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Joseph was favored by his father. But his life took a tragic turn when his brothers sold him in to slavery. Joseph: Understanding God's Purpose will help you gain insights into Joseph's story as you explore the themes, context, and cultural background of the text. Discussion questions will help you apply what you've learned to your own life. This Bible character study, edited by Michael R. Grigoni and written by Derek R. Brown, Miles Custis, Douglas Mangum, and Matthew M. Whitehead, will help you dig deep into the life of Joseph. Walk with Joseph and discover what it means to trust God no matter what your circumstance. Contents: Setting the Stage Explore theme, literary context, and the histrical and cultural backgrounds of Joseph's story.A Closer Look Explore the narrative while considering issues of interpretation, original language, and theology.Throughout the Bible Examine references to the narrative elsewhere in the Bible.Beyond the Bible Consider references to the narrative in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers.Application Explore the event's relevance to your journey of faith.

Chosen to be the mother of Jesus, Mary played a singular role in God's plan of redemption. And her life, relationships, and faith continue to hold significance for believers today. By responding faithfully to God's call, Mary began an extraordinary journey of transformation from Jesus' loving mother to one of His devoted followers. In this 8-week study, authors Miles Custis, Michael R. Grigoni, Douglas Mangum, Matthew M. Whitehead, Rebecca Brant, John D. Barry, and Elizabeth Vince help you discover new meaning in the life of Mary. Each chapter of Mary: Devoted to God's Plan is structured to maximize your study by exploring the themes, context, and background of events Mary's life, as well as offering biblical parallels, extra-biblical references, and insights into how Mary's experiences are relevant to your journey of faith. Walk through life with Mary, learning along the way how her story is like your story. Contents Each chapter of Mary: Devoted to God's Plan is structured to maximize your study: Theme Introduces the meaning and relevance of an event in Mary's lifeLiterary Context Illustrates the conditions surrounding that eventHistorical and Cultural Background Presents relevant data about the ancient worldA Closer Look Gives a walk-through of the event while exploring issues of interpretation, original language, and theologyThroughout the Bible Examines discussion of the event elsewhere in the BibleBeyond the Bible Treats references to the event in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkersApplication Concludes the chapter by exploring the event's relevance to your journey of faith You'll also find Quick Tips offering insight into difficult passages, historical information, original language wording, and ancient thought.

Heir to a great promise, Jacob should have lived a life defined by God's presence. Instead, it was often characterized by conflict, deception, and selfish ambition. Yet, Jacob's story shows us how God remained with Jacob, just as He remains with believers today. Jacob: Discerning God's Presence will help you gain insights into Jacob's story as you explore the themes, context, and cultural background of the text. Find new ways to apply Jacob's life lessons to your own life with discussion and reflection questions. A collaborative effort by editor John D. Barry and writers Derek R. Brown, Miles Custis, Douglas Mangum, and Wendy Widder, this resource will help you dig deep into the life of Joseph. Walk with Jacob, and discover what it means to know and respond to God's presence. Contents: Setting the Stage Explore theme, literary context, and the histrical and cultural backgrounds of Jacob's story.A Closer Look Explore the narrative while considering issues of interpretation, original language, and theology.Throughout the Bible Examine references to the narrative elsewhere in the Bible.Beyond the Bible Consider references to the narrative in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers.Application Explore the events relevance to your journey of faith.

Discover new meaning in the life of Abraham. Dig up the nuggets you might have missed. Discuss questions you've never thought to ask. Infuse your sermons with energy and conviction. Learn new ways to apply Abraham's story in your life. Get connected with others in your church. Abraham: Following God's Promise is perfect for small groups, and it's best used in conjunction with the complete curriculum package for your entire church. The topics in each small group Bible study integrate with your pastor's sermons. Everything is centered on the Word, so you get a complete, shared Bible study experience with your entire church.