Bible Difficult

Jesus provided his disciples teachings for how to follow Torah, God's word; he told them parables to help them discern questions of ethics and of human nature; he offered them beatitudes for comfort and encouragement. But sometimes Jesus spoke words that followers then and now have found difficult. In The Difficult Words of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine shows how these difficult teachings would have sounded to the people who first heard them, how have they been understood over time, and how we might interpret them in the context of the Gospel of love and reconciliation.

God gave us His Word so that we may know Him and live by His truth. So, what should we do when we’re reading the Bible and a difficult passage stops us in our tracks? Sometimes the solution is right there on the page—if we know where to look—while other passages gain clarity in light of the rest of the Bible or its historical background. With the help of an experienced guide, we can overcome the obstacles to our progress and know God’s Word more deeply. In Hard Sayings, Dr. R.C. Sproul applies his wisdom as a theologian and Bible teacher to some of the most challenging verses in Scripture.

This book clearly describes ways of understanding some original Hebrew and Greek techniques and discovering the true meanings of many of the words of Jesus. This book will be an important addition to your personal or group Bible study time.

I think there is a resistance within me when it comes to giving God my all, even when I know that is the right thing to do. Since the error of my way is comfortable and familiar, even when God’s blessing is withheld, I want to pretend it is for reasons other than me. In order to break this same type of resistance by the nation Israel, God uses two men to speak to the nation on His behalf. They were the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. I wonder if these two prophets can’t light our own path back to where God wants us to be in life, to understand what He wants us to do here and now. If you ...

When we have difficult questions, the Bible has answers. Join Rick Warren, pastor and New York Times bestselling author, as he invites us to take a closer look at key biblical figures and the ways in which they faced difficult questions and challenges in their daily lives. In God's Answers to...

What happens when we give away love like we're made of it? This study is a five-week experiment in learning how to love unconditionally--just as God does. To the world around us, this kind of unconditional love makes little sense. The world is really good at loving some people, sometimes. Most...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER What if we stopped avoiding the difficult people in our lives and committed to simply loving everybody? What happens when we give away love like we're made of it? In Everybody, Always, Bob Goff's joyful New York Times bestselling follow-up to Love Does, you'll discover...

Do you find yourself praying for good health and a long life? When health struggles hit, it can often feel like you're caught in a storm, tossed around by waves of pain and uncertainty. You're not alone in facing these challenges. The exhaustion and doubt can sometimes dampen our hope and faith. That's where "Anchor: Hold Fast to Your Faith During Difficult Times" comes in. This heartfelt guide is crafted just for you—offering not only comfort but also practical wisdom to reignite your spirit. As you dive into this book, you'll learn to: - Declare your healing with confidence and ...

Read by the author. Bestselling author Robert Morgan offers ten strategies for dealing with hard times and discouragements in order to move from fear to faith—a divine protocol for handling life. The Red Sea Rules has been updated with new study questions. Life is hard, especially for...

In the United States, roughly 158 million people go to work daily. Well over half (70%) report working for a bad boss. At some point, 50% will quit their jobs because of a boss who lacks the skills and ability to manage people well. In addition, according to Barna Research, 25% of American adults are practicing Christians. This means that (roughly) 40 million Christians go to work each day, and thirty million will be working for a bad boss. Twenty million will quit their jobs at some point due to a bad boss. But is quitting the only option? Bill English doesn't think so. English understands...

Sometimes in life when a person needs some help, it may be for a minor issue we feel a friend or a family member can handle, or a major problem requiring the help of a higher power. Whatever the life challenges, God can address them all. When we turn to God for help or guidance, we need to know what to say and how to say it. In this book of Daily Prayers, you will find a prayer solution to your problem. Prayers provided, including prayers for such things as protection, healing, repentance, and guidance. It will open your mind to receive God’s intervention and have a glorious victory ...

Button-pushers come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common: Their behavior drives us crazy and makes us dream of ways to escape the mess we're in. The person who pushes your buttons is likely someone who matters to you – a spouse, a parent, a boss, a fellow church member...

Why is suffering the common lot of all people everywhere--believers and non-believers alike--and why does it seem that the world is out of control when it comes to the problem of pain and suffering? Who’s in Charge of a World that Suffers? includes an informative and inspirational new...

We will take a reverential look at each of these verses. Knowing that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. Only in this way can we gain the knowledge of God and His Word that we seek. Through a respectful and fearful view of God and His Word. Only then can we act with good judgment. The Bible is clear about one thing. These three verses were written to and for professing Christians.

In this unabridged audio download edition of The Land Between, author Jeff Manion uses the biblical story of the Israelites’ journey through Sinai desert as a metaphor for being in undesired, transitional space. After enduring generations of slavery in Egypt, the descendants of Jacob travel...

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Warren W. Wiersbe tackles this question as he explores the life of Job in his commentary Be Patient. Through Job's story, we are reminded of God's sovereignty and encouraged to endure the suffering in our own lives.

2019 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year: Apologetics 2018 The Gospel Coalition Book Award: Evangelism & Apologetics Apologetics at the Cross describes a much-needed approach to defending Christianity that uses Jesus as a model and the letter of 1 Peter as a guiding text. This is a...

God Behind Locked Doors: Freedom of the Spirit Under Constraint explores how authentic faith takes root where freedom is limited and hope is tested. Drawing on years of prison ministry, pastoral reflection, and Scripture read slowly, Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) invites readers inside places designed for isolation—and discovers a God who is already there. Through reflections on prayer learned without escape, Scripture encountered at a human pace, community formed under constraint, and responsibility reclaimed one choice at a time, the book challenges the assumption that freedom of the ...

Joseph: A Story of Faith and Forgiveness is a compelling retelling of the biblical account of Joseph, presented in a warm, reflective, and accessible narrative that highlights God’s sovereign plan, the cost of jealousy, and the redemptive power of forgiveness. The book follows Joseph from his early years as a favored son and gifted dreamer through betrayal, suffering, and eventual restoration, revealing how faith sustained him through life’s darkest moments. Joseph’s journey begins in his father Jacob’s household, where favoritism and prophetic dreams spark intense sibling rivalry. ...

Preachers and teachers are expected in Scripture to teach the whole counsel of God. Yet, in the Bible, God says some rather odd things, and strange things seem to happen. The natural tendency for preachers and teachers alike is to skip over such troubling texts. We tend to cherry pick from...