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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
A respected community activist and public scholar, Terence Lester was honored with the Author of the Year Award by Black Christian Influencers (BCI) at its honors event in Atlanta on May 10.
"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 ...
Our racial and ethnic identities powerfully inform our life experiences and our faith. Offering wisdom from both ethnic studies and the authors' personal stories, these books provide community for anyone seeking to think more deeply about how race and ethnicity play out in society and our personal lives. You can read books focusing on Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latino, or mixed racial identities, as well as books on racial justice. You can also meet all of IVP's authors or color or read articles from authors on issues of race and ethnicity.