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Have you ever wondered why the world is so broken? Where is God among the fragmented pieces of life? What are God's answers to ordinary people, who have been gathered from the broken world to become a redeemed grace-filled community?The Apostle Paul addressed this when writing to people living in First Century Ephesus who had gathered to worship and adore Jesus Christ their Savior and Messiah. This monumental letter is packed with theological and doctrinal truth that mends people at the core of their humanity. By His grace, Christ had saved each one of them and gathered them into a new community of faith.These grace-gathered ones are called to imitate the love and grace of their Heavenly Father to whom they now belong. As His children, they are to be growing in their understanding of their new life in Christ. In Christ, there is a depth of satisfying love that not only mends their hearts but also produces love for those around them who are still broken.Through the power of the Holy Spirit, this Grace Gathering carries forth the Good News of eternal life in and among the battered and broken. The new life that Christ gives is lived out at the core of life's relationships in the midst of life's deepest trials. God answers the question of suffering through the broken who have been recipients of such healing grace. They are not satisfied unless they are growing in and sharing the grace of Christ's redeeming love with others.As long as the world is broken, the Grace Gathering is relevant because of its hope-filled message of life in Christ. God calls all people to this new life in Christ to be a part of this grace-gathered community. Those who answer the call display Christ's grace, truth, and love to the broken world. The Grace Gathering is the very Body of Christ beaming His light into a dark and broken world.

30 to 31 Days Daily Devotional is a collection of daily reflections and prayers based on inspirational encounter with the Holy Spirit while reading and studying the word of God. The word of God is God Himself, and it can be felt. The word is real and is alive. Each daily insight consists of a reflection, prayer, and resource readings based on the Bible using the New Living Translation. May you be guided by the Holy Spirit, and may the Almighty Lord answer each and every prayer you pray as you use this book for God's glory. I pray in Jesus's name. Amen.

Critical spatial approaches - particularly those informed by the scholarship of Lefebvre, Foucault, and Soja - have significantly impacted biblical scholarship over the last twenty years. However, these spatial approaches have been limited due to the methodological challenges inherent in transposing the social-scientific approaches of the aforementioned scholars to the task of biblical interpretation. This volume adapts conceptual metaphor theory as a methodological bridge to address such constraints. The first half of the volume begins by surveying the field of critical spatiality in biblical studies, arguing for the need for fresh methodological development. Thereafter, the volume delineates a particular critical spatial approach, inspired by Lefebvre and Foucault, for which conceptual metaphor theory is proposed as a methodological bridge. The second half of the volume begins by proposing the Psalms of Ascents as a case study upon which the method could be applied. It is then argued that the proposed method - if efficacious - should provide insight on corpus' "Zion theology" and its so-called pilgrimage character. Using the proposed method in conjunction with conventional historical-grammatical tools of poetic analysis, each psalm is analysed with regard to its metaphor and spatiality. The volume concludes that the case study demonstrates the efficacy of the proposed methods by allowing a rich reading of each psalm, especially by explicating the spatial narratives and/or spatial metaphorical conceptualisations that underlie each text, and providing fresh insight on the collection as a whole.

-ABOUT THE BOOK: Where can we find refreshment for our souls when we are spiritually dry? We live in a busy, hectic world. Everywhere we turn, voices are battling for our attention. There is only one place we can find the spiritual refreshment that will enable us to live the life that Jesus desires for us: the Word of God. 40 Days of Refreshment is a devotional to guide you in your walk with Jesus. The number 40 is a special number in the Bible. We read about Moses' forty years in the desert, the Israelites' forty years in the wilderness, the forty days and nights of rain that God sent when He destroyed the earth, and Jesus' forty days and nights in the wilderness where He was tempted by the devil. However, the number 40 represents more than just a time of testing-it represents teaching. Moses learned what it meant to walk with God, the lessons proving vital when he stood before Pharaoh to speak for the "I Am." The Israelites learned important life lessons in their wilderness wanderings. Do you think Noah ever again doubted the promise, protection, or provision of God? Even Christ's forty days in the desert with the devil set the stage for the greatest ministry that the world has ever known. May the verses and thoughts in this book help turn your attention to God's Word and lead you toward renewed strength to live the life He died for you to have.-ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Brad Whitt is the senior pastor of the historic Abilene Baptist Church in Augusta and president of Real Life Today, a preaching and teaching ministry. His passion for reaching people for Jesus Christ is evident in how he preaches God's Word and the growth the Abilene family is experiencing. As president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Pastors' Conference in 2010 and serving on various SBC committees and boards, he is endeared to Southern Baptists as a leader and lover of the denomination. Dr. Whitt has ministered in churches and schools across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. He and Kim have four children-Laura Kate, Jack, Benjamin, and Jonathan. For more information, visitBradWhitt.com.-ABOUT THE PUBLISHER: Innovo Publishing LLC a multimedia publisher located near Memphis, TN. Since 2008, Innovo has published quality books, eBooks, audiobooks, music, screenplays, and curricula for authors, artists, and organizations within Christian and wholesome markets. Innovo's capabilities and global reach provide authors, artists and ministries access to the world for Christ. To learn more about Innovo Publishing, visit our website at innovopublishing.com. To connect with other Christian creatives and to learn best practices for creating, publishing, marketing, and selling Christian titles, visit the Christian Publishing Portal at cpportal.com.

If you are seeking a book that goes beyond first principles, this book is for you. If you are seeking a devotional book that not only inspires but also teaches deeper truth regarding Godly living, this book is for you. In his book, "Seeking God's Truth in a Troubled World" Richard covers a plethora of subjects from fear, anxiety, forgiveness, prayer, plus many other pertinent subjects. As you read this, you will realize Godly change results when we surrender completely to God. And once we are surrendered, and the old nature is crucified, we begin walking in the Spirit and Christlikeness ensues. Carl E. RobertsRetired Pharmacist/Sunday School TeacherI loved this book! Richard has taken a very honest and direct approach in showing us what Jesus did, as well as what He tells us to do.The premise of the book is based on a solid foundation of Scripture which should not be debated. He also addresses the provisions in which God has given to us that enable us to live holy and Godly lives. Maybe just importantly Richard shows us ways in which we are to love Jesus.These are 36 powerful chapters in which Jesus is brought to bear in all of them. I see this book in light of the Kingdom of God. Kingdom is a word that is rarely used by the church today, yet Jesus used it all the time. If we are true believers we understand that we are living in the Kingdom now and not in some distant future when we die. Richard has brought honesty and clarity to the Scriptures contained in the 36 chapters of this book. These are passages that represent well the wisdom of Jesus in the Scriptures.Jerry TrousdalePast President Final CommandAuthor, "Miraculous Movements" and "The Kingdom Unleashed"I couldn't put the book down. Thank you for being so transparent. It is a book that I wanted to race through, getting more and more excited with each page. I found myself saying "ouch" every few pages. (But it is an "ouch" with hope and inspiration attached by the Holy Spirit that "yes, you can do this, with my help"). Now, I just want to take each devotional slowly, perhaps over several days or more, and ponder and pray, and live it out in obedience. Richard's book is so refreshing, and very encouraging. He carries the heart of God. It is written in a very conversational style, like he is sitting down and talking to you across the kitchen table. May it draw thirsty people from all walks and stages of life, and give them a long, cool, drink of living water they won't forget.Marty and Elaine MattocksDMM practitioners and trainersAsia Highland Partners, Board AdvisorsThe author shares from his lifelong passion and dedication to serving our Almighty God. In this revealing account of a life lived out through Jesus Christ, you will be challenged to explore the depth of God's power available to all of us. Richard shares from his own lifetime of experience just how deep in God's love we can all live. The truths of these devotionals about God's grace should be proclaimed to the ends of the earth.Robert Reid, RetiredSMSGT, USAF

Since the rise of exegesis as a critical science, great emphasis has been placed on the role of the author in the process of the development of the biblical texts. However, with the current literary scientific developments regarding the reader's position, the exegetical question about the role of the reader should be asked as well.When a text develops, it automatically means that its reader changes. Both the formation and reception of the Isaian text can be understood as a result of this process of changes. What new reader positions were necessary for the development of either new text in the Book of Isaiah, or of new text outside of the Isaiah book, such as the Gospel of Luke?In this edited volume, a group of international Isaiah experts discusses for the first time the various aspects of the role of the reader in the formation and reception of the book of Isaiah.

Achieving success in an engineering career can be challenging. However, with the proper virtues, personal characteristics, philosophies, and self-care, one can navigate the field with style and personality. Ryan, a seasoned engineer with over 20 years of multiple-domain experience and multiple industry certifications, shares his insightful anecdotes and valuable advice with fellow engineers."The Engineer's Handbook for Life, Health, and Career" showcases the importance of a commitment to lifelong learning and personal development in overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Ryan's journey toward professional success highlights the importance of balancing personal relationships while excelling in engineering.

Can the "puzzle" of God's creation design and His willingness to forge relationship with man be solved? Yes, it can, with this insightful synthesis of Scripture and science to reveal anew God's original plan in Genesis. In Puzzles & Promises, Hinson utilizes his unique style of teaching to bring to life in print once familiar Bible stories in Genesis. With personal insight and imagination, he gives us a fresh image of God creating and intervening personally with His crowning achievement through three distinct covenants offered at key epochal points in history. The author attempts, as in the days of Middle Ages Scholasticism, to reconcile science with faith choosing not to run from DNA and fossil evidence but instead to face it head-on. It is possible to fill gaps in the puzzle and successfully glean from the gracious promises made by God to redeem and create a relationship with man. His conclusions, uncomfortable perhaps to some, make fascinating reading and will conceivably surprise some skeptics and non-believers.

CANAAN REVISITEDAs the bedrock of three great religions; Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, one would expect the Old Testament of the Holy Bible would be one of the world's best read and best understood narratives. Unfortunately, this may not be the case due to the Old Testament's daunting length (984 pages and 39 books - my Bible), subject and book discontinuity, and the fact that present day society's interests and values have changed markedly over the past 3,500 years. Canaan Revisited's chronological timeline and synoptic format allowed the consolidation and reorganization of the Old Testament's pages to 175 and the books to 15. The Old Testament chronicles God's selection of Hebrew slaves in Egypt, whom He chose to introduce Himself as the one living God for all of humankind. It then describes God's guidance of the Hebrews to Canaan where they became Israelites and experienced prosperity, power, and prestige. However, their immorality led them astray from God's commandments for which they were vanquished and enslaved in Babylong. The Israelites' rise and fall is an incomparable saga covering 900 years. Crucially important for present day world-wide social order is God's message interwoven throughout the Old Testament's narrative: that if humankind accepts and adheres to His tenants, they will be blessed and they will prosper; but if they don't, they will fail and they will be punished. The message is crystal clear: if humankind is to avoid the cataclysmic experience of Israel and every succeeding world power over the past 2,500 years, present day's societal values and behavior must be immediately improved, and Canaan Revisited is the place to start. Canaan Revisited's "take-away message" is of critical importance for humankind to assure that their names are included in the Book of Life in order that they may experience Life Everlasting. Given the preceding, Canaan Revisited is a must read.

Learn how the apostles spread the gospel with the power of Jesus Christ by working your way through this workbook answering questions and reading the Bible.The apostle Paul's love for God, persistence, and determination led him on his way throughout the Mediterranean region. This brought multitudes to believe in the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn who the apostle Paul chose to bring with him on his journeys of sharing the gospel, and how he was pursued by enemies. The Acts of the Apostles Quizzes Workbook contains approximately three hundred multiple-choice questions. In the beginning of the workbook, the author provides a quick reference of chapter question counts so the reader can get an idea of how long it will take to complete each question set.

Preachers know that understanding Greek and Hebrew can strengthen their sermons. However, years after taking language courses, it becomes challenging to study texts in the original languages, especially when time is limited.This volume offers: A curated selection of key passages from Isaiah 1-39Clearly formatted lexical and grammatical tools needed to study the Hebrew textA commentary section that helps preachers effectively bridge the gap between reading the Hebrew text and preaching itWhether one's Hebrew is beginner or advanced, this series will empower the reader to deepen their study of the Hebrew text and preach engaging, content-driven sermons. This book -- as well as the entire Preacher's Companion Series -- is a fresh and helpful companion to traditional commentaries and a valuable addition to every preacher's library.

After studying Hebrew for a year or two, readers often find it challenging to transition from their initial study of the language to reading extended passages from the Hebrew Bible. This book helps bridge this gap by presenting a curated selection of texts that are well known, exciting to read, and pivotal for understanding the narrative arc of the Old Testament. The volume contains forty key passages divided into five sections: the primeval history, the patriarchs and their sojourning, Israel in Egypt, Israel at Sinai, and Israel's journey through the wilderness until just before they enter the promised land.

When I was in High School in the early 1960s, I was taught there was nothing more that needed to happen before the rapture of the saints and that the tribulation could come at any time. If that was the case, what was God waiting for? So my wife and I have read many books on end time events since we were married. But they all seemed to repeat what I learned in high school. So there is a great thing God does. He equips the called. That is what he did with me. God is the true author of this book. When I didn't know a word or have any idea how to proceed, I prayed and God allowed the words to flow and gave me understanding. That is how this book came to be.About ten years ago, I started serious research on the subject. I found the answers were not as I was taught during my high school years. The more I studied, the more truth I found. I decided to put what I learned into a book to teach others the real truth about the tribulation and what will happen in the Last Days. They say what you don't know can't hurt you. I found out that's a lie. There are things you need to know before the tribulation starts.This book is about the Tribulation, culminating in the Battle of Armageddon, and the 1000 reign of Christ on Earth, occurring in the near future.

From beginning to end, the Bible tells us of God's amazing plan of salvation and restoration for humanity; i.e. the restoration of all that was lost to Adam's fall, the consequences of which were subsequently made worse by his descendants wilful association with their first father's disobedience. The Scriptures provide many different images which explain God's plan and how he is bringing it to full accomplishment. Jesus Christ, in his entire person, and by his redemptive works, is at the heart of that plan. But Scripture also emphasises the importance of the person and actions of the Holy Spirit in restoring to persons and to peoples the breath of life, the rûah, the pneuma. An interesting look at the Holy Spirit in Scripture - in the form of Breath and Wind, Fire, Dove, Oil, Water, New Wine and Seal. Biblically referenced with some thought-provoking content on the extent of the Spirit's work within the Bible, this is a book that will appeal to those who want to dig deeper into what the Word of God says about who the Spirit is and how he works. The first of a trilogy.

This volume focuses on the relationship of prophecy and reconciliation, within the frame of Pentecostal hermeneutics. These themes have been prominent throughout Rickie D. Moore's work and this collection celebrates his life and academic career-as a professor of Old Testament, a specialist in the prophetic literature, a leading voice in the development of Pentecostal hermeneutics, and an influential figure of the Cleveland School of Pentecostal theology.The editors and contributors of this volume represent a small selection of Moore's mentors (Walter Brueggemann and James Crenshaw), his colleagues (Lee Roy Martin, John Christopher Thomas, Blaine Charette, Amos Yong, Kimberly Alexander, and Chris Green), and former students (Caroline Reddick, Robby Waddell, Jesse Stone, David Johnson, Daniela Augustine, and Casey Cole). Their words testify to the deep, far-reaching effects of his teaching and his presence.The essays are gathered into three main sections: the first two deal explicitly with a close reading of biblical texts from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, and the last deals with the theological issues that emerge in consideration of prophetic awareness and action and the hope of intergenerational reconciliation. Moore pioneered an integrative approach to reading and teaching the Scriptures, keenly aware of his own theological and spiritual inheritance as a Pentecostal and deeply committed to the life-altering power of sacred study, skillfully blending critical self-reflection and testimony with rigorous scholarship.

Through a collection of various topics, Heartfelt Posture directs you towards a richer understanding of prayer as a pathway to walking hand in hand with Christ Himself. Whether you yearn for guidance, solace, or a deeper connection with God, this book will lead you to an awakened heart, where your prayers become a heartfelt dialogue with the Almighty (also includes a one-year Bible reading plan).

The Bible is an Ancient Near Eastern text, which was written millennia ago within a time and culture that is vastly different from our own. The authors of the Bible had a perspective on life and the world around them that was steeped with their own traditions, customs and thoughts. When reading and studying this text we cannot interject our own cultural perspectives into the text, to do so would bring about interpretations and conclusions that are far removed from its intended meaning. But if we read the Bible from the perspective of those who wrote it and study their language, philosophy and culture from within its original context, the Bible will spring to life in ways you never thought possible.