What if, during a battle with fear, we could take some tips from David? Or in wrestling with a relationship, we could learn from Ruth? Or when we’ve got questions about the future, we could sit down with Joseph? Through their successes, struggles, and failures, these men and women of faith have blazed a trail for us to follow. We can walk beside them and discover God with them­­. Their stories took place thousands of years ago, but what their lives teach us has never mattered more.
 
Much of what we learn comes from the people we live with. We see and share their worlds and, without realizing it, are shaped by them. What would it be like if we could share in the lives of the great heroes of the faith? In Lifelines, Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft help us understand what the stories of these biblical characters have to teach us about how to live lives full of faith and integrity today.

Six overarching themes that flow throughout Scripture—Jesus, Covenant, Presence, Kingdom, Salvation, Worship—demystify the Bible and make it fun to read.

Let's face it—folks don't spend as much time reading their Bibles these days. It's complex and can be hard to understand. Pastors and youth leaders are concerned about low biblical literacy levels in their churches and groups. Reading this book is like having a chat with your best friend ... who also happens to be a Bible scholar. In this case, Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft.

With a thorough discussion of each of the six themes, as well as a summary of the Bible and a discussion of how it came to be in its present form, readers of all ages will read the Bible with new eyes!

This recording is perfect for teenagers, or anyone who wants to read the Bible, but struggles to find the time. Read by the beloved and respected leaders of Soul Survivor - Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft - this audio book brings the Bible to you in a very accessible way. You can listen via MP3 CD player, or transfer the audio files to your smartphone or MP3 player to take them with your wherever you go. Andy reads the Gospels of Matthew and Luke and Mike reads Mark and John. It is also available as an audio digital download. Each summer Soul Survivor festival gathers around 30,000 young people to worship Jesus, to learn, to pray and to hang out together in a field in Somerset. You can find out more about us and our events at www.soulsurvivor.com/uk @SoulSurvivorGB With over 400 million Bibles in print, the New International Version is the world's most popular modern English Bible. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability. Fully revised and updated for the first time in 25 years, the NIV is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study.