Ensign-George looks at six themes that begin in the early chapters of Genesis, span the pages of Scripture, and end with the glorious vision of the book of Revelation. This study is important for discussing basic biblical frameworks. Within Scripture, echoes of early themes are picked up and heard, leading to deeper appreciation of the biblical message. The Six Themes Everyone Should Know series introductes biblical books and their main themes. Each volume consists of six chapters that present major biblical themes; each chapter contains an introduction and three major sections: What does the biblical theme mean? What is the meaning of this biblical theme for the life of faith? What does the biblical theme mean for the church at this point in history for action?

The Six Themes Everyone Should Know series introduces biblical books and their main themes. Each volume consists of six chapters that present major biblical themes; each chapter contains an introduction and three major sections: An explanation of the theme The significance of the biblical theme for the life of faith An exploration of implications this biblical theme offers the church for its ministry At the center of the Bible is the book of Psalms, a collection of 150 prayers that plumb the depths of human emotion. The Psalms reveal a God who desires relationship with all of creation and calls on us to reciprocate. Jerome Creach has provided a means to get to the heart of the Psalms in an accessible fashion using six important themes in the Bible’s book of “songs of praise.” This volume includes material for participants and guides for leading all six sessions.

The six themes explored in the books of 1 and 2 Timothy enable us in the church today to hear the gospel as expressed to those early Christians. We need to concentrate on worship, be led by faithful leaders, stay strong i nthe faith, love God more than wealth, hear and live God's Word, and serve faithfully in the church. These themes can strengthen our lives of faith as well as the church's witness and service to Jesus Christ. This ovlume includes material for participants as well as outlines and guides for leading all six sessions. The Six Themes Everyone Should Know series introductes biblical books and their main themes. Each volume consists of six chapters that present major biblical themes; each chapter contains an introduction and three major sections: What does the biblical theme mean? What is the meaning of this biblical theme for the life of faith? What does the biblical theme mean for the church at this point in history for action?

This study focuses on Jesus as Messiah as a beginning point for considering Matthew's perspective of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus' important teachings are explored and we find how they shape our Christian lives today. They give the churchâ€"as the community of faithâ€"directions for its mission and ministries in the world. The Six Themes Everyone Should Know series introductes biblical books and their main themes. Each volume consists of six chapters that present major biblical themes; each chapter contains an introduction and three major sections: What does the biblical theme mean? What is the meaning of this biblical theme for the life of faith? What does the biblical theme mean for the church at this point in history for action?

The Six Themes Everyone Should Know series introduces biblical books and their main themes. Each volume consists of six chapters that present major biblical themes; each chapter contains an introduction and three major sections: An explanation of the theme The significance of the biblical theme for the life of faith An exploration of implications this biblical theme offers the church for its ministry Philippi is Paul's first destination outside Asia Minor, his first city to visit in Europe, and his first mission in a place where there was no Jewish community from which to begin preaching. Cynthia Campbell writes that in Paul's letter to the Philippians, we get a unique glimpse of our beginnings as Christians. Some themes explored include the importance of community for followers of Christ, Christian joy in spite of persecution, the nature of Christian unity, what it means to be "in Christ", and mutual hospitality.

TheSix Themes Everyone Should Knowseries introduces biblical books and their main themes. Each volume consists of six chapters that present major biblical themes; each chapter contains an introduction and three major sections: An explanation of the theme The significance of the biblical theme for the life of faith An exploration of implications this biblical theme offers the church for its ministry The story of the Exodus has emboldened oppressed people for centuries. In it, God empowers human striving for freedom. Steven Parrish introduces six themes that reveal the character of God. God listened to the captives suffering and responded. Through the wilderness, God sustained the people with food, water, and law. God promised to be present to the people. And God is merciful and gracious, as demonstrated in the golden calf episode. This volume includes material for participants and guides for leading all six sessions.

This six-session study designed for groups looks at the main themes in the book of Genesis. As the first book in the church's scripture, Genesis points us toward our beginnings as humans as well as the beginnings of our faith in the God who is revealed in Genesis. This God cares and loves the creation and provides for the good of human creatures by being present with them.