The biblical psalms are perhaps the most commented-upon texts in human history. They are at once deeply alluring and deeply troubling. In this addition to the acclaimed Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, a highly respected scholar offers a theological reading of Psalms 1-50, exploring the various voices in the poems to discern the conversation they engage about God, suffering, and hope as well as ways of community belonging. The commentary examines the context of the psalms as worship--tending to both their original setting and their subsequent Jewish and Christian appropriation--and explores the psychological dynamics facing the speaker. Foreword by William P. Brown.

The Book of Nehemiah offers a first-hand telling of how ancient Jerusalem's walls were rebuilt in the face of great odds after the Babylonian exile - an act that represented the renewal of the people's faith and the reforming of their conduct. In The Message of Nehemiah, Raymond Brown explores this powerful story and the striking relevance of this themes for Christians living today. Vividly drawing out Nehemiah's historical and social milieu, Brown demonstrates that Nehemiah is one of the most inventive and resilient personalities in the Old Testament. His doctrine of God, his passion for Scripture, his experience of prayer and his example in leadership all provide valuable lessons that can be applied to how we live our faith every day. A revised volume in the trusted the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of Nehemiah offers a compelling exposition of the Biblical text, unpacking its meaning for both the original audience it was written for and for Christians in the twenty-first century. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for students and preachers who want to delve more deeply into the riches of Scripture and better understand how it can be applied to modern life. This beautifully redesigned edition has been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NIV Bible text. The Message of Nehemiah is perfect for anyone looking for accessible commentaries on Nehemiah that will help broaden their knowledge and understanding of the this fascinating book of the Old Testament.

Hebrews seems like unpromising material for feminist interpretation, although it is the only New Testament writing for which female authorship has been seriously posited. Mary Ann Beavis and HyeRan Kim-Cragg highlight the similarities between Hebrews and the book of Wisdom/Sophia, which share cosmological, ethical, historical, and sapiential themes, revealing that Hebrews is in fact a submerged tradition of Sophia-Wisdom. They also tackle the sacrificial Christology of Hebrews, concluding that in its ancient context, far from symbolizing suffering and abjection, sacrifice was understood as celebratory and relational. Contributions from Filipina (Maricel and Marilou Ibita), Jewish (Justin Jaron Lewis), historical (Nancy Calvert-Koyzis), and First Nations (Marie Annharte Baker) perspectives bring additional scholarly, cultural, religious, and experiential wisdom to the commentary. From the Wisdom Commentary series Feminist biblical interpretation has reached a level of maturity that now makes possible a commentary series on every book of the Bible. It is our hope that Wisdom Commentary, by making the best of current feminist biblical scholarship available in an accessible format to ministers, preachers, teachers, scholars, and students, will aid all readers in their advancement toward God's vision of dignity, equality, and justice for all. The aim of this commentary is to provide feminist interpretation of Scripture in serious, scholarly engagement with the whole text, not only those texts that explicitly mention women. A central concern is the world in front of the text, that is, how the text is heard and appropriated by women. At the same time, this commentary aims to be faithful to the ancient text, to explicate the world behind the text, where appropriate, and not impose contemporary questions onto the ancient texts. The commentary addresses not only issues of gender (which are primary in this project) but also those of power, authority, ethnicity, racism, and classism, which all intersect. Each volume incorporates diverse voices and differing interpretations from different parts of the world, showing the importance of social location in the process of interpretation and that there is no single definitive feminist interpretation of a text.

Many voices speaking today about the end times sound a lot like Chicken Little: they prophesy doom and destruction, the Antichrist and Armageddon. All this apocalyptic speculation creates an atmosphere of sensationalism and dread--but the Revelation of Jesus to John was meant to bring hope. Too many Christians have become hesitant to study this book of the Bible because of the confusion that surrounds it. But as an experienced pastor, Dan Boone affirms that any child of God can read and understand the truth of Revelation. His friendly, conversational style brings the message of Revelation into the idiom of life in our contemporary world. This book will help readers understand: The context of the Revelation and what it meant to the churches of that day The characteristics of apocalyptic and prophetic literature and how they are meant to be read The application that this important book of the Bible holds for our lives today Answers for Chicken Little gives a responsible interpretation of Revelation that replaces predictions of doom with a compelling vision of who Jesus is and of His message about living as a redeemed people with hope for the future.

The Bible retold in plain English in 365 short stories. A complete overview of the story of the Bible, from Creation to the very end of time. Each story has a background note and a prayer, to inspire and to inform. Beautifully illustrated with full colour photography throughout.

The message of Revelation speaks to Christians for all times, and historically has especially encouraged persecuted groups. Today Christians in many parts of the world are also at opposition to the worldview of the time. Revelation gives strength to those who are oppressed, and John R. Yeatts' commentary attends to themes of martyrdom, suffering, service in the world, hope, the triumph of Christ, and the role of the church in bearing witness to the triumphant Christ. The commentary includes clear biblical commentary, relationships between various portions of Scripture, and applications drawn from the Anabaptist tradition and the larger Christian community. 304 Pages.

Share the biblical story of Christmas with the contemporary and engaging language of "The Message" Bible. This pocket-sized booklet is the perfect way to personally share the message of the hope of Christmas through excerpts that not only highlight the nativity narrative but also the love and hope given to mankind through Christ's birth. A compilation of revealing Old Testament prophecies and rich, first-hand gospel accounts, "The Message of Christmas" uses fresh, personal language that will engage and enlighten what you thought you already knew about Christ. With an all-new section offering the "Gifts of Christmas," including "love," "joy," "forgiveness," "hope," "wholeness," and more, "The Message of Christmas" will help believers share the gospel and provide a life-impacting experience in the lives of the people around them.This convenient pack of 100 "The Message of Christmas" booklets and100 door hanger bags is the best value and easiest way for churches and businesses to share the true message of Christmas with customers, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. The door hanger bags are helpful distribution tools for groups, churches, and Christian schools and business owners who may want to hand out "The Message of Christmas" booklets to neighboring homes or businesses.

Prolific author Justo Gonzalez takes us deeper into the idea that the Acts of the Apostles is really the Acts of the Holy Spirit. He inserts the text into its social context, discussing each verse in terms of its social, spiritual, and theological implications. This is a commentary ideally suited both to illuminating the book of Acts and to attuning readers to the on-going acts of the Spirit in our own time.

The uniqueness of this commentary is its detailed, first-time uncovering of evidence that there were two editions of Proverbs, the first in the time of Solomon and the second created by "the men of Hezekiah" in support of King Hezekiah's historic religious reforms. Up to this time the puzzling features of the book's design, purpose, and message are clarified in this light and the book's relevance for its time and ours greatly enhanced.

A compact Bible designed specifically for the hunting and fishing enthusiast.

The NIV Heart of the Outdoors Bible includes the most popular modern-English Bible translation, the New International Version, with added color pages of adventure stories and inspirational photos of well-known sport and gaming enthusiasts, like Ed Weatherby, Kathy Butt, and Jay Yelas. Expertly designed for the New International Version (NIV) text, Zondervan’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print® typeface delivers a smooth reading experience. This Bible’s affordable price and compact size make it ideal for sharing God’s Word with others.

Features:

• Full text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• 32 full-color pages of noted outdoorsmen and women sharing how to read God’s Word, how to pray, and how Scripture has increased their love for the outdoors
• Double-column format
• Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface
• 6.75-point print size

Extra features have been written especially for those who are new to Bible reading: * All-new book introductions * How to find Bible references * Suggested ways to begin reading * 100 famous stories * An overview of the biblical story in 40 key passages * Where to find help in the Bible Other helps include: * Sidebar navigation, listing the preceding or following books in the margin of every page * New maps * Word list with simple definitions

The ESV Bible (English Standard Version) is an “essentially literal” translation of the Bible in contemporary English. The ESV translation is ideally suited for personal reading, for public worship, for in-depth study, and for Scripture memorization.

The ESV Bible was created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors. Since its publication in 2001, the ESV has gained wide acceptance and is used and trusted by church leaders, numerous denominations, and millions of individuals around the world.

The ESV Compact Bible combines classic portability and improved readability. This Bible will be a favorite of anyone who likes to take God’s Word wherever they go: from daily commuters to faithful students, world travelers to busy moms.

Third volume of the long-awaited translation of one of Augustines classics and a great work in Christian literature. Newly translated by Maria Boulding, O.S.B., whose masterful translation of Augustines Confessions in the same series has been praised as being of a different level of excellence from practically anything else in the market (Bishop Rowan Williams, Monmouth, England). As the psalms are a microcosm of the Old Testament, so the Expositions of the Psalms can be seen as a microcosm of Augustinian thought. They recapitulate and focus the experiences of Augustines personal life, his theological reflections, and his pastoral concerns as Bishop of Hippo.

Ontdek opnuut die wonderlike erfenis wat God vir ons het met Die Familiebybel.

Die Familiebybel sal God se Woord lewend maak in gesinne. Hierdie Bybel met die volledi­ge teks van die Bybel Nuwe Lewende Vertaling be­skik oor die vol­gen­de unieke kenmerke:

• ’n Stamboom.
• ’n Afdeling wat die oorsprong en gesag van die Bybel bespreek.
• ’n Afdeling getiteld “Waar staan dit in die Bybel?” wat Skrifverwysings gee vir be­lang­­ri­ke gebeur­te­nisse in die Bybel, bekende teks­­gedeeltes, profe­sieë oor Jesus, Jesus se wonderwerke en sy ge­ly­ke­nisse.
• ’n Afdeling getiteld “Wat sê die Bybel oor ... ” waar­in ’n wye spektrum onder­wer­pe, van abo­r­sie tot wysheid, alfabeties en te­ma­ties ingedeel is met Skrifverwysings oor waar om meer daar­oor te lees.

The NIV Application Bible pairs a deeper understanding of the ancient biblical text with contemporary application of the lessons found within it, offering you a new way to understand what the Word of God means for your life today.

Features:

• Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• Original Meaning Notes help you understand the meaning of each passage in its context.
• Application Notes help you integrate the teachings of the Bible into your daily life.
• Book Introductions provide perspective and application for every book of the Bible, plus timelines, reading guides, and more.
• People to Know articles show the good and bad of Bible characters’ lives, how God accomplished his purposes through them, and lessons we can learn from them about living a faithful life.
• Character of God articles explore aspects of God’s character and what these mean for our lives as believers.
• Questions for Growth in each chapter of the Bible encourage reflection on how to apply Scripture to life.
• 45 full-color in-text maps help you visually follow along with the locations of biblical events.
• More than 50 in-text charts make complex information quickly understandable.
• Chart Your Course includes topical, annual, and three-year reading plans to help you study at your own pace.
• Engaging full-color page design makes the features pop within the text.
• NIV Dictionary-Concordance
• 16-page full-color map section
• Words of Jesus in red
• Two satin ribbon markers
• Leathersoft™ cover lies flat when open
• Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface
• Print Size: 9.5

The NIV Thinline Bible Carrie Collection is lightweight, fashionable and includes the complete NIV text. Featuring the latest colour combinations and a handle, customers can carry it like a purse, but read it like a Bible. It is a smart choice to take to church, travelling, retreats, or any place life takes you.

This book is helpful to everyone, especially members of Guta Ra Mwari. Note that the Holy Man whom God is using in this work was first healed by God. Therefore, it is unforgiveable sin to despise.