New Beginners Bible

Introduce children to the stories and characters of the Bible with the audio version of this best-loved Bible storybook. With compelling narration, music, and sound effects, more than 90 Bible stories come to life. Kids will enjoy the adventures of Noah and the animals, Jonah praying inside the fish, and more as they discover The Beginner's Bible.

They’ve been called legalists, hypocrites, and the ultimate villains of the Gospels. But what if everything you think you know about the Pharisees is wrong? For centuries, they’ve been cast as rigid enforcers of outdated laws, standing in opposition to everything good and true. But history tells a different story. The Pharisees weren’t just rule-makers—they were the architects of a religious revolution. They took Judaism out of the Temple and into the home, shaping a faith that could survive war, exile, and destruction. Their debates laid the groundwork for modern Jewish thought, ...

One of the best ways to understand the Bible is to read it as a whole from the beginning to the end. The stories in the Bible are not disconnected. They form one story. Your Sunday school teacher was wrong. She couldn't connect the storyline of the Bible. What she didn't do, this book steps in as a guide. In this book, H.K. Holland walks you through all the 66 books showing you how they are all connected and lead to one person, Jesus Christ.

How is the follower of Jesus to understand the words of the Old Testament? How are those words relevant to the New Covenant he is establishing? What might the words of the Lord’s Prayer have conveyed to his initial followers, and why is that historical information essential to the prayer two millennia later? In Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine takes a detailed and colorful overview of Matthew 5-7, collectively known as Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount.

Your small business idea is your baby. Maybe you've had this idea for years, and you've just never known where to start in executing it. Or perhaps you've only had the idea for a short amount of time, but you're ready to jump right into it. This may not be your first business, either. Maybe you've had some failed businesses in the past, and you're ready to give it another go. Whatever the case, starting up your own business is an exciting time. Before you start up your small business, there are many things you need to learn and understand. Starting a business requires planning for the ...

John's Gospel offers listeners a new language—of being born anew, of living water, of wind and spirit, of the "I am"—that enhances how we understand the divine, how we experience the world, and how we participate in the mystery of faith. With her characteristic wit and charm, Amy-Jill Levine introduces listeners to the world of the Gospel of John by unpacking the stories in their original context, along with examining how the text is read today.

First-century Jews converted to Christianity in droves because they understood Jesus fulfilled what was foreshadowed in their Sacred Scriptures. Because the Greek Septuagint version of the Old Testament was so Christocentric, they could easily see Jesus as the Paschal Lamb, the Last Supper as a new Passover, and Mary as the Ark of the Covenant. Other stories, too, such as the story of Jonah and the large fish, Jael and Judith, Rahab the prostitute, Boaz and Ruth, Noah’s Ark, the crossing of the Jordan, and the water from the Rock that Moses struck – were all seen as pointing to Christ, ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating pages of this book and uncover the timeless wisdom found within Jesus' parables. H.K. Holland breaks down these awesome stories, uncovering their universal themes and how they can apply to our daily lives.

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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.

Walk through the Bible's earliest source for the life of Jesus with scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and several of Jesus's most notable stories and parables. The Good News of the gospel message comes alive in this book as listeners see Jesus as divine and human, powerful and weak, approachable yet mysterious. The book features an in-depth study of select passages and illuminates the Gospel in its historical context and as a source for the other gospels.

Explore the miracles of Jesus in Signs and Wonders with Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament studies and Bible study author. In Signs and Wonders: A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine explores selected miracles of Jesus in historical and theological context. For each miracle, she discusses not only how past witnesses would have understood the events, but also how today's listeners can draw meaning from Jesus's words and actions.

The Big Catch of Fish is a vivid re-imagining of the story of Jesus, as told by one of his young friends, a boy fisherman. It's a story written to capture the imagination. This story of Jesus, follows him from the shores of lake Galilee, to the cross and resurrection, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. As they listen, your child will be able to picture the scenes, perhaps even imagine themselves there, watching as onlookers. They'll love this listening to the amazing story of Jesus.

★ Do you feel like you are missing out on what God promised you? ★ Instead of the abundant life you signed up for, are you struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, and other emotional pain? If so, then Experiencing Joy: Strategies for Living a Joy-Filled Life is for you. Joy is your strength and your privilege in Christ. Don't believe the lie that God doesn't care about your feelings. He created them and he alone can restore them to His original intent. Don't waste another minute of your life "enduring" less than God's best. Kick those joy-stoppers out of your life and finally find ...

In a world teeming with different Bible translations and interpretations, how do scholars determine the original text of the New Testament? Enter the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method (CBGM), an innovative approach that is redefining the field of New Testament Textual Criticism. If you've ever wondered how the Bible you hold in your hands came to be, or if you're curious about how technology and scholarship are transforming our understanding of Scripture, this book is for you. "Unlocking the Bible: A Beginner's Guide to the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method (CBGM)" is an essential read ...

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2018 Illumination Awards Medal Winner for Christian Ministry/Mission The Christian life is not an easy road. A thousand voices tell us what to think, what to believe, who to follow, and what to do. Pastor and counselor Dr. Gil Stieglitz has talked with all kinds of people who are either being drawn toward faith in Jesus Christ or have stepped out in faith but have questions. Foundations: Building a Solid Christian Life answers the basic questions about living in dynamic connection with God. The four foundational blocks explains what it means to live the Christian life and how to interact ...

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James' practical approach to Christian living makes his discussion of complex, spiritual issues both easy to understand, and easy to implement in one's life.

This audiobook will provide both a historical and theological overview as well as a textual study of these brief but powerful epistles that are a good source of apologetic material.