From Moab to Bethlehem...Journey to the King

From Moab to Bethlehem...Journey to the King
Author: Cynthia Shomaker
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 834
Release: 2009
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1607911639

From Moab to Bethlehem...Journey to the King is an in-depth study of the biblical book of Ruth. Full of deep insights by author Cynthia Shomaker, it traces the footsteps of Naomi and Ruth and takes the reader on an inspiring journey from doubt, despair and defeat to triumphant faith and satisfying fulfillment. First taught to a small Bible study group, the 44 lessons in From Moab to Bethlehem address issues every person deals with, among them: the temptation to trust in earthly things, failed expectations, responding to loss, disillusionment and despair, past sins and other debilitating conditions, self-doubts and insecurities and false saviors. Along the way, it constantly points the reader to Jesus, the King, the true Savior and Redeemer, who much like Boaz, Ruth's kinsman-redeemer, is not only able to redeem fully, but to provide "exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think." This inspirational book challenges us to dare to leave our "Moabs" behind, venture by faith onto the pathway to Bethlehem, the "House of Bread," and find there in Christ everything we'll ever need. Terry Beh- editor Cynthia Shomaker is a former educator who now homeschools her two children in Highlands, North Carolina, where she and her husband Eric have made their home since 1993. She has been studying, writing, teaching Bible study and leading retreats for the past several years.

Holy Bible (NIV)

Holy Bible (NIV)
Author: Various Authors,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 6793
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0310294142

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

Joshua, Judges, and Ruth

Joshua, Judges, and Ruth
Author: Carolyn Pressler
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664255268

Who is God? How does God act in our lives? How are we to act as God's faithful people? Joshua, Judges, and Ruth represent a chorus of voices reflecting on Israel's earliest days in its land. In Joshua, God empowers an obedient Israel to conquer the promised land. In Judges, Israel's faithlessness and God's wrath lead to a downward spiral of sin, subjugation, and social disintegration. Ruth narrates a story of divine blessing worked out through human loyalty. Within these plots, the characters wrestle with a range of issues including faithfulness versus faithlessness, identity, leadership, and the nature of providence. Pressler explores these themes in their historical context while also presenting their relevance for the church today. --From publisher's description.

God of Covenant - Bible Study Book

God of Covenant - Bible Study Book
Author: Jen Wilkin
Publisher: Lifeway Church Resources
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781462748891

A 10-session Bible study that examines Genesis 12-50 to discover how God orchestrates everything for His glory and the good of His people.

Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas

Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas
Author: Holman Bible Publishers
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433675803

It's the quickest way to get the big picture. The Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas packs an amazing amount of information about the physical context of biblical events into a book that's easy to carry and easy to use. And now, with this colorful compact volume, you'll always have these details close by for fast, easy, dependable reference. Included here are more than 300 maps, charts, photos, and biblical reconstructions illuminating the geographical context of key biblical topics like: - Abraham's journeys - The miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt under Moses' leadership - Joshua's conquest of Canaan - David's uniting Israel as one nation - The division of the Kingdom after the death of Solomon - The Babylonian Exile - Jesus' birth and childhood - Jesus' ministry in Judea, Galilee, and Perea - A day-by-day account of Passion Week in Jerusalem - The expansion of the early church - Paul's missionary journeys

Who Moved?

Who Moved?
Author: Denis Dion
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2019-10-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1645305627

Who Moved? By: Denis Dion When a person drops out of the protective hands of God and begins to feel distant from Him, that person might ask, “Who moved?” It certainly isn’t God. One night, as the author thought about that, he was kept awake as the Holy Spirit kept showing him one scripture passage after another about individuals, even entire generations, who fell out of God’s grace, repented, and eventually returned to His loving embrace. The author shares his own personal experience with the intent of inspiring others to depend on and trust in God’s grace as this process repeats itself throughout a lifetime. Dion hopes this little book will fill you with hope and trust in the Lord’s abundant grace. Even when deep in despair, he believes we can always turn to God, for He never moves away and never abandons us!

The Book of Ruth

The Book of Ruth
Author: Robert L. Hubbard
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1988
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802825261

In the Old Testament we read God s word as it was spoken to his people Israel. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these thirty-nine books his inspired and authoritative message for us. These twin convictions, shared by all of the contributors to The New International Commentary on the Old Testament, define the goal of this ambitious series of commentaries. For those many modern readers who find the Old Testament to be strange and foreign soil, the NICOT series serves as an authoritative guide bridging the cultural gap between today s world and the world of ancient Israel. Each NICOT volume aims to help us hear God s word as clearly as possible. Scholars, pastors, and serious Bible students will welcome the fresh light that this commentary series casts on ancient yet familiar biblical texts. The contributors apply their proven scholarly expertise and wide experience as teachers to illumine our understanding of the Old Testament. As gifted writers, they present the results of the best recent research in an interesting manner. Each commentary opens with an introduction to the biblical book, looking especially at questions concerning its background, authorship, date, purpose, structure, and theology. A select bibliography also points readers to resources for their own study. The author s own translation from the original Hebrew forms the basis of the commentary proper. Verse-by-verse comments nicely balance in-depth discussions of technical matters textual criticism, critical problems, and so on with exposition of the biblical writer s theology and its implications for the life of faith today.

Ellicott’s Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume II

Ellicott’s Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume II
Author: Charles J. Ellicott
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2015-03-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725234815

ELLICOTT'S COMMENTARY ON THE WHOLE BIBLE is a practical and ideal commentary for Sunday school teachers, Christian workers, Bible students, libraries, and ministers. Each of the durably bound volumes in this handsome set is designed with an eye to the convenience of the user. The large, double-column pages are distinctive and easy-to-read. The helpful running commentary is always on the same page with the actual Bible text, making it simple for the user to locate the information he or she seeks. The comments in every case are crisply written and wonderfully practical and up-to-date. You, the user, will not have to read pages of extraneous material to get the important information. If you ever need help for: Sunday sermons Prayer Meeting talks Messages for Young People's Groups, etc. Sunday school lessons Personal Bible study Messages for special occasions you will find it in ELLICOTT'S COMMENTARY ON THE WHOLE BIBLE.

The Forgotten Books of the Bible

The Forgotten Books of the Bible
Author: Robert Williamson Jr.
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1506406270

You're probably missing some of the most interesting books of the Bible. In the Jewish tradition, the five books known as "The Five Scrolls" perform a central liturgical function as the texts associated with each of the major holidays. The Song of Songs is read during Passover, Ruth during Shavuot, Lamentations on Tisha B'av, Ecclesiastes during Sukkot, and Esther during the celebration of Purim. Together with the five books of the Torah, these texts orient Jewish life and provide the language of the faith. In the Christian tradition, by contrast, these books have largely been forgotten. Many churchgoers can't even find them in their pew Bibles. They are rarely preached, come up only occasionally in the lectionary, and are not the subject of Bible studies. Thus, their influence on the lives and theology of many Christians is entirely negligible. But they deserve much more attention. With scholarly wisdom and a quick wit, Williamson insists that these books speak urgently to the pressing issues of the contemporary world. Addressing themes of human sexuality, grief, immigration, suffering and protest, ethnic nationalism, and existential dread, he skillfully guides readers as they rediscover the relevance of the Five Scrolls for today.

Setting the Spiritual Clock

Setting the Spiritual Clock
Author: Paul Louis Metzger
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725258722

Various Christian traditions mark their calendars to reflect the biblical and ecclesial narrative and enhance public worship. Such efforts safeguard against secularization's encroachment in the church's life. Setting the Spiritual Clock serves as a guide and traveling companion for the liturgical year, which circles the glorious Son as he breaks through the secular eclipse.