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When Christians approach studying the book of Daniel, they most commonly think about beasts and complex prophecies. But what is the value of the stories from the first half of the book?
Dr. Terrell Carter takes a look at these stories and what they tell us about God and ourselves, about living in horrible situations, and responding to unimagined pressure and hardship. How does one maintain a strong relationship with God while living in a land and...
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The Book of Judges in the Bible primarily focuses on the period of Israel's history after Joshua's death, detailing the cycle of apostasy, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. The narrative introduces various judges, such as Deborah, Gideon, and Samson, who play key roles in leading the Israelites during times of crisis. Judges underscores the consequences of disobedience and the need for divine intervention. It explores themes of faithfulness,...
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Isaiah's servant songs reveal a true and better Adam
In Charged with the Glory of God, Caroline Batchelder provides a synchronic, theological, and canonical reading of the four Servant Songs in Isaiah (42:1–9; 49:1–13; 50:3–11; 52:13–53:12), showing how they relate to one another and the message of the prophetic book.
Reading Isaiah as a compositional unity in conversation with other texts such as Genesis results in a coherent presentation...
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Serial Study One Chapter at a Time Sequence From GenesisDo you know the Bible? Would you like to learn or deepen your knowledge?Join us as we mine the depths of God's word and you too will be filled with joy as you learn more of the Bible.The commentary Book of Genesis 1 makes references about:God's existence in his blessed TrinityThe divine creation in detailed explanation Structure and compositionThe relationship between verse 1 and 2 of the book...
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"Genesis Decoded: Unveiling the Mysteries of the First Book of the Bible"In "Genesis Decoded," embark on a profound journey of spiritual exploration and biblical understanding as we delve into the timeless wisdom and mysteries of the Book of Genesis. This captivating and enlightening work invites readers to uncover the profound depths of this foundational scripture, shedding light on its hidden truths and timeless relevance.As we journey through the...
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During the eighth century BC, the Northern Kingdom of Israel experienced a period of unprecedented economic growth. But this financial boom wasn't enough for Israel's elite. To increase their already robust profits and fund their already upscale lifestyles, they leveraged their powerful positions to exploit their poor neighbors. They often did so under the guise of worship. Their actions violated God's laws, trampled God's people, and defamed God's...
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The example of Old Testament prophet Jonah demonstrates that the most pitiful people in the world are followers of Jesus who run from God. We become miserable because we have too much of the world to enjoy God, and we have too much of God to be comfortable with the world.
Like Jonah, we have had seasons where we have doubted the goodness, the wisdom, and the justice of God. God told Jonah to go east, and he goes west. God tells him to go by land;...
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En este libro, encontrarás las instrucciones divinas y prácticas documentadas en Deuteronomio que están diseñadas para orientar nuestras vidas laborales. Exploraremos los aspectos clave de la labor desde el punto de vista de Dios: Su significado y valor, cómo relacionarnos con los demás, cómo dirigir con éxito, justicia económica y trabajo y descanso. Aprenderemos cómo implementar estas directrices divinas para servir a Dios mediante nuestro...
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¡Descubre los principios de trabajo y la sabiduría que se encuentran en el Pentateuco y Libros Históricos de la Biblia! Esta fundamental obra te ayudará a entender los orígenes de una ética laboral renovada y la importancia de ser un trabajador diligente. A través de este libro comprenderás las lecciones de trabajo de personajes bíblicos, encontrarás ejemplos contundentes de personas que fueron bendecidas por ser proactivos y te nutrirás...
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In The Meaning of the Bible: What the Jewish Scriptures and Christian Old Testament Can Teach Us, preeminent biblical scholars Douglas A. Knight and Amy-Jill Levine deliver a broad and engaging introduction to the Old Testament-also known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible-offering a wealth of compelling historical background and context for the sacred literature that is at the heart of Judaism and Christianity. John Shelby Spong, author of Re-Claiming...
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A fresh window on Isaiah studies today
Representing the highest echelon of Isaiah studies, this volume explores distinct issues that arise from the critical study of the text of Isaiah. The contributors acknowledge and comment on the exegetical contributions of distinguished biblical scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp, providing distinction and coherence to the collection.
The publication between 2000 and 2004 of Blenkinsopp's 3-volume Anchor Bible commentary...
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Donald Gowan offers a unified reading of the prophetic books, showing that each has a distinctive contribution to make to a central theme. These books--Isaiah through Malachi--respond to three key moments in Israel's history: the end of the Northern Kingdom in 722 BCE, the end of the Southern Kingdom in 587 BCE, and the beginning of the restoration from the Babylonian exile in 538 BCE. Gowan traces the theme of death and resurrection throughout these...
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Our series introducing the Psalms continues with a look at some of the key sections.
CHAPTER ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 120 - 134
CHAPTER TWO: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 121 & 122
CHAPTER THREE: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 123 & 124
CHAPTER FOUR: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 125 & 126
CHAPTER FIVE: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 127 & 128
CHAPTER SIX: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 129 & 130
CHAPTER SEVEN: SONGS OF ASCENTS...
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The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources...
19) Deuteronomy
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General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible...
20) Isaiah 40-66
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General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible...