This updated volume in the much-loved Bible Speaks Today commentaries offers warm-hearted and insightful exposition to help you understand, teach and preach the message of Exodus for the modern world.
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Diese Reihe von Bibelstudien taucht tief in die Texte des Alten Testaments ein. Jeder Band zielt auf eine genaue Auslegung der heiligen Schriften ab und verbindet sie sinnvoll mit dem heutigen Leben. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf Lesbarkeit und Engagement, wodurch alte Botschaften für heutige Leser zugänglich gemacht werden. Sie dient als ideale Ressource für diejenigen, die tiefere Einblicke in die Hebräische Bibel suchen.
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At the beginning of 1 and 2 Kings, Solomon's reign brought peace, prosperity, dynamic international trade and a magnificent center of worship. At the end, by contrast, the people faced a complete reversal: they and their king were in exile; Jerusalem and the temple lay in ruins. How can this story of reversal, told by the very people who suffered the defeat, be of value today and equip us "for every good work"? John Olley shows how the two books of Kings retell the past as preached history, addressing the exilic situation of the original readers. This in turn helps as we ask how they speak to us today. Within the account of paths leading to short-term success but ultimate failure, there are pointers of hope, of God's continuing purposes and promises, and of the people's response in the present. In rich and often surprising ways, the narrative in Kings is part of the history that has shaped, and will continue to shape, the faith and life of Christian believers. Everyday life, along with the turmoil of national and global events, is the arena in which God's people are called to worship, trust and obey him, and it is on aspects of this life that 1 and 2 Kings can throw light.
David Atkinson guides us through The Message of Job, showing us its power to reach into our human situation and to engage with our human needs in this revised edition in the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries
The Message of Ruth
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Discover how The Message of Ruth illuminates God's providence in this revised edition in the Bible Speaks Today Old Testament series of commentaries.
Derek Kidner explores The Message of Ecclesiastes, part of the updated Bible Speaks Today series of Bible commentaries.
Abraham―called out of Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan, there to found a great nation, a blessing to all peoples. Isaac―his son, taken to be sacrificed by his father, until God provided a substitute. Jacob―Isaac's son, the schemer who cheated his older brother of his birthright but whose thigh (and heart) was broken as he wrestled all night with God's messenger. Joseph―the dreamer sold into Egypt by his brothers, who meant it for evil while God meant it for good. These are the patriarchs whose stories are told in Genesis 12–50. Why have these accounts been preserved? What importance do they have in the development of Israel's understanding of God? What message from them does God have for us today? In this Bible Speaks Today volume, Joyce Baldwin skillfully weaves her answers to these questions, bringing the history of an ancient people to bear on our lives.
Mary J. Evans guides us through The Message of 1 & 2 Samuel to show how these books are a vital part of God's Word, full of teaching that is dynamically relevant for all Christian believers, in this revised edition in the Bible Speaks Today series of Old Testament commentaries.
The study of the book of Zechariah is bound to be enriching, for it is imbued from beginning to end with the same heart-cry that Jesus turned into a prayer for all of us: "Your kingdom come." Here Barry G. Webb explores the kingdom of God as the prophet Zechariah apprehended it. In oracles and visions Zechariah challenged his hearers to return to the coming kingdom to cleanse themselves in anticipation of the cleansing fountain of God's grace to restore the city of Jerusalem in preparation for its coming glorification The promises of God in the book of Zechariah are meant to fuel the faithfulness of God's people and prepare the way for the promised Messiah.
Exploring the enduring relevance of the Jonah narrative, Rosemary Nixon highlights its lessons for contemporary believers. She delves into themes of obedience, mercy, and the complexities of faith, demonstrating how Jonah's journey resonates with modern struggles and challenges faced by God's people. Through insightful analysis, the book encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and the implications of this biblical story in today's world.
The Message of Joel, Micah & Habakkuk
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David Prior provides a detailed exposition of three significant books, emphasizing careful study and insightful analysis. His work aims to offer practical applications relevant to contemporary church life, making it a valuable resource for understanding and engaging with these texts in today's context.
Go back to the beginning with this updated volume in the much-loved Bible Speaks Today commentaries to help you understand, teach and preach the message of Genesis 1-11.
The Message of Proverbs
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The message of Proverbs. Wisdom for life. David Atkinson illuminates the portrait, instruction, methods and values of wisdom in the ancient book, revealing its life, imagination and humour.
The Message of Numbers
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Raymond Brown explores how the book of Numbers message of life as an accompanied journey is perfectly suited for our modern world, part of The Bible Speaks Today series of Old Testament commentaries.
The Message of Leviticus
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- 12 Lesestunden
An exposition of an important Old Testament book.
The message of Judges. Grace abounding. Behind the stories of the judges of Israel - such as Samson, Jephthah and Barak - stands the Judge. God's grace illuminates even the deepest sin of humanity, as he ensures that his people will never manage to destroy themselves.
The message of Joel, Micah, and Habakkuk
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Where is God in times of disaster? How can God allow suffering? What are God's people to do about moral decay in society? Three of the minor prophets--Joel, Micah and Habakkuk--provide insights to these problems. David Prior's passage-by-passage exposition of these three books provides careful study and measured insight and application for today's church.
By any assessment, Esther is a rather strange book to find in the Bible. Not only is it, along with Daniel, the only book of the Bible to be set entirely outside of the Promised Land, it also shows no interest in that land. More than that, Esther is the only book in the Bible which definitely does not mention God. None of this should be taken as meaning that the book has no theological intention--on the contrary it has a developed theology, but it is a theology which operates precisely because it does not mention God directly. In this volume in the Bible Speaks Today commentary series, David Firth explores this paradoxically important book and its implications for our own contemporary context, where the reality of God's presence is experienced against a backdrop of God's relative anonymity and seeming absence.
Barry Webb explores The Message of Isaiah, part of the Bible Speaks Today series of Bible commentaries.
Peter Adam explores The Message of Malachi, part of The Bible Speaks Today Old Testament series of commentaries.
Jeremiah
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National tragedy and personal transformation are central themes as the book explores the impact of rediscovering the Mosaic law on figures like Josiah and Jeremiah. The intertwining of significant national events with individual lives highlights the profound effect of divine guidance. Derek Kidner offers a detailed analysis of the text, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues, making this volume a compelling reflection on faith and societal challenges.
Robert Fyall explores The Message of Ezra and Haggai, showing how reading them together enhances their revelation of God's purposes in this revised edition of the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries.
The message of Genesis 12 - 50. From Abraham to Joseph. A companion to the stories of ordinary people who were the 'founding fathers' of Jewish-Christian faith - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph.
Uncover how the Chronicler finds the great pattern of God's hand and the Lord's constant mercy, love, and faithfulness shining through in the records of Israel in this updated edition of The Message of 1 & 2 Chronicles, part of the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries.
The second volume in the series offers a practical introduction and exposition to every featured Psalm, long or short, familiar or neglected. schovat popis
The Message of Amos
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An exposition of the prophet Amos, in which his call to relevant faith is championed.
The Message of Jonah
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The 'great fish' has probably made Jonah the best known of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament. The book bearing his name, comprising just 48 verses, has tantalized and intrigued its readers down the ages.Undue preoccupation with the fish may cause us to miss what is actually going on in the narrative. Although on the surface the story seems fairly straightforward, Rosemary Nixon explores its fascinating complexity to show how the author grapples with conflicting perceptions of God - and how, while we might question some the story's extra-ordinary features, we ourselves are questioned by the God who questions Jonah, and challenged to hear God's word afresh today.
The Message of Ezekiel
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Ezekiel comes to us as a stranger from a distant time and land. Who is this priest who, on his thirtieth birthday, has a dazzling vision of God on a wheeled throne? Who is this odd prophet who engages in outlandish street theater and speaks for God on international affairs? Who is this seer who paints murals of apocalyptic doom and then of a restored temple bursting with emblems of paradise? Are we bound to take this literally, reading prophet and newspaper side by side? Or is there a better way?
The message of Deuteronomy. Not by bread alone. An exposition of an Old testament book influential in forming and developing Jewish and Christian thought and lifestyle, showing the relevance today of its underlying humanitarian principles.
These Old Testament books teach us some major truths: the importance of focusing on God, who is personal, sovereign, righteous and loving; of facing up to sin and judgment; of responding in repentance and faith; and of the hope of future salvation and restoration--From publisher description
A powerful encouragement to rebuild a faithful community in the face of formidable odds.
