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We cannot know Jesus without knowing his story. Today the debate over who Jesus is rages on. Has the Bible bound Christians to a narrow and mistaken notion of Jesus? To answer these questions we need to know what story Jesus claimed for himself. Christopher Wright is convinced that Jesus's own story is rooted in the story of Israel. In this revised and updated book he traces the life of Christ as it is illuminated by the Old Testament. And he describes God's design for Israel as it is fulfilled in the story of Jesus.

Some people find the Old Testament to be confusing, out of date, and essentially replaced by the New Testament. They are missing out. The Old Testament offers us a grand narrative that reveals God's work, God's purposes, and God's wisdom. Christopher J. H. Wright fits the pieces together and shows us the coherent whole. Using seven key sentences drawn straight from the Old Testament, he connects the dots and points us toward Jesus.

Anne Catherine Emmerich was born in Germany in 1774. As a child she believed that angels, saints, and the Holy Family visited and talked with her as she worked in the fields. At twenty-four, she had her first mystic vision of the sufferings of Christ, accompanied by stigmata and bleeding as if from the crown of thorns. At twenty-nine, she became an Augustinian nun and continued to have visions and stigmata. In her visions, she recounted scenes from the life of Christ, which she seemed to have witnessed.

In one of his most enlightening works, C. S. Lewis shares his ruminations on both the form and the meaning of selected psalms. In the introduction he explains, "I write for the unlearned about things in which I am unlearned myself." Consequently, he takes on a tone of thoughtful collegiality as he writes on one of the Bible's most elusive books.

Nackt kam ich aus dem Schoß meiner Mutter. Nackt werde ich aus dem Leben scheiden. Der Herr hat's gegeben. Der Herr hat's genommen. Gelobt sei der Herr, der mir alles gegeben hat, was ich habe, je im Leben hatte und je haben werde.

You will come to understand why the Bible and especially its first five books, the Torah, are the most influential books ever written. Equally important, you will understand how they apply to your life. The Rational Bible, Dennis Prager’s commentary and explanation of these five books—rooted in his expertise in biblical Hebrew and its grammar—is widely considered the most important modern Bible commentary. Read the thousands of reviews on Amazon—written by people of many faiths and of no faith—and you will appreciate why this is so.

There is a deep connection between obedience to God and experiencing life as He intended. But godly living only happens when we’re equipped with His word. The book of Deuteronomy holds insights into this truth, and a parallel for believers today. As the Israelites prepared to live in a culture with radically different values, Moses shared both the pitfalls of disobedience, and the power found in following God. This study examines Moses’ remarkable thoughts on personal obedience, and explores how we can equip ourselves to experience God’s best in our lives.

This audiobook features all 16 Old Testament Prophets, set to music.

Psalm 23 is one of the most recognizable passages in the whole Bible. Though relatively short, this poetic depiction of God's love epitomizes Christ's goodness and provision as he leads his children. Even lifelong Christians will find fresh encouragement by closely studying these familiar words. David Gibson walks through each verse in Psalm 23, thoroughly examining its 3 depictions of the believer's union with Christ as sheep and shepherd, traveler and companion, and guest and host.

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' most inspiring and challenging description of the Christian counterculture. John Stott's teaching on this timeless text shows how its value system, ethical standard, religious devotion, and network of relationships clearly distinguish it from both the nominal church and the secular world. In this volume, Stott's The Message of the Sermon on the Mount is condensed into brief readings, suitable for daily use, that take us passage by passage through the scripture text.

Written to help listeners better understand Jesus's life, death, and ultimate mission, this new book by well-known preacher John MacArthur looks at an important - yet often misunderstood - section of the Bible: Isaiah 53. Often hailed as one of the greatest chapters in the Bible, this passage foretells the crucifixion of Jesus, a critical event in God's ultimate plan for salvation. Explaining the prophetic words of Isaiah 53 verse by verse, MacArthur highlights important connections to the history of Israel and to the New Testament.

Dans ce livre, je ne m'occupe que des histoires apocryphes (Adam et Ève, Salomon et les démons, Abraham). Ces histoires ne sont pas vraies, mais elles sont très anciennes ; certaines d'entre elles, je pense, sont belles, et toutes me semblent intéressantes. Si vous lisez la page de titre de ce livre, vous verrez qu'il contient des histoires tirées "de certains des livres apocryphes les moins connus de l'Ancien Testament".

The Holman Christian Standard Bible is one of the most accurate translations of the scriptures. Let professional voice artist Dale McConachie, narrator of over 100 audiobooks, take you on a journey through the Old Testament, where you will discover the relationship between God and the nation of Israel. The Pentateuch deals with the creation of Israel and God establishing a covenant relationship with Israel. The historical books record Israel’s history, its victories and successes, and its defeats and failures.

An outstanding selection of stories from the classic King James version of the Bible.

Containing over 150 passages, songs, poems, and prayers, The Book of Psalms instills hope in its listeners and readers, spreading the wise words of God. Listen through the full spectrum of human emotion, from small, quiet joys, to devastation and sadness. Through The Book of Psalms, God teaches us to simply live, and to feel everything to its fullest.

Das Alte Testament (erster Teil der Bibel) als Hörbuch in der bekannten Elberfelder Übersetzung. Die Elberfelder Übersetzung (Edition CSV Hückeswagen) ist für ihre exakte Wiedergabe des hebräischen und griechischen Grundtextes bekannt. Wer sich dieses Hörbuch anhört, kommt daher dem Originaltext sehr nahe. Ein einprägsames Hörerlebnis, das den biblischen Text voll zur Geltung kommen lässt.

Jeremia hatte erst kürzlich das Mannesalter erreicht und lebte in einem Dorf im Gebiet des Stammes Benjamin. Wie sein Vater Hilkija gehörte er zur Priesterschaft. Doch der Herr hatte einen anderen Weg für ihn vorgesehen. Dunkle Zeiten standen Israel bevor. Das Volk brauchte einen Propheten, der es warnte und aus der Dunkelheit herausführte. Im 13. Regierungsjahr von König Joschija sprach Gott zu ihm.

Xerxes gab Ester zu Ehren ein großes Festmahl. Er lud alle führenden Männer des Landes dazu ein und präsentierte voller Stolz seine neue Königin. Ester bemühte sich, zu lächeln und sich als glückliche Braut zu zeigen. Doch alles, was sie spürte, war Angst.

Obwohl David wusste, dass er die Ehe ehren sollte, konnte er der Versuchung nicht widerstehen und ließ Batseba zu sich in den Königsaal holen. Er sagte sich, dass er nur ein Gespräch mit ihr zu führen beabsichtigte. Gleichzeitig aber sprachen seine Taten etwas anderes. Denn er schickte alle Diener und Wachen hinaus, sodass er allein mit der schönen Frau war.

The whole Old Testament is the story of Jesus Christ, but it is so easy to limit ourselves to familiar verses, books, and passages, without ever understanding the full picture. We struggle to imagine where each book and prophesy and narrative fits into that grand story. In this helpful guide, Mitchell L. Chase takes us, step by step, through the whole sweep of the Old Testament, through its stories and songs, through its prophesies and promises, and shows us how each one points us to the coming Saviour, and God's plan rescue us from our sin and establish his everlasting kingdom.