The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible: A Weekly Devotional
Classic Weekly Devotional through Some of the Bible's Most
Fascinating Stories
How well do everyday Christians know the stories that have shaped
their faith? More than just a collection of significant and
entertaining stories, The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible
impresses upon readers the beautiful interconnectedness of the
varied narratives we find in the Bible. It:
· connects the dots, demonstrating how each individual story is
really one chapter in the larger story
· shows how Jesus, especially his death and resurrection, is the
point of the story, even when the Son of God is not a key
player
· helps readers build a biblical worldview that answers the
ultimate questions of life
Readers will gain a better grasp of the whole story of Scripture
and, most importantly, why these stories are the ones God
chose to preserve for us through the writers of the Bible.
From the Back Cover
Experience the whole story of the Bible like you never have
before
Most people can recount some of the big stories in the Bible--Adam
and Eve in the Garden, Noah and the flood, Jonah and the fish,
David and Goliath--but relatively few could probably explain the
significance of these far-ranging stories to the whole story of
Scripture. Are they mere vehicles for ethical teaching? Are they
morality lessons? How do they relate to the other stories in
Scripture and to your life today?
Whether you've been reading the Bible all your life or you don't
even know where to start, The 52 Greatest Stories of the
Bible will help you connect the stories that you may be
familiar with--the Israelites crossing the Red Sea or Jesus
multiplying food--to the Biggest Story of all: a holy God
reconciling to Himself a broken and sinful humankind.
And when you understand that incredible story, you discover
there's a place in it for you.
Kenneth Boa is the author of several books,
including Conformed to His Image, Faith Has Its
Reasons, Handbook to Prayer, Handbook to
Leadership, and A Taste of the Classics. Boa is
president of Reflections Ministries and holds a BS from Case
Institute of Technology, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, a
PhD from New York University, and a DPhil from the University of
Oxford in England. Learn more at www.kenboa.org.
John Turner has studied theology, psychology, and
philosophy, earning an undergraduate degree from Pacific Christian
College and a ThM from Bear Valley Bible Institute. Having served
churches in California, Maryland, and Texas, Turner is now the
president of Faith 2.0 Ministries.
Top Highlights
“I realize that all things become spiritual when they are done in Your name. May I honor You in my choices and activities and view the works of my hands as a mode of worship.” (source)
“In our activities, we should not only champion the sanctity of life but the sanctity of fellowship as well.” (source)
“Will you trust Him enough to go where He says go and do what He says do? Will you trust Him enough to give, to serve, to rest, to talk, to listen?” (source)
“Because humans matter so much to our Creator, our fellow humans must also matter to those of us who seek to reflect His glory in our own lives.” (source)
“The Bible is not simply a rulebook or a textbook or a storybook; it is written to shape our thoughts, our feelings and our actions.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The 52 Greatest Stories of the Bible: A Weekly Devotional
- Authors:
- Boa, Kenneth
- Turner, John Alan
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2008
- ISBN: 9781441223685
Kenneth Boa is a writer, teacher, speaker, and mentor. He
writes a free monthly teaching letter called Reflections and
is the author of several books, including Conformed to His
Image, Faith Has its Reasons, Handbook to
Prayer, Handbook to Leadership, and A Taste of
the Classics. Boa is president of Reflections Ministries and
holds a BS from Case Institute of Technology, a ThM from Dallas
Theological Seminary, a PhD from New York University, and a DPhil
from the University of Oxford in England. Learn more at
www.kenboa.org.
John Turner has studied theology, psychology, and
philosophy, earning an undergraduate degree from Pacific Christian
College and a ThM from Bear Valley Bible Institute. Having served
churches in California, Maryland and Texas, Mr. Turner is now the
president of Faith 2.0 Ministries.