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"From the snake in the Garden of Eden to the lost sheep in Luke's parable, stories about fish and birds, rams and goats abound. We read about them, but they have no voice of their own. Here we allow the raven and the dove on Noah's ark, the big fish that swallowed Jonah, and the donkey on which Balaam rode, to be the narrators of their own stories, to inform us and help us to re-imagine our stories. We learn something about the intrinsic value of...
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Desmond Tutu retells more than fifty of his most beloved Bible stories, artfully highlighting God's desire for all people to love one another and to find peace and forgiveness in their hearts. Many of the finest artists from around the world-such as Jago, E.B. Lewis, Javaka Steptoe, and Xiao Xin-have been selected to illustrate the stories, portraying the stories with the style and richness of their own culture. Creating the first truly global Bible...
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"In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You'll find yourself engaged in an enthusiastic pursuit of the truth, resulting in a new appreciation for God's Word. Why wasn't Eve surprised when the serpent spoke to her? How did...
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People with questions. The Bible is absolutely full of them. A crook on a cross. A wild man in a cemetery. A five-time divorcée. A despondent cripple. A grieving sister. A father at the end of his rope. Why are these portraits in the Bible? So we can look back in amazement at what Jesus did? No ... these aren't just Sunday school stories. They are historic moments in which a real God met real pain so we could answer the question. "Does God care when...
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Common people ...Story after story marked by scandal, stumble, and intrigue. Who are these people? They're the people of the Bible.
And they're us. We find our stories in theirs. We find our hope where they found theirs. In the hands of an uncommon God.
In the midst of them all ... hovering over them all ... is the hero of it all: God. Maker. Shaper. Rescuer of sinking hearts. God. Passing out high callings, second chances, and moral compasses to...
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every story whispers his name ... It's an adventure story about a young Hero who comes from a far country to win back his lost treasure. It's a love story about a brave Prince who leaves his palace, his throne -- everything -- to rescue the one he loves. It's like the most wonderful of fairy tales that has come true in real life! You see, the best thing about this Story is -- it's true. And at the center of the Story, there is a baby. The Child upon...
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"This first illustrated Bible storybook from one of the world's top Bible scholars draws connections across all of God's very good story, His Word. This practical Bible guide shares family favorite stories, plus some that may be new, combining a theologian's expertise with narratives that draw kids into the good news of the world's greatest tale"--
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Help Your Kids Learn the Big Picture of the Bible Make Scripture memorization part of your family life with this easy-to-use resource aimed at helping children hide God's Word in their hearts! Designed as a complementary resource to the best-selling The Big Picture Story Bible, this kid-friendly catechism features 45 questions and answers drawn directly from Scripture-making memorizing the Bible fun and easy! Learn more about the Big Picture Story...
20) Noah's ark
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A translation of a seventeenth-century Dutch poem on Noah retells how a pair of every manner of creature climbed on board Noah's ark and thereby survived the Flood.
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