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1 & 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Study Guide

Author : David Firth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350008974
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book 1 & 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Study Guide written by David Firth and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholarly study of Samuel continues to wrestle with how we interpret this pivotal text. Even such basic matters as the question of what kind of literature it is remain unresolved while older questions such as the nature of its text and sources are debated anew in the light of material from Qumran and of current approaches to Hebrew narrative. Recognizing the importance of questions such as these, David Firth explores and introduces fresh ways of reading Samuel as a unified and yet complex text, which displays high levels both of literary artistry and of theological commitment. Although some stories in the books of Samuel are well known, and in the case of David and Goliath even proverbial, much of the content of these books is strange to modern readers. It is a story about a woman wanting a child, for example, that relates the beginnings of monarchy within Israel. Even the question of the monarchy is problematic, for we are introduced to not one royal family but two-those of Saul and David. David is ultimately shown to be the king chosen by God, yet by the end of the book he is only just managing to hold on to the kingdom as it is nearly torn from him by rivalries within his family. These arresting stories are perplexing, for Samuel's writers seldom tell us how to read and interpret them. Firth presents these complex and fascinating stories as part of a bigger picture, enabling students to chart their way through the literary and historical issues of the Samuel narrative. Firth addresses issues of historicity, sources, date and authorship, as well as -- crucially -- appreciating the text as a literary whole.

1–2 Samuel

Author : Ryan Kelly
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433553775
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book 1–2 Samuel written by Ryan Kelly and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God's Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) "Gospel Glimpses" highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) "Whole-Bible Connections" show how any given passage connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) "Theological Soundings" identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God's grace on every page of the Bible. In this 12-week study through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, pastor Ryan Kelly offers insights into God's character through the stories of the prophet Samuel and Israel's first kings, Saul and David. With the inauguration of a monarchy in Israel, we see God's continued care for his people as he raises up leaders and promises to be faithful to his covenant by establishing a kingdom that will never pass away.

1 & 2 Samuel

Author : David G. Firth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781350008984
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book 1 & 2 Samuel written by David G. Firth and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Scholarly study of Samuel continues to wrestle with how we interpret this pivotal text. Even such basic matters as the question of what kind of literature it is remain unresolved while older questions such as the nature of its text and sources are debated anew in the light of material from Qumran and of current approaches to Hebrew narrative. Recognizing the importance of questions such as these, David Firth explores and introduces fresh ways of reading Samuel as a unified and yet complex text, which displays high levels both of literary artistry and of theological commitment. Although some stories in the books of Samuel are well known, and in the case of David and Goliath even proverbial, much of the content of these books is strange to modern readers. It is a story about a woman wanting a child, for example, that relates the beginnings of monarchy within Israel. Even the question of the monarchy is problematic, for we are introduced to not one royal family but two-those of Saul and David. David is ultimately shown to be the king chosen by God, yet by the end of the book he is only just managing to hold on to the kingdom as it is nearly torn from him by rivalries within his family. These arresting stories are perplexing, for Samuel's writers seldom tell us how to read and interpret them. Firth presents these complex and fascinating stories as part of a bigger picture, enabling students to chart their way through the literary and historical issues of the Samuel narrative. Firth addresses issues of historicity, sources, date and authorship, as well as--crucially--appreciating the text as a literary whole"--Publisher's website.

Holding On to Hope

Author : Nancy Guthrie
Publisher : NavPress
ISBN 13 : 1496414896
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (964 download)

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Download or read book Holding On to Hope written by Nancy Guthrie and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2015-10-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A healing book for those in the wake of life’s devastating storms. We can never plan for the unexpected turns of this life that sometimes lead to great personal suffering. Sometimes that suffering can overshadow everything and threaten to pull us under. Nancy Guthrie knows what it is to be plunged into life’s abyss. Framing her own story of staggering loss and soaring hope with the biblical story of Job, she takes you by the hand and guides you on a pathway through pain—straight to the heart of God. Holding On to Hope offers an uplifting perspective, not only for those experiencing monumental loss, but for anyone going through difficulty and failure. (Includes an 8-week study on the book of Job for readers who want to dig deeper into what the Bible says about dealing with suffering and grief.)

1 and 2 Samuel

Author : Joyce G. Baldwin
Publisher : IVP Academic
ISBN 13 : 9780830842087
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book 1 and 2 Samuel written by Joyce G. Baldwin and published by IVP Academic. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recipient of a 1990 Christianity Today Critics' Choice Award! The stories of Samuel, Saul and David are among the most memorable in the Old Testament. Yet the lives of these individuals are wound up in the larger story of God's purpose for his people. Looking beyond the well-known surface of these stories Joyce Baldwin explores the meaning of the biblical history of Israel's vital transition from a confederation of tribes to nationhood under a king. Bible students at all levels will find that this commentary provides an excellent introduction to the critical issues of authorship, date, composition and structure of Samuel, as well as an able discussion of its theological themes. Written in a clear and straightforward style, here is a worthy addition to the acclaimed Tyndale Commentary series. The original, unrevised text of this volume has been completely retypeset and printed in a larger, more attractive format with the new cover design for the series.

1 and 2 Samuel

Author : Joyce G. Baldwin
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 1 and 2 Samuel written by Joyce G. Baldwin and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories of Samuel, Saul and David are wound up in the larger story of God's purpose for his people. Looking beyond the well-known surface of these stories, Joyce C. Baldwin explores the significance of Israel's transition from a confederation of tribes to a nation ruled by one king.

1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles

Author : Derek Cooper
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830899782
Total Pages : 808 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles written by Derek Cooper and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Then David said to the Philistine, 'You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts.'" (1 Samuel 17:45) Reflecting upon David's victory over Goliath, Reformation translator, theologian and commentator William Tyndale compared it to Christ's victory over sin and death: "When David had killed Goliath the giant, glad tidings came to the Israelites that their fearful and cruel enemy was dead and that they were delivered out of all danger. For this gladness, they sang, danced and were joyful. In like manner, the good news or 'gospel' of God is joyful tidings." The books of 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings and 1-2 Chronicles, which record the history of Israel from the prophetic ministry of Samuel to the fall of Jerusalem, provided the reformers with some of the best-known narratives of the Old Testament upon which to comment, including Hannah's prayer, the anointing of Saul as Israel's first king, David's triumph over Goliath and his later adultery with Bathsheba, Solomon's building of the Temple, Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal, and the healing of Naaman. For the reformers, these stories were not merely ancient Israelite history, but they also foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ, and they had immediate relevance for their lives and the church of their day. Thus, Anglican exegete John Mayer perceived within King Josiah's reform of Israelite worship after the discovery of the Book of the Law a prefiguration of "what should be done in the latter days of the gospel, in which a greater reformation of the religion is now being made." In this Reformation Commentary on Scripture volume, Derek Cooper and Martin Lohrmann guide readers through a diversity of Reformation commentary on these historical books. Here, readers will find reflections from both well-known voices and lesser-known figures from a variety of confessional traditions—Lutherans, Reformed, Radicals, Anglicans and Roman Catholics—many of which appear in English for the first time. By drawing upon a variety of resources—including commentaries, sermons, treatises and confessions—this volume will enable scholars and students to understand better the depth and breadth of Reformation-era insights on Scripture. It will also provide resources for contemporary preachers, and encourage all those who continually seek to share the "joyful tidings" of Jesus Christ.

1 and 2 Samuel

Author : Robert P. Gordon
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 0567323897
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (673 download)

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Download or read book 1 and 2 Samuel written by Robert P. Gordon and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1984-08-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to the critical issues raised by scholarship on both books of Samuel. The often intricate problems are dealt with clearly and engagingly; the chapters deal with the Deuteronomistic History, the Shiloh tradition, the Ark narrative, the rise of the monarchy, the reign of Saul, the story of David, the Davidic covenant, the Succession Narrative and the Samuel appendix. A first-rate guide for students, with annotated bibliographies and indexes.

First and Second Samuel

Author : Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 1611644321
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book First and Second Samuel written by Eugene H. Peterson and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The power of story as God's word to the community of faith is never more clear than in the books of Samuel. Emotion, drama, complexity of character, and mystery fill the pages of these two biblical books. Eugene Peterson's commentary emphasizes the resonance and interplay between these stories of kings and prophets and the social and cultural issues that concern us today. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

1 and 2 Samuel

Author : John Ortberg
Publisher : HarperChristian Resources
ISBN 13 : 0310867134
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book 1 and 2 Samuel written by John Ortberg and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the dynamic leaders of church ministry across the country, this series explores life-changing topics from a biblical perspective. New Community guides don’t force small groups to choose between Bible study and building community. Just the opposite. Each study delves deeply into Scripture in a way that strengthens relationships. Challenging questions encourage group members to reflect not only on Scripture but also on their own lives—individually and as a part of God’s family. And unlike most Bible studies, the New Community series helps study groups convert biblical principles into practical teamwork—helping at the soup kitchen, bringing a meal to someone, writing an encouraging letter, and so on. Filled with prayer, insight, intimacy, and action, each study in this series will help group members line up their lives and relationship more closely with the Bible’s model for the church.

First and Second Samuel- Jensen Bible Self Study Guide

Author : Irving L. Jensen
Publisher : Moody Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780802444769
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (447 download)

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Download or read book First and Second Samuel- Jensen Bible Self Study Guide written by Irving L. Jensen and published by Moody Pub. This book was released on 1968-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study guide to the Books of 1 and 2 Samuel is part of a series that has enabled millions to effectively explore and understand God's eternal message, and which continues to be the most widely used tool for Bible study today.

1 Peter: An Introduction and Study Guide

Author : Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350008923
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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Book Synopsis 1 Peter: An Introduction and Study Guide by : Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza

Download or read book 1 Peter: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Testament writing known as First Peter was probably written at the end of the 1st century CE; it is addressed to 'resident aliens' who live as colonial subjects in the Roman Province of Asia Minor. They are portrayed as a marginalized group who experience harassment and suffering. This letter is ascribed to the apostle Peter but was probably not written by him. It is a rhetorical communication sent from Christians in the imperial centre in Rome (camouflaged as Babylon), an authoritative letter of advice and admonition to good conduct and subordination in the sphere of colonial provincial life. 1 Peter is a religious document written a long time ago and in a culture and world that is quite different from our own. However, as a biblical book it is a part of Christianity's sacred Scriptures. This guide to the letter keeps both of these areas, the cultural-social and the ethical-religious, in mind. It offers help for understanding the letter as both a document of the 1st century and as sacred Scripture that speaks about the religious forces that have shaped Christianity and Western culture. In short, this guide seeks to enable readers to read 'against the grain'.

1, 2 Samuel

Author : Robert D. Bergen
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 0805401075
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book 1, 2 Samuel written by Robert D. Bergen and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1996 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in an ongoing series of esteemed and popular Bible commentary volumes based on the New International Version text.

2 Samuel for You

Author : Tim Chester
Publisher : The Good Book Company
ISBN 13 : 1784982016
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book 2 Samuel for You written by Tim Chester and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expository guide to the book of 2 Samuel that can be used as a devotional, teaching or preaching resource 2 Samuel is a story of triumph and disaster, both personal and national. It is the account of the rise and fall and rise of a great king, David of Israel. But it is also the story of the God who rules his people, who forgives his people, and who promises to send the King whose greatest fall will bring our eternal rise. This accessible, absorbing expository guide opens up this book for new and mature Christians alike. It is less academic than a commentary, making it a great resource for personal devotion, as well as useful for leading small group studies or sermon preparation. There is an accompanying Good Book Guide available.

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel

Author : John R. Franke
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830897291
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel written by John R. Franke and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the entry into the Promised Land followed by the period of the Judges and early monarchy may not appear to readers today as a source for expounding the Christian faith. But the church fathers readily found parallels, or types, in the narrative that illumined the New Testament. An obvious link was the similarity in name between Joshua, Moses' successor, and Jesus—indeed, in Greek the names are identical. Thus Joshua was consistently interpreted as a type of Christ. So too was Samuel. David was recognized as an ancestor of Jesus, and parallels between their two lives were readily explored. And Ruth, in ready fashion, was seen as a type of the church. Among the most important sources for commentary on these books are the homilies of Origen, most of which are known to us through the Latin translations of Rufinus and Jerome. Only two running commentaries exist—one from Gregory of Nazianzus, one of the famous Cappadocian theologians, the other from Bede the Venerable. Another key source for the selections found here derives from question-and-answer format, such as Questions on the Heptateuch from Augustine, Questions on the Octateuch from Theodoret of Cyr, and Thirty Questions on 1 Samuel from Bede. The remainder of materials come from a wide variety of occasional and doctrinal writings, which make mention of these biblical texts to support their arguments. Readers will find a rich treasure trove of ancient wisdom, some of which appear here for the first time in English translation, speaking with eloquence and powerful spiritual insight to the church today.

Isaiah: An Introduction and Study Guide

Author : C.L. Crouch
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567680363
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (676 download)

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Download or read book Isaiah: An Introduction and Study Guide written by C.L. Crouch and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-28 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C. L. Crouch and Christopher B. Hays introduce the Book of Isaiah in its diverse historical contexts, tracing its origins and development over several centuries: beginning with the career of the prophet Isaiah ben Amoz in eighth century Jerusalem, continuing with a late seventh century edition and the further revisions made in the late sixth century, and concluding with final shaping during the Persian Period. At each stage Crouch and Hays pay close attention to the historical, cultural, and theological conversations that influenced the book's aims and interests. Crouch and Hays discuss the theological and literary continuities among the book's contributors, as well as where language and concerns differed from generation to generation. They also consider the reception history of Isaiah and what the text has meant to people through history. With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide will be an essential accompaniment to study of the Book of Isaiah.

Romans: An Introduction and Study Guide

Author : Sze-kar Wan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567675041
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (676 download)

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Download or read book Romans: An Introduction and Study Guide written by Sze-kar Wan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sze-kar Wan examines the social and political ramifications of Paul's last and longest letter. By taking seriously Paul's faithfulness to his ancestral tradition, Wan argues that Paul is engaged in ethnic construction by incorporating non-Jews into Ideal Israel. With its claim of universality and the cosmic Son of God installed as king, Ideal Israel stands in pointed opposition to the Roman Empire. Wan presents the Letter to the Romans as Paul's extended argument to his Gentile audience in defence of Ideal Israel and their place in it, without ignoring such prominent themes as good news, faith and belief, eschatology, and the collection for the poor. By also including a reading of Romans 13 as resistance against absolute authority, at variance with historical interpretations that defended American slavery and German Nazism, Wan gives readers a new perspective on a defiant message that can be marshalled to resist oppressive regimes.