| Author | : Jonathan Akin |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 2015-02-17 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780692360156 |
Proverbs
| Author | : Ray Ortlund |
| Publisher | : Crossway |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2012-03-31 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1433531062 |
How exactly does one become wise? Pastor and teacher Ray Ortlund points out that the wisdom of God does not stand aloof, as if it were unattainable. Instead, he shows that wisdom graciously moves toward us, into our real world where we live and struggle day by day. Wisdom offers us her very best, if only we will listen. After all, "Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice," and, if wisdom troubles herself to yell, there must be a reason to listen and a means to hear. Ortlund unpacks the book of Proverbs in twenty-one straightforward sermons, providing a biblical worldview that opens up the higher meaning of money, sex, and power, as well as that of the daily routines of an average life. Drawing relevant parallels from ancient culture to present day, he helps the reader understand how the book of Proverbs is practical help for normal people going through everyday life. Most importantly, Ortlund shows how the Proverbs point to Jesus and his counsel for the perplexed, his strength for the defeated, his warning to the proud, his mercy for the broken. With careful treatment of the Scriptures and uncomplicated language, Proverbs: Wisdom that Works fills the vacuum between the layman's experience and the exegetical depth of many commentaries. Part of the Preaching the Word series.
Preaching Proverbs
| Author | : Alyce M. McKenzie |
| Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 1996-01-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780664256531 |
Alyce McKenzie offers preachers an effective way to reclaim proverbs in preaching. She corrects popular misconceptions about the nature of proverbs, highlights their usefulness in contemporary situations, and demonstrates their ability to confirm (or subvert) the status quo. Six sermons are provided to illustrate proverbs at work in dealing with contemporary concerns.
Exalting Jesus in Proverbs
| Author | : Jonathan Akin |
| Publisher | : B&H Publishing Group |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2017-05 |
| Genre | : Bibles |
| ISBN | : 0805497668 |
Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition.
The Beginning and End of Wisdom (Foreword by Sidney Greidanus)
| Author | : Douglas Sean O'Donnell |
| Publisher | : Crossway |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2011-08-02 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 143352337X |
The wisdom literature of the Old Testament can be daunting. Sidney Greidanus, in the book's foreword, describes Old Testament wisdom literature as "one of the more difficult genres to interpret and preach." Yet the numerous proverbs and sayings meet us in everyday life, teaching us much about understanding and applying the gospel. Pastor Douglas O'Donnell writes, "Just as every book of the Old Testament adds light to our understanding of Jesus, so the revelation of God in the person of Christ enlightens our understanding of the Old Testament." Not only do the wisdom books teach us about Jesus Christ, but we understand the books better in light of the revelation of God's Son. O'Donnell opens up the genre of wisdom literature through six chapters that look at how the gospel shines through Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. He specifically centers on the first and last chapters of each book, noting how the texts illustrate "the wisdom of God in the sufferings of our Savior." Pastors, church leaders, and students of Scripture will find this thoughtful volume demonstrative of seeing the gospel in the Wisdom Literature.
Proverbs
| Author | : Leo G. Perdue |
| Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
| Total Pages | : 303 |
| Release | : 2012-07-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 066423884X |
The author of "Families in Ancient Israel" explores Proverbs as part of the Wisdom tradition and shows how the book offers guidance on how to live in harmony with God, with one's community, and with creation.
How to Read Proverbs
| Author | : Tremper Longman III |
| Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2009-08-20 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780830875610 |
While many proverbs speak to us directly, we can gain much greater insight by studying the book of Proverbs as a whole. In How to Read Proverbs Tremper Longman III provides a welcome guide to reading, studying, understanding, and savoring the Proverbs for all their wisdom. Most important for Christian readers, we gain insight into how Christ is the climax and embodiment of wisdom.
Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes
| Author | : Sidney Greidanus |
| Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 359 |
| Release | : 2010-05-03 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0802865356 |
As Sidney Greidanus points out here, Ecclesiastes is especially relevant for our culture the Teacher confronts enticements like materialism, secularism, hedonism, human autonomy, and self-sufficiency. But how can preachers convey these important teachings to their congregations in a helpful way? / Sidney Greidanus here does preachers a great service by providing the foundations for one or more series of expository sermons on Ecclesiastes. He breaks the book down in several ways, including: the boundaries of each preaching text, the text s theme and goal, various ways to move to Christ in the New Testament, detailed exposition of the fifteen literary units, and application for today
Jesus on Every Page
| Author | : David Murray |
| Publisher | : Thomas Nelson |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2013-08-27 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1400205352 |
Join author and minister David Murray as he introduces you to Jesus through the lens of the Old Testament. When you think of a son trudging uphill, carrying wood for his own sacrifice because his father has decided to give him up to death, what biblical event does this bring to mind? Is it Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22, or is it Christ's passion in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? The kinship between these two stories is deeper than mere coincidence, and the similarities don't end there. In fact, Murray argues that Christ isn't just present in the story of Abraham and Isaac--he's present on every page of the Old Testament. In Jesus on Every Page, Dr. Murray guides the reader down his own Road to Emmaus, describing how the Scriptures were opened to him, revealing Jesus from Genesis 1 all the way through Revelation 22. Dr. Murray shares his ten simple ways to seek and find Christ in the Old Testament, diving deep into: Christ's planet--discovering Jesus in the story of Creation Christ's people--discovering Jesus in the characters of the Old Testament Christ's promises--discovering Jesus in the covenants of the Old Testament Recognizing Jesus in the full breadth of scripture is important for every Christian. In this step-by-step guide to discovering Jesus in the Old Testament, Dr. Murray provides a framework that will help you start practicing this wonderful way of enjoying Jesus throughout the Bible. Whether you are preaching Jesus through Old Testament readings or just beginning to discover the reality of Christ in the Old Testament, Jesus on Every Page is an accessible guide to getting to know the Old Testament for what it truly is: full of Jesus.
