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Better understand the original meaning of Scripture for a deeper
study of God's Word. Bring the words of Scripture to life and
discover the richness and significance of the original languages of
the Word of God. The KJV Word Study Reference Bible includes
in-text subheadings and 2,000 easy-to-use word studies with select
Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek words explained in every chapter from
Genesis to Revelation. By looking into these ancient texts, we are
able to read scripture as it was originally written and passed on
from generation to generation. In addition, this Bible's
Topic-by-Topic studies give a practical framework for understanding
scripture, along with more helpful resources. Features include:
Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by
recording a memory or note Book introductions provide a concise
overview of the background and historical context of the book about
to be read 2,000 word studies illuminating the biblical language 21
chain-linked topical studies for better theological understanding
and application Study the Book provides helpful notes for reading
each book of the Bible Word study indices by Strong's number, by
English word, and by book help you find Greek and Hebrew word
studies Extensive cross-references drawing connections between
texts Concordance provides an alphabetical listing of important
passages by key words Words of Christ in red quickly identify
verses spoken by Jesus 16 full-color maps show the layout of Israel
and other biblical locations for better context Ribbon markers make
it easy to navigate and keep track of where you were reading Clear
and readable 9.5-point KJV Comfort Print (R)
Longtime Pastor and Author John Piper Walks through Jesus’s Commands and Their Meaning for the Christian Life.
The four Gospels are filled with commands straight from the mouth of Jesus Christ. They are not the harsh demands of a taskmaster, but Jesus's way of showing his followers who he is and how to be more like him.
In All That Jesus Commanded, John Piper walks through Jesus’s commands, in 50 short chapters, explaining their context and meaning to help readers understand Christ’s vision of the Christian life and what he still requires today. The result is a helpful guide for thoughtful inquirers and new Christians, as well as veteran believers, whether for their own study or as a resource in disciple-making.
- Biblical and Theological: Piper examines Jesus’s commands and explains their context, meaning, and application today
- Comprehensive: Features Scripture, person, and subject indexes
- Accessible: Written in a clear, engaging tone, this book is an excellent resource for new and seasoned believers alike, and for use in discipling younger believers
It's possible to learn how to live with a faith that is so
confident in God that it can't be shaken--even in the most
unpredictable and chaotic times. In this five-session video Bible
study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author and
teacher Christine Caine invites you to move into a deeper intimacy
with God than you have ever known--and let him heal your heart and
take away your fear. Including video discussion questions, Bible
exploration, and personal study material, Caine points out the way
to developing a relentless faith so that the next time life throws
you a curve ball--and life likely will--you will be able to
navigate your way through, still living the adventure he planned
for you...and maybe even a version of the adventure that's beyond
what you could ever have imagined. Sessions include: Expect the
Unexpected - Embracing God's control over our own. Unexpected
People - Learning how to look and see what God is doing. An
Unexpected Assignment - How God interrupts our carefully made plans
and why. Unexpected Endings Bring New Beginnings - Focusing on what
God has been up to in our lives. Unexpected Resurrection - Renewing
our faith in the final hope. Many of us have been trained to fear
the unexpected and want everything to be "under control," but God
wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith-filled
perspective rooted in trust. He has never been taken by surprise.
Designed for use with the Unexpected Video Study (9780310089322)
sold separately.
The lessons contained in Baltimore Catechism No. 3 are intended for
students who have received their Confirmation and/or high
schoolers. It includes additional questions, definitions, examples,
and applications that build upon the content of the original
Baltimore Catechism (No. 2).
With an easy to read question and answer format, the Catechism
combines solid Catholic doctrinal teaching with meaningful exposure
to Scripture and practical application.
The revival of interest in the Baltimore Catechism reflects
Catholics growing realization that a clear, concise presentation of
the truths of the Faith is just what people young and old need to
appreciate, practice and defend Church teaching. Catechists and
parents will find this Catechism an invaluable teaching tool as
they prepare children and catechumens to receive the Sacraments and
lead authentic Catholic lives. Students will find this an
uncomplicated and friendly guide to authentic Catholicism.
This is the original TAN edition of the Baltimore Catechism, with
updated typesetting, fresh new cover, larger format, quality
binding and the same trusted content.
With this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John
Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market
today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover
all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with
movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and
All Saints' Day.
For each lectionary text, preachers will find four brief
essays--one each on the theological, pastoral, exegetical, and
homiletical challenges of the text. This gives preachers sixteen
different approaches to the proclaimation of the Word on any given
occasion.
The editors and contributors to this series are world-class
scholars, pastors, and writers representing a variety of
denominations and traditions. And while the twelve volumes of the
series will follow the pattern of the Revised Common Lectionary,
each volume will contain an index of biblical passages so that
nonlectionary preachers, as well as teachers and students, may make
use of its contents.
The "Bible Atlas" locates points of significance in the Bible
narrative on clear maps and includes an index of Bible places.
Full-color rattle board book that explains the mass to young
children
This perfectly delightful and all-inclusive resource covers Years
A, B, and C of the liturgical cycle. It is perfect for parishes who
schedule a childrens Liturgy of the Word as well as for those who
simply want materials to prepare children for the weekly liturgy.
It is geared to ages 5-8 and for each week of the lectionary cycle
there are creative hand-out activity sheets that involve children
in the scriptural message. Best of all, it offers informative
background notes and directions for liturgy leaders, parents,
catechists, and all who work with parish children. This is a
must-have resource for every parish.
Originally published in 1907, this book provides information to
parents and teachers wishing to teach their children about
Christianity as well as science. Lodge details his fear of
mandatory secularism in schools and advises how to instruct
children in science without allowing any doubt of Christian
doctrine and stresses the importance of reconciliation between
religion and science for future generations. This title will be of
interest to students of Education and Religion.
Year B, Volume 1: Advent through Transfiguration. With this new
lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox Press offers
the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When
complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the
Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable
occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All
Saints Day. For each lectionary text, preachers will find four
brief essays on the theological, pastoral, exegetical, and
homiletical challenges of the text. They might focus on the Gospel
text, for instance, by reading all four essays provided for that
text, or they might explore connections between the Hebrew Bible,
Psalm, Gospel, and Epistle texts by reading the theological essays
for each one. Each lectionary year will consist of four volumes,
one for the Advent and Christmas season, one for Lent and Easter,
and one for each half of Ordinary Time. While the twelve volumes of
the series will follow the pattern of the Revised Common
Lectionary, each volume will contain an index of biblical passages
so that nonlectionary preachers may make use of its contents.
The secret to sparking a love for learning in your family Sally and
Clay Clarkson learned the secret to raising children who live
vibrant, flourishing lives as adults. It all begins with awaking
your child's heart, mind, and strength to the wonder of God's Word
and work in the world. This companion guide to Awaking Wonder
provides practical ideas, insights, and suggestions to direct you
and your children along the path of wonder and learning. The
Awaking Wonder Experience is a lifegiving map that will point you
in the right direction by offering * creative ideas, reflections,
resources, and advice to help awaken wonder in your family *
reflection questions to help you become your best self in Christ,
so you can be your children's best mentor * encouragement for you
as you discover the beauty of learning that comes from making
everything visible in the light of Christ * space to build your own
twelve-month plan, built on the key concepts outlined in this guide
The God of wonder is waiting to be with you, as you work through
this book to awaken wonder in your children's hearts and minds.
This book takes an innovative approach to the study of the
penitentials and nunnery rules and the ways in which these texts
impinged upon the lives of female audiences. The study emphasises
the importance of the texts for the promotion of Christian values
and of the expectations of churchmen in the construction of
appropriate Christian behaviour for women in the early medieval
West. These texts constitute the only written works which would
have had direct influence upon the lives of lay and religious
women. The work focuses upon the elements of the penitentials which
provided female-specific expectations, and these fall largely into
two categories of sexuality and pre-Christian practices. The
nunnery rules seldom provided comprehensive sets of behavioural
expectations. Rather, rules emphasised expectations relating to
issues of enclosure, work and abstinence which came to be perceived
as the defining characteristics of religious women.
This six-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold
separately), With All Your Heart, by noted teacher and historian,
Ray Vander Laan, is volume ten of the That the World May Know
series. Do you remember where your blessing comes from? In Exodus,
God warned Israel to remember him when they left the dry desert and
reached the fertile fields of the Promised Land. But in this tenth
volume of Faith Lessons, you'll discover how quickly they forgot
God and began to rely on themselves. Find out what it means to
remember the Lord in your own life on this one-of-a-kind spiritual
pilgrimage. Filmed on location in Israel, Faith Lessons is a unique
video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding
relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical,
cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and
historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the
Scriptures' significance for modern believers. Each lesson: Focuses
on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD Includes sidebars,
maps, photos and other study tools Features questions that
facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection Includes 25
personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience
between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications
that impact how you live out your faith today. The companion DVD
for With All Your Heart was filmed on location in Timnah, Negev,
and Jerusalem. These illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new
understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and
transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for
use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult
Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital
insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative
approach to Bible study. This Discovery Guide is designed for use
with the With All Your Heart DVD (sold separately). Lessons
include: Build Me a Sanctuary - Filmed in Timnah Making Space for
God - Filmed in Timnah He Led Them Like a Shepherd - Filmed in
Negev By Every Word - Striking the Rock - Filmed in Negev With All
Your Might: The Final Test - Filmed in Jerusalem A Well-Watered
Garden - Filmed in Jerusalem
Beloved evangelist Billy Graham understood the flurry of modern
life and the constant temptation of busyness. In a world in which
everyone seems to be rushing to finish their to-do list, answer
their emails, and respond to their cell phones, peace is still
possible. In Peace for Each Day, a 365-day devotional, Graham
shares God's gentle, reassuring promise of spiritual calm. Each
daily passage in Peace for Each Day invites you to joyfully engage
with Scripture as you meditate on God's peace--peace that can be
found whatever the circumstances, whatever the calling, whatever
the future holds. This 365-day devotional features: a larger trim
and print a beautiful leathersoft cover a ribbon marker and
presentation page As Graham wrote, "Millions are searching for
[peace], but we Christians have found it! It is ours now and
forever." Peace for Each Day makes a beautiful gift book for men
and women of all ages for: Birthdays Christmas Mother's and
Father's Day Grandparent's Day With words from one of the most
popular and respected authors of our time, Peace for Each Day
invites you to receive a peace that no one can take away.
This accessible introduction to the broad scope of Christian
education focuses on its practice in the local church. Two leading
experts argue that Christian education encompasses all of the
intentional practices of the local church, including worship,
mission, sacraments, and teaching. They explore Christian education
not only as a field of study but as a vital congregational
ministry, showing how congregations can engage in discipleship and
formation for spiritual growth. The book features exercises and
other pedagogical devices and includes reflection questions and
suggestions for further reading.
Originally published in 1907, this book provides information to
parents and teachers wishing to teach their children about
Christianity as well as science. Lodge details his fear of
mandatory secularism in schools and advises how to instruct
children in science without allowing any doubt of Christian
doctrine and stresses the importance of reconciliation between
religion and science for future generations. This title will be of
interest to students of Education and Religion.
The Way of Blessedness, the third resource in the Companions in
Christ series, is an invitation for small group members to discover
and live in the kingdom of God. Each week is an exploration of one
of the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Unlike other books on the
Beatitudes, The Way of Blessedness is threaded throughout with
spiritual practices that form participants spiritually while
informing them about scripture. This 9-week journey helps
participants empty themselves of pride so that they can be filled
with God's abundant love. As they are transformed by God's love,
they may become people who mourn with and for others and our world,
who understand and live out Jesus' example of meekness, who hunger
and thirst for holiness, who humbly offer and receive mercy, whose
hearts are pure and able to see the imprint of God in all things,
who seek peace, and who hold strong in our faith through adversity.
The Way of Blessedness guides participants along a path that offers
clarity to their way of life and the very life of God's kingdom.
Small group sessions: Week 1 Exploring the Blessed Life Week 2
Embracing Our Spiritual Poverty Week 3 Tears as Anguish, Tears as
Gift Week 4 The Power of a Clear and Gentle Heart Week 5 A
Satisfying Hunger and Thirst Week 6 Embracing the Wisdom of
Tenderness Week 7 Receiving the Vision of God Week 8 Making Peace:
A Fragrant Offering of Love Week 9 The Deep Gladness of Suffering
Love
The Christian churches have frequently pioneered educational
advances from the seventh century down to the nineteenth. Schools,
universities and colleges of education stand as tangible evidence
of these efforts. Do all these ventures belong merely to
educational history relics of the days when Christianity was
influential enough to play a leading part in education? Or has
Christianity still a distinctive contribution to make to
educational thought and practice? The educationalists who
contributed to the Hibbert Lectures of 1965 are convinced that it
has. They examine the nature of this contribution and show how it
is to be made a time when education seems to be mainly influenced
by secular rather than religious assumptions and aims. The six
lectures fall into two main parts. Christianity in the schools is
the theme of the first three; Christianity in higher education that
of the last three.
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