Matthew's Messianic Shepherd-King

Matthew's Messianic Shepherd-King
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Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages : 285
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ISBN-10 : 9783110204162
ISBN-13 : 3110204169
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Matthew's Messianic Shepherd-King by : Joel Willitts

In two places in the First Gospel (Matt 10:5b-6; 15:24) the Messianic mission of Jesus and his disciples is limited to a group called ‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel’. In light of Matthew’s intense interest in Jesus’ Davidic Messiahship and the Jewish Shepard-King traditions surrounding King David it is argued that the 'lost sheep of the house of Israel' refers to remnants of the former northern kingdom of Israel who continued to reside in the northern region of the ideal Land of Israel.

Shepherding Sam

Shepherding Sam
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 112
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ISBN-10 : 1944967079
ISBN-13 : 9781944967079
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Shepherding Sam by : Melinda Johnson

Sam's Aunt Eva says he's like a tornado'he causes a ruckus everywhere he goes. But Aunt Eva won't give up on Sam, and neither will Saucer, the monastery's corgi puppy. Saucer lives at the monastery, but he dreams of herding sheep. With no sheep in his life, Saucer tries to herd everyone else'farm animals, nuns, and especially Sam. Sam doesn't want to follow anyone, not even a funny puppy. But Saucer knows that if he just keeps trying, he can bring this lonely boy back to the flock. A middle grade chapter book for ages 8?12

Israel's Only Shepherd

Israel's Only Shepherd
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 230
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ISBN-10 : 9780567066619
ISBN-13 : 0567066614
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Israel's Only Shepherd by : Wayne Baxter

A comparison of the shepherd metaphor in Matthew's Gospel with its use in early Jewish, Christian, and Graeco-Roman writings, shedding light on Matthew's socio-religious location.

Shepherding the Shepherd

Shepherding the Shepherd
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Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 1579216838
ISBN-13 : 9781579216832
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Shepherding the Shepherd by : Richard W. Roukema

DESCRIBES THE MANY STRESSES IN MINISTRY THAT CAN BE PREVENTED AND OVERCOME Shepherding the Shepherd is a reader- friendly review of the potential problems that face all members of the clergy. The book identifi es the stresses that occur in ministry and suggests ways to avoid stumbling blocks or deal with them if they occur. Common problems of excessive work, neglecting family, and ignoring personal needs are discussed. Issues of helping too much (enabling), rescue fantasies, transference, the changing role of ministry and expectations of clergy family members are detailed with examples of how these play out in the pastor's life. The prevalence, prevention and control of Internet pornography are described. Problems with church boards and the important ramifications of burnout are reviewed. Many interesting examples are provided of clergy who have faced these obstacles and overcome them. This is a must-read book for every pastor as well as for clergy who had been working in the field for some time. It would serve as an excellent textbook for courses for those preparing for work in ministry or for in-service training.

Jesus as the Son of 1-2 Samuel’s David

Jesus as the Son of 1-2 Samuel’s David
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 358
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ISBN-10 : 9789004693906
ISBN-13 : 9004693904
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Jesus as the Son of 1-2 Samuel’s David by : Marc Grønbech-Dam

Although the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the son of David, no one has systematically investigated how 1-2 Samuel influence Matthew's portrayal of Jesus as the son of David. This work addresses that lacuna and shows how the sustained use of 1-2 Samuel in Matthew evokes the themes of mercy and righteousness as the hallmarks of a proper Davidic shepherd. The book's systematic intertextual and narrative approach offers another way to understand Matthew’s Christology and portrayal of the kingdom of heaven. It helps the reader appreciate the justice-focused nature of Jesus’ rule and its religious and political implications.

Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land

Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land
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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages : 185
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ISBN-10 : 9780802869074
ISBN-13 : 0802869076
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land by : Ruth Everhart

When Ruth Everhart was given the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land as one of several ministers taking part in a documentary about pilgrimage, she jumped at the opportunity. Little did she know just how demanding -- yet ultimately rewarding -- her transformation from Presbyterian minister, wife, and mom to pilgrim would be. Candid, down-to-earth, and delightful, Ruth recounts her experiences in Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land, inviting readers to journey alongside her on an unforgettable Holy Land pilgrimage. Watch the trailer:

Shepherding God's Flock

Shepherding God's Flock
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Publisher : Kregel Publications
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9780825442568
ISBN-13 : 0825442567
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Shepherding God's Flock by : Benjamin L. Merkle

A biblical, historical, theological, and practical foundation for pastoral leadership Pastors have been entrusted with leading the people of God. The shepherds of God’s flock must protect them from and guide them through the many dangers believers face. Although ultimately the Church is led by Christ, pastors are to provide godly examples of what it means to be a follower of the Lord. Consequently, who leads the church, the type of authority they are given, how they relate to one another, to whom they are accountable, and how they are selected are of utmost importance to the life and health of God’s people. This book provides the biblical, historical, theological, and practical foundation of the crucial task of leading God’s people.

Shepherds

Shepherds
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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages : 293
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ISBN-10 : 9781532606045
ISBN-13 : 1532606044
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Shepherds by : Daniel C. Fredericks

How does God manage his entire creation? Has he had a plan, a theme, a metanarrative or something else which he follows that gives a unity to all of his efforts? Shepherds describes the relationship between the Creator and his creation, a relationship that is structurally integrated by the very core of who God is. There is a design within creation that radiates from his personal, unique being. What God created and how he manages it is a marvelous extension of who he is and how he acts. This relationship between God and his creation is not patterned only on his essence or being, but on his powerful and loving will and acts. Rather than a literary grid to which "theme" and "metanarrative" attempt to subject God's relationship with humanity, Shepherds recognizes that all of creation bears the eternal design emanating from God's very nature. Scripture is not a "story" about Israel or the church; it is not simply a story of redemption; it is a window into the eternal design by which God created reality and will eternally sustain that creation.

Love Down Under

Love Down Under
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 697
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ISBN-10 : 9781440595653
ISBN-13 : 1440595658
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Love Down Under by : Iris Leach

It's a g'day, mate when three sexy heroes down under tangle with women tough enough to match their fire. You'll fall in love, too, with these smoldering romances, Aussie-style: Looking for Prince Charming: Glory agrees to pose as her boss's girlfriend while he campaigns for Lord Mayor of Melbourne--which might not be the best idea since she's already in love with him! A Taste of Honey: Charli Honey knew it was a bad decision to end up in her boss's bed, and to make matters worse, now she's pregnant. William Knight is happy to do the right thing, but can she live with a man who doesn't love her? Or can William convince her a change of heart is not only possible, it's real? An Outback Affair: Cassie will fight to the end for Sam, the nephew she has raised since her sister died. But now Sam's uncle, Joel Caine, has arrived to claim custody and take the boy to Western Australia. How can she win on his territory--and deny her growing attraction for the totally hot Joel? Sensuality Level: Sensual

Two Boys Kissing

Two Boys Kissing
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Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 210
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ISBN-10 : 9780307975645
ISBN-13 : 0307975649
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Two Boys Kissing by : David Levithan

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • STONEWALL HONOR BOOK • LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST "You have to read this.” —Rainbow Rowell, bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Carry On From the New York Times bestselling author of Every Day, this love story of shared humanity and history Hypable calls "an interconnecting web that will leave you emotionally exhausted and absolutely thrilled to have read something so beautiful and unique." Based on true events—and narrated by a Greek Chorus of the generation of gay men lost to AIDS—Two Boys Kissing follows Harry and Craig, two seventeen-year-olds who are about to take part in a 32-hour marathon of kissing to set a new Guinness World Record. While the two increasingly dehydrated and sleep-deprived boys are locking lips, they become a focal point in the lives of other teens dealing with universal questions of love, identity, and belonging.