This easy-to-read full color handbook gives you a big-picture view of the Bible to set you up for a lifetime of Bible learning. Quickly get a firm grasp of key Bible foundations that will give you a clearer understanding of God and his Word than ever before! Discover Bible history and culture, people and characters in the Bible, major themes of every book, seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, and applying biblical truths to today’s world. Includes over 200 charts, time lines, maps, and pictures. Understanding the Bible has never been easier! Whether it’s your first time picking up the Bible or you read it cover to cover every year, the Self-Guided Tour of the Bible will have you looking at the Bible with fresh eyes in moments! In just 9 illustrated chapters, explore the following: Introduction to the BibleEssentials of the BibleWhy Study the Bible? What makes the Self-Guided Tour of the Bible unique? Unlike other Bible guides and commentaries, the Self-Guided Tour of the Bible tells you everything you need to know using clear summaries, easy-to-read overviews, maps, charts, and time lines. Several key features make the Self-Guided Tour of the Bible the clear and easy choice— Simple easy-to-use formatHighly visual (includes over 200 charts, time lines, maps, and pictures)Full color (it makes an attractive gift!)Convenient index for quick referenceFlexible—start anywhere in any order

This easy-to-read full color handbook gives you a big-picture view of the Bible to set you up for a lifetime of Bible learning. Quickly get a firm grasp of key Bible foundations that will give you a clearer understanding of God and his Word than ever before! Discover Bible history and culture, people and characters in the Bible, major themes of every book, seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, and applying biblical truths to today's world. Includes over 200 charts, time lines, maps, and pictures. Understanding the Bible has never been easier! Whether it's your first time picking up the Bible or you read it cover to cover every year, the Self-Guided Tour of the Bible will have you looking at the Bible with fresh eyes in moments! In just 9 illustrated chapters, explore the following: Introduction to the BibleEssentials of the BibleWhy Study the Bible? What makes the Self-Guided Tour of the Bible unique? Unlike other Bible guides and commentaries, the Self-Guided Tour of the Bible tells you everything you need to know using clear summaries, easy-to-read overviews, maps, charts, and time lines. Several key features make the Self-Guided Tour of the Bible the clear and easy choice-- Simple easy-to-use formatHighly visual (includes over 200 charts, time lines, maps, and pictures)Full color (it makes an attractive gift!)Convenient index for quick referenceFlexible--start anywhere in any order

Reading the Bible doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its sixty-six books. For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately. In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Bible using their unique approach: Orienting Data—Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book. Overview—A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the book Specific Advice for Reading—Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing. A Walk Through—The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole. How to Read the Bible Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the Bible for yourself.

The Following Jesus devotional contains 100 devotions, each of which includes a Bible verse, reflection question, and prayer that will help Christians grow to be more like Christ. Sections include: 1-Strengthen your Faith: God Loves and Saves Us, 2-Growing in Faith: Prayer, Bible Study & Church, 3-Sharing Your Faith: Spiritual Gifts, Giving & Evangelism, 4-Standing Strong: Fears, Doubt & Trust, and 5-Bolstering Your Faith: Reliability of the Christian Faith.

The world is big, and so are the plans God has for your life! God made you for a very special reason. What is it? Find out in this exciting 52-week boys devotional packed with over 200 activities! From friends and bullying to trusting God and obedience, this boys' devotional covers relevant topics that boys ages six to nine may deal with at school and at home. Packed with over 200 hands-on activities such as Bible stories, games, quizzes, science, puzzles, stories about boys like them, and more, this devotional has colorful illustrations to encourage boys to rely on God and his great love for them. Each week includes: A Bible story Relatable stories to help boys apply the lesson Reflection and life application questions Hands-on activities (crafts, recipes, quizzes, puzzles, games, etc.) Memory verse and prayers For boys ages 6-9. Paperback, 384 pages, 6x9 inches, ISBN 978-1-62862-898-2. 3 Key Features for this Incredible, Hands-On Boys Devotional Bible-Based and Packed with 52 Weekly Devotions. Provides key Bible verses, offers practical advice, and simple model prayers. Age-Appropriate and Easy-to-Understand. Clear, short, and fun lessons! Each age-based book is filled with short stories, easy-to-memorize Bible verses, and fun activities. Great for Reluctant Readers. Appeals to reluctant or new readers with large fonts and easy-to-read sections alternated with fun images and activities. About the Series: In the classic Gotta Have God series, you will find more devotions and activities in the same trusted, Bible-teaching format you've come to rely on. Each book includes devotionals based on the topics that matter most to you and your family. Available for ages 2-5, ages 6-9, and ages 10-12. About the Author: Lynn Klammer is a bestselling, internationally published author of books and articles. Her award-winning literary work has appeared in a variety of magazines, and she is the author of nine books. She has written in the areas of education, psychology, health, parenting, marketing, etc. Lynn lives in Michigan.

People and Events Every Christian Should Know In this 12-session DVD-based study (for which this is the participant guide), Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn't dry names and dates. It's full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones's popular award-winning book Christian History Made Easy, ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs. You will learn: The fascinating stories of people such as St. Patrick, Martin Luther, and Augustine.People who changed history: Constantine, Charlemagne, and Francis of AssisiHow we got the Bible that we read today --John Wycliffe, William Tyndale and others.The Middle Ages and the Reformation: Kings and Queens, Monks and ReformersWhere church doctrines and practices originated.How the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches came to be.Reason and Revival--How modernity and the scientific revolution affected Christianity.How Christianity has spread around the worldThe Sessions You don't have to be an expert to lead this 12-session study. Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use. Ages: Young adult to adult. The 12 sessions cover major eras and topics with plenty of stories and humor. You'll cover the early church, monasticism, medieval conflicts, the Protestant Reformation, the Great Awakening, 19th-century missions, modernity, and postmodernism. These additional resources are also available (each sold separately): A Complete Kit (UPC 031809088241 or ISBN 9781596365254) which contains this DVD plus additional resourcesPaperback edition of the leader guide (ISBN 9781596365278, also available as an e-book)Also useful for this study is the award-winning Christian History Made Easy book (ISBN 9781596363281). This full-color, 224-page book by Timothy Paul Jones tells additional stories that shaped Christian history.A CD-ROM containing the fully illustrated 360+ slide Christian History Made Easy PowerPoint presentation (ISBN 9781596363410) to give the leader optional material such as additional images and information to go deeper into popular events and people. Award-winning author Dr. Timothy Paul Jones has bachelors and masters degrees in biblical literature and pastoral ministry, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership. He is a professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. In 2010 he won the ECPA Christian Book of the Year award in the Christian Education category for Christian History Made Easy. "Dr. Timothy Paul Jones is a brilliant young biblical scholar who helps simplify the complex. His [resources] are great and sorely needed during our time when many are biblically illiterate and know even less about Church history." --Dr. Jerry Newcombe, author, TV host, and spokesperson for Truth that Transforms with Dr. D. James Kennedy (formerly The Coral Ridge Hour)

With pictures, charts, maps, time lines, and a clear and outlined format, this introduction to the Epistles helps you explore the key people, places, and stories of the New Testament. Packed with helpful resources, Rose Guide to the Epistles includes:Concise overviews for each epistle: who, what, where, when, and whyWho’s who in the epistles: an A-to-Z guideHistorical background about the cities of the epistlesTheology of the epistles: salvation church, the Spirit, end times, and moreFour views of the book of RevelationAnd more!There are hundreds of key people, events, and places within the Epistles, so how can you cover all of them in their New Testament contexts? The Rose Guide to the Epistles provides visual aids, charts, maps, and timelines to help you not only understand but see key concepts at a glance! From Romans to Revelation, you’ll find the key facts and teachings of each epistle. Learn about the early church letters in their historical contest: Who wrote them? Why were they written? Why did they become part of the Bible? Plus, a closer look at the seven churches of Revelation and different Christian ways to interpret the book of Revelation. See how the stories in the epistles speak to our modern-day church, missionary work, and the spiritual lives of Christians today. Paperback, 152 pages, 6 x 9 inches, ISBN 9781649380227. 4 Key Features of the Rose Guide to the EpistlesQuick-Reference: Find what you need fast using clear headers, charts, and simple summaries to answer the questions you have at the flip of a page!Illustrated: Packed with dozens of graphics, photos, and illustrations, don't just imagine what life was like in the New Testament church—SEE key ancient artifacts, locations, and more!Simple Overview: Covers everything you need to know about the Early Church: over 150 key events and people, and historical background on Jewish and Greco-Roman life.Solid and Reliable: Enjoy having well-researched knowledge in one compact handbook! You'll have all the solid and scriptural overviews and information you need at your fingertips. Perfect for:Individual studySmall groupsYoung adult and youth groupsChurch librariesHomeschoolAnd more!About the Series: Rose Guides are easy-to-read reference handbooks that explore the people, places, and stories of the Bible. With the colorful maps, charts, and time lines that Rose Publishing is known for, Rose Guides provide readers with key historical and practical insights for understanding the books of the Bible and biblical topics that are important for our lives today.

Rose Guide to the Temple is the only Christian book on the Temple in Jerusalem with clear plastic overlays that allow you to “see inside” the Jerusalem temple and has over 150 temple pictures, illustrations, diagrams, and charts, many of which have never published before, and covers the important events and people in the history of the Temple from Abraham to modern day! Rose Guide to the Temple is a full-color Christian book that provides a complete, easy-to-understand overview of the history of the Temple in Jerusalem. Based on the most up-to-date discoveries, this book explains the biblical and historical background of the temple in Jerusalem. The author is archaeologist and professor Dr. Randall Price, who has spent more than 30 years exploring the Holy Land and studying the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Bonus! Temple Poster by National Geographic shows a new digital model of the Herodian Temple Mount throughout time! Covers Important Events and People in the History of the Temple from Abraham to Modern Day. Includes 4 sections, as follows: Section 1: God’s Sanctuary before the Temple (Pre-temple Sanctuaries)Section 2: The First Temple in Jerusalem (The First Temple’s Construction, Design, and Destruction)Section 3: The Second Temple in Jerusalem (Zerubbabel’s and Herod’s Temples)Section 4: The Modern Temple Mount and Future Temple (Ezekiel’s Temple)

You already know that discipleship is important. So, the question is not should you disciple, it is how to disciple: How can you help others become more Christ-like? What topics do you need to cover to make sure they mature in their spiritual journey? How do you effectively develop spiritual growth? Enjoy having this easy-to-understand guide includes 30 ready-to-use lessons on 30 discipleship topics: Becoming more like Jesus, salvation, forgiveness, prayer, trusting God, how to study the Bible, and other spiritual growth topics! Whether you're a new Christian or a seasoned believer, this guide includes overviews of key topics to dive into for a lifetime. Each Discipleship Topic Includes--Core truth or theme sentenceA memory verseA basic Bible study of the key passages with questionsA handout on the topic to fill out and take homeGraphics: Charts, diagrams, infographicsQuestions to draw out the key principlesLife applications Featuring simple summaries, charts, and illustrations, this reproducible guide is perfect for the leader who wants ready-to-use lessons for discipling new believers. Every leader knows it isn't enough to lead a person to Christ, and stop there. Any leader can pick and choose topics, or do all 30 lessons. And you can do them in any order. Each topic takes about 1 hour, so they are perfect for busy people. Perfect for personal or group use.