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  • Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: An Introduction and Commentary, By Andrew E. Hill
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    Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Andrew E. Hill

    Despite the return of the Hebrews from the Babylonian exile, selfishness, apathy and despair crippled their community spirit. In response to this distress, God raised up three prophetic voices in Jerusalem. Haggai rallied the people to rebuild the Second Temple. Zechariah was given visions of the return of the glory of the Lord to Zion. Malachi preached repentance, covenant justice and restoration ...

  • John 1-12, Edited by Craig S. Farmer
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    John 1-12

    New Testament Volume 4

    Reformation Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by Craig S. Farmer

    Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference

    The first eighteen verses of the Gospel of John make some of the most profound statements about the character and work of Christ in all of Scripture: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (1:1); "all things were made through him" (1:3); "the Word became flesh and dwelt ...

  • The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo, By Caryn A. Reeder
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    The Samaritan Woman's Story

    Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo

    by Caryn A. Reeder

    Reader's Choice Award Winner

    Most Christians have heard a familiar description of the Samaritan woman in John 4: she was a sinner, an adulteress, even a prostitute. Throughout church history, the woman at the well has been seen narrowly in terms of her gender and marital history. What are we missing in the story? And what difference does our interpretation ...

  • Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness, By Terence Lester and Zion Lester
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    Zion Learns to See

    Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness

    by Terence Lester and Zion Lester
    Illustrated by Subi Bosa

    Every person matters to God. And that means every person should matter to us.

    Zion has no idea what she's getting into when she decides to join her dad at his work on Saturday. But she quickly discovers that a day at the community center brings new and wonderful people into her life. Join Zion as she learns about people experiencing homelessness, and see ...

  • Josey Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit, By Esau McCaulley
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    Josey Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit

    by Esau McCaulley
    Illustrated by LaTonya Jackson

    JERRY PINKNEY CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD

    “Dad smiled, ‘We’re all different because God is creative. Each one of us is God’s unique work of art.’”

    “Every page and picture in this little book brings a smile to my face and a warmth to my heart. Josie's story will remind you—and every young girl attached to you—that your uniqueness is a reflection of ...

  • Transforming Power: Biblical Strategies for Making a Difference in Your Community, By Robert Linthicum
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    Transforming Power

    Biblical Strategies for Making a Difference in Your Community

    by Robert Linthicum

    "Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just"--Blaise Pascal. Problems plague the world around us. Many in our churches and communities face injustice, crime, poverty, racism and other daunting evils. But often Christians have not known how to respond effectively. The issues seem bigger than anything the church ...