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Elijah and Elisha are two of the most significant people in the Old Testament. Alan Toms recounts the major events from their lives and brings out some important lessons today for any Christian who wants to serve God like they did - lessons about faith, trust, obedience, knowing God's will in the ups and downs of life. CHAPTER ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO ELIJAH CHAPTER TWO: AT CHERITH’S BROOK CHAPTER THREE: IN THE WIDOW’S HOME CHAPTER FOUR: RAISING THE DEAD CHAPTER FIVE: AT CARMEL CHAPTER SIX: PRAYING FOR RAIN CHAPTER SEVEN: DISCOURAGED CHAPTER EIGHT: IN THE CAVE AT HOREB CHAPTER NINE: ...

Jacob had the misfortune of being born the second twin which excluded him from the family Inheritance or Birthright. In those times it passed down to the firstborn male heir. The Birthright included astounding promises that could hardly be fathomed by human reasoning. Jacob grieved that he had missed out. If only he could change his destiny. But what role do women play in men's destinies? Rebekah, Jacob's mother, knew the secret to obtain the desired Birthright. Inspirational - Instructional - Profound

"...Weihnachten scheint der Ort zu sein, wo man zurück in die Kindheit will und mit dieser Geschichte versucht, den Weg dahin zu finden. Was steht da drin, was in anderen Geschichten nicht drin steht? Was ist das Geheimnis dieser Geschichte, wo ist die Kraft..."

Über achtzehn Jahre hat Andreas Englisch Papst Johannes Paul II. als Journalist im Vatikan und auf seinen Reisen rund um die Welt begleitet. Durch ihn bekommt der Zuhörer Einblicke in das Geschehen hinter den Kulissen des Kirchenstaats. Durch ihn lernt man Karol Wojtyla aus nächster Nähe kennen und verstehen. Woher bezog dieser ebenso umstrittene wie hochverehrte Papst seine Glaubensstärke? Andreas Englisch skizziert mit großem Insiderwissen eine ebenso einfühlsame wie humorvolle Biographie.

Peter was an ordinary fisherman. As a member of Jesus Christ's inner circle, he became a main leader in the early Christian church. Solid Saint traces his ministry from his call to follow Jesus to his speech at the Jerusalem Council. Today, cathedrals and major cities bear his name, and classic works of art memorialize him.

Grasp the Bible’s Big Picture in 60 Days! Sound impossible or overwhelming? It’s not. "I read this plan with my 10-year old. Yes, kids can read the Bible, and understand it!" The Bible is actually easy to understand, when you see the big picture. This reading challenge journeys from Genesis to Revelation with four important features: - A daily Bible reading plan yielding about one-third of the Bible - A focus on The Seed - the ancestry from Adam to Jesus - Daily guidance and insights along the way - Discussion points for you and your family You and your family can read through the Bible...

Being a young pastor in a local church can prove to be challenging and rewarding. The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to Timothy who was a young pastor in Ephesus. Paul was familiar with the Ephesian people since he had stopped there on his third missionary journey and started the church in Ephesus. The letter to Timothy is a letter full of advice and encouragement for the young pastor. Paul had been Timothy's mentor since they first met when Timothy was about 16 years of age. Paul instructs Timothy on proper worship, women in the church, qualifications of elders and deacons, treatment of ...

An inspirational and instructional Bible lesson about the life of Joseph the son of Jacob. This story is about the shaping of God's people and the developing of forgiveness, generosity, love, understanding, and leadership. Joseph, a type of Savior, sadly, but out of necessity, had to experience the full consequences of hatred and rejection from his jealous and cruel brothers.When Joseph saw the ten foreigners he recognized them instantly; a déjà-vu experience poignantly confronted him. Emotions engulfed his being as the profound dreams he had had as a young lad flooded back into his ...

The grandchildren gathered around Grandma Monica on the first day of the family’s summer vacation. Young Mina said: “Grandma, we are so happy that you have decided to spend this vacation with us. We want to hear a bedtime story each evening throughout this week of your vacation!” Grandma Monica answered: “I would be glad to get together with you each evening and tell you the story of the most splendid journey in ancient history; it happened more than forty centuries ago. Can you guess which story I am talking about?” John said: “Oh! Oh! I know, you are probably referring to the ...

In The Compassionate Christ author Sherri Hughes-Gragg invites you to embark on a transformative journey to witness firsthand the abundant and welcoming love of Jesus.

Esther was a young Jewish girl, chosen because of her great beauty to be part of King Xerxes' harem. In preparation for meeting him, she received 12 months of beauty treatments and special food. This book is about a woman who consecrated herself in a similar manner for a different king: King Jesus. As she studied the book of Esther, she discovered many spiritual truths for herself. Those spiritual truths are revealed in this book. Applying these beauty treatments will challenge you, unlocking the inner radiance only available through a closer relationship with the King of Kings.

Living in the Afterlife is more than just a collection of interviews; it is a beacon of hope and encouragement for those seeking to understand the afterlife and the eternal nature of the soul.

Hear about old favorites, such as Augustine and Luther, and learn about the obscure, though equally influential Christians, such as Cocceius and Olevianus. This collection of short biographies details the lives of fifty-two professing believers who lived and died for Christ. Not sentimental or fictionalized, these accounts tell what Christians actually said and did during difficult times, and they prepare the listener to face opposition today.

Galatians: The Easy Study Bible Commentary Not for scholars but for anyone who struggles to understand the New Testament! The Easy Study Bible Commentary takes The Easy Study Bible Diagramed and examines, describes and expounds upon each New Testament book, chapter by chapter, paragraph by paragraph, verse by verse and finally phrase by phrase. In my many years of Bible study, I have found this arrangement to be the easiest to follow and understand. I have done my best to write this commentary with the idea in mind of making it easier for you to understand and therefore apply the great ...

Do mesmo autor do best-seller 9 meses com Maria, o livro A mulher que tocou em Jesus - Em Deus não existem acasos, existe providência é uma obra de ficção em prosa, baseada na passagem bíblica do evangelho de Marcos, o qual relata a história da mulher que por doze anos padecia de um fluxo de sangue e que, ao tocar na orla do manto de Jesus, foi curada. Com o intuito de aproximar essa mulher "misteriosa" à nossa vida, apresentando uma mulher que nos aponte o caminho de uma vida em Cristo, Pe.

What you think you know about the Apostle Matthew is most likely all wrong. In his 4 Gospels and many scriptures and historical texts about his life, we will follow Matthew's life and mysteries of Jesus' life he uncovered for us. These include miraculous deeds Jesus performed during the first 30 years of his life and many explanations of questionable detail given in other Gospels. Paul commanded everyone to use all scripture to understand him and his messages. 2 Timothy 3:16 is used here to provide us with answers we all need. Yes, details about Cleopatra VIII, Hercules, Mary Salome, Moses,...

This book begins by examining the two occasions when Satan and the "sons of God" presented themselves in heaven before the Lord. A brief explanation will be offered at that time concerning the use of the term "sons of God" and what it has meant in other places in the Bible, especially in Genesis 6:2 and Genesis 6:4. From there, the discussion will show how people can know that Job actually lived and when he had probably lived. The point will even be made that some theologians believe that Moses might have been the author of the book of Job. Next, the visit to Job by his three friends will ...

This book discusses most of the key events in Abraham's life as they have been recorded in the Bible. Part I will begin by discussing his life in Ur of the Chaldees when he was first told by God to go to the land where he would be led. Analysis of that instruction, along with some other Bible passages, will show that God had probably told him twice to go to a new land. It will also be pointed out that those multiple calls were not because of his disobedience. Following that discussion, when and how he probably got saved will be presented. He was not just automatically saved. He had to ...

Explore Biblical truth from the Scriptures as it flies in the face of Church tradition and fashionable theology. Examine popular topics such as worship, divorce and remarriage, the Sabbath, cessationism, predestination, the rapture, and many more.

This book has been written about Joseph, the son of Jacob. He had had two dreams about his family members bowing to him, and those dreams had made them very angry with him. In fact, they hated him so much that they actually tried to get rid of him. They sold him to some merchants going to Egypt. Then, an Egyptian captain bought him out of the local slave market and brought him into his household. Because the Lord was with him, Joseph excelled everywhere he went and in everything that he did. But that did not keep him from getting into a lot of trouble. He ended up in prison when the ...