Bible Personage
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Nero And Paul
$29.99Does gaining power, possessions, and popularity lead to happiness and fulfillment? Or does inner transformation and self-sacrificial love bring the most joy and satisfaction? New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford and scholar Bryan Litfin dive into these questions by bringing the stories of Nero and Paul to life in this creative nonfiction tale and identifying how these moral questions can be applied to modern Christian life.
Centuries ago, against the backdrop of Roman domination and decadence, a rabbi-turned-evangelist challenged the ideology of an immoral emperor. Two competing messages clashed–and they were messages that echo into our modern world.
One voice says, Do what feels good. Gain more influence. Focus on yourself and build your own kingdom. Another says, Live for something beyond yourself–something eternal. Carry out your God-given mission, no matter the cost. Follow your King to the end of the world if you must . Only then will you truly live.
Combining historical accuracy with narrative imagination, Nero and Paul drops you into the drama of human pride and divine destiny that unfolded on the stage of imperial Rome.
You’ll travel with Paul as he ventured from Jerusalem all the way to Spain, making friends, winning converts, and persisting through grueling opposition. You’ll see up close Nero’s kingdom of wealth, glamour, sex, and power–the proud trappings of a self-proclaimed god. In contrast, Paul boldly offered what the world desperately needed: the Messiah’s life-giving good news of God’s presence indwelling his people.
Though this epic clash of worldviews led to bloodshed and death, the crown of eternal life triumphed over the laurel wreaths of Rome–just as the light of Jesus triumphs over the darkness of the world in every age.
Don’t miss this ancient story with a timeless message that reverberates across the centuries and will light the fire of your faith today.
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Man Of Valor Man Of Grace
$19.99For fans of the hit series House of David, discover the real King David in more depth and transform your life as you learn from his successes and failures.
How did David become the national hero of God’s chosen people?
Why is he the one character in the Bible described as “a man after God’s own heart?”Man of Valor, Man of Grace by Charles Swindoll invites you to walk alongside David from his heroic youth through his many decades as king so you can witness his life with its great accomplishments but also its endless struggles. All the dramatic highlights in David’s life–extreme highs, extreme lows–are unfolded for you here, along with keen insights into his many character strengths, especially his unsurpassed intimacy with God.
Curated from Swindoll’s Bible Commentary on the life of David, Man of Valor, Man of Grace illustrates David’s experiences to help you weather your own storms–be they self-inflicted or brought on by others–and emerge stronger, more focused, and aligned with what truly matters. This book will help you:
*Uncover David’s human side and see how managed life’s challenges and used them to grow closer to God
*Gain practical insights you can apply to your daily life
*Connect with David like never before as you see his struggles and triumphs and get insights into your spiritual journey
Like all of us, David was far from perfect, but Swindoll teaches us that David had the chance to become great when he placed himself at the Lord’s disposal. David was a man endowed by God with passion, strength, integrity, and humility–an unforgettable personality whose life offers endless lessons for people of all ages. Man of Valor, Man of Grace invites you to explore David’s life and learn lessons that will transform your life.
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Women Of The Bible
$19.99This complete and insightful guide to the Bible’s most famous and infamous, named and unnamed, women of faith covers the matriarchs, the prophetesses and queens, the women around Jesus, and even the common ladies of the Bible.
Learn how their lives teach us that the most extraordinary things can occur from ordinary beginnings, and that the model for authentic femininity lies in God’s plan for each woman.
Who were they and where did they originate? What role did they play in the Bible story and how are their lives similar to the lives of women today? All these questions, and many more facts, can be found in this guide to the women of the Bible.
This is an ideal reference for students, teachers, preachers, and anyone wanting to know who and how women lived in Bible times.
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Grandes Personajes De La Bibli – (Spanish)
$22.99Grandes personajes de la Biblia es un estudio de 52 lecciones de 61 personajes de la Biblia que no fueron tan diferentes a nosotros. Experimentaron batallas, sufrimiento, exitos y fracasos. Batallaron contra el temor, la duda y la preocupacion, pero tambien dieron testimonio de como la poderosa mano de Dios se movia a lo largo de los siglos estableciendo su voluntad por medio de las vidas de personas como tu y como yo.
Dios escogio ensear sus principios espirituales por medio de los exitos y los fracasos de su pueblo. Colocarnos al lado de estos hombres y mujeres de la Biblia nos ayudara a caminar mas cerca de Dios, quien incluyo sus historias en su Palabra especialmente para ensearnos, para inspirarnos, y para guiarnos e instruirnos. Al adentrarnos en sus victorias y derrotas, descubriremos que cada persona fue escogida por Dios para cumplir un proposito. Al estudiar sus vidas, veremos como el Espiritu Santo nos equipa y capacita para un mayor servicio.
God chose to teach His spiritual principles through the successes and failures of His people.
Great Characters of the Bible is a 52-lesson study of 61 Bible characters who were not all that different from us. They experienced struggles, heartaches, successes, and failures. They battled fear, doubt, and worry. But they also give testimony to God’s mighty hand moving through the ages, establishing His will through the lives of people like you and me.
Standing beside these men and women of the Bible will help you walk closer with God, who included their stories in His Word especially to teach you, to inspire you, and to guide and instruct you. As you share in their victories and defeats, you’ll discover how each person was selected by God to fulfill a purpose. By studying them, you will see how the Holy Spirit equips and empowers you for greater service.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Womanist Midrash Volume 2
$40.00Womanist Midrash, Volume 2, continues Wilda Gafney’s unique and imaginative work of in-depth explorations of the well- and lesser-known women of the Hebrew Scriptures.
This volume focuses on women and girls in Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings. As in her successful and widely read first volume, Gafney uses her own translations and offers midrashic interpretations of the biblical text rooted in the African American preaching and rabbinic traditions to tell the stories of a variety of female characters, many of whom are often overlooked and nameless. Grounded in rigorous scholarship, this volume employs solid womanist and feminist approaches to biblical interpretation and the sociohistorical culture of the ancient Afro-Asiatic world, expanding conversations of and about biblical interpretation.
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Herod And Mary
$29.99Explore the interwoven lives of King Herod and Mary, Mother of Jesus as New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford brings these biblical figures into a new light. Follow Herod from boyhood as he strives and fails throughout his life to become a beloved king. Walk in the steps of Mary of Nazareth as she navigates the repercussions of Herod’s deadly obsession.
Delve into the complex history of Herod the Great–his rise to power and ultimate fall in pursuit to be the “King of the Jews.” Under a flourishing yet tumultuous background of Jerusalem, consider Mary of Nazareth’s place under Herod’s rule and the promise of a Messiah to free her people. Kathie Lee Gifford with Bryan M. Litfin, Ph.D. deftly weave a truthful historical narrative full of accurate details and sweeping prose that ushers in the true King and glorifies God’s powerful plan to bring a savior into the world through unlikely means. A coda between the authors, full of honest revelation and insightful meaning, follows each chapter for added in-depth reading.
The first installment in the Ancient Evil, Living Hope series, Herod and Mary begins with the tragic life of King Herod–Christianity’s first true persecutor. As an impressionable boy, he is forever marked by the raw power of Rome. Throughout the course of Herod’s career, he gains power, fame, and riches beyond belief. Yet murderous intrigues stalk this man–and infect his own dark soul.
Under the rule of King Herod, Jerusalem becomes a prominent city of wealth and prosperity, but Mary saw the struggle of her people under a tyrant. Like all Jewish women, she knew the promises of Torah and longed for a deliverer. But no one could have prepared her for what the angel of God revealed: that the Messiah wouldn’t arrive with the blaring of trumpets, the clash of arms, or the fanfare of a mighty host. He would arrive as an infant within her own womb. The light of the world was born in a cave: not a king who maims and destroys, but the gentle King of the Jews.
This riveting narrative nonfiction work reveals deep insight to how Herod came to power, how corruption and an ancient evil threatened the stability of a nation, and how a teenage Mary was called to traverse these obstacles to bring the Savior, Jesus, our living hope, into the world.
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Son Of Man
$19.99Experience the Bible come to life before your eyes as New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin uses his storyteller’s imagination to present the life of Jesus in a way that will engage your faith in new ways. This collection of more than twenty short stories, compiled from Martin’s books What If It’s True? and They Turned the World Upside Down, draws you into a deeper understanding and love for the Savior.
Son of Man presents key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and explores the lives of His followers in descriptive, novelistic words. This unique collection:
*Fosters a stronger appreciation, love, and respect for Jesus
*Covers themes including rejection, service, unconditional love, and forgiveness
*Uses the lives of the disciples as inspiration to be the light in a dark world
*Shows how the disciples’ same world-changing faith is still around todaySon of Man is perfect for someone who loves Christian fiction. Known for his beloved lyrical style, in this paperback edition Martin illuminates key moments from Scripture with stories such as Where the Father’s Love Found Him, Betrayed, and The Borrowed Tomb. Martin’s writing offers a way to see how Jesus’ life and the lives of His disciples revealed an unwavering confidence in the power and presence of God.
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Women Of The Bible Speak Workbook (Workbook)
$21.99Based on the New York Times bestselling book The Women of the Bible Speak, learn to write your own story and journey of faith as you make the connections between God’s specific attention to the female heart through a deeper, more personal connection to the women of the Bible.
In the sixteen lessons, you’ll be challenged to consider the parallels between each woman’s story and your own. You’ll be asked to reflect on how God worked in their lives and how he’s working in yours.
Each of the sixteen characters in the book will have a chapter in the workbook that will take the user through exercises such as:
*READ invites you to read key moments of each woman’s life in the Bible and connect with her story.
*REFLECT provides an opportunity to identify specific character traits, responses to God, and acts of faith, as well as your similar traits, responses, and acts of faith.
*PRAY asks you to prayerfully consider how this woman’s story ties into the work God is doing in your life right now.
Every other lesson features an extra bonus section:
*PAIRS reveals that individually, every woman’s story is powerful. Here, you’ll consider the women in pairs, finding the commonalities in their callings and challenges. Some of the women knew one another. Others were connected simply by a thread of common purpose, one that becomes clearer by studying the women side by side.
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Worst Of Sinners
$22.95Was the apostle Paul using hyperbole in calling himself the “worst of sinners” when writing to Timothy just before his death? What does Paul tell us today about about free will, repentance, grace, election, and forgiveness?
How does God take away our hearts of stone and remove the veils from our eyes so that we can see the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ? Is there truly anyone beyond the reach of God’s amazing love? Is there anyone that God allows us to refuse to forgive? Can one who has turned his or her back on Jesus be brought back to salvation?
Exploring these questions and more, The Worst of Sinners presents a retelling of the story of Saul and his conversion outside the walls of Damascus. The tale askes us this critical question; Can we follow the royal law found in Scripture, “love your neighbor as yourself” when your own heart is filled with anger, guilt and shame? Let’s follow Saul, and his companions at the house on Straight Street during these three dramatic days that altered the course of all human history.
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Questions God Asks (Student/Study Guide)
$13.99Getting The Most Out Of Questions God Asks
1. Where Are You?
Genesis 3:1-132. What Is That In Your Hand?
Exodus 4:1-53. Why Are You Crying Out To Me?
Exodus 14:5-254. Stand Up! What Are You Doing Down On Your Face?
Joshua 7:1-155. What Are You Doing Here?
1 Kings 19:1-186. Why Do You Complain, Jacob?
Isaiah 40:27-31; 41:8-107. Can These Bones Live?
Ezekiel 37:1-148. Is It Right For You To Be Angry?
Jonah 4:1-119. Is It A Time For You Yourselves To Be Living In Your Paneled Houses, While This House Remains A Ruin?
Haggai 1:1-15Leader’s Notes
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This nine-session LifeGuide Bible study covers some of the surprising and interesting questions Old Testament characters heard from God, such as when he asked “Where are you?” of Adam and Eve. As we consider the questions God asked others, we are guided inward to reflect on the same questions in our own lives.For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions-making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Paul Apostle Of Christ
$21.25His Story Will Change the World, But Only If It’s Shared in Time
Paul, Apostle of Christ is the story of two men. Luke, as a friend and physician, risks his life every time he ventures into the city of Rome to visit Paul, who is held captive in Nero’s bleakest prison cell. Before Paul’s execution, Luke resolves to write another book, one that details the beginnings of “the Way” and the birth of what will come to be known as the church. But Nero is determined to rid Rome of Christians.
Paul has survived so much–floggings, shipwreck, starvation, stoning, hunger and thirst, cold and exposure–yet as he waits for his appointment with death, he is haunted by the shadows of his past. He wonders if he has been forgotten . . . and if he has the strength to finish well.
Two men struggle against a determined emperor and the frailties of the human spirit in order to bequeath the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.
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Courageous Women Of The Bible (Reprinted)
$18.82Living courageously is not about mustering up willpower or forcing yourself to take one more step. It’s about choosing to draw near to God, no matter how stressed, exhausted, or fearful you feel. The eleven stories in these pages show how God uniquely positions women for success and equips you with the supernatural ability to live confidently no matter what.
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