Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God

Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God
Author: William R. Osborne
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2020-09-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433566249

The concept of blessing pervades the everyday life of Christians—from testimonies recounting God's provision, to praise songs, to wishing someone well. In fact, the term has been so integrated into Christian language that it is rarely considered thoughtfully. In the pages of Scripture, blessing seems to be either physical or spiritual, but a fuller biblical-theological approach reveals that God's blessing has always been both spiritual and physical. In Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God, William Osborne traces the theme of blessing throughout Scripture as he guides readers into a deeper understanding of how God's gracious benevolence impacts the everyday lives of Christians.

Divine Blessing

Divine Blessing
Author: Timothy P. O'Malley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2019
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0814663613

RCIA teams often struggle with getting catechumens and candidates to participate regularly in the church's liturgy. Those who do often feel bored or confused, or they see it as a nice tradition or an inconvenient obligation rather than the heart of our Catholic faith. So we fill the gap with more catechesis that explains the liturgy to seekers, and we pray they will have a better personal experience on Sunday. Yet neither causes them to love the liturgy as we do. In Divine Blessing: Liturgical Formation in the RCIA, Timothy P. O'Malley shows us how we can break out of a classroom model about liturgy and instead invite seekers to be formed by the Risen Christ through the liturgy. This book will give you a process for preparing your catechumens and candidates to learn the liturgy's symbolic language of self-giving love that will sustain them with divine blessing and train them to be Christ's disciples in the world.

The Holy Word for Morning Revival - Crystallization-study of Ezekiel, Volume 3

The Holy Word for Morning Revival - Crystallization-study of Ezekiel, Volume 3
Author: Witness Lee
Publisher: Living Stream Ministry
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2017-07-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736387668

This book is intended as an aid to believers in developing a daily time of morning revival with the Lord in His word. At the same time, it provides a limited review of the semiannual training held July 3-8, 2017, in Anaheim, California, on the continuation of the “Crystallization-study of Ezekiel.” Through intimate contact with the Lord in His word, the believers can be constituted with life and truth and thereby equipped to prophesy in the meetings of the church unto the building up of the Body of Christ.

Rediscovering the Ministry of Blessing

Rediscovering the Ministry of Blessing
Author: Russ Parker
Publisher: SPCK
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2014-02-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0281069824

The Bible teaches us', Russ Parker writes, 'that blessing is a unique ministry resource gifted to believers to effect the purposes of God in peoples' lives.' In this enthralling book, the author tells of situations of family estrangement, depression and chronic illness; of times of hopelessness and helplessness where miraculous transformation has been wrought through calling on God to bless someone with the richest blessing they are able to receive. As he has travelled the country teaching on the ministry of blessing, Russ has seen an enthusiastic response and uptake, especially amongst those involved in prayer ministry. He believes it is time for all who want to be part of God's renewal - both in church and through reaching out to the wider community - to consider how we might help others to flourish as the people God has called them to be. 'Russ Parker's ground breaking work on healing community history will be so helpful to churches. It has greatly helped me.' The Rt Revd Graeme Dow, former Bishop of Carlisle

Genesis

Genesis
Author: Abraham Kuruvilla
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 653
Release: 2014-02-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1625641141

Genesis: A Theological Commentary for Preachers engages hermeneutics for preaching, employing theological exegesis that enables the preacher to utilize all the narrative units of the book to craft effective sermons. This commentary unpacks the crucial link between Scripture and application: the theology of each preaching text, i.e., what the author is doing with what he is saying. Genesis is thus divided into thirty-five narrative units and the theological focus of each is delineated. The overall theological trajectory/theme of the book--divine blessing: creating for blessing (Gen 1-11), moving towards blessing (Gen 12-24), experiencing the blessing (Gen 25-36), and being a blessing (Gen 37-50)--is thus progressively developed. The specificity of these theological ideas for their respective texts makes possible a sequential homiletical movement through each pericope of the book, enabling the expositor to discover valid application for sermons. While the primary goal of the commentary is to take the preacher from text to theology, it also provides two sermon outlines for each of the thirty-five units of Genesis. The unique approach of this work results in a theology-for-preaching commentary that promises to be useful for anyone teaching through Genesis with an emphasis on application.

Bless You!

Bless You!
Author: John D. Garr
Publisher: Golden Key Press
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2010-01-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0967827973

While the world in general and the church in particular have often been preoccupied with curses and bad news, God has forever focused on confirming his covenantal blessings and good news to the inhabitants of the earth. Even before all creation, he planned to give his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to ensure that his eternal commitment to bless all of humanity would be fully realized. Bless yYou! preesents these vivid images of a rich biblically Hebraic tradition: Covenant and Blessing, God's Personal Blessing, The Irrevocable Blessing, Applying God's Name, Releasing God to Bless, Family Blessings, Contending for Blessing, and God's Final Blessing. Restoring biblically Hebraic blessings will revolutionize your family life and will enrich youre personal experience with God.

Numbers

Numbers
Author: Wilfred Hildebrandt
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2024-10-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004711341

Numbers employs several genres to describe the formidable challenges of Israel after the Exodus. The journey towards the promised land is filled with dangers and adventures. Both internal and external threats hamper the realization of God’s promises. The wilderness becomes the ultimate testing ground for Israel’s faith and obedience to Yahweh who always proves Himself faithful. However, people struggle to reciprocate divine affections. A generation of Exodus participants perish enroute. Prominent themes of the epic sojourn include the providence and guidance of Yahweh, prophecy and prophetic leadership, worship, the Spirit of God, conflict, testing, judgment, healing, blessing, and cursing. Although ancient literature, Numbers features the impeccable prophetic leadership of Moses who has much to teach contemporary leaders about shepherding God’s people during chaotic times.

A Manual for Preaching

A Manual for Preaching
Author: Abraham Kuruvilla
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493419749

Abraham Kuruvilla's A Vision for Preaching offered an integrated biblical and theological vision for preaching. A Manual for Preaching addresses the practical (and perennial) issue of how to move from the biblical text to an effective sermon. The author, a well-respected teacher of preachers, shows how to discern the text's theological meaning and let that meaning shape the development of the sermon. Clearly written and illustrated with Old Testament and New Testament examples, the book helps preachers negotiate larger swaths of Scripture and includes two annotated sermon manuscripts from Kuruvilla.