Tato série zkoumá hluboký vliv slov a jazyka na lidskou psychiku a společnost. Prostřednictvím poutavých příběhů se ponoříte do světa, kde se myšlenky stávají realitou a slova mají skutečnou moc měnit osudy. Je to cesta plná objevů, kde se učíte o síle komunikace a jejím potenciálu transformace.
Central to the Gospel of Luke is the theme of prayer, reflecting its significance in Jesus' life and his relationship with God. Craig G. Bartholomew offers a fresh perspective on this biblical text, emphasizing Jesus' example as a model for our own prayer lives. Through this exploration, readers are encouraged to deepen their understanding and practice of prayer, recognizing its vital role in spiritual growth and connection with the divine.
The opening chapters of Genesis tell the story of how humans relate to the world--and to God. Genesis 1-11 is a parade of humanity's stories intertwined with the most intriguing subjects wrestled with today: the beginning of the cosmos, the nature of humanity, family, sex, deceit, death, murder, mass murder, ecology, agriculture, urbanization, and more. In The Universal Story, Dru Johnson shows how Genesis 1-11 is written in a way that informs the rest of biblical history--including the exodus, the kings of Israel, the exile, the Gospels, and early church. Genesis 1-11 presents a story of humanity that seeks to explain the background of every human endeavor. It is the universal story--the story of stories--because it is a story about how all of these things came to be the way the Hebrews understood them to be. These bizarre and ancient stories frame the story of God and His plan for earth and humanity.
In four short episodes, readers encounter refugees, undocumented immigrants, poverty, hunger, women's rights, male power and privilege, discrimination, and injustice. Carolyn Custis James reveals how the book of Ruth is about God, the questions that surface when life falls apart, and how God reaches into the margins and chooses two totally marginalized women who, in the eyes of the patriarchal culture, are zeros.
"In his commentary on Habakkuk, Heath Thomas provides an accessible introduction to this short but relevant prophetic book. His theological and interpretive essays orient all readers to the riches of this book and its relevance for the Christian life today."--Back cover
Exploring the profound narrative of Job, Craig Bartholomew invites readers to move beyond conventional beliefs about suffering and divine justice. He emphasizes that misfortune does not always stem from wrongdoing, and righteousness does not ensure rewards. Through a poetic lens, Bartholomew highlights the beauty and depth of Job's struggle with God, ultimately affirming the unwavering faithfulness of God amidst life's challenges. This reflection encourages a deeper understanding of faith in difficult times.