{"product_id":"blessed-to-bless-an-introduction-to-the-bible-9781640652460","title":"Blessed to Bless: An Introduction to the Bible","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA guide aimed at teens to bring greater understanding of the historical context behind biblical stories \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Many Christians are vaguely familiar with numerous Bible stories but do not know their context in the literary or historical arc of the Bible. Blessed to Bless gives meaningful organization to the multitude of Bible stories covered in over 1500 years of religious history. Primarily for teenagers, this book can be a resource for any individual or study group wanting a basic, yet comprehensive introduction to the Bible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The themes, interpretations, genres, and philosophical framework of Holy Scripture are offered to the reader, organized into four historical “arcs.” Each chapter offers scripture, accompanying commentary, and questions for reflection or discussion. Bible vocabulary concepts are highlighted throughout the book, making it a perfect tool for youth group study, a biblical literature curriculum, or a personal challenge (for instance, to read the Bible in a year). A Leader Guide is available for free download on the Church Publishing website for classroom usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a family-friendly introduction to the Bible that I wish I’d have been able to pull off my shelf over my many years as a Children’s pastor.” \u003cbr\u003e—Trevecca Okholm, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Grandparenting Effect: Bridging Generations One Story at a Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is for every parent who has ever said 'I don’t know enough to talk to my kid about the Bible.' Children learn by osmosis, when they’re joined in the lessons by parents and adults who care and want to learn with them. Tim’s work provides a detailed trail map for a families and friends to learn together. Each section gives depth to scripture, guidance to discussion, and encourages openness to wisdom; equipping caring adults with everything they need to raise up a generation of loving Christians, knowledgeable of the scriptures and their own place in them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Caren Miles, Associate for Faith Formation, The Episcopal Diocese of California\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit One: The Book of Genesis\u003cbr\u003eSection One Genesis 1-11: The Creation and the Fall\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 The Creation Story(s)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 The Second Creation Story\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 The Fall of Humanity\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 The Consequences of Sin\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Cain and Abel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 The Long Ages\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Noah and the Great Flood\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Sloppy Drunk Noah\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 Tower of Babel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 Is All of This Literal?\u003cbr\u003eSection Two Genesis 12-50: God Conceives a Blessing Culture\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 The Call of Abram and Sarai\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 Abram and Sarai's Undulating Faith\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13 Circumcision and the Three Visitors\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14 The Testing of Abraham\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15 Isaac Marries His Cousin Rebekah\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16 Jacob, Esau, and Tribal Leadership\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17 Rachel, Leah, Bilhah, and Zilpah\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18 Jacob Wrestles with a Man? an Angel? God?\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19 Joseph and Promises Fulfilled\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20 Abraham's Family is the Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnit Two: Exodus, Wilderness, Conquest, and the Judges\u003cbr\u003eSection One The Exodus: Forty Years in the Wilderness and the Halacha\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21 Reviewing Genesis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22 Escape from Egypt\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23 \"Hangry\" and Scared\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24 The Ten Commandments\u003cbr\u003eChapter 25 The Golden Calf and the Presence of God\u003cbr\u003eChapter 26 The Tabernacle, Ark, and Priesthood\u003cbr\u003eChapter 27 The Pathway of God: Halacha\u003cbr\u003eChapter 28 More of the Halacha and the People Complain\u003cbr\u003eChapter 29 Shema, Blessings, and Curses\u003cbr\u003eChapter 30 A Bronze Snake and Balaam's Ass\u003cbr\u003eChapter 31 The \"Voice of God\"\u003cbr\u003eSection Two Joshua and the Conquest of Canaan, the Dark Period of the Judges, and the Call of Samuel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 32 Canaan as a Symbolic Abstraction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 33 Joshua and the Conquest of Canaan\u003cbr\u003eChapter 34 The Period of the Judges\u003cbr\u003eChapter 35 Canaanite Religion and Biblical Interpretation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 36 Gideon, Jephthah, and Shibboleth\u003cbr\u003eChapter 37 Samson the Anti-Hero\u003cbr\u003eChapter 38 Ruth and the Stages of Israel's Life\u003cbr\u003eChapter 39 Job, the Man from Uz\u003cbr\u003eChapter 40 Job's Three (Four) Friends\u003cbr\u003eChapter 41 God Answers Job\u003cbr\u003eChapter 42 The Call of Samuel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 43 The Philistines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnit Three: United Monarchy, Divided Monarchy, the Prophets\u003cbr\u003eSection One The Rise and Fall of Saul, the Rise and Fall of David\u003cbr\u003eChapter 44 Israel Demands a King\u003cbr\u003eChapter 45 Things Fall Apart\u003cbr\u003eChapter 46 God Anoints David\u003cbr\u003eChapter 47 Saul Chases after David\u003cbr\u003eChapter 48 David Rises to the Throne\u003cbr\u003eChapter 49 David Builds Unity\u003cbr\u003eChapter 50 David and Bathsheba\u003cbr\u003eChapter 51 David's House Falls Apart\u003cbr\u003eChapter 52 The Parents Eat Sour Grapes: Three-Fold Interpretation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 53 Biblical Inspiration\u003cbr\u003eSection Two The Reign of Solomon, the Temple, the Divided Kingdom, and the Prophets\u003cbr\u003eChapter 54 Abishag the Shunammite\u003cbr\u003eChapter 55 Wisdom\u003cbr\u003eChapter 56 Downfall of Solomon\u003cbr\u003eChapter 57 Fertility Religions and the Prophet Elijah\u003cbr\u003eChapter 58 Elisha the Miracle Worker\u003cbr\u003eChapter 59 Assyria Attacks from the North: Isaiah, Hosea, Amos\u003cbr\u003eChapter 60 The Babylonian Conquest: Jeremiah the Weeping Prophet\u003cbr\u003eChapter 61 Ezekiel the Street Artist and Daniel the Slave\u003cbr\u003eChapter 62 The Valley of Dry Bones and Daniel, Part 2\u003cbr\u003eChapter 63 Freedom from Persia: Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah\u003cbr\u003eChapter 64 The Chronicles and the Stages of Israel, Part 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnit Four: Christianity Emerges Out of Judaism\u003cbr\u003eSection One Messiah, Healer, Teacher, Divinity\u003cbr\u003eChapter 65 The Chronicles\u003cbr\u003eChapter 66 Messianic Expectations\u003cbr\u003eChapter 67 John the Baptizer\u003cbr\u003eChapter 68 Jesus the Healer, Part 1\u003cbr\u003eChapter 69 Jesus the Healer, Part 2\u003cbr\u003eChapter 70 The Divinity of Jesus: God and Human\u003cbr\u003eChapter 71 Divinity Continued\u003cbr\u003eChapter 72 Jesus the Rabbi\u003cbr\u003eChapter 73 Temple Sacrifice and Synagogue Teaching\u003cbr\u003eChapter 74 The Parables of Jesus\u003cbr\u003eChapter 75 The Practice of Abstraction\u003cbr\u003eSection Two The Disciples, Passion, Atonement and Resurrection, The Church\u003cbr\u003eChapter 76 The Passion and Resurrection of Christ\u003cbr\u003eChapter 77 Atonement of the Cross\u003cbr\u003eChapter 78 Blood and Non-blood Atonements\u003cbr\u003eChapter 79 Jonah and Blessed to Bless\u003cbr\u003eChapter 80 Jesus and the Canaanite Woman\u003cbr\u003eChapter 81 The Great Commission and Acts of the Apostles\u003cbr\u003eChapter 82 The Conversion of Paul for the Gentiles\u003cbr\u003eChapter 83 Disciples and Apostles\u003cbr\u003eChapter 84 The Twelve Apostles: Go Give God to Everybody\u003cbr\u003eChapter 85 Paul Continued...\u003cbr\u003eChapter 86 The Epistles and The Revelation to John\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue Jesus is the Way of Love\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003eAppendix\u003cbr\u003eA. 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