Download or read book Holiday Biblical Characters written by David Waddell and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we read the stories of the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus it’s easy to believe we are removed from the stories and observe the events from afar. In Holiday Biblical Characters: Finding My Stories in the Stories of Christmas and Easter David Waddell, author of Characters of the Bible: Finding My Stories in Their Stories, once again correlates stories from his life and finds similarity with the characters in the stories of the Bible. He finds himself offering gifts to the Christ child and later denying that he even knows Him. In Holiday Biblical Characters: Finding My Stories in the Stories of Christmas and Easter, we can find comfort in knowing that while we are just like Biblical people, we too can know the grace God offers to all.
Download or read book The Characters of Christmas written by Daniel Darling and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Something New This Christmas We hate to admit it, but after years, sometimes even decades, of reading the same Luke 2 story of Christmas, we get a little bored—we lose some of the awe we ought to have when discussing the greatest miracle in history. That’s why The Characters of Christmas was written, to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the minor characters that played a part in Jesus’ birth, such as Zechariah and Elizabeth, the Shepherds, and Herod. As you slow down, engage your imagination, and enter into the stories of these women and men, you’ll see the most important character—Jesus Christ—with new eyes. And with discussion questions and a Christmas song suggestion at the end of each chapter, it’s perfect for engaging your whole family. Break free from the familiar, and discover something you never knew about the story you’ve always heard.
Download or read book Bible Characters for Advent written by Theresa Pobee-Mensah and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-09 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER the Bible stories and characters that led to Jesus' birth. Bible Characters for Advent is a one of a kind Catholic children's book that takes you through 25 characters, telling the stories of salvation history and showing how they connect to Jesus. You will be more prepared to celebrate Christmas with a fuller understanding of Jesus after enjoying Bible Characters for Advent.
Download or read book Breaking Busy written by Alli Worthington and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense style, Alli Worthington--popular podcaster and author of The Year of Living Happy--tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Have you ever felt like a fraud or failure as you struggle to find balance in life? Do you find yourself juggling everything in mediocrity and feeling like you're succeeding at very little? In her no-nonsense way, Alli Worthington tackles the big questions about finding happiness and one's God-given purpose. Breaking Busy marries popular secular research with solid biblical principles, instilling confidence that you, too, can move from crazy busy to confident calm. With refreshing candor, uproarious true stories, and a Christian worldview, Alli delivers truths that dismantle common happiness myths. Then she empowers you to get unstuck, to let go of the good to make way for the great, to know yourself and your Creator, and ultimately to find peace and purpose in this world of crazy. You will: Learn how to stop chasing what leaves you empty and start doing what you were created to do. Identify the common lies you believe and how to strip their power from your life. Recognize how what you say no to determines what you can say yes to. With relatable anecdotes, Alli models real-life guidance on boundaries, relationships, and self-care, humbly examining her own mistakes and walking through how she learned from her missteps and found peace in a world of busyness. If you long to find real connection with both your loved ones and your Creator, Alli Worthington deftly balances intelligent humility and heartwarming humor to help you rediscover your path.
Download or read book The Christmas Story Knapp Tyme Character Story Bible written by Thomas L Knapp and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a group of stories of the time surrounding the coming of Jesus Christ as a small child, in ooder to take on the sins of the whole world. Dying on the cross He took away the sins to the whole world by paying the penalty for those sins. This is th ebeginning of that journey.
Download or read book The Holy Seed Has Been Defiled written by Willa M. Johnson and published by Sheffield Phoenix Press Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Book of Ezra-Nehemiah, Ezra commands Yehudite men to put away their foreign wives to avoid further defiling the 'holy seed'. What is the meaning of this warning? Are Ezra's words to be understood as a concern about race-mixing or is it emblematic of some more complex set of problems prevalent in the fledgling postexilic community? Ezra's words, with their seemingly racialized thinking, have been influential in much political, religious and popular culture in the USA. It has been a backdrop for constructing racial reality for centuries, melding seemingly biblical ideologies with accepted European Enlightenment-era ideas about racial superiority and inferiority. Willa Johnson combines archaeological data with social-scientific theory to argue for a new interpretation. In this anthropological and narratological analysis, Johnson views Ezra's edict in the light of ancient Yehudite concerns over ethnicity, gender, sexuality and social class following the return from exile. In this context, she argues, the warning against intermarriage appears to be an effort to reconstitute identity in the aftermath of the cataclysmic political dominance by first the Babylonian and then the Persian empires. This book represents a postmodern interdisciplinary approach to understanding an ancient biblical socio-political situation. As such, it offers fresh perspectives on ways that interpretations of the Bible continue to reflect the ideologies of its interpreters.
Download or read book Gabriel s Horn written by Frank Ramirez and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for something fresh and creative for the Advent season? Here's a charming set of five lighthearted plays that's sure to engage audiences and set the holiday spirit while remaining focused on the scriptural message. Written in whimsical rhyming verse, the scenes detail the prophecies of the Messiah and the story of the Incarnation through the interaction of three angels (Gabriel, Wonderful, and, Marvelous) with several biblical characters. Congregations of any size will find these sketches easy to use -- only a small cast is needed, and the readers' theater format means no extensive costuming or staging is required. Scenes include: * Gabriel's Horn (Last Sunday of Pentecost) * The Honeymooners (Advent 1) * The Cleanup Crew (Advent 2) * The Reading Club (Advent 3) * Step Up To The Plate (Advent 4) Two of the angel characters reappear after a 33-year "vacation" in "M.I.H. -- Missing In Heaven," an Easter verse drama (also written by Frank Ramirez) included in the CSS anthology Roll Back The Stone. Frank Ramirez is the pastor of Everett Church of the Brethren in Everett, Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of LaVerne and Bethany Theological Seminary, Ramirez is the author of numerous books, articles, and short stories. His CSS titles include Partners In Healing, Coming Home, The Christmas Star, He Took A Towel, A Call To Worship, and Lectionary Worship Aids.
Download or read book A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays written by Robin Sampson and published by Heart of Wisdom Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This giant resource gives an an extensive look at the nine annual holidays: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles, Hanukkah, Purim, and the Sabbath.
Download or read book Illustrated Catalogue of Books Standard and Holiday written by McClurg, Firm, Booksellers, Chicago and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 998 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What Did Jesus Look Like written by Joan E. Taylor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived. His image adorns countless churches, icons, and paintings. He is the subject of millions of statues, sculptures, devotional objects and works of art. Everyone can conjure an image of Jesus: usually as a handsome, white man with flowing locks and pristine linen robes. But what did Jesus really look like? Is our popular image of Jesus overly westernized and untrue to historical reality? This question continues to fascinate. Leading Christian Origins scholar Joan E. Taylor surveys the historical evidence, and the prevalent image of Jesus in art and culture, to suggest an entirely different vision of this most famous of men. He may even have had short hair.
Download or read book Countdown to Christmas written by Theresa Seidlitz and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the weeks before Christmas, Christian families prepare to remember the birth of Jesus. As they do, family traditions fall into place, and children, get very excited about the celebration to come. Countdown to Christmas: 24 Days of the Jesse Tree Tradition allows your family to take time to know the people in the Bible and to see their connection to Jesus. To begin the tradition, set up a small 2' - 3' high tree in your home and read one story every night in the days before Christmas. After each story, hang an ornament to remember the biblical figures, starting with Adam and Eve and ending with Jesus. Night by night, children learn that Jesus had a family just like they do. This beautifully illustrated book will help you establish a cherished holiday tradition to your own family. Includes a complete set of full-color ornaments.
Download or read book The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching written by Zondervan, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and methodology, including: Sermon structure and “the big idea.” The art of introductions, transitions, and conclusions. Methods for sermon prep, from outlining to exercising. Approaches to different types of preaching: topical, expository, evangelistic, and more. Best practices for sermon delivery, speaking with authority, and using humor. Leveraging effective illustrations and stories. Understanding audience. and much more. Entries are characterized by intensely practical and vivid writing designed to help preachers deepen their understanding and sharpen their communication skills. The contributors include a virtual Who’s Who of preaching from a cross section of denominations and traditions, such as Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, Andy Stanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson—two of today’s most respected voices in preaching—provide editorial oversight. Includes audio CD with preaching technique examples from the book.
Download or read book Bible Characters in Poetry written by Leah Bethune Stevens and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you enjoy reading about all the interesting characters in the Bible, then you will enjoy Bible Characters in Poetry. Leah Stevens, an ordained minister, and a Bible scholar-historian, has years of experience in following God. I am happy to recommend this book of poems. The Lord has prepared her for just this purpose. Enjoy as you read with an open heart. Pastor Rev. Oscar Whiteside, Jr., Living Waters Church, Augusta, Georgia Bible Characters in Poetry has recaptured the spirit of the times. It will make you feel as though you were an eyewitness. I am confident this book will be a classic in its field. Betty Wiley, Bible scholar and teacher I am touched each time I read these poems. It just amazes me to read such beautifully written, God-inspired words. Each poem is heartfelt and refreshing. Pastor Rev. Stephen Black, Sr., Solomons Porch Pentecostal Church, Augusta, Ga.
Download or read book National Geographic Who s Who in the Bible written by Jean-Pierre Isbouts and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a family guide to the Bible that, told through historic art and artifacts, tells the stories of biblical characters and highlights their greater meaning for mankind.
Download or read book My First Bible Songs written by and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Bible Songs features a dozen delightful traditional fun songs arranged with new words, actions and activities for young children, ages 3-8. Here are their favorite traditional songs with sacred lyrics, great for children's choir, Sunday school, Christian school, vacation Bible school or summer camp! Your children will love singing them both as inform fun songs" and in worship or chapel! Titles Include: Ezekiel's Wheels (The Wheels on the Bus Go 'Round and 'Round; Ezekiel Saw the Wheel) * Father Noah Had an Ark (Old MacDonald Had a Farm) * David and Goliath (She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain) * Feel the Spirit Movin' (The Hokey-Pokey) * Daniel in the Lion's Den (London Bridge Is Falling Down) * Happy in Your Faith (If You're Happy and You Know It) * Children, Do You Love the Lord? (Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes) * Christmas Bells (Jingle Bells) * Little Star (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) * King Jesus (John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt) * The Poor Ol' Jonah Blues (Heigh, Ho, Nobody Home) * Roll the Stone Away (B-I-N-G-O)"
Download or read book Bible Heroes written by Christin Ditchfield and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Christmas with these Old Testament heroes and heroines as they come alive in this exciting Little Golden Book of Bible stories. A perfect gift for the holiday season! The tales of Samson, Deborah, David, and many others are told in a simple yet entertaining way, brought to life with vibrant pictures, sure to hold your child's attention. It's the perfect gift for Christenings and First Communions.
Download or read book Va era Bo English written by CET-LE TEAM and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The student workbooks are available in print and the teacher guides as downloadable PDFs, in Hebrew and English.
