Some of the many questions answered in this study pack include the following:Why are the books in the Bible arranged in the order they are in?Can we read every passage in the same way, or does the literary style of a text give us an added hint at the...

Some of the many questions answered in this study pack include the following:Why are the books in the Bible arranged in the order they are in?Can we read every passage in the same way, or does the literary style of a text give us an added hint at the...

"Figures in the New Testament Study Pack" consists of six one-session studies by author Ellsworth Kalas. Leader's Guides are prepared for each session by author Martha Bettis-Gee.The characters include: Peter; Mary and Martha; James, Brother of Jesus...

We often hear the names Abraham, David, Moses, and Ruth in sermons and Bible studies. But just what was the importance of these figures whose lives span various books of our Old Testament? "Figures in the Old Testament Study Pack" consists of six one...

Am I interpreting the Bible correctly?Why do Christians disagree on biblical interpretation?Can the Bible help us interpret?These are just some of the questions addressed in this seven-week study pack. Life is about interpreting. It is a part of what...

The concept and practice of Sabbath was a revolutionary activity in the promised land. How did it turn into a set of rigid rules about not selling liquor or opening stores on Sunday and forgotten by most Christians?Walter Brueggemann has written an o...

Understanding the Controversial Apostle

The apostle Paul was probably the most influential leader and writer of the early Christian movement. Thirteen letters (epistles) in the New Testament have been traditionally attributed to Paul. Just who was Paul, and how should we think of him? Were...

Telling Biblical Stories through New Eyes

Sometimes the stories of the Bible become so familiar to us that we begin to miss their subtle nuances. This six-session Bible study offers a playful and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of the Bible by presenting them through th...