Biblical Explorations is an exciting series from bestselling author Paula Gooder, aimed at all who wish to gain a fuller understanding of the Bible through its key themes. This second volume focuses on the events leading up to and surrounding the birth of Jesus, from the Annunciation to the flight into Egypt, plus relevant Old Testament prophecies.
Five weeks of Advent material for church groups and individuals, offering themed reflections by well-loved contributors from the New Daylight archive alongside specially written questions for group discussion.
Advent looks forward to the world being utterly changed in every way by the coming of Christ. This season let's explore Christmas by focusing on carols and what they say. Whether old or new, they point to the truth of Christmas.
Christmas is one of the most joyful times of year, and it can also be one of the most stressful. This understanding and uplifting book offers another way to approach December and to discover how its joys and promises can restore our lives, not add to their burdens.
The Bible looks at the coming of our Saviour from many different angles. We see the birth of the Messiah from the perspectives of his parents, his aunt and uncle, shepherds doing a day's work, far-off Magi and nearby despots - even the way prophets from centuries before saw things.
Join Bette Dickinson as she moves through the story of Christmas and Jesus' birth. Each of these twenty-five devotionals includes an original painting, spiritual practices, breath prayers, and reflection questions that will allow you to truly make room for God's work in your life, your community, and the world.
A biblical guide to the season of Advent, helping readers explore its central theme of waiting in the company of the biblical characters who feature prominently in the lectionary readings for the season.