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The Christian Prayer has hours of morning prayers, daytime prayers,
evening prayers, nightime prayers, and office of readings.
Holy Habits is an initiative to nurture Christian discipleship. It
explores Luke's model of church found in Acts 2:42-47, identifies
ten habits and encourages the development of a way of life formed
by them. The habits are: Biblical Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking
Bread, Sharing Resources, Serving, Eating Together, Gladness and
Generosity, Worship, Prayer and Making More Disciples. These Bible
reading notes have been developed to help churches and individuals
explore the Holy Habits through prayerful engagement with the Bible
and live them out in whole-life, missional discipleship.
Meditating on the Psalms offers spiritual insights into 52 of the
bestloved Psalms with an original translation and a devotional
commentary. The discussion of each Psalm ends with a related
Christian prayer, either from the tradition or written by the
author, John Eaton, himself. There is also an introduction that
explains the background to the Psalms -- who wrote them and why --
and their importance throughout the ages. No one is more qualified
to write on the Psalms than John Eaton. He is a distinguished
scholar, now retired, and has spent a lifetime studying the Psalms.
His pastoral work and his concern for the environment and ecology
give him great sympathy for the wide-ranging material found in the
Psalms. The Psalms are widely regarded as some of the greatest
poetry ever written. Meditating on the Psalms makes them accessible
to readers of all ages and all denominations and will be widely
welcomed as a useful aid to prayer.
The Christmas story we all know doesn't begin in the barn. It's the
culmination of centuries of waiting, and the various journeys of
some very ordinary but remarkable people towards the most
significant moment in human history.This December, our own journey
to Christmas isn't so much a physical journey as a travelling of
the heart, mind and soul closer to hope, closer to gratitude, and
closer to Jesus. Join the 24-7 Prayer team as they lead you through
a special month of Scripture-led meditation, reflecting on this
ancient but timeless story of wonder, redemption and hope.
Beginning on Advent Sunday, journey with Elizabeth and Zechariah,
Mary, Joseph, and then the shepherds and the Madi as you P.R.A.Y.
your way through December: Pause - remove all distractions, be
still and make room to connect with God Rejoice and Reflect - give
thanks, before engaging with a short passage of Scripture Ask -
bring your questions to God Yield - surrender to God's will for
your life As a contemporary take on an ancient practice, the
prayers written have been inspired by Christian heroes and
traditions throughout the centuries and designed to be returned to
daily, making space for Selah (opportunities to pause, wait and
respond) to encounter Jesus every step of the journey. Group
discussion notes are also included, should you want to go on this
Advent journey with others. Written by Pete Greig, Carla Harding,
Phil Togwell and Jill Weber
Topical Memory System Life Issues guides you to 72 Scripture
passages in six translations, helping you learn how to meditate on
and memorize the Word of God.Developed by The Navigators, Topical
Memory System (TMS) is a proven way to bring God's Word into your
mind and heart.Now includes six Bible versions: NIV, NASB, KJV,
NKJV, ESV, and NLT.
'The need of the hour is for Spirit-filled, Christ-centred,
Father-glorifying, Bible-based, fruitful individuals and churches.
This book can only help towards that goal.' In A Fruitful Life we
ponder the teaching of Jesus in John chapter 15, the famous 'vine'
passage. He is preparing his disciples for his departure and
describing how they can be effective witnesses in a hostile world.
Just as his instructions revolutionised their lives, so a proper
understanding of what he is saying can revolutionise our lives
also. It is the heart of the gospel message: the only way to live
the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live his life in us and
through us. This book includes material for individual reflection
and questions for group discussion.
Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong
cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering far more than a rush of
caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp aims to energize
Christian readers with the most potent encouragement imaginable:
the gospel. 365 devotional readings lead off with a compelling,
gospel-centered tweet (in 140 characters or less), followed by an
extended meditation on a key thought for the day. Focused less on
behavior modification and more on helping people encounter the
living God, this resource equips readers with the good news that
they need to trust in God's goodness, rely on his grace, and live
for his glory--day in and day out.
EasyEnglish is a form of simple English developed by MissionAssist.
This Gospel of Mark is written in EasyEnglish Level A.This version
of EasyEnglish uses plain, simple English, written in short
sentences using a limited vocabulary of 1200 words.There are
several levels of EasyEnglish to suit readers with different
reading abilities. Level A uses a 1200 word vocabulary and Level B
uses a 2800 word vocabulary and the latter is the one most used for
Bible translation.This book also contains a very helpful A-Z Word
list explaining some of the terms used in more detail.EasyEnglish
is an ideal translation for those learning English as a second
language or indeed as a resource for schools for pupils of mixed
reading ability.EasyEnglish would describe this book as follows:
'This Gospel of Mark is a short Bible book about Jesus Christ. It
is packed with wonderful details about his life and teaching. Some
of these we do not find in any other book. Mark wanted everyone,
everywhere, to know how special Jesus is.'
Most of us get hope all wrong. We hope for better health, a
generous pay rise or good grades for our children. Our wishful
thinking may or may not have a good outcome, but when it does, it
never leaves us satisfied. This 30-day devotional in the Food for
the Journey series shows us that Christian hope, by contrast, is
guaranteed and eternal, dealing with certainties: Christ's death
for us, his forgiveness of sin and our hope of heaven when we die.
Covering passages from Matthew, 1 Peter, Romans, 2 Corinthians, 1
Thessalonians and Revelation, in this devotional some of the
Keswick Convention's most beloved preachers - including Don Carson,
Ray Ortlund and Jonathan Lamb - unpack the Bible's teaching on
hope. In self-contained daily devotions they show us how we can
enjoy the pleasures of earth knowing that they point to the far
greater delights we'll experience one day in God's presence. In a
small, easily portable format, Hope is perfect for carrying around
with you on the go. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its
undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the
year, and work through it at your own pace. Whether you are looking
to renew your own sense of hope and wonder at God's goodness, or
want to dig more deeply into what the Bible teaches us about hope,
this little devotional is packed full of wisdom that will help
strengthen your faith in your walk with Christ. 'The hope set
before us' is far greater than we can ever imagine. This devotional
shows the glorious contours of our inexhaustible hope, offering
encouragement and reassurance, whatever our present circumstances
may be.
The ancient Israelite authors of the Hebrew Bible were not
philosophers, so what they could not say about God in logical
terms, they expressed through metaphor and imagery. To present God
in His most impenetrable otherness, the image they chose was the
desert. The desert was Ancient Israels southern frontier, an
unknown region that was always elsewhere: from that elsewhere, God
has come -- God came from the South (Hab 3:3); God, when you
marched from the desert (Ps 68:8); from his southland mountain
slopes (Deut 33:2). Robert Miller explores this imagery, shedding
light on what the biblical authors meant by associating God with
deserts to the south of Israel and Judah. Biblical authors knew of
its climate, flora, and fauna, and understood this magnificent
desert landscape as a fascinating place of literary paradox. This
divine desert was far from lifeless, its plants and animals were
tenacious, bizarre, fierce, even supernatural. The spiritual
importance of the desert in a biblical context begins with the
physical elements whose impact cognitive science can elucidate.
Travellers and naturalists of the past two millennia have
experienced this and other wildernesses, and their testimonies
provide a window into Israels experience of the desert. A prime
focus is the existential experience encountered. Confronting the
deserts enigmatic wildness, its melding of the known and unknown,
leads naturally to spiritual experience. The books panoramic view
of biblical spirituality of the desert is illustrated by the ways
spiritual writers -- from Biblical Times to the Desert Fathers to
German Mysticism -- have employed the images therefrom. Revelation
and renewal are just two of many themes. Folklore of the Ancient
Near East, and indeed elsewhere, that deals with the desert /
wilderness archetype has been explored via Jungian psychology,
Goethean Science, enunciative linguistics, and Hebrew philology.
These philosophies contribute to this exploration of the Hebrew
Bibles desert metaphor for God.
Reflections for Advent from members, associates and friends of the
Iona Community around the world - from Uganda, Scotland, Wales,
Palestine, Switzerland, India, Malawi, Australia, China, Iona,
Sweden, Kenya, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany,
Jerusalem, Japan, Ireland, Taiwan, Cuba, Alaska - and more. Many
people are seeking for a meaningful spiritual dimension in their
lives. There is evidence of that in the huge number of people who
work for peace and justice, who accompany the marginalised, and
who, in trying to live more simply, become deeply attentive to the
cries of our wounded planet. The writers in this book come from
different parts of the world. In everyday language they reflect on
the challenge and hope of Advent - a time in the Christian year
both of waiting and of expectancy. Their thoughts relate directly
to our present world situation in which both hope and uncertainty
are interconnected. They also remind us that many are seeking the
reality of God's presence in the midst of human experience - or in
more traditional language, 'the light of the Lord upon us'. The
various reflections point us to places and people in many parts of
the world where that light shines, often - surprising as it may
seem - brightly. Their insights enable us to walk more creatively
and compassionately in our own local situations, and to discover
that God's light sometimes shines where we least expect it.
The narrative of Holy Week is powerful and painful, and because we
know how the story ends it's easy to gloss over the difficult
details, and stay in the comfort zone of our understanding. Stephen
Cottrell brings home, vividly and poignantly, the physical reality
of the passion story. This is a book to stimulate thought, provoke
discussion and create space for contemplation. 'In order to
understand the cross you need to stand under it . . . with the
imagination as well as the mind . . . This book aims to help in
that process . . . But however you use it - on your own or with
others - I hope you will receive some small appreciation of just
how much the cross weighs, and maybe even pick it up yourself.'
From the Introduction
An easy-to-understand introduction to Judaism's most sacred text
The foundation of Hebrew and Jewish religion, thought, law, and
society is the Torah-the parchment scroll containing the text of
the Five Books of Moses that is located in every synagogue. This
accessible guide explains the Torah in clear language, even to
those who were not raised in the Jewish religious tradition.
Christians who want to know more about the Jewish roots of
Christianity need to understand the Torah, as do followers of
Islamic tradition and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic
faiths. The Torah For Dummies explains the history of the Torah,
its structure and major principles, and how the Torah affects the
daily lives of people who follow the Jewish way of life.
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The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply
biblical text effectively in today's context. The Gospel of John
tells us the story that is the foundation of the distinctive
teaching of Christianity. It provides all the elements necessary to
see the full picture of the person and work of Jesus: a human
Christ to redeem us, a divine Christ to reveal God's nature, and a
powerful, Spirit-filled Christ to help us lead holy lives. This
commentary unveils, in today's terminology, the deeply satisfying
portrait of Christ painted in the Gospel of John. To bring the
ancient messages of the Bible into today's context, each passage is
treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to
help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text
in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging
Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of
today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of
the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies
comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores
relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts
the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply
the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This
unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's
preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them
the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word
with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Despite the welcome revival of scholarly interest in Biblical
Wisdom, the Book of Proverbs remains neglected. It continues to be
seen as a disorganised repository of traditional banalities, while
Job and Qohelet are viewed as more exciting texts, in revolt
against Proverbs' conventional wisdom. Contradiction in the Book of
Proverbs argues that this misleading consensus owes more to
scholarly presuppositions than to the content of Proverbs; it sees
Proverbs as a challenging work, one that aims to provoke a critical
appropriation of wisdom and in which diverse sources have been
skilfully brought together by a creative final editor to form a
complex unity. Many divergences from the Hebrew in the Greek
witness to the translator's discomfort with his spikey, provocative
original. Peter Hatton challenges many existing scholarly
assumptions and calls for a re-evaluation of the role and
significance of Proverbs in relation to the other biblical wisdom
books and the whole canon.
First published in 1959, Karl Barth's A Shorter Commentary on
Romans originated as the manuscript for a course of extra-mural
lectures held in Basle during the winter of 1940-41. During this
time, Barth continued to resist the Nazi regime and its influence
on the Reformed Church as he did when he was in Bonn. This reissue
of Barth's A Shorter Commentary on Romans links to the renewed
interest today in a 'theological' interpretation of Scripture. In
response to the modern preoccupation with what lies behind the text
(the author's context), and to a postmodern preoccupation with what
lies in front of the text (the reader's context), both theologians
and biblical scholars are asking the following questions: 'What is
the relationship between the biblical text, interpreter and God?'
'Can the Bible be read both as an historical document and as a text
that speaks to us today, and if so, how can it do so?' Barth's
commentarial practice as exemplified in A Shorter Commentary on
Romans answers these questions. This book is presented in two
parts: first, an introduction by Maico Michielin helping readers
understand Barth's theological exegetical approach to interpreting
Scripture and showing readers how to let Scripture address
theological and ethical concerns for today; the main body of the
book then follows - the republication of the original English
translation by D.H. van Daalen of Barth's A Shorter Commentary on
Romans.
The Book of the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel (6th century B.C.E.)
is a book of forceful language and impressive images. Its message
is often clear, sometimes mysterious. The book had great impact in
Jewish and early Christian literature as well as in western art.
This book deals with the intentions of the book of Ezekiel, but
also focuses on its use by subsequent writers, editors or artists.
It traces Ezekiel's influence in Jesus' teaching about the Kingdom
of God, in Paul, the Gospels, and Revelation, and also shows that
Ezekiel's imagery, via Jewish mysticism, influenced the visionary
art of William Blake. Presenting contributions from leading
biblical scholars in Oxford and Leiden, based on their unique
collaborative research, this book will be of interest to a wide
range of scholars working in the field of biblical studies,
including those studying the Hebrew Bible, its early versions,
'inter-testamental' Judaism, New Testament and Early Christianity,
and the reception of Biblical literature in later centuries.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - the first four books of the New
Testament known as the Gospels, narrated by Poirot actor David
Suchet. Ever since he became a Christian at the age of forty, it
was Poirot actor David Suchet's dream to make an audio recording of
the whole Bible. The full NIV Audio Bible is available on MP3 CD or
digital download. Scripture is taken from the Holy Bible, New
International Version, 2011 translation and is the British text
version. This MP3 CD can be used on any device that displays the
MP3 symbol. You can transfer the audio files for your personal use
onto your computer, smartphone, MP3 player and other compatible
devices. For more information about how to use this product, visit
www.hodderbibles.co.uk where you will find a list of frequently
asked questions.
An important collection of apocryphal and pseudepigraphic texts
from the first and second centuries demonstrating how it is not
only from the Bible that information upon Christianity's origins
can be found. Sixteen texts from the remains of the non-canonical
gospels, some of which originate from the Nag Hammadi library and
only recently made available, communicate stories about Jesus.
Among them are: The Dialogue of the Saviour, Papyrus Oxyrhynchus
840, The Gospel of the Hebrews and The Acts of Pilate. The
collection shows how the memory of Jesus was kept alive in early
Christianity through the communication of such stories and sayings.
With a central focus on the literary aspects of the text, Professor
Cameron reveals in introductions for each gospel, its literary
forms, sources, the original language of the text, the languages in
which the text was preserved, the date and place of composition,
discovery and publication. The gospels are subsequently included;
one text, the translation of the Apocryphon of James, is published
for the first time. As new critical analysis develops to provide
the opportunity to examine the history of the literature, in which
Jesus's traditions were passed on, so the non-canonical texts are
becoming more significant. This selection of 'other' gospels allows
non-canonical texts to be used as primary sources to further
clarify gospel traditions. The Editor: Professor Cameron is a
specialist in form-critical analysis and is Professor of Religion
at Wesleyan University.
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