Message Study

Read by the author. Go from feeling frustrated when reading Scripture to learning to love the Bible. Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the Bible? Bestselling author Zach Windahl breaks down its entire storyline in The Bible, Simplified, making Scripture clear, accessible, and life-changing so...

The book without a king. The question beneath every crisis. The book of Judges is one of the most turbulent narratives in all of Scripture—a chronicle of a people caught in a downward spiral of unfaithfulness, oppression, deliverance, and relapse. It is a book where "everyone did as they saw fit," and where the question beneath every crisis is the one Gideon voiced from the ruins of his own generation: "If the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us?" Judges Explained offers a clear, accessible guide to understanding this difficult book on its own terms. Rather than examining ...

Discover the groundbreaking ideas of Marshall McLuhan, the visionary thinker who forever changed the way we understand media, technology, and culture. The Medium Shapes the Message: Understanding Marshall McLuhan’s Ideas and Their Lasting Impact explores McLuhan’s life, his most influential works, and why his insights remain vital in today’s digital age. From his famous phrase “the medium is the message” to his provocative concept of the “global village,” McLuhan revealed how communication technologies reshape human thought, society, and identity. This engaging and accessible ...

The much-anticipated daily "reading" version of The Message in audio format is finally here. Designed for individuals as well as small groups, The Daily Message combines Discipleship Journal's renowned book-at-a-time reading plan with a flexible format that allows the listener to go through the Bible in one year or spread out the listening with an alternate two-year plan. This version provides monthly plans for 26 readings, and allows for reflection time, minimizing frustration.

20 Bible Stories for Young Kids – A heartwarming collection of bedtime stories designed to inspire faith, love for God, and valuable life lessons in children ages 9 to 12. Why Choose This Book? Engaging and Inspirational Stories – Each tale is adapted to captivate young minds while teaching essential Christian values such as gratitude, kindness, and devotion. Encourages Faith and Prayer – A perfect way to introduce children to the Bible through relatable storytelling and uplifting messages. Beautifully Illustrated – Vivid and colorful illustrations bring biblical stories to life, ...

If you put aside what you think you know about Jesus and approach the Gospels as though for the first time, something remarkable happens: Jesus emerges as a teacher of the transformation of consciousness. Cynthia Bourgeault is a masterful guide to Jesus' vision and to the traditional contemplative practices you can use to experience the heart of his teachings for yourself.

From Genesis to Revelation: A 66 Chapter Christian Bible Study is a comprehensive guide to the entire Christian Bible, covering all 66 books. This book provides readers with a detailed analysis and understanding of the Bible, from its creation story in Genesis to the end times prophesied in the book of Revelation. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to one of the 66 books of the Bible, providing readers with an overview of the book's content, themes, and historical context. The chapters are written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers of all levels of biblical ...

Israel never stood higher than it does at the opening of 1 Kings—and never fell faster. The book begins with the death of David and the crowning of Solomon, the wisest and wealthiest king the nation would ever know. It rises to its great climax in the building of the Temple in Jerusalem, the house where heaven and earth were believed to meet. And then, with sobering speed, it traces the unraveling: a king whose divided heart compromises everything he built, a kingdom torn in two, and generations of rival rulers who lead the people steadily away from the covenant that made them who they ...

A thorough exposition of the book of Romans, with emphasis on the major doctrinal points. With outlines, definitions of key words, insights from the Greek, and a clearly labeled discussion of each verse.

Of all the books of the Bible, Leviticus is the one most readers intend to read and fewest actually finish. Where Genesis pulls readers forward with the momentum of origins and Exodus with the drama of liberation, Leviticus stops the narrative almost entirely and replaces it with legislation — sacrificial procedures, priestly regulations, purity codes, and a holiness code whose demands range from the structure of worship to the treatment of employees to the prohibition of revenge. But Leviticus occupies this position in the Torah for a reason. Israel has just been liberated from Egypt. ...

If you have ever struggled with the Book of Joshua, you are not alone. Conquest, covenant, the fall of Jericho, the division of the land — Joshua contains some of the most dramatic and most debated stories in all of Scripture. But without understanding the ancient world behind the text, it is easy to misread what these stories actually meant and why they still matter today. Joshua Explained explores the historical setting, cultural background, and key themes that shape this pivotal book of the Bible. Rather than simply retelling familiar stories, this study examines what the text meant to...

Matthew speaks to the life you are searching for. It gathers teachings, parables, and encounters that address the full range of human longing — faith and doubt, justice and mercy, identity and belonging — examined through the life of one person who changed everything. Yet the Gospel of Matthew was composed in a world thousands of years removed from modern life. Matthew Explained explores the historical setting, cultural background, and key themes that run throughout the Gospel — helping readers understand what this account meant in its original context and why its message still speaks...

Why does a 2,000-year-old book still matter? Why should it? The answer is found in The Message: REMIX New Testament, today's Bible in contemporary language for tomorrow's leaders. The Message has had a profound impact on millions of people worldwide, including some of the best-known artists in contemporary Christian music today. The Message: REMIX is read by artists whose lives have been impacted by The Message.

You were built for something specific. Most days you can feel it. But when it gets close, something in you heads for the nearest exit. Jonah knew that pull. God gave him a clear direction and he went the other way. Got on a boat headed as far from his calling as he could manage. And the calling followed him into the storm, into the sea, into three days of silence and dark. The belly of the fish is the oldest contemplative dark night in the Bible. Three days of forced silence, stripped of every escape, alone with God and nothing else. You probably haven't been swallowed by a large fish. But ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The Message of the Prophets: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

If 1 Kings tells the story of a kingdom divided, 2 Kings tells the story of a kingdom lost. The book opens with the ministries of Elijah and Elisha, prophets through whom God performs extraordinary miracles while calling His people back to faithfulness. Yet despite repeated warnings, both Israel and Judah continue their downward drift. Kings rise and fall. Idolatry spreads. Empires advance. What began as a united kingdom under David ultimately ends in conquest, exile, and the destruction of Jerusalem itself. 2 Kings Explained guides modern readers through this dramatic and often sobering ...

THE ANATOMY OF THE CROSS What happened at Calvary? Why did Jesus have to die? What did His death actually accomplish? Why does the Bible place such overwhelming emphasis on the cross? In The Anatomy of the Cross, author Michael Taylor takes readers on a journey through Scripture to uncover the meaning, purpose, and eternal significance of the greatest event in human history. Beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation, this comprehensive study traces the scarlet thread of redemption woven throughout the Bible. Readers will discover how the cross was foretold through Old Testament ...

Are we in possession of messages of extraterrestrial origin? If so, what do they mean? What do these messages from the edge of eternity portend for the future? What has the science of cryptology revealed about these ancient texts? Is our universe itself a "digital message"? Do these messages explain the interval between the miracle of our origin and the mystery of our destiny? Listen to the implications of our finite universe and the shocking discoveries of quantum physics at the very boundaries of reality and learn their significance to our origin and personal destinies!

The Bible's most misunderstood book, finally made clear. No book of the Bible is more argued over—or more avoided—than Revelation. Some readers treat it as an impenetrable puzzle of beasts, bowls, and dragons. Others mine it for coded predictions of the end times, matching its symbols to the day's headlines. Both miss what the book actually is. Revelation Explained recovers the book of Revelation as it was meant to be read: a pastoral vision written to real churches under real pressure, centered on one unshakable conviction—that the throne at the center of reality is occupied, and the...

Proverbs is one of the most quoted and least understood books of the Bible. Its sayings have passed into everyday language, shaped leadership philosophy, and appeared on walls in homes and offices around the world. But without understanding the ancient wisdom tradition behind the text, it is easy to miss what these observations actually mean and why they still matter today. Proverbs Explained explores the historical setting, cultural background, and key themes that shape this ancient collection of wisdom. Rather than simply listing familiar sayings, this study examines what the text meant ...