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Many of us have our "go to" verses. The ones we memorize, post on social media, and hang on our walls. But sometimes we need a fresh word or promise for the season we find ourselves in - something that ignites our faith in the face of fear, doubt, loneliness, insecurity, or overwhelming circumstances. In this powerful, accessible new audiobook, author and speaker Laurie Short mines the Scriptures, revealing insights and promises from 40 verses we often overlook. Digging in to these "in between" verses, she unearths fresh wisdom, guidance, and encouragement.

The Commented Bible, Book 45: Romans, is a series of commentaries on the Apostle Paul's complete writings, in 14 parts. This book in the series is Part 1, and it covers the Bible book of Romans, Chapters 1-8, covering every verse with commentary, extensive cross-references, and study questions. It and will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life, as well as a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

If Isaiah is the Thundering Prophet and Jeremiah is the Weeping Prophet, Ezekiel is the Weird Prophet! Ezekiel is taken captive to Babylon after its second attack on Jerusalem, 597 B.C. Ezekiel’s book is set in Babylon and it consists of thirteen separate “visions” that span twenty years. And they are very strange visions, indeed!

In Isaiah Part 3, the tone changes completely. Chapters 40 – 66 comprise some of the best poetry in the Bible, and the theme of that poetry is grace. Here we learn that after the Babylonian Captivity, God will redeem his people, bringing them back into fellowship with him to the place where they belong. And that return foreshadows an even greater redemption, not just for Israel, but also for all of humanity.

God then gives his people their second greatest gift: The Tabernacle, a portable structure by which a sinful people gains access to an infinitely holy God.

Isaac survives, and our story continues with tales of Isaac and his twin sons, Jacob and Esau.

The Book of Job explores “why bad things happen to good people.” Job is indeed a righteous man, so why are terrible things happening to him? We find our answer in these chapters.

With the death of Ahab and Jezebel, Jehu (841-814 B.C.) murders all of Ahab’s family, consolidating power in the north. Meanwhile in the south, Athaliah (the only female king) murders her grandchildren and crawls over their butchered bodies to seize the throne, initiating a 7-year reign of terror. With the ensuing chaos, both kingdoms weaken and begin to crumble. Black storm clouds gather in the north as Assyria (Northern Iraq of today) emerges on the stage as a world power.

David forged a united monarchy from a loose confederation of twelve tribes; Solomon overlays that monarchy with a brilliant administrative structure. God grants Solomon his request for “discernment in administering,” and in doing so, Solomon builds a kingdom unlike any that had ever appeared before. Too, Solomon carries out David’s wish to build a temple for the Lord in Jerusalem, a temple worthy of God’s name. Throughout his reign, Solomon lives in wealth and splendor, greater than any other king on earth.

As Saul crumbles under the weight of kingship, a young man rises to take his place: David. As Jonathan Kirsch observes in King David: The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel (New York: Ballantine Books, 2000), the story of David is “a work of genius that anticipates the romantic lyricism and tragic grandeur of Shakespeare, the political wile of Machiavelli, and the modern psychological insight of Freud." David is one of the greatest characters in world literature; he is also my favorite character in the Bible.

After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph soon becomes “prime minister” of Egypt, second only to Pharaoh himself. The boy is handsome, smart and he always lands on his feet!

Jacob and his wives produce twelve sons, the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Jacob’s eleventh son, Joseph, is his favorite, yet none of the twelve tribes is named after him! This is Joseph’s story.

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The Commented Bible – Book 40A – Matthew, is first in a series of writings on the Gospels, in 13 parts. This book in the series is Part 1, and it covers the Bible book of Matthew Chapters 1-7, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life.

The Commented Bible, Book 44A: Acts of the Apostles, is a series of writings on Acts in four parts. This book in the series is Part 1, and it covers the Bible book of Acts, Chapters 1-7, covering every verse with commentary, extensive cross-references, and study questions. It and will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life, as well as a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

Best-selling author and national radio host Dr. Andrew Farley is known to challenge legalistic and lifeless interpretations with his discerning take on controversial scriptures. In Twisted Scripture, Andrew skewers sacred cows and shatters destructive lies, bringing the undiluted truth about God's love and grace in a colorful and conversational look at the most controversial passages in the New Testament.

The Commented Bible – Book 48 – Galatians is a series of writings on the Apostle Paul's complete writings, in 14 parts. This book in the series is Part 4, and it covers the Bible book of Galatians, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It is 215 pages in length and will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

The Commented Bible: Book 49 - Ephesians is part of a series of writings on the Apostle Paul's complete writings, in 14 parts. This book in the series is Part 5, and it covers the Bible book of Ephesians, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.

The Commented Bible – Book 42A – Luke is 7th in a series of writings on the Gospels, in 13 parts. This book in the series is Part 7, and it covers the Bible book of Luke Chapters 1-6, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It is 264 pages in length and will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life.

The Commented Bible: Book 45 – 2 Corinthians is a series of writings on the Apostle Paul's complete writings, in 14 parts. This book in the series is Part 3, and it covers the Bible book of 1 Corinthians Chapters 1-13, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references and study questions for each verse. It is 308 pages in length and will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.