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Inscriptions Papyri And Other Artifacts
$69.99Add to cartAncient Literature for New Testament Studies is a multivolume series that seeks to introduce key ancient texts that form the cultural, historical, and literary context for the study of the New Testament.
Each volume will feature introductory essays to the corpus, followed by articles on the relevant texts. Each article will address introductory matters, provenance, summary of content, interpretive issues, key passages for New Testament studies and their significance.
Neither too technical to be used by students nor too thin on interpretive information to be useful for serious study of the New Testament, this series provides a much-needed resource for understanding the New Testament in its first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman context. Produced by an international team of leading experts in each corpus, Ancient Literature for New Testament Studies stands to become the standard resource for both scholars and students. Volumes include:
1. Apocrypha and the Septuagint
2. Old Testament Pseudepigrapha
3. The Dead Sea Scrolls
4. The Apostolic Fathers
5. Philo and Josephus
6. Greco-Roman Literature
7. Targums and Early Rabbinic Literature
8. Gnostic Literature
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Bible Throughout The Ages
$39.99Add to cartThe Bible Throughout the Ages examines several crucial issues related to the Bible: its status as God’s truth and revelation, the history of reading and interpreting Scripture, and its ongoing relevance in the world today. This edited volume is the result of collaboration between English- and French-speaking scholars, who collectively address a range of issues regarding Scripture, including literal vs. metaphorical interpretations, how theologians like Augustine, Aquinas, and Calvin read the Bible, and how Scripture continues to shape the Christian faith today.
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Jesus Book : Reading And Understanding The Bible For Yourself
$18.99Add to cartDespite being the bestselling book of all time, the Bible remains largely unread and unexplored. Drawing from fifty years of ministry, Dr. Jack Graham inspires you to dive deeper into Scripture and foster a profound connection with God through His Word. This guide will give you the tools you need to:
*understand the overall narrative of the Bible
*develop meaningful devotional practices
*sidestep common mistakes in Bible interpretation
*apply Scripture to your everyday life
*and moreWhether you are a seasoned believer or just beginning your spiritual journey, this book provides everything you need to unlock the timeless wisdom and transformative power of God’s Word.
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10 Men Of The Bible Updated Edition
$21.99Add to cartThe men depicted in the Bible were not perfect by any means. We find story after story marked by scandal, failure, and intrigue. Yet we also find many stories of men who were able to look beyond their circumstances, completely trust in the Lord, and follow Him wherever He chose to them. Like us, these men made both good and bad decisions along the way–and experienced both good and bad consequences–and we find our struggles and hopes in the pages of the Bible that tells their stories.
In this ten-session workbook, Max Lucado tells some of his favorite stories of these men in the Bible. Stories include:
1. Noah: When You’re Low on Hope
2. Job: The Most Famous Conversation in the Bible
3. Jacob: Wrestling with the Past
4. Moses: The Voice from the Mop Bucket
5. David: Colossal Collapses
6. Joseph: Unanswered Questions
7. Matthew: Friend of Flops
8. Peter: The Gospel of the Second Chance
9. Lazarus: The Final Witness
10. Paul: Don’t Write Off AnyoneEach session includes five insights on each character and Bible study questions to help you delve into the stories and apply them to your life.
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Non Prophets Guide To Heaven
$19.99Add to cartStraightforward Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Heaven
How do we know who goes to heaven? Will we have bodies? Will we recognize other people, such as our friends and family? What does having a future in heaven mean for us while still here on earth?
In The Non-Prophet’s Guide(TM) to Heaven, author and illustrator Todd Hampson answers these questions and many more with lighthearted illustrations and faithful explorations of what Scripture reveals about heaven. As you embark on this spirited adventure, you will encounter:
*historical understandings of heaven and a deep dive into what the Bible really says
*an overview of what happens between now and eternity on a clear, informative timeline
*encouragement to deepen your faith in God’s promises and make today count more than ever!Packed with engaging infographics and bountiful insight, this inspiring resource will transform your understanding of heaven and the afterlife while energizing you to live more boldly in the present.
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How To Study The Bibles Use Of The Bible
$39.99Add to cartHow to Study the Bible’s Use of the Bible: Seven Hermeneutical Choices for the Old and New Testaments by Gary Edward Schnittjer and Matthew S. Harmon is an essential resource aimed at teaching a hermeneutic for understanding the Bible’s use of the Bible. Intended for students of both testaments, the book’s innovative approach demonstrates how the Old Testament use of Scripture provides resources for the New Testament authors’ use of Scripture. The authors provide students with a clear approach to handling the Bible’s use of itself through seven key hermeneutical choices organized into individual chapters. Each chapter introduces a hermeneutical choice and then provides several examples of the Old Testament use of Old Testament and the New Testament use of Old Testament. The plentiful examples model for students the need to ground hermeneutics in biblical evidence and provide insight into understanding why the Bible’s use of the Bible is important.
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Names Of God Devotional Study With Video Access
$17.99Add to cartGet refreshed and equipped with seven powerful names of God in this highly engaging and interactive devotional study (with FREE guided video content from the author) ! Packed with fresh insights, word studies, cultural context, thought-provoking reflections, and practical action steps, these studies will give you a solid understanding of God’s character so you can find peace and hope amidst life’s toughest moments.
Our world is a scary place. Focusing on the chaos can paralyze us with fear, but instead, we can anchor ourselves in the truth of who God is, and live unafraid. The Living Unafraid devotional study will help you build an unshakeable foundation of trust in God by empowering you with God’s character as revealed through his names in Scripture. Each of the seven chapters in this devotional study book explores:
*A powerful name of God (including pronunciation, scripture reference, translation, prayer, and a word study)
*FREE accompanying video insights, accessible online (optional)
*Key background information, in-depth overviews, and cultural context
*Fresh insights, practical action steps, and eye-opening reflections questions
*And so much more!
How to Use the Names of God Living Unafraid Book & Video Study
Whether you’re looking to refresh and energize your faith or seeking support and hope in a season of suffering, Living Unafraid has something for everyone within its rich studies.
*Read this book, with a small group or a book club, or by inviting a friend to study with you one-on-one.
*Read one session per sitting and then complete the study questions.
*Dive into the FREE (optional) author insights video included in each chapter.
*Meet with your group, share an ‘aha moment’ you experienced while reading the session, and then learn from one another’s insights as you share answers to the questions.
Each session also ends with a prayer you can speak aloud so that its life-giving words nourish your soul. Then expect God to answer.
Unpacking Seven of God’s Names in Living Unafraid
God’s names describe who he is, revealing his holy nature, steadfast promises, unwavering protection, and fierce love. Living Unafraid equips you with the meanings behind seven of God’s names to help you overcome fears and life’s challenges:
*Yahweh–“I am who I am.” God is self-existent and yet desires relationship.
*Yahweh Tzidkenu–The Lord Is Our Righteousness. Jesus has redeemed us.
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Saved : Experiencing The Promise Of The Book Of Acts
$17.99Add to cartNancy Guthrie Presents a Theologically Rich and Comprehensive Guide through the Book of Acts
The book of Acts is set within the larger story of the outworking of God’s plan to save for himself a people from every nation-the story that runs from Genesis to Revelation. Within its pages are dramatic accounts of the Spirit falling, the apostles’ preaching, conflict with Jewish opposition to welcoming in the Gentiles, and the invasion of the good news of King Jesus into the Roman Empire.
In Saved, bestselling author Nancy Guthrie provides an accessible, theologically sound guide to the book of Acts. Over 17 chapters, she invites readers to peer into the lives of the apostles in the days following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus as they experienced new power from the indwelling Holy Spirit and a new understanding of the Old Testament scriptures. With a friendly and engaging tone, Saved covers the entire book of Acts, providing a solid and accessible study resource for individuals and groups. Additional Saved resources are available separately, including a personal Bible study, a leader’s guide for group study, and a companion video series.
*Comprehensive: Covers the entire book of Acts in 17 short, engaging chapters, with personal application for readers
*Context: Connects the events of the resurrection, the ascension, Pentecost, and the gospel going to Gentiles to the Old Testament, putting the events in the book of Acts in context of the whole of Scripture’s presentation of God’s salvation plans and purposes
*Part of the Saved Suite of Products: Also includes an extensive leader’s guide for group study, a personal Bible study, and a companion video series (sold separately)
*Ideal for Individuals and Small Groups
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Hear Ye The Word Of The Lord
$25.00Add to cartLong before the words of the Bible were written, God’s communication through the spoken word rang out loud and clear. Jesus in particular commissioned representatives to speak on his behalf even during the time of his earthly ministry. And yet today we are a reading culture. It is easy for modern Christians to take for granted that the Bible was handed down in written form, but the way we receive God’s message is far different from how the original hearers would have heard it. These differences not only shape the way that we hear God’s message to his people, but they put us at risk of misunderstanding his revelation.
In Hear Ye the Word of the Lord, biblical scholar D. Brent Sandy explores how oral communication shaped the ways that biblical writers received God’s message-and even more importantly, how the ancient and modern faithful receive it through hearing. Filled with helpful biblical insights related to oral communication and constructive ways for modern readers to become better hearers and performers of Scripture, Hear Ye the Word of the Lord provides a constructive way forward for readers interested in exploring how we can better hear God’s Word.
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Lets Read The Gospels
$19.99Add to cartNew York Times bestselling author Annie F. Downs knows from personal experience that when you start to read the Gospels, they start to change your life. As an experiment, she read all four Gospels–Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John–in 30 days. When she finished, she picked up another translation of the Bible and did it again. And again. Suddenly she realized she couldn’t keep this experience to herself, and the Let’s Read the Gospels podcast was born.
Annie wants you to have the same life-changing experience reading the Gospels as she has, and with this guided journal, she makes it even easier. Each of the 30 entries
– shows you what to read on that day
– offers questions to think about and journal through
– can be used again and again, as many times as you go through the GospelsJoin this growing community of people who are seeing their lives, attitudes, and relationships change as they immerse themselves in the story of Jesus.
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Are We Living In The Last Days
$22.99Add to cartWill Jesus’s return be preceded by a single world government?
Will every person have a government-issued ID or mark?
Does Christ return once or twice?
Will believers go through a Great Tribulation?
Will there be a literal battle of Armageddon?
Does it even matter what we believe about future events?
Biblical prophecies about the end times have confused, confounded, and even divided God’s people for centuries. But the reason Scripture gives us hints about the future is to provide the encouragement we need to endure the present, confident that God keeps his promises.
In this balanced look at four major views of the end times, bestselling author Bryan Chapell explains the primary ways Christians have interpreted biblical prophecy about the last days, not so that we might pick a hill to die on but so that we can cling to what unites us in Christ.
No matter what end times view we find most compelling, in God’s plans we can find strength for today and hope for tomorrow. -
It Is Finished
$29.99Add to cartAcross forty days of vivid storytelling, It Is Finished offers you a unique and vital roadmap to trace the power and necessity of the cross throughout the Bible, from the book of Genesis all the way to your present-day reality.
Through forty slices of the story of Calvary, master storyteller and vivid Bible teacher Charles Martin, will walk you back to the cross to look up at it from a different angle each day and ask the Father to reveal to you:
*What exactly did he mean when the dying Jesus said, It is finished-what was finished at the cross?
*When did what Jesus finish at the cross even begin?
*What does this man’s death 2,000 years ago have to do with me today?
*What is God offering at the cross that I so easily forget and take for granted?
*What do I not realize about myself that the Father God has never forgotten?
Whether it is your first, tenth, or ten thousandth time looking up at the cross of Christ, you can trust New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin, to wrap an arm around your shoulder, come alongside and walk with you as a fellow pilgrim headed in the same direction and answering the same question: What will I do with this man, Jesus?
Because before we can celebrate the resurrection, we need to backtrack to where Jesus has been, how He got there, and what His presence there accomplished. And while Satan can’t change what happened on that Friday, he has been working ever since to hide what happened there. To obscure the work of the Cross. To avert our eyes. But on this 40-day pilgrimage your eyes will open wide and your heart will race as you discover the answer to the question that can change your life, Lord, why me? Why would you endure the cross and despise the shame, for me?
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New Testament Handbook Sage
$34.99Add to cartImmerse yourself in the New Testament Handbook, an elegant, full-color Bible handbook that includes robust summary content, charts, maps, word studies, illustrations, and more for every New Testament book of the Bible. Constructed with high-quality cloth cover materials and a sewn binding, the New Testament Handbook is designed to last a lifetime as a valuable companion resource for Bible study, teaching, and ongoing discipleship.
FEATURES:
*High-quality, foil-stamped cloth cover materials and sewn binding meant to last a lifetime
*Elegant full-color interior design, including maps, charts, illustrations, and other visual helps for every book of the New Testament
*More than 50 in-depth word studies of key words found in each New Testament book
*Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages during study, teaching, or sharing
The New Testament Handbook features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible(R) (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
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Ordinary Men Called By God
$13.99Add to cartGod called three ordinary people to become extraordinary men of faith, and their lives became enduring examples of courage, faithfulness, and humility.
This classic volume examines the relationship to the Living God of each of these three men–their spiritual victories as well as their failures–and the crucial turning points in each of their lives whereby God was glorified. Boice further demonstrates that just as God was at work in the lives of Abraham, Moses, and David, he is also at work in the lives of believers today.
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Time Of The Signs
$16.99Add to cart“What will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” –Matthew 24:3
The disciples could not wait. Christ had said He would bring an end to human rule and establish His kingdom. But when? Eager to learn how the future would unfold, they asked Him about the signs of His coming and the end times. What should they expect to take place?
In The Time of the Signs, pastor Barry Stagner explores the events that will precede Christ’s return. As he describes Earth’s final days, he answers the many questions people ask, including:
*Why is the rebirth of Israel the most significant sign that the end times are near?
*What other important clues, evident today, reveal the closeness of the tribulation and Christ’s return?
*Where does the rapture fit in the chronology of all that will occur in the last days?
*After Christ returns, what is next?
As you study the signs Jesus foretold, you’ll see amazing evidence that we are living in the very time of these signs–and gain a clear understanding of what will happen, and when.
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Living As An Overcomer
$17.99Add to cart“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” -Revelation 2:7
The unique hardships of our modern lives can often feel insurmountable. But God’s Word reveals to us that there is no obstacle, habit, or situation we face that Jesus hasn’t already given us the power to conquer.
In Living as an Overcomer, bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans examines how Christ’s message to the seven churches in Revelation can challenge, convict, and lead you toward emphatic victory over any difficulty in life. Through this powerful portion of Scripture, Dr. Evans helps you:
*discover how Christ’s words to some of the earliest churches brim with enduring life and relevance, even in our contemporary context
*rekindle your deepest convictions and strengthen your spiritual commitment as Christ’s admonitions and promises permeate your heart
*vanquish obstacles and live triumphantly by laying claim to all God has in store for you
As you heed God’s instructions to the early church, you will receive everything you need to experience victory over sin and prevail in your present circumstances. Reject lukewarm faith, and start living as an overcomer!
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Knowing God Bible Study (Anniversary)
$12.00Add to cartFaithful. Triune. Beyond comparison. Triumphant over all. These words barely begin to describe the God we serve, yet he invites us to have a relationship with him. What could be more important than knowing this all-surpassing God?
These five easy-to-use Bible studies, based on J. I. Packer’s bestselling classic Knowing God, explore the character and actions of God throughout Scripture. They encourage us to look for God every time we read the Bible and to deepen our understanding, trust, and worship in response.
In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Knowing God, this edition of the Knowing God Bible Study helps individuals and groups explore and apply biblical truths. Each session features an insightful quotation by Packer matched with a Scripture passage, reflection questions, and application ideas that will equip readers to gain a fuller knowledge of the God we worship. A leader’s guide and list of suggested resources are also included.
Also available: Knowing God Devotional Journal, Knowing God Study Guide, and Knowing God Fiftieth Anniversary Edition.
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Old Testament Handbook Sand
$39.99Add to cartImmerse yourself in the Old Testament Handbook, an elegant, full-color Bible handbook that includes robust summary content, charts, maps, word studies, illustrations, and more for every Old Testament book of the Bible. Constructed with high-quality cloth cover materials and a sewn binding, the Old Testament Handbook is designed to last a lifetime as a valuable companion resource for Bible study, teaching, and ongoing discipleship.
*High-quality, foil-stamped cloth cover materials and sewn binding meant to last a lifetime
*Elegant full-color interior design, including maps, charts, illustrations, and other visual helps for every book of the Old Testament*More than 75 in-depth Word Studies of key words found in each Old Testament book
*Two ribbon markers for easy referencing between pages during study, teaching, or sharing
The Old Testament Handbook features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible(R) (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
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God Of The Way
$19.99Add to cartKathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel the authors of the New York Times best seller The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi bring you an exciting new life-changing message that will help you read the Bible with new eyes and take you into the heart of God’s people in Scripture – from Abraham to Ruth to Jesus and His early followers.
In The God of the Way, Rabbi Jason shares wisdom from his Jewish heritage and helps us read Scripture in the cultural context of biblical times. Kathie Lee adds personal stories and reflections from her spiritual journey and studies, serving as a companion as you go deeper in your own relationship with God.
You will experience:
*The God of the How and When: When you don’t know the details…God does.
*The God of His Word: When you can’t see God…trust His heart and the promises in His Word.
*The God Who Sees: When you feel abandoned and forgotten…God knows and cares about you.
*The God of the Other Side: When you feel overwhelmed and unworthy…God never passes by but crosses over and brings freedom.
Journey into God’s word, from the creation of the world through the desert and empty places, the Hebrew nation, and meet Jesus, the disciples, and his followers. As you do, you will see how you are part of God’s epic story of redemption – a radiant testimony to the truth that belief in God’s promises is never wasted.
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3 In One
$9.99Add to cartThe question, ‘What is God like?’, is always one that will provoke discussion and debate. To get an answer, there are two possible approaches. 1. The best scenario would be for God to tell us what He is like. That would save a lot of conjecture and give us an accurate answer. 2. We could use the evidence we have available to establish that God exists, and then try to ascertain what type of being He is, how He thinks, and how He operates. This second approach has severe limitations as we are restricted by the sum total of human experience (assuming that it has been recorded and retained accurately). Also, our results will be very subjective as we will end up describing God in terms that we have chosen. They may not be accurate. This could ultimately be defined as personal speculation. I suggest that the first approach is available to us in the holy book we call the Bible. We are not left to our own personal speculations about God, for we can learn from the revelation which God has given about Himself in His book. It is, therefore, important for us to consider why we should accept that the Bible is in reality God’s message to the human race, and that it has supernatural authorship. If it is just another ‘holy book’ written by men, then it is only another form of speculation. This will be the subject of Chapter 1 which I hope you will read carefully.
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40 Questions About The Text And Canon Of The New Testament
$28.99Add to cartHow did the New Testament come to be?
The ancient writings that comprise the New Testament are critical for understanding the life, teachings, and impact of Jesus of Nazareth, all of which are central to Christianity. But how were these texts circulated, collected, and given their canonical status? Is the New Testament a trustworthy source for learning about Jesus and the early church?
New Testament scholars Charles L. Quarles and L. Scott Kellum address the most pressing questions regarding the study of New Testament texts, their transmission, and their collection into the canon, such as these:
*What happened to the original manuscripts of the New Testament?
*With all the variants, can we still speak of inspiration and inerrancy?
*What is New Testament textual criticism and why is it important?
*How do most scholars decide between the readings of different manuscripts?
*What are the competing views on canon?
*Did the apostles recognize contemporaneous books as Scripture?
*Did the early councils decide the canon?40 Questions About the Text and Canon of the New Testament uses a question-and-answer format so readers can pursue the issues that interest them most, with additional resources at 40questions.net.
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Girls Guide To Studying Her Bible
$12.99Add to cartBestselling author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George shows girls (ages 8-12) how to know God better by reading and studying His Word.
In addition to teaching the basics of Bible study, Elizabeth helps girls apply biblical wisdom to their lives in important areas, including…
*knowing how to find good friends
*getting along better with parents and family
*making right choices instead of wrong ones
*learning how to use time well
*growing and becoming a stronger ChristianGirls will learn that the Bible is God’s message especially for them. Help a young girl in your life take her first steps toward discovering just how much He loves and cares for her!
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50 Final Events In World History
$18.99Add to cartHow much do you know about the end of the world?
In The 50 Final Events in World History, beloved and respected pastor Robert J. Morgan takes readers on a journey through end-times prophecy, walking step-by-step through the end of the world to the dawn of the new kingdom of heaven.
Heard of worldwide pandemics? Weapons of mass destruction flashing through the air? Global water and air contamination? The nation of Israel restored after 2,000 years, encircled by hostile nations and buffered by the nation of Jordan? Air evacuations with machines having two wings? Threats from Russia and Asia? Extremism in Turkey? Clamor for globalization? Hand implants for commerce and security? The gospel penetrating unreached places? Violent persecution? Cascading wickedness? The world falling apart?
All of this is predicted in the book of Revelation.If you find yourself baffled and maybe even a little intimidated by end times and the book of Revelation, The 50 Final Events in World History will be a:
*comprehensive yet easy-to-understand overview of the book of Revelation,
*resource you can turn to again and again,
*helpful tool that translates the events of Revelation both literally and sequentially, and
*guide to interpret present circumstances as well as future events.Revelation is the Bible’s final words on the world’s last days. The key is understanding its simple sequence of events-one after another, clearly laid out-the fifty final events in world history.
This is information we need to know now since we might soon be on the doorstep of event #1.
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Messianic Prophecy Revealed
$19.99Add to cartFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION DECODED
The Old Testament isn’t just a collection of traditions from one group of people–it’s about Jesus as the key to salvation.
After reading this book, you will have no doubts that Jesus is the Messiah, and you will be able to read the Old Testament with the newfound revelation that God has been pointing to His Son as the Savior of the world for thousands of years.
Many times, when inquisitive readers look to see how the New Testament authors applied the Old Testament to show that Jesus is the Messiah, they become confused. When the Gospel writers quote Old Testament scriptures and say, “This is how Jesus fulfilled it,” the passage quoted doesn’t appear to be a prophecy at all. This is because understanding Messianic prophecy is often more of an art than a science.
Messianic prophecy is not simply the measurement of specific prophecies about the future that Jesus fulfilled. In the Hebrew tradition, prophecy is not one-dimensional; it is not simply foretelling the future. In reality, the whole of Scripture is prophetic, pointing us to Christ.
In Messianic Prophecy Revealed, Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider takes readers through the Word of God, showing them how the New Testament writers took passages out of the Old Testament to prove that Jesus is indeed the Messiah. It’s a subject that sounds simple but is, in fact, more complex than many realize.
This book will show followers of Jesus why they can have absolute confidence that Jesus is who He claimed to be–the Messiah.
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Bible Prophecy : The Essentials – Answers To Your Most Common Questions
$14.99Add to cartAn Information-Packed Overview of Bible Prophecy
The study of Bible prophecy can seem complicated or controversial, yet Christians still long to understand what God’s Word reveals about the future. Whenever authors Amir Tsarfati and Barry Stagner teach on the end times, the most popular part of their ministry is the question-and-answer session, revealing the church’s great hunger to know more about the last days.
In Bible Prophecy: The Essentials, Amir and Barry pool their knowledge to answer some of their most commonly asked questions. Through succinct, Scripture-focused teachings, Amir and Barry address the seven biggest themes of Bible prophecy, including:
*Israel
*the Church
*the Rapture
*the Tribulation
*the Millennium
*the Great White Throne of Judgment
*HeavenWhen studied with wisdom and discernment, God’s Word provides all you need to know about what is to come. Amir and Barry’s thoughtful, informative, and user-friendly book is a resource you’ll return to again and again as you seek to prayerfully grow in your understanding of Bible prophecy.
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Early New Testament Apocrypha
$64.99Add to cartBroaden the scope of your New Testament studies with this introduction to early Christian apocryphal literature.
To understand the New Testament well, it is important to study the larger world surrounding it, and one of the primary avenues for this exploration is through reading related ancient texts. But this task is daunting for scholars and novices alike given the sheer size of the ancient literary corpora. The Ancient Literature for New Testament Studies series aims to bridge this gap by introducing the key ancient texts that form the cultural, historical, and literary context for the study of the New Testament.
Early New Testament Apocrypha offers an entry point into the corpus of early Christian apocryphal literature through twenty-eight texts or groups of texts. While the majority of the texts fall within the first four centuries CE, and therefore are useful for uncovering the earliest interpretations assigned to the New Testament, select later texts serve as reminders of how the meanings of New Testament texts continued to develop in subsequent centuries. Each essay covers introductory matters, a summary of content, interpretive issues, key passages for New Testament studies and their significance, and a select bibliography.
Whether you are a scholar looking to familiarize yourself with a new corpus of texts or a novice seeking to undertake a serious contextualized study of the New Testament, this is an ideal reference work for you.
Essays and contributors include:
Part 1: Apocryphal Gospels
*Agrapha, Andrew Gregory
*Fragments of Gospels on Papyrus, Tobias Nicklas
*Gospel of Barnabas, Philip Jenkins
*Gospel of Peter, Paul Foster
*Infancy Gospel of Thomas, Reidar Aasgaard
*Jewish-Christian Gospels, Petri Luomanen
*Legend of Aphroditian, Katharina Heyden
*Pilate Cycle, J. K. Elliott
*Protevangelium of James, Eric M. Vanden
*Eykel Toledot Yeshu, Sarit Kattan Gribetz
*Revelation of the Magi, Catherine PlayoustPart 2: Apocryphal Acts
*Acts of Andrew, Nathan C. Johnson
*Acts of John, Harold W. Attridge
*Acts of Paul, Harold W. Attridge
*Acts of Peter, Robert F. Stoops, Jr.
*Acts of Philip, Christopher R. Matthews
*Acts of Thomas, Harold W. Attridge
*Departure of My Lady Mary from This World (Six Books Dormition Apocryphon), J. *Christopher Edwards
*Pseudo-Clementines, F. Stanley JonesPart 3: Apocryphal Epistles
*Jesus’s Letter to Abgar, William Adler
*Correspondence of Paul and Seneca, Andrew Gregory
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After The Rapture
$18.99Add to cartWhat if you or someone you loved missed out on the Rapture? What happens to those who are left behind? Trusted and beloved Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah shares the help and hope people will need as they face unfolding events during the End Times.
From one of the world’s most beloved Bible teachers comes a timely, easy-to-understand guidebook about the Rapture and End Times and how to prepare yourself and your loved ones.
In After the Rapture Dr. David Jeremiah equips you to understand End-Times theology and Bible prophecy. Many people want to understand how the Rapture unfolds, and this is the perfect handbook to share with your unsaved friends and loved ones so they can prepare themselves before or cope with the challenges they’ll face after the Rapture. With trusted biblical insight, this book will provide the hope and confidence you need and can share with your loved ones.
This life-changing book includes:
*End Times, Rapture, Judgment Day, and Great Tribulation sections
*Guidance for preparing your heart
*How to share with loved ones
*Life application to strengthen understanding
*Highlighted questions and answers
*Relevant Scripture versesAn epic and vital guide to life after the Rapture, this book is a must-have resource for you to buy for those you fear might be left behind. Help your loved ones understand the End Times and guide them to accept Christ as their Savior.
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Case For Heaven Young Readers Edition
$16.99Add to cartIs heaven real? What is it really like? Award-winning author Lee Strobel tracked down the evidence and provides answers to the questions children 8-12 ask about both heaven and hell in this young reader’s edition of The Case for Heaven that is perfect for teaching your child about the biblical evidence for eternal life.
Every child wonders at some point what happens after we die-especially after the loss of a pet, a grandparent, or another loved one. Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ) understands your child’s questions, and presents a kid-friendly examination of the evidence for heaven, packed full of research that:
*Helps readers 8-12 understand the biblical, historical, and contemporary facts about the afterlife in a logical and easy-to-follow way
*Explains what happens after we die
*Explores what heaven and hell are really like, based on tested biblical truths
*Presents what it means to have eternal life
The Case for Heaven Young Reader’s Edition is perfect for:
*Sunday school and homeschool education
*Comforting kids 8-12 following a death, and reassuring those experiencing grief
*Unpacking biblical principles in a way anyone can understand -
40 Days Through The Bible
$19.99Add to cartFind the better you’ve been longing for.
Lysa TerKeurst, the First 5 team and the Online Bible Studies team have come together to write a Bible study just for YOU!
We know the Bible is a big book and can oftentimes feel overwhelming. Lysa and Proverbs 31 team wanted to create a study that would help you understand the story of the Bible from start to finish.
In 40 Days Through the Bible: The Answers to Your Deepest Longings, you will:
*Take a journey through the storyline of the Bible in 40 days so you can see major themes, how they are all connected and what that means for us as we read the Bible today.
*Discover the eight major things humanity longs for and how Jesus fulfills all of them for us.
*Stop the endless cycle of seeking and searching for satisfaction and find the answers to your deepest longings.
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Back To The Garden
$15.99Add to cartBill Combs had no idea when he attended seminary in the seventies that the Hebrew language he studied contained different characters than those written by Moses and other biblical authors. Their ancient script was composed of pictograms that expressed much more relational information than their corresponding Hebrew letters in a manner somewhat similar to the way we interpret emojis on the internet.
Many words and phrases critical to our faith and ministry were initially defined by these pictograms in the early chapters of Genesis: the knowledge of good and evil, heaven, day, night, name, life, death, our flesh, sin, naked, and our spirit, soul and body.
For example, you will discover that Moses’ original words for “In the beginning” and “day” have nothing to do with time; that “sin” and “evil” do not describe nefarious behavior; and that “naked” does not mean our first parents lived in the garden without clothing. Subjects like spiritual warfare and how our bodies can be continually renewed by the Holy Spirit also find their origins here.
This book will help you discover many secrets hidden by the pictograms in these critical passages, providing you with foundational contexts for correctly interpreting the rest of scripture.
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Of Kings And Prophets
$24.99Add to cartPower is only as strong as the authority that sustains it.
This book will help you be a better leader. It will help you receive a healthy dose of accountability through applied spiritual authority.
The biblical prophets did not live or prophesy in a contextual vacuum. They spoke into real-life circumstances to real-life leaders such as kings, queens, governors, and generals. Drawing largely on the biblical accounts, Dr. Mark Rutland shows how these interactions, sometimes in the form of advice but more often as dramatic confrontations, demonstrate the tension between heaven’s authority and the princes of this world. Readers will discover that:
*God positions His messengers to confront and advise those who lead in the natural realm. Likewise, Satan is also working to position his own servants near the world’s leaders hoping to steer them away from the things and plans of God. To whom those leaders listen will determine, to a large extent, the fate of nations.
*God often positions His servants at the right elbow of leaders in a wide range of disciplines, from business to education to entertainment to politics. Every believer should be open to being “God’s prophetic voice” in someone else’s life, whether that person is a child, a boss, or a town councilman. Likewise, every believer should be in constant prayer for and humbly sensitive to wise counsel sent from God as a gift of grace.
God makes and unmakes kings. When they can discern and listen to His voice, He sustains their well-wielded authority with His supernatural power.
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Knowing Me Knowing God
$14.99Add to cartIn the Bible, God gives us knowledge of himself and of ourselves, so that through these two intertwined strands we may receive what Calvin called ‘true and sound wisdom’. In pursuit of this wisdom, many Christians have learned to interpret Scripture chrono-logically, following the Bible’s developing story from creation, through fall, to redemption, and ultimately to restoration. But what of a complementary theo-logical approach to Scripture, one which focuses on the Bible’s main ‘characters’ ? God and human beings ? and the nature of their relationship? Richard Brash presents such an approach, introducing six theological keys to Scripture which help us better to know God and ourselves in the three fundamental areas of being, knowing, and acting. At each stage, he develops the theme of the gracious condescension of the infinite, incomprehensible, and holy God in his relation to finite human beings: creating us as his image, establishing a proportion between his own knowledge and ours, and overcoming sin to take a people for himself through the love-gifts of his Son and his Spirit. If you are looking for an enlarged vision of God and a renewed understanding of your own vocation before the Lord, take up this book and be refreshed in your love for God in heart, soul, and mind.
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Zechariah : The Quintssence Of Old Testament Prophecy
$19.99Add to cartTHE IMPORTANCE OF ZECHARIAH. Martin Luther called the Old Testament book of Zechariah Ausbund der Propheten, “The quintessence of Old Testament prophecy.” Because this prophecy deals with both the first and second coming of Messiah, it has a privileged spot in the heart and lives of believers. George L. Robinson described the book of Zechariah as: the most Messianic, the most truly apocalyptic and eschatological of all the writings of the Old Testament.
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Shine : Sparkling With God’s Love
$14.99Add to cartJust as objects sparkle not on their own, but because it reflects the light that shines upon it, it’s not individual who shine. Rather, that sparkle is Christ shinking through the individual.Shine is a six-week Bible study for teenage girls, who are faced with more mixed messages – in social media, in conversations, in school situations – that ever before. By looking at different uses of light, shining, and sparking in the Bible, readers will learn the lesson of how God has given them His light, with practical ways they can shine God’s love to a world that needs it.Included in each week’s study are journal topics and discussion questions for personal or small-group use.
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Hope For Hard Times
$11.99Add to cartWe’ve all been there. Rock bottom. The end of our rope. The last straw. During hard times, it often seems like the only option is to throw in the towel. In Hope for Hard Times, author Magrey deVega examines the lives of the great biblical prophets Elijah and Elisha and reveals a consistent message in their stories: Don’t give up, and don’t lose hope. Trust that God will help you find a way. When you look closely at the accounts of Elijah and Elisha from 1 Kings 17 to 2 Kings 8, you will find amazing stories of God’s provision. God provides for Elijah, as he faces down opposition in a mountaintop showdown and when he feels alone and ready to give up while hiding in a cave listening for God’s still, small voice. God provides for Elisha, when he brings healing to Naaman and when he is surrounded by enemies and praying for spiritual eyes to be opened to hope. There is hope for you in hard times. Your story of hurt, heartache, and hopelessness has been heard, and God has a message for you. Read these stories, pray through them, and listen as you receive encouragement and guidance for whatever you are facing today. Open your eyes, and open your hands. For just like ravens at the Brook Cherith, God is with you, giving you everything you need. Components for this 4-session study will include a book, leader guide, and four streaming videos available online featuring Magrey outlining each topic in an accessible and engaging way. Sessions Include: When the Odds Seem Against You (1 Kings 17 and 18) When You Feel Down and Out (1 Kings 18-21) When Life Takes a Turn (2 Kings 2) When All Seems Lost (2 Kings 4-8)
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40 Questions About Heaven And Hell
$27.99Add to cartBiblical answers to the most frequently asked questions about the afterlife! In 40 Questions About Heaven and Hell, Alan Gomes surveys the Old and New Testaments to paint a comprehensive picture of the afterlife. The question-and-answer format makes it easy to find answers to specific questions on heaven, hell, the intermediate state, the final judgment, and life in eternity. Readers will find solid answers to many vital questions:
* What should we conclude about those who claim to have seen heaven or hell?
* Is it possible for us to communicate with the dead?
* Is there such a place as purgatory?
* What will our resurrected bodies be like?
* What will we do in the eternal state?
* Will there be animals in the eternal state?
* What is hell like?
* How can a God of love send people to an eternal hell?
* Did Jesus “descend into hell” like the Apostles’ Creed says?Study notes point to additional resources for learning, and reflection questions at the end of each chapter make the book ideal for small group studies.
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Help How Do I Read The Bible
$9.99Add to cartGo from reading the Bible because you should… …to reading it because you want to.Help! How Do I Read the Bible? strips away complicated study lessons and theological lingo common in Bible-reading guides and reveals a simpler truth: Reading the Bible is about discovering God’s heart. When we know why we’re reading and who we’re reading about, the how falls naturally into place. You will experience… – A guilt-free approach to reading the Bible that builds momentum over time. – Practical Bible-reading tips shared by real people. – Helpful guidance for selecting easy-to-use study tools. – Principles for Bible-reading that steer you away from confusion and misinterpretation.Easy to gift! Help! How Do I Read the Bible? is part of a new Jesus-centered series of practical guides that make natural gifts for adults and teens wanting to grow in their relationship with Jesus. Collect and share the whole set!
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Our Way Home
$15.99Add to cartThe Lord’s Prayer is about a journey–one from heaven to earth and back to heaven again. This heaven-earth-heaven journey shows God’s gracious hearing of us and our place with Him in heaven even while we pray here on earth.Our Way Home provides a road map of this journey that will revive any Christian’s use of the Lord’s Prayer. Pastors and other church teachers will find this is a refreshing approach to the Lord’s Prayer for adult confirmation and new member classes. Perfect for individual reflection or small groups.
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Believers Bible Commentary
$59.99Add to cartMake Bible study a part of your daily life with the thorough, yet easy-to-use, Believer’s Bible Commentary. William MacDonald tackles the controversial issues head-on, taking a theologically conservative stand, yet presenting alternate views with fairness. The Believer’s Bible Commentary is a friendly guide to exploring the deeper meanings of every biblical book. This new edition includes 14 pages of 4-color maps of the Holy Land and other study helps.
Features:
*Nelson’s best-selling Bible commentary
*Balanced approach to linguistic studies and useful application
*Easy to understand
*14 pages of 4-color maps
*Use with any Bible translation
*Best used with the New King James version of the Bible. The New King James keeps the style and accuracy of the King James but has up-to-date English. -
Minor Prophets Volume 3
$9.99Add to cartHow can we translate our concern for our country and the world into effective action? This study explores the lives of four people in the Old Testament who also wanted to make a difference: Amos, who dared to stand for God’s truth against the highest officials in the nation; Obadiah, who explained why longstanding family feuds bring defeat and disgrace; Micah, who showed why the only hope for any nation is surrender to the Lord; and Zephaniah, who saw the coming Day of the Lord and told people how to get ready. Each of these prophets was called to deal courageously with the sin around them. Learn from them how to bring change to your own community and nation, starting where you are right now!
The Wiersbe Bible Study Series delivers practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s “Be Concerned” commentary, this eight-week study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God’s Word with your life.
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Leviticus : Becoming Set Apart For God
$9.99Add to cartEzra, Haggai, and Zechariah were biblical heroes who encouraged others and were faithful even in difficulties. Through their stories, we find the inspiration to be heroes for God today. Perfect for group or individual study.
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2 Samuel And 1 Chronicles
$9.99Add to cartPerfect for group or individual study, this in-depth study of Ezekiel takes us beyond our casual attitude toward God and inspires us to worship Him as a glorious, holy Lord who wants us to know Him more. Includes interactive questions, stories, illustrations, and flexible formats.
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Minor Prophets Volume 2
$9.99Add to cartDid you know that you can do great things for God right where you are? In a world that desperately needs kindness, service, and sacrifice, we have the opportunity to be true heroes. This study explores the lives of three biblical heroes: the priest Ezra and the prophets Haggai and Zechariah.
The Wiersbe Bible Study Series delivers practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s Be Heroic commentary, this eight-week study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God’s Word with your life.
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Ezekiel : Bowing Before Our Awesome God
$12.99Add to cartWhen the Israelites lost respect for God’s majesty, God called the prophet Ezekiel to remind His people of His holy nature. Ezekiel’s message is just as relevant for us today as it was for the Jewish people thousands of years ago. Too easily our churches and devotional lives slip into a casual attitude toward the King of Kings and we lose sight of Who we worship. This study of Ezekiel explores what it means to worship God as a holy Lord who is worthy of our reverence. The Wiersbe Bible Study Series delivers practical, in-depth guides to selected books of the Bible. Featuring insights from Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s Be Reverent commentary, this eight- week study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect God’s Word with your life.
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Jesus Family Tree
$29.99Add to cartEnjoy Covering 30 Key People from Jesus’ Family Tree!
The remarkable heroes and heroines in the ancestry of Jesus teach us a lot about God’s faithfulness over the centuries. Each character in Jesus’ family tree gives us a glimpse of how God works all things – even the tragedies and missteps – together for good.
Packed with reproducible pages, timelines, family trees, and simple summaries, this incredible reference book gives a fantastic overview of 30 key people in Jesus’ ancestry. Perfect for students, pastors, Bible study teachers, and those interested in seeing God’s faithfulness throughout the Old and New Testament.
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Halleys Bible Handbook Classic Edition (Expanded)
$29.99Add to cartMore than 80 years after its initial publication, Halley’s Bible Handbook remains a bestseller in its various editions, with millions of copies sold worldwide. This world-renowned Bible handbook has been consistently updated and revised to accurately provide even greater clarity, insight, and usefulness. Halley’s Bible Handbook makes the Bible’s wisdom and message accessible to people from all walks of life. Whether they’ve read the Bible many times or never before, readers will find insights that give them a firm grasp of God’s Word and an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. Written for both mind and heart, this completely revised, updated, and expanded 25th edition retains Dr. Halley’s highly personal style.
It features:
*All-new maps, photographs, and illustrations
*Contemporary design
*Practical Bible reading programs
*Helpful tips for Bible study
*Fascinating archaeological information
*Easy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church history
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12 Tribes Of Israel Pamphlet
$4.99Add to cartEnjoy having a simple overview on the 12 Tribes of Israel at your fingertips. See each tribe’s symbol, meaning, history, and other fascinating facts at a glance. Includes incredible visual aids, such as a full-color map, family tree, Tabernacle diagram, and more.
Almost every person in the Bible belonged to one of the 12 Tribes of Israel based on their ancestry: From Moses who was a Levite to the Apostle Paul who was Benjaminite. Each tribe had its own history, land, and heritage. Now you can easily grasp the “backstory” of each tribe and see key information at a glance! For example, find out the significance of Jesus being called the “Lion of Judah.” For each of the 12 Tribes of Israel, you will get-
*A quick overview of its meaning, size, family history, location, and more.
*A picture of the tribe’s symbol (such as the lion from the Tribe of Judah)
*Simple summary of Jacob’s blessing, Moses’ blessing, and other key events related to each tribe. (Find out the major battles, controversies, and scandals that impacted each tribe. Plus, see which important Bible people came from each tribe of Israel.)Perfect for individual or group use. 14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long.
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Palm Sunday To Easter Pamphlet
$4.99Add to cartPacked with charts, diagrams, and simple summaries, this quick-reference pamphlet-Palm Sunday to Easter-covers the important teaching and events of Jesus’ life throughout Holy Week.
Discover how Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfilled over 22 Old Testament prophecies. This pamphlet is perfect for individual reference, an Easter Bible study, Easter Sunday school lessons, and homeschool Bible curriculum.
Go day-by-day through the week leading up to Jesus’ resurrection and hour-by-hour leading up to his death on the cross.
*From Palm Sunday and his Triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the Last Supper.
*From the arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to the Crucifixion.
*From the burial of Jesus to his glorious Resurrection on the third day.Palm Sunday to Easter Features Incredible Visuals and Bible Study Tools:
1.Map and Diagram of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus that walks you day by day through the week leading up to Jesus’ death and Resurrection
Easily see where each of the key events leading up to Jesus’ death occurred with this labeled, detailed, and drawn-to-scale diagram of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus.2.Timeline Showing 22 Key Events as They Occurred Hour-by-Hour before Jesus’ Crucifixion
This clock diagram/timeline shows 22 key events as they happened hour-by hour leading up to Jesus’ death. It starts with Jesus being taken before Pilate and ends with his death on the cross. Explains Jesus’ last words on the Cross, the words of the thieves crucified next to Jesus, and centurion’s confession, from the 3rd Hour (about 9 am) to the 9th Hour (6 pm) when Jesus died. It uses Roman (modern) expression of time as well as Jewish.3.Diagram of a Tomb from Jesus’ Time
This detailed diagram shows the layout of a typical tomb from Jesus’ day. Includes measurements and layout of key portions of the tomb, including the rollaway stone at the entrance. (Optional: This Jesus Tomb diagram is an excellent floor plan for creating a rolling stone model for your Sunday school or homeschool.)4.Easy-to-follow chart covering 22 Old Testament Prophecies and their New Testament Fulfillment by Jesus’ Death and Resurrection.
Covers Key Events and Facts on Jesus’ Life, Death, and Resurrection, including-*Simple Summaries of Key Events Leading Up To Easter (Corresponds with Jerusalem Map)
Enjoy having easy-to-understand explanations of key events leading up to Easter. It starts with Jesus’ arrival in Bethany 6 days before Passover and
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Numbers : Living A Life That Counts For God
$9.99Add to cartSKU (ISBN): 9781434706935ISBN10: 1434706931Warren WiersbeBinding: Trade PaperPublished: February 2014Wiersbe Bible StudyPublisher: David C. Cook
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1-2 Thessalonians : Living In Light Of Christ’s Return
$9.99Add to cartSKU (ISBN): 9780781410366ISBN10: 0781410363Warren WiersbeBinding: Trade PaperPublished: February 2014Wiersbe Bible StudyPublisher: David C. Cook