Job

The title character of the book of Job suffers terribly- but we should not mistakenly think that this book is just about Job. It is about all of us- and ultimately about God.Many have thought that the book simply restates the perennial questions that plague humankind in a world full of suffering. But often our questions are too limited- and we must learn to ask better questions so that we might…

Hosea- Amos- Micah

Scratch beneath the surface of today s culture and you ll find we re not so different from ancient Israel. True- our sophistication- mobility- and technology eclipse anything the Israelites could have imagined. Our worship is far different- to say nothing of our language and customs. Yet if the prophets Hosea- Amos- and Micah were to visit us today- we might be shocked to see how little their m…

1 and 2 Chronicles

The Chronicles are more than a history of ancient Israel under the ascent and rule of the Davidic dynasty. They are a story whose grand theme is hope. Great battles are fought- heroes and tyrants vie for power- Israel splits into rival kingdoms- and the soul of God s holy nation oscillates between faithlessness and revival. Yet above this tossing sea of human events- God s covenant promises rei…

1 & 2 Thessalonians

1 and 2 Thessalonians- which is part of the NIV Application Commentary Series- helps readers learn how the message of those letters can have the same powerful impact today that they did when first written.

Bible Study: a Student's Guide

A new version of Kathleen Nielsons acclaimed book that addresses high school students with the aim of encouraging and equipping them to engage in effective study of the Bible. The most crucial way we can prepare young people for the challenges that lie ahead is to arm them well with the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. This book lays the foundation: it explains what the Bible is- a…

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