Understanding the Books of the Bible
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How can I find the right path to take in life? What things matter most, and how can I make sure I don t miss them? People in every place and time have asked these crucial questions, and they ve collected wise sayings to help guide them to the answers. In his inspired word, God has given us three books of wisdom sayings: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and James. They provide his answers to these questions from three different but complementary perspectives. This study guide will introduce groups to the rich treasures of wisdom in these books and enable members to apply the truths they discover to their own lives.The Understanding the Books of the Bible series enables groups to take a new approach to studying the Bible together. Instead of following artificial chapter and verse divisions, these Bible study guides lead groups through whole books following their natural outlines and flow. They pose engaging questions for discussion with personal applications all along the way, leading to a community Bible experience.
The Understanding the Books of the Bible series enables groups to take a new approach to studying the Bible together. Instead of following artificial chapter and verse divisions, these study guides lead groups through whole books following their natural outlines, and pose engaging questions for discussion and personal application all along the way.Feel, live, and breathe Paul's letters when you study them in the context of his life and work. These studies will guide you through Paul's first six letters, leading you through the where, when, and why they were written, leaving you a much deeper and personal understanding of what God was doing on his eventual journey to Rome. Follow the dramatic unfolding story of Paul's life through 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans. He spread the gospel, guided and directed the work of local churches, and explained to the wider world who knew nothing of Jesus just who Jesus is and what he has done.
The Understanding the Books of the Bible study series helps readers understand the biblical story by not only talking about what the authors wrote, but also how they wrote. Quite often, recognizing whether a passage is poetry, proverb, or history and discerning how the author built his book will unlock its meaning for today?'s reader.The book of Genesis is one of the most influential writings in history, looked to for centuries to help answer first-order questions of the origin and meaning of human life. This study guide takes you through Genesis as a whole and then helps you understand each of its individual sections as God begins his work of restoring his once-good creation through the family of one man, Abraham. The 36-lesson format is ideally presented for group or individual studies and will evoke deep conversation about all the wonderful themes of Genesis. It will also bring personal growth and life change through a whole new level of understanding and engaging God?'s Word.
Two of the most dramatic and mysterious books in the Bible, Daniel and Revelation, disclose many of their secrets when they re understood as the special kind of writing they are. They both use a particular literary form, known as apocalyptic, to convey their message of warning and encouragement to believers in crisis situations. This study guide equips groups to read and understand this kind of writing and to appreciate the messages of Daniel and Revelation for them today.The Understanding the Books of the Bible series enables groups to take a new approach to studying the Bible together. Instead of following artificial chapter and verse divisions, these Bible study guides lead groups through whole books following their natural outlines, and pose engaging questions for discussion and personal application all along the way.
The Understanding the Books of the Bible study series helps readers understand the biblical story by not only talking about what the authors wrote, but also how they wrote. Quite often, recognizing whether a passage is poetry, proverb, or history and discerning how the author built his book will unlock its meaning for today?'s reader.These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. This is how the apostle John describes his purpose in telling the story of Jesus, first through his public ministry, then through private instruction of his followers. This unique guide takes readers through the gospel of John as a whole and then helps them engage and understand each of its individual sections. The 26-lesson format is ideally presented for group or individual studies and will evoke deep conversation and personal growth through a whole new way of learning from and engaging God?'s Word.