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God In The Desert
$28.99Find Meaning in the Wilderness through Scripture and Spiritual Practice
The desert is a place of paradox. In the desert we encounter silence and revelation, hunger and provision, barrenness and abundance, absence of God and intimate awareness of God’s presence. The image of wilderness is a key theme in Scripture, from Abraham, Moses, and the prophets to Jesus. And throughout church history, people of faith have found it to be a useful metaphor for the spiritual life.
In God in the Desert, Old Testament scholar and spiritual director Noel Forlini Burt explores Old Testament wilderness narratives in conversation with wise voices from throughout church history, bridging the gap between biblical studies and spiritual formation. Journeying through stories such as Hagar, Elijah, and the Israelites at Sinai, each chapter also engages with figures like the desert fathers and mothers, Parker Palmer, Henri Nouwen, Richard Rohr, and Eugene Peterson.
God in the Desert:
*connects biblical studies and spiritual formation,
*traces the theme of wilderness in the Old Testament and its implications for Christians, and
*combines scholarly depth with practical and inspiring spiritual reflection.In this book, you’ll walk through key themes and practices in spiritual formation like solitude, rebirth, prayer, spiritual reading, attachment, and how they can nurture the souls of readers today. Connecting biblical texts to her own experiences and those of Christians across time, Forlini Burt unpacks how wilderness can still be a place of transformation as God’s people respond to the God of the desert. Whether you’re a scholar, student, pastor, or spiritual formation practitioner, you’ll find deep engagement with the Scriptures and spiritual wisdom for the Christian life in God in the Desert.
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Who God Is
$15.00Do you know the character of our God–do you know who God is?
What does it mean to say that God is love, light, life, and spirit? In Who God Is, world-renowned New Testament scholar Ben Witherington III explores the nature and character of the God of the Bible by focusing specifically on the nouns used to describe who God is. This rich exploration has its foundation in a deep reading of the biblical text. Reflecting on these descriptions of God gives us a fresh understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of the character of our God.
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From Genesis To Junia
$19.99Starting from a place of genuine searching, bestselling author Preston Sprinkle challenges assumptions and models gracious theological inquiry in this thoughtful exploration of what the Bible says about women in church leadership.
What does the Bible really say about women serving in positions of leadership in the church? It’s one of the church’s most debated and divisive topics. Many Christians read Scripture in light of preconceived conclusions, rather than engaging in a patient and thorough study of what the Bible actually says.
From Genesis to Junia offers something rare: an honest journey through Scripture that begins with questions rather than answers. With theological rigor and a pastor’s heart, Preston Sprinkle opens the Bible with fresh eyes and invites us along as he examines key passages from Genesis to Revelation–weighing historical context, interacting with a variety of scholarly perspectives, and holding familiar views up to Scripture. This informative and spiritually profound book provides:
*A respectful challenge to both complementarian and egalitarian assumptions
*Insightful analysis of texts such as 1 Corinthians 11, Romans 16, and 1 Timothy 2
*A model for navigating controversial topics in the churchThis open-hearted approach to a complex issue offers a healthy example for dialoguing about tough theological questions. Readers will walk away not with superficial answers but with biblical confidence, deeper understanding, and a gracious posture for engaging with others.
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Meeting God In John
$18.99A fresh introduction to the Gospel of John:
*Get to know the character and teachings of Jesus
*Understand how John writes about eternal life
*Perfect for devotional use during Lent and EasterWhether you’re reading John’s Gospel for the first time or returning to this beloved book of the Bible, Meeting God in John helps you experience the Fourth Gospel with fresh insight and deeper spiritual understanding.
David Ford, one of the world’s most respected theologians, offers an accessible introduction to John’s Gospel that speaks to Christians at every stage of their faith journey. This inspiring guide is filled with profound insights into the character and teachings of Jesus, revealing how the Gospel of John continues to transform lives today.
Meeting God in John explores the central biblical themes of John’s Gospel–God’s love, eternal life, and the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God. Each chapter includes reflection questions for personal Bible study or small group discussion, making this an invaluable resource for Sunday school classes, discipleship groups, and individual spiritual formation.
Simple yet profound, Meeting God in John is an invitation to anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of the Gospel of John, and through it, meet the God who is revealed in Jesus Christ.
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Why Did Jesus Have To Die (Large Type)
$22.99When words fall short, the cross still speaks.
The New Testament authors didn’t settle on one meaning of the crucifixion but instead offered a dozen or more metaphors to explain how it saves, but often without a clear explanation of how Jesus’s death accomplishes the saving work they describe. Because of this vagueness, wrapping our minds around the logic and meaning of the cross can cause us to miss the full impact it can have on our daily lives.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? is written to help make sense of the crucifixion, to listen for how God might speak to us through it, and that we might say, along with Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20).
In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and DVD.
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Why Did Jesus Have To Die
$21.99When words fall short, the cross still speaks.
The New Testament authors didn’t settle on one meaning of the crucifixion but instead offered a dozen or more metaphors to explain how it saves, but often without a clear explanation of how Jesus’s death accomplishes the saving work they describe. Because of this vagueness, wrapping our minds around the logic and meaning of the cross can cause us to miss the full impact it can have on our daily lives.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? is written to help make sense of the crucifixion, to listen for how God might speak to us through it, and that we might say, along with Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20).
In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and DVD.
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Blessing Of A New Dawn
$29.00An expert in Jewish-Christian relations and a serious student of Scripture engages the latest scholarship to offer a succinct, informative exploration of the history that informed Christian attitudes toward Judaism, and how a new reading can lead to a richer understanding between peoples.
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Torah Mosaic : Introducing The Pentateuch In Its Complex Unity
$83.31The Pentateuch lays an important literary and theological foundation for the rest of Scripture, so it’s important that readers correctly understand its intended message. While seeing the Pentateuch’s unity, many Western readers miss its complexity and thus an aspect of its meaning. In this book, Tracy McKenzie unfolds the complex process of organization, development, and composition of these five books, which was done in a literary world different from our own. He emphasizes the composite unity of the Pentateuch while guiding readers through its discrete literary units.
This accessible and concise introduction models close reading of the text, observing elements such as genre, innerbiblical exegesis, unifying language, and literary features. McKenzie shows that it is appropriate to appreciate the Pentateuch’s complexity while maintaining faith in its unified message and divine authority. Each chapter concludes with relevant interpretive, theological, and practical insights. The aim is to sharpen readers’ powers of interpretation and to expand their comprehension of the Pentateuch’s message and theology, which the author suggests concerns God’s future people under his king’s reign and authority.
This supplemental textbook will be useful to students in Old Testament courses and will also appeal to pastors and church leaders.
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Art Of Narrative Analogy
$24.99In The Art of Narrative Analogy, Seth Postell offers a literary approach for understanding the relationship between the two Testaments, and between various biblical narratives, that is more sensitive to the verbal meaning of the Old Testament than popular typological approaches. He argues that narrative analogy–the deliberate paralleling of characters, events, and themes across biblical texts–provides a more exegetically responsible and theologically fruitful method for understanding the Bible’s unity and depth.
Drawing on extensive examples from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, Postell reveals how scriptural authors employ parallels to illuminate theological truths and deepen narrative coherence. From the connections between Rahab and Lot to the analogies between Jonah and the calming of the storm in Mark’s Gospel, he shows how these parallels invite readers into the Bible’s grand theological narrative. Postell also integrates illustrations from modern storytelling, such as Star Wars, to demonstrate how analogy shapes meaning in both ancient and contemporary contexts.
Postell offers clear criteria for identifying narrative analogies, and practical guidance for interpreting them, making this volume an indispensable resource for students, pastors, and church leaders.
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Mission Of God Second Edition
$64.99Tackle Key Questions from the Past Two Decades in this Fully Updated Edition
Engage with the latest scholarship on the biblical theology of mission and missional hermeneutics with Christopher J. H. Wright’s classic text-now fully revised and updated!
Most Christians would agree that the Bible provides a basis for mission. But Christopher Wright boldly maintains that there is a missional basis for the Bible itself. The entire Bible is generated by and is all about God’s mission. In order to understand the Scriptures, we need a missional hermeneutic, an interpretive perspective in sync with the beating heart of its great mission.
Wright gives us a new hermeneutical perspective on Scripture through an understanding of:
*Who God is
*What he has called his people to be and do
*How the nations fit into God’s missionIn this revised edition of The Mission of God, Wright extends his classic discussion to consider the ways that the conversation on missional hermeneutics has developed since its original publication. With fully updated citations and additional chapters focused on gospel-centered holistic mission and on the issue of election and supersessionism, this new edition addresses the questions, criticisms, and insights that have emerged during the intervening two decades.
God’s mission is to reclaim the world, and God’s people have a designated role to play. Whether you’re a pastor, scholar, or student, The Mission of God will benefit your understanding of how the Bible shapes the story and purpose of God’s peo
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Exploring Ezekiel Workbook (Workbook)
$14.99Keeping Faith When All Feels Lost
In Exploring Ezekiel, Amir Tsarfati uncovers Ezekiel’s astounding revelations about present-day Israel and the end times–and the amazing hope they offer for all God’s people today.
This companion workbook invites you to explore these themes in greater detail and discover how God is breathing life into His people once more. As you engage in this study, you will be:
*inspired by Ezekiel’s radical faith in the Lord, even when everything seems to be going wrong
*encouraged by the wonder-working power of God to conduct human history and guide His people to spiritual renewal
*emboldened to make each day count as you learn what will transpire in Earth’s last days
As you dig deeper into the historical context and the extraordinary visions of this exilic prophet who warns of impending destruction, you will be amazed by the lengths God goes to fulfill every promise He makes. This study tool will equip you with practical takeaways for keeping watch as the end grows nearer and proclaiming God’s saving power to those around you.
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Redeeming Eden : How Women In The Bible Advance The Story Of Salvation – In
$24.99Redeeming Eden stands out by highlighting the often overlooked but significant role of women in shaping redemptive history. It weaves together a cohesive narrative that demonstrates how women, despite being frequently undervalued in Ancient Near Eastern cultures, courageously initiate and advance key movements in Scripture. From Eve, who anticipates God’s redemption, to Tamar, whose boldness transforms Judah, Rahab, who saves the two spies, and many others, each chapter builds upon the next to reveal a comprehensive storyline. These women, driven by righteousness and justice, take risks and make a lasting impact without seeking recognition or acclaim.
Far from being a mere collection of stories, this book presents a compelling argument for women in ministry by simply telling the interwoven stories of intrepid women in Scripture. It challenges common misconceptions and brings these women to life within their cultural and canonical contexts, using linguistic, literary, and archaeological evidence. Through careful analysis and a readable style, it aims to correct mistaken vilification and provide a fresh perspective that is accessible to non-academic, without excluding academic, readers.
Redeeming Eden not only sheds light on the inspiring stories of these women but also underscores God’s attention to their courage and faithfulness. They are a testament to the preservation of life and the ultimate fulfillment of God’s plan through the line of the Messiah.
With relatively short chapters and a storytelling approach, Redeeming Eden offers an engaging and impactful reading experience. It is our hope that readers will be inspired by the stories of these remarkable women and gain a deeper appreciation for their significant contributions to the narrative of Scripture.
This book has everything you need for a full personal or group study experience.
*Redeeming Eden is designed for either personal study or classroom use, and it will also be an accessible resource for small groups and adult education in churches. Chapters end with reflection questions and guidance for spiritual formation.
*An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don’t need to buy a DVD!)
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