A Bible that helps serious students of the Word conduct a self-directed survey of Scripture.

A Bible that helps serious students of the Word conduct a self-directed survey of Scripture.

This topical reference book takes kids on a wonderful journey of discovery of Bible times, customs and places to find the answer to these questions and many more. Readers young and old can learn about ancient Jericho, the weapons of David and Goliath, false Gods in the Old Testament, children in God's Kingdom animals in the Bible, the disease of leprosy and much more. Filled with lots of pictures and simple text, this is sure to become a family favorite.

Sometimes the hectic demands on your day can crowd out your time with God. Find out how you can develop a regular time of Bible reading and prayer, as author Dennis Fisher offers a practical guide to help you keep your appointments with God. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on your quiet time as an opportunity to reconnect with the God of grace who is waiting to spend time with you.

MANY CHRISTIANS SPEND THEIR LIVES TRYING TO ACT RIGHT, THINK RIGHT, AND PRAY RIGHT - BASED ON WHAT THEY'VE HEARD GOD EXPECTS - ONLY TO END UP FRUSTRATED, BURNED OUT, AND WONDERING "IS THIS REALLY WHAT GOD WANTS FOR HIS CHILDREN?" OTHER BELIEVERS FACE A PERPETUAL WRESTLING MATCH WITH GUILT, DOUBTS, AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR FAITH.IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY. MANY OF US RELY ON SECONDHAND INFORMATION TO UNDERSTAND THE KIND OF RELATIONSHIP GOD WAANTS WITH US, INSTEAD OF LOOKING TO THE SCRIPTURES. YET IF WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK, WE FIND THAT HE HAS GIVEN US THE ANSWERS TO MANY OF OUR DEEPEST QUESTIONS IN HIS WORD. DISCOVERY ADDRESSES MANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, GUIDING READERS THROUGH OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT PASSAGES TO FIND THE ANSWERS WE YEARN FOR. THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER HELP US TAKE THE NEXT STEP - MOVING "HEAD KNOWLEDGE" TO "HEART KNOWLEDGE" AS WE DISCOVER HOW GOD'S ANSWERS APPLY PERSONALLY TO OUR LIVES.DISCOVERY HELPS REDIRECT THOSE WHO HAVE GROWN UP KNOWING ABOUT THE LORD, BUT WHO HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE DEEP, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP HE WANTS WITH THEM. AND FOR NEW BELIEVES, THIS STUDY WILL HELP THEM BEGIN THEIR WALK WITH GOD ON THE RIGHT FOOT. ALL BELIEVERS CAN EXPERIENCE JOY, PEACE, AND A SENSE OF GOD'S LOVE, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF A QUESTION-FILLED WORLD.

The Essence will take you on a personal, guided journey of discovery through some of the most essential passages of Scripture. The significance of each will be revealed, and you will begin to understand how everything fits together. You will see Jesus as the Offspring of the woman, the Passover Lamb, the Bread