Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. Bible Study/
  2. Bible Study Methods

Jacob: Discerning God's Presence

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Lexham Press
  • 15 x 22.7 x 1.1 cm

£11.82

Save 26% | Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 4 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
Heir to a great promise, Jacob should have lived a life defined by God's presence. Instead, it was often characterized by conflict, deception, and selfish ambition. Yet, Jacob's story shows us how God remained with Jacob, just as He remains with believers today. Jacob: Discerning God's Presence will help you gain insights into Jacob's story as you explore the themes, context, and cultural background of the text. Find new ways to apply Jacob's life lessons to your own life with discussion and reflection questions. A collaborative effort by editor John D. Barry and writers Derek R. Brown, Miles Custis, Douglas Mangum, and Wendy Widder, this resource will help you dig deep into the life of Joseph. Walk with Jacob, and discover what it means to know and respond to God's presence. Contents: Setting the Stage Explore theme, literary context, and the histrical and cultural backgrounds of Jacob's story.A Closer Look Explore the narrative while considering issues of interpretation, original language, and theology.Throughout the Bible Examine references to the narrative elsewhere in the Bible.Beyond the Bible Consider references to the narrative in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers.Application Explore the events relevance to your journey of faith.
Jacob: Discerning God's Presence and Parables - Portraits Of God`s Kingdom In Matthew, Mark, And Luke
Parables - Portraits Of God`s Kingdom In Matthew, Mark, And LukeJacob: Discerning God's Presence
  • Author

    John D. Barry

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Lexham Press

  • Published

    April 2014

  • Weight

    182g

  • Dimensions

    15 x 22.7 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781577995807

  • ISBN-10

    1577995805

  • Eden Code

    4698938

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account