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…And every Tongue Confess: Toward a Recovery of Our Essential Mission

Type: BOOK
Author: Hunter, George G. III
( Bible , Bible/New Testament , Bible/Old Testament , Christian Life , Church History , General , Group Study , Mission , Outreach )

A study of our fundamental Christian mission based on Old and New Testament texts for use by individuals or groups.

24 Hours That Changed the World

Type: DVD
Author: Adam Hamilton
( Bible , Bible People , Bible/New Testament , Easter , Forgiveness , Good Friday , Jesus , Lent , Small Church )

One of the most innovative teaching pastors in the country, Adam Hamilton unpacks Jesus' last days on earth and how they turn upside down the conventional ideas about good and evil, justice and history, life and death. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, it portrays the Last Supper to Christ's victory over the grave. DVD with 32-page leader's guide. 7 Sessions include: 1. The Last Supper 2. The Garden of Gethsemane 3. Condemned by the Righteous 4. Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate 5. The...

Abraham and Isaac - Animated Stories from The Bible

Type: VHS
Author:
( Bible , Bible/Bible Stories , Bible/Old Testament , Children's Ministry , General )

Animated, emtion-filled story of Abraham and Isaac. Produced and directed by Richard Rich, former director for Walt Disney Productions. Great activity book included.

Acts - Volume 1

Type: VHS
Author: William, Michael
( Bible , Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , General )

Volume 1 contains four 20 minute lessons on the New Community, the Day of Pentecost, Stephen, and Paul. For groups or individuals. Includes leader's guide.

Acts - Volume 2

Type: VHS
Author: Williams, Michael
( Bible , Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , General )

Volume 2 contains three 20 minute lessons on Peter and Cornelius, Barnabas, and the Acts of the Apostles. For groups or individuals. Includes leader's guide.

An Inclusive Language Lectionary: Readings for Year A

Type: BOOK
Author: Division of Education and Ministry, NCCC
( Bible , Bible Language , General )

The unique feature of this inclusive language lectionary is that it recasts some of the wording of the Revised Standard version in order to provide to both reader and hearer a sense of belonging to a Christian faith community in which truly all are one in Christ.

An Inclusive Language Lectionary: Readings for Year C

Type: BOOK
Author: Division of Education and Ministry, NCCC
( Bible , Bible Language , General )

The unique feature of this inclusive language lectionary is that it recasts some of the wording of the Revised Standard version in order to provide to both reader and hearer a sense of belonging to a Christian faith community in which truly all are one in Christ.

Apocalyptic Literature: A Reader

Type: BOOK
Author: Reddish, Mitchell G., Editor
( Apocalyptic/Revelation , Bible , Bible Study , Bible/Old Testament , General )

This anthology makes an important selection of Jewish and early Christian apocalyptic literature available for student use in an easily accessible form. The texts included here are taken from standard English editions and are arranged according to the model developed by the Society of Biblical Literature's Genres Project. Brief introductions to each selection provide essential information about each text.

Bad Girls of the Bible: Exploring Women of Questionable Virtue

Type: BOOK
Author: Essex, Barbara J.
( Bible , Bible People , Bible Study , Bible/Bible Stories , General , Group Study , Scripture Interpretation , Women )

12-week study for women and men, laity and clergy, brings to life the Bible's "bad girls" - notorious women we love to hate, exploring lives filled with betrayal, deception, rejection, jealousy, and exploitation. Shows us women of exceptional boldness, courage, determination and independence - women not that different from ourselves.

Best of Davie Napier. The

Type: BOOK
Author: Napier, Davie
( Bible , Bible Study , General )

Includes: Come Sweet Death; Time of Burning; Word of God, Word of Earth. Popular writer and speaker Davie Napier relates and comments on biblical material in ways that challenge the Christian of the 1990s to a deeper understanding of God and creation.

Bible Challenge - Board Game

Type: BOOK
Author: Barineau, James E.
( Bible , Bible Study , Bible/New Testament , Bible/Old Testament , Games , General )

This board game is designed to teach the Bible. As a game, it makes Bible study come alive with fun and excitement - for people of all ages. It's great for families, friends, and is very flexible. It can be played in many different ways.

Bible Jesus Read, The: 8-session Exploration of the Old Testament

Type: KIT
Author: Yancey, Philip
( Bible , Bible Study , Bible/Old Testament , Christian Education , General , Group Study )

Provocative, soul-searching group study that will change your picture of the Old Testament. Journey through the scriptures Jesus read, used and loved…scriptures that laid the foundation for everything He ever said or did. Includes video (8 twelve-min. clips), leader's guide, participants guide, and softcover copy of "The Bible Jesus Read."

Bible, The Book that Bridges the Millenia, The: Part 2-Interpretation and Authority

Type: BOOK
Author: Beach, Maxine Clarke
( Bible , Bible History , Church History , General , Group Study , History , Meditations , Scripture Interpretation , United Methodist )

Looks at interpretation of the Bible - tools to interpret. Remembering that Christians over the centuries have varied in their interpretations of Scripture. Also looks at the authority of the Bible for United Methodists. Includes study guide for groups.

Bible, The: The Book that Bridges the Millenia Part 2 (Interpretation and Authority)

Type: BOOK
Author: Beach, Maxine Clark
( Bible , Bible Study , Faith , General , Theology )

Spiritual growth study for UMW is very challenging. This book looks at interpretation of the Bible and provides tools to interpret. It also looks at the authority of the Bible with our individual interpretations.

Biblical Imagery in the Prophets and Jesus

Type: VHS
Author: Fleming, Jim
( Bible , Bible History , Bible Land/Geography , Bible People , Culture , General )

Slice of daily life in Bible times. Covers how the prophets and Jesus used daily life associations to help people better understand their relationship with God. Filmed at authentic, life-size archeological reconstruction's with actors in ancient costumes at the Biblical Resources Scripture Garden in Jerusalem. 2 parts Imagery from the daily life of semi-nomads (Shepherds) (30 min) and farmers (30 min). Slice of daily life in Bible times.

Blood and Honey: Ancient Tales From a Promised Land: David and the Hairy Man Mountain/Saul Goes Bonkers

Type: VHS
Author: Robinson, Tony
( Bible , Bible People , Bible Study , Bible/Bible Stories , Bible/Old Testament , General , Modern/Contemporary )

David kills Goliath and the Philistine army flees. With David suddenly a mega-hero, Saul arranges for his daughter to marry David after he passes an unusual test. He does, they wed, and Saul is jealous. Saul tracks David and humiliates him. David, on the run, manages to sneak cutting a piece from Saul's robe (a humiliating blow), and Saul decides to get rid of David once and for all.

Blood and Honey: Ancient Tales From a Promised Land: Deborah and the Headbanger/Gideon Gets His Woolly Wet

Type: VHS
Author: Robinson, Tony
( Bible , Bible People , Bible Study , Bible/Bible Stories , Bible/Old Testament , General , Modern/Contemporary )

1:After the Israelites settle in Canaan, Sisera leads a Canaanite offensive. The Israelites turn to prophet Deborah for advice. She appoints a head-banging street fighter to lead the Israelite army against Sisera. 2:Gideon, a young Israelite working on the land and fed up with constant persecution from Canaanite army patrols, gets God's message through a wet sweater (wooly). He smashes the Canaanite Corn Goddess and proves her completely powerless. The Israelites rally behind him and raise...

Blood and Honey: Ancient Tales From a Promised Land: Gideon's Exploding Pickle Pots/Samson Gets Knotted

Type: VHS
Author: Robinson, Tony
( Bible , Bible People , Bible Study , Bible Survey , Bible/Old Testament , General , Modern/Contemporary )

Gideon has raised a large army, but not nearly as large as the Canaanite army. Most of the Israelites go home. Gideon and his tiny army sneak into Canaan at night, frightening the Canaanites into panic and blundering. By morning Gideon is victorious. Samson's story is told with modern understanding…right down to telling a riddle at his wedding and losing his temper, much to the Philistine's later regret.
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