Bible Difficult

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.

What if we could step back into the first-century world of Jesus and walk on a dusty road with him as one of his first Jewish disciples? Here we examine Jesus’ lifestyle as a Jewish rabbi and consider how his words would have been understood within the larger framework of Judaism. His words grow in clarity and depth when seen in the light of their original setting. David Bivin (1939-2026) was the founder and editor of Jerusalem Perspective, a journal that explores the Jewish context of the Gospels.

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.

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...

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 ...

Grace in Quiet Places: Becoming Grounded A 91-day devotional journey for Christian women on finding stability and peace when life feels scattered. What if your quiet time didn’t need to be perfect to be powerful? Grace in Quiet Places: Becoming Grounded is a gentle 91-day devotional journey for anyone longing to reconnect with God in the middle of ordinary life. Written for the days when faith feels messy, scattered, or quietly searching, this devotional invites you into a rhythm of grace, reflection, and honest prayer. Each day includes: A Scripture verse to anchor your heart in truth A ...

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 ...

The Bible's most difficult teachings--laws about slavery, patriarchy, and the death penalty--often leave Christians feeling embarrassed or confused. The Verses We Hate challenges readers to confront these passages head-on, offering a fresh perspective that reveals God's fairness and care for the...

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...

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...

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...

Do you lie awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow, grieving yesterday, or wishing your mind would simply be quiet? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle with sleepless nights caused by anxiety, stress, grief, health concerns, financial pressures, and overwhelming responsibilities. The body is exhausted, but the mind refuses to rest. In Peaceful Sleep in a Restless World, Pastor John E. Miller offers biblical hope and practical guidance for anyone longing to experience the peace of God in the middle of life's challenges. Drawing from more than three decades ...

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...

What if the one person you were called to forgive… was the one who shattered your life? In The Cost of Forgiveness, hearts are broken, lives are forever changed, and one question echoes through every soul: How do you forgive when the pain won’t let go? When tragedy strikes without warning, leaving devastation in its wake, those left behind must face more than grief—they must face the unbearable weight of what comes next. Anger rises. Bitterness takes root. Faith is shaken to its core. And forgiveness? It feels impossible. Follow a deeply moving journey of ordinary people caught in ...

Where can you find peace when life feels uncertain or overwhelming? You've tried pushing through the worry, but the overwhelm keeps returning… Whether you are seeking peace for your own heart or looking for a meaningful Christian gift for someone walking through a difficult season, this devotional offers gentle encouragement and a path back to the calm that comes from trusting God. Finding Peace in the Storm is a 40-day Christian devotional designed to help you reconnect with God’s Word and place your worries in His hands. Inspired by the moment when Jesus calmed the storm on the Sea of...

The End… So Far: When Life Feels Over but God Is Still Writing is a Goldstonian Concordance Bible prequel to Anointed, written for the person standing in the wreckage of a season, wondering if the story is over. It is not. This book begins with one sacred refusal: No. This may be the end of a season, the end of an illusion, the end of a false identity, the end of an old structure, or the end of who you used to be - but it is not the end of what God is writing. Before the oil is understood, the vessel must be prepared. Before the anointing is revealed, the ending must be interpreted. ...

When life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or heavy, God’s promises remain steady. Bible Promises for Tough Times is a Scripture-centered devotional designed to help you find strength, peace, and reassurance in every difficult season. Carefully arranged by real-life struggles people face, this book gathers powerful Bible promises that speak directly into fear, discouragement, waiting, grief, confusion, and weariness. Each chapter focuses on a specific need and presents three carefully chosen Bible passages (KJV) to read slowly, reflect on deeply, and return to often. Whether you read it ...

What if the greatest storms you'll ever face aren't in the sky... but in your life? Every day we check the weather forecast to prepare for changing conditions. We watch the radar, listen for warnings, and hope for clear skies. But no weather forecast can prepare us for unexpected illness, grief, financial hardship, broken relationships, or seasons of uncertainty. Only God's Word can do that. In Stormproof: Faith for Every Forecast, Pastor John E. Miller uses the powerful imagery of weather to reveal timeless biblical truths that will strengthen your faith in every season of life. Through ...

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.

When Heaven Feels Silent, God Is Still Speaking Have you ever prayed with all your heart... only to hear nothing in return? If you've wrestled with unanswered prayers, long seasons of waiting, spiritual dryness, or the painful feeling that God has gone silent, you're not alone. Throughout Scripture, faithful men and women experienced the same questions. Job searched for God in suffering. David cried, "How long?" Hannah waited through years of disappointment. Elijah discovered God in a gentle whisper. Their stories reveal a life-changing truth: God's silence is never God's absence. In When ...