In All Things by Melissa B. Kruger

In All Things by Melissa B. Kruger ISBN-13: 9780735291140 Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: WaterBrook & Multnomah Released: June 5, 2018

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description from Goodreads:
This accessible and practical Bible study of the book of Philippians invites you to discover a joy and contentment that will carry you through every circumstance of life.

With warm teaching and perspective-shifting insights, Bible teacher Melissa Kruger walks you through the power-packed words of the apostle Paul to believers in the early church to discover what he knew about the secret to unshakeable peace--and how his insights can help any woman discover a secure and satisfying contentment no matter what life may bring. With the Scripture passages printed right in the book for handy reference, this is an ideal resource for busy women of any life stage who want to deepen their spiritual life and increase their daily joy.


My Review:
In All Things is a 9 week Bible study on Philippians designed for personal or group study. Each week has 5 days of personal study. The first day involved reading a section of Philippians and answering questions about what the text says. The second day focused on what the text means. The third day brought in related verses for better understanding of the text and focused on how the verses transform you. The fourth day was application involving a point or two from the verses. The fifth day was a devotional. The Scripture verses were printed in the book so everyone's reading the same version. At the end of the book, there were suggested questions for each week that can be used for group discussion. Overall, I'd recommend this Bible study.


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His Name Is Wonderful by Charles R. Swindoll

His Name Is Wonderful by Charles R. Swindoll ISBN-13: 9780849984297 Paperback: 114 pages Publisher: Insight for Living Released: April 1, 1992

Source: Bought used.

Book Description, Modified from Amazon:
Awaiting you inside is the Messiah, the True Vine, the Advocate, and the King of Kings--all in one Person--Jesus. Jesus' names are living revelations, each introducing you to a unique aspect of His infinite nature. You'll see the peerless sovereign proclaimed through the Alpha and the Omega, the compassionate guardian manifested in the Good Shepard, the matchless authority acknowledged in the Lord of Lords, the sinless sacrifice unveiled in the Lamb of God.


My Review:
His Name Is Wonderful is a Bible study on some of the names of God. The 12 chapters covered Lord; King of Kings; Messiah; Amen; Alpha and Omega; Savior; True Vine; Shepherd; Lamb of God; The Way, the Truth, the Life; Mediator; and Advocate. The author talked about where the name was used in Scripture, what the name means, and its significance. He ended with a suggested prayer and several discussion questions related to the name, and these questions sometimes involved looking up other verses. Some of the chosen names were a bit obscure (like "Amen"), but the book was generally interesting.


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Journeys with Jesus by Dennis E. Johnson

Journeys with Jesus by Dennis E. Johnson; Abridged by Richard B. Ramsay ISBN-13: 9781629955384 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: P & R Publishing Released: May 31, 2018

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description from Goodreads:
This is an abridged edition of Walking with Jesus through His Word (P&R, 2015).

The Bible’s sixty-six books form one overarching story—the story of a Hero and his heroic missions. And this story is personal, focusing on the relationship of God and his people in the past, present, and future.

On this eye-opening journey through the Old and New Testaments, Dennis Johnson shows how pervasive, recurring themes are always pointing us to Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of all God’s promises and all humanity’s hopes and longings. He shows us how to read on the alert, paying attention to the clues, examining their context, and interpreting them correctly.

The story of Christ is the most important story of all. Meditate on the beautiful unity of God’s redemptive plan, and let your heart be kindled to flame with love for the Lord who came to serve us in love.


My Review:
Journeys with Jesus describes how passages in the Old Testament point to Christ and His mission. Jesus taught his disciples on the road to Emmaus about where the Old Testament spoke about Him and what He had suffered. This author believes that this information was also taught to the other disciples, and we find the these teachings in the New Testament. He believes that it is important to read the Old Testament with this in view.

The author started by explaining the importance of covenants and how they were given and grew more detailed as the overall story of the Bible progresses. He also explained how we need to look at the context of a passage, its meaning to the original audience, and its place in the unfolding plan of God's Redemption. He also explained how to identify prophecies, people, and events that foreshadow Jesus and his mission. He also looked at the roles of prophet, priest, and king and how those roles (and the sacrifices) are fulfilled Christ. The author provided many examples of all of these things.

He also explained the role of the Holy Spirit to teach and guide us as we read Bible. Overall, I'd highly recommend this book for its solid, clear teaching on this important and exciting way of studying your Bible.


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