From the publisher
It's the Best Curriculum for Churches. Abraham: Following God's Promise helps you dig deeper into the life of Abraham. It has everything you need for your personal study, but it's best used in conjunction with the complete church curriculum.
Discover new meaning in the life of Abraham. Dig up the nuggets you might have missed. Discuss questions you've never thought to ask. Infuse your sermons with energy and conviction. Learn new ways to apply Abraham's story in your life.
Get connected with others in your church. Abraham: Following God's Promise is perfect for small groups, and it's best used in conjunction with the complete curriculum package for your entire church. The topics in each small group Bible study integrate with your pastor's sermons. Everything is centered on the Word, so you get a complete, shared Bible study experience with your entire church. Praise for the Series Logos has taken group Bible study to the next level with their new Studies in Faithful Living series. Deeply engaging, biblically accurate, and filled with life-changing applications, this series is destined to be the go-to resource for lay leaders for years to come.
--Israel Loken, Chair, Bible and Theology Departments, College of Biblical Studies, Houston, TX Contents
Each chapter of Abraham: Following God's Promise is structured to maximize your study: Setting the Stage: Theme: Introduces the meaning and relevance of an event in Abraham's life Literary Context: Illustrates the conditions surrounding that event Historical and Cultural Background: Presents relevant data about the ancient world A Closer Look: Gives a walk-through of the event while exploring issues of interpretation, original language, and theology Throughout the Bible: Examines discussion of the event elsewhere in the Bible Beyond the Bible: Treats references to the event in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers Application: Concludes the chapter by exploring the event's relevance to your journey of faith
You'll also find Quick Tips on difficult passages and Quick Bits of historical information, original language wording, and ancient thought.
