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The Biography of Prophets is not an ordinary book on prophets. Javon Rahman Bertrand has taken the time to search the scriptures to write biographies of biblical prophets. These biographies expose their lives and their ministries in a more intimate and realistic way, with revelation and wisdom, The Biography of Prophets was written to give present day truth to the oldest ministry upon the land. This book is an intimate look into the lives of prophets...
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In Fr. Mitch Pacwa's new book, The Book of Isaiah Commentary, the prolific Scripture scholar unpacks the mysteries contained in this prophetic book to guide Catholics on a path of sanctity.
Isaiah is undoubtedly the greatest prophet in the Old Testament. The name Isaiah means 'God is Salvation' which points to the main theme throughout the book. God has come to save his people and this message is what makes Isaiah a book for every Catholic to read,...
43) Minor Prophets 2
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Discover what the Bible says-not what someone else thinks it says-and develop the skills and desire to dig even deeper into God's Word.With this book, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. The book also contains study notes and questions for insight and reflection.
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For many years, the gift of prophecy has been doubted, even considered a hoax. The New Prophetic Generation enlightens its readers concerning the original intention of prophecy, using the Old and New Testaments to demonstrate that there is a prophetic gene and family. These revelations will not contest denominational experiences and relevance of one's congregational life. The goal is to simply teach the necessity of prophecy today from a universal...
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A Concise Guide to Reading the Prophetic Books
The Prophetic Books of the Bible are full of symbolic speeches, dramatic metaphors, and lengthy allegories-a unique blend of literary styles that can make them hard to comprehend. How can we know if we are reading them the way God intended them to be read?
In this accessible guide, leading Old Testament scholar Peter Gentry identifies seven common characteristics of prophetic literature in the Bible that...
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Seeing the biblical prophets in context makes all the difference in understanding their messages.
An Old Testament scholar and longtime field archaeologist, James K. Hoffmeier, explores the biblical prophets through their ancient settings. Readers gain a more accurate and comprehensive understanding through many practical components:
• Full-color photos and images of historical and cultural importance
• Focus on the geopolitical contexts of...
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"This enchanting and eye-opening new novel from Caine Prize winner Leila Aboulela follows an embattled young woman coming of age during the Mahdist War in nineteenth-century Sudan, and illuminates the tensions that shape her course: between Britain and Sudan, Christianity and Islam, colonizer and colonized. In River Spirit, Aboulela gives us the unforgettable story of a people who--against the odds and for a brief time--gained independence from foreign...
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Many people are, intrigued by the prophetic and a desire to prophesy. The School of The Prophets has been around since the biblical times. Kimberly Hargraves has a mandate to train, impart, equip, and push others into their prophetic ministry. She has developed a curriculum that is, guaranteed for success. Numerous people have taken her courses and their lives were forever, changed as they had supernatural encounters, hearing the voice of God at a...
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The Old Testament book of Isaiah can be difficult to understand. Bible teacher, missionary and radio broadcaster, Brian Johnston, provides the key to open up Isaiah's message by explaining the "double vision" model that God used in speaking through the prophet.
While what much of what Isaiah said had a current application to the people, he was speaking to, there was usually a double meaning which either spoke of the coming of Jesus Christ hundreds...
51) Jonah
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When most people think about the book of Jonah, they think about a children's story. Others think about a story they've heard so many times there could not possibly be anything new to learn from it. Well strap in, because this study is designed to prove all those assumptions wrong!
In the book of Jonah we find a professional holy man, a lifer in the faith who is about to have the God he thinks he understands challenge him with an assignment that...
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Black Land's Bane volume 1
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"The Black Land is spent myth. Centuries have passed since the Great Enemy was slain. Yet old fears linger, and on the longest night of the year, every village still lights a ritual fire to banish the dark. That is Solveig's duty. Favored by the gods with powerful magic, Sol calls forth flame to keep her home safe. But when her brother accidentally kills a northern lord's son, she is sent away as weregild--part hostage, part guest--for a year and...
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The stories in the first half of the book of Daniel are Sunday School favorites, and the visions of the second half are sometimes hard to understand. How do either of them relate to the world today, with its frequent news of conflict, injustice, and human suffering? In Glimpsing the Mystery, Barbara M. Leung Lai succinctly takes readers through Daniel, showing throughout how God responds to the needs of his people in difficult times. In a world that...
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Get to grips with one of the least-read and least-understood parts of the Old Testament with this helpful study of the Minor Prophets
CHAPTER ONE: HOSEA- ISRAEL'S UNFAITHFULNESS AND GOD'S FAITHFUL LOVE
CHAPTER TWO: HOSEA- LOVE BEYOND DEGREE
CHAPTER THREE: HOSEA- BOOK OF SALVATION
CHAPTER FOUR: JOEL- THE PROPHET OF THE DAY OF THE LORD
CHAPTER FIVE: JOEL- WHY DOES GOD ALLOW IT?
CHAPTER SIX: AMOS- SCOURGE OF THE COMPLACENT
CHAPTER SEVEN: AMOS- MAN'S...
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The Book of Judges in the Bible primarily focuses on the period of Israel's history after Joshua's death, detailing the cycle of apostasy, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. The narrative introduces various judges, such as Deborah, Gideon, and Samson, who play key roles in leading the Israelites during times of crisis. Judges underscores the consequences of disobedience and the need for divine intervention. It explores themes of faithfulness,...
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As we witness the mounting illness and death toll of the coronavirus, the messages of the Old Testament prophets offer comfort and truth. They call us to repentance and affirm God's faithfulness. Doman Lum crafts twenty-one sermons which preach the good news of God's love. The story of the great pandemic involves the impact of COVID-19, President Donald Trump, the murder and killings of African Americans, and the 2020 presidential election. The Old...
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Explore God's vision for a better world
Sometimes near the king and the temple courts and at other times on the fringes of society, God's people have always had their social critics. The prophets sought to call everyone back to God's original design. Their call for justice and mercy and their warnings of impending judgment were later echoed by Jesus. One can't know him without hearing what the prophets were saying to the people.
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Discover the horror of God's international kegger-of-wrath tour. The book of Obadiah may be among the most neglected in the Old Testament. It is a message of divine judgment against Israel's cousins, the Edomites. Descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, the Edomites taunted Israel and celebrated her destruction at the hands of the Babylonians in 586 B.C. In response to such arrogance and hatred, a little-known Judaean prophet named Obadiah predicted...
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The Life and Witness of Jeremiah introduces the general reader to the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah. As such it provides an overall sketch of his life and times and serves as a portal into his thought world.
Jeremiah is among the most eloquent and passionate prophets in the Hebrew Bible. For readers who enjoy evocative poetry and harrowing accounts of near-death experiences, Jeremiah merits careful reading. One of the primary purposes in writing this book...
