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| This book retells Jesus' parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:12-27). The Arch(R) Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. |
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| Jesus was the wisest man who ever lived. He talked about God, the human heart, the future, life, anger, love, and everything that mattered. Those who heard him were struck by the fact that Jesus understood everything of consequence in life. |
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| A clear introduction to the parables of Jesus, including an examination of their setting, interpretation, and implications for the Christian life. |
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| Each book in Make It - Take It Crafts has more than 25 Bible lessons for ages 5-8 and 8-11. But what will really cement God's message in children's minds is the unique craft with each lesson. Children will not only make and take these crafts -- they will make new commitments that will take them into a life of serving the Lord. |
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| Many writers who examine the parables of Jesus argue that they provide a window into the acts of ministry carried out during Christ's journey to Jerusalem. John takes us even more deeply into that journey, holding up the lessons of the parables Jesus told in light of his betrayal and death on the cross. Considered in this way, the parables take on a new significance, even more transparent and more clearly applicable int he lives of Christian believers. |
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| Some portions of the Bible appear mysterious and hard to understand. When we read prophecy, we wonder how it applies to us today. When we read a parable, several meanings may come to mind. How do we know which is correct? Poetry and proverbs may seem obscure. The letters to churches don't seem to connect to us. How do we read each of these types of Bible literature in a way that is both faithful to the text and authoritative to our lives? This guide points the way. This series is designed to ground a Christ follower in the study and understanding of Scripture. Be prepared for some challenge and some stretching. This may be the first time you are exposed to certain theological concepts or terms, or to some more indepth methods of Bible Study. It contains: a questions or icebreaker to focus the meeting an overview of where we are headed 30 minutes of the main portion of discussion time information to read that identifies coes issues and ideasto keep you on track with the journey Important Scripture or discussions for memorization or reflection a group activity (sometimes done is subgroups) to build community and share understanding of what was learned a chance to summarize and look back at what has been learned or accomplished closing with an opportunity to pray for one another and asking God to deepen the truths of Scripture in you. No Prep time is required. Questions and space is provided for answers in the book. |
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| Children will learn about God through these eight contemporary stories by Danae Dobson. Each story is based on a different biblical parable and is accompanied by full-color illustrations depicting the story's characters in a variety of realistic settings. A message from Dr. James Dobson at the end of each story explains its relationship to the biblical parable. Now in softcover |
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| This latest book in the popular For Today series introduces the reader to the main parables of Jesus in an engaging and accessible way. Professor, author, and preacher Alyce McKenzie makes the familiar parables come alive with new meaning, using the best of biblical scholarship to provide an easy entrance to this major form of Jesus' teachings. McKenzie covers the purpose, properties, and proclaimers of Jesus' parables before focusing on several of the key parables that form much of the text of the first three Gospels. With questions for discussion at the end of each chapter, this book is ideal for personal and group study. |
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| Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus' parables by entering them through the "back side" - through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. By approaching the stories in this way, Kalas releases new meaning and clarifies basic teachings |
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| A grandfather gently persuades a reluctant little boy to wash both hands. A wise woman draws upon her knowledge of baking to teach an important lesson about life's empty places. A millionaire tumbles ingloriously down a flight of stairs because he is too haughty to take note of a scrublady and her bar of soap.Barton's winsome characters will charm you and his wry wit will entertain you, smoothing the way for his deft applications of timeless, biblically rooted wisdom. Assuming the voice of an ancient sage, but commenting on life in the early twentieth century, Barton captivated millions of readers with his extraordinary insight into everyday happenings. Half a century later, church historian Garth Rosell began reading these stories to delighted friends and students. Many who heard them at the dinner table, from the pulpit, and in the classroom wanted to share them with others. So Rosell, with the help of writer Stan Flewelling, sought out the now-rare original volumes in order to make the present collection available to a contemporary public that cherishes the power of a well-told story to speak truth straight to the heart. |
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| This series of Bible Study guides with DVDs provides the depth for a more thorough study of the Bible, allowing participants to make deeper connections with a knowledge of historical background of the Bible, biblical text, and real life applications. |
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