This simple, gospel-centered, 365-day Bible reading plan guides children ages 6-12 through the most important passages of the Bible, helping them see and appreciate the big-picture storyline of Scripture.

Fortress Press’s Foundations for Learning series prepares students for academic success through compelling resources that kick-start their educational journey into professional Christian ministry. In Exploring the Bible, preseminarians and other students about to begin training in ministry join sage guides and scholars Eric D. Barreto and Michael J. Chan on a journey through Scripture. More than simply a practical guide to reading the Bible, this book will help readers claim their unique interpretive perspective and discern a living word from God. We never read the Bible by ourselves. In the encounter of ancient texts and people today, we discern alongside others how these texts speak into our communities. Contexts matter. Histories matter. Cultures matter. Peoples matter. All these matter in interpretation when we seek to proclaim some word of gospel about a God who has breathed life into us. Barreto and Chan invite us to bring our full, authentic selves to a text that will affirm and challenge us, confirm and transform us, delight and concern us. There, God speaks, and we can hear God’s word in a new way.

Valuable tools for study or scholarship. Taking a telescopic view of the Bible, Exploring the Old Testament Book by Book and Exploring the New Testament Book by Book enable readers to see the big picture behind this Book of books, to see how the various parts of Scripture relate to one another. These volumes from gifted expositor John Phillips teaches the importance of taking a few steps back from Scripture in order to gain fresh insight into the message, meaning, and art of the Bible.

How did the Bible we have come to be? What do biblical scholars mean when they talk about canon, the Septuagint, the Apocrypha, or the Masoretic Text? All this biblical study is interesting, but does it really matter? Leading international scholars explain that it does. This thought-provoking and cutting-edge collection will help you go deeper in your understanding of the biblical writings, how those writings became canonical Scripture, and why canon matters. Beginning with an explanation of the different versions of the Hebrew Bible, scholars in different areas of expertise explore the complexities and issues related to the Old and New Testament canons, why different Jewish and Christian communities have different collections, and the importance of canon to theology.

Up to date, reliable, balanced and clearly organized, Gordon Wenham's introductory textbook makes scholarship on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Numbers accessible to contemporary students and readers.

How can you help kids get the big picture" of the Bible? How can you help them understand the Bible's place in history? Exploring the Bible Through History is the first in a series of interactive Bible lesson resources based off of Rose Publishing's Giant 10-Foot Bible Timeline. This book features twenty-five Bible lessons, in which children, through multiple activity options, explore the Bible and discover God throughout history. This book of twenty-five lessons takes kids from creation through Revelation. Imagine having a series of Bible lessons (with the help of an illustrated timeline) to help kids picture and learn about key people, places, and events! Each lesson includes: Memory verse Age-appropriate Bible story Short prayer Small group time Life application Four activity options with review questions In addition, each lesson includes interactive options for use with the Giant 10-Foot Bible Timeline (9781596360679). Kids need to know that the stories of the Bible actually happened and are a part of history. By taking "field trips" to Rose's Giant 10-foot Bible Timeline kids will not only see 2,000 years of history at a glance, but are able to understand the context of the story they are learning for that day. Softcover, 208 pages, 8 3/8 x 11 inches, ISBN 9781628627855. About the Author Amber Pike is a wife, homeschooling mom, children's minister, and author. At sixteen, she was called into the ministry and went on to graduate from Campbellsville University with a double major in Theater and Educational Ministry. Amber has spent the last eleven years working as a children's minister. She is also a contract writer and author, blessed with the opportunity to reach children and adults all over the world. Amber gets to share her experience, passion for the Word of God, and love of Christ on a daily basis through her church, as well as through her writing opportunities. Her most important (and favorite) role in life, however, is taking care of the wonderful family God has blessed her with.