader to follow what He says. The author's focus is to direct the reader to walk in love and Spirit.
Winner of the ECPA Book of the Year Award for Bible Study
He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)
Often hailed as one of the greatest chapters in the Bible, the prophecy of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53 foretells the crucifixion of Jesus, the central event in God's ultimate plan to redeem the world.
This book explains the prophetic words of Isaiah 53 verse by verse, highlighting important connections to the history of Israel and to the New Testament--ultimately showing us how this ancient prophecy illuminates essential truths that undergird our lives today.
What do you do when you've really blown it? Is sin really as dangerous and is grace really as powerful as the Bible says they are? Is there such a thing as a new beginning?
Sin and grace-these are the two themes of our lives. We all blow it and we all need to start over again. In Psalm 51, David tells his story of moral failure, personal awareness, grief, confession, repentance, commitment, and hope. And because David's story is every believer's story, Psalm 51 is every believer's psalm. It tells how we, as broken sinners, can be brutally honest with God and yet stand before him without fear.
Whiter Than Snow unpacks this powerful little psalm in fifty-two meditations, reminding readers that by God's grace there is mercy for every wrong and grace for every new beginning. Designed for busy believers, these brief and engaging meditations are made practical by the reflection questions that conclude each chapter.
Join author and minister David Murray as he introduces you to Jesus through the lens of the Old Testament.
When you think of a son trudging uphill, carrying wood for his own sacrifice because his father has decided to give him up to death, what biblical event does this bring to mind? Is it Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, or is it Christ's passion in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? The kinship between these two stories is deeper than mere coincidence, and the similarities don't end there. In fact, Murray argues that Christ isn't just present in the story of Abraham and Isaac--he's present on every page of the Old Testament.
In Jesus on Every Page, Dr. Murray guides the reader down his own Road to Emmaus, describing how the Scriptures were opened to him, revealing Jesus from Genesis 1 all the way through Revelation 22. Dr. Murray shares his ten simple ways to seek and find Christ in the Old Testament, diving deep into:
Recognizing Jesus in the full breadth of scripture is important for every Christian. In this step-by-step guide to discovering Jesus in the Old Testament, Dr. Murray provides a framework that will help you start practicing this wonderful way of enjoying Jesus throughout the Bible.
Whether you are preaching Jesus through Old Testament readings or just beginning to discover the reality of Christ in the Old Testament, Jesus on Every Page is an accessible guide to getting to know the Old Testament for what it truly is: full of Jesus.
In this outstanding commentary, Gordon McConville offers a theological interpretation of the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy in the context of the biblical canon.
He gives due attention to historical issues where these bear on what can be known about the settings in which the text emerged. His dominant method is one that approaches Deuteronomy as a finished work.
Dr McConville argues that in the context of the ancient world, Deuteronomy should be understood as the radical blueprint for the life of a people, at the same time both spiritual and political, and profoundly different from every other social, political and religious programme.
The book incorporates the tension between an open-ended vision of a perfectly ordered society under God, and practical provisions for dealing with the frailty and imperfections of real people. Hence, it is capable of informing our thinking about the organisation of societies while maintaining a vision of the kingdom of God.
A new passage through the Psalms.
Following on from the successful and highly acclaimed Isaiah by the Day, Alec Motyer leads readers through a new devotional translation of the Psalms.
Day by day, read freshly translated passages from the Psalms and use the author's expository notes and devotional applications to explore the passage further.
richly full, concisely put - Mark Dever (Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President, 9Marks.org, Washington, DC)
Combining three volumes into one, Knowing God Through the Old Testament brings together three of Christopher J. H. Wright's best loved books: Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament, Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament, and Knowing the Holy Spirit Through the Old Testament.