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Kingdom relationships should stretch, broaden, and improve us. If arrogance, pride, or selfishness taint them, your Well Of Relationships can't prosper. In this message, Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell breaks down the difference between living by everyday principles and embracing kingdom principles. He dives into how sticking to biblical teachings and fostering faith-based relationships can transform your life, making it more prosperous and fulfilling.Support the showText encounteratl to 94000 to stay up-to-date on all things Encounter.Worship with EncounterSundays at 9 AM ET | Wednesdays at 7:30 PM ETSupport EncounterText egive to 77977 Connect with EncounterFacebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteConnect with Dr. GabeInstagram | YouTube | Website

On the day after his Resurrection, the Savior appeared to those who knew him best during his mortal ministry—Mary Magdalene, Cleopas, ten of the apostles, and many other followers. While they saw him physically, they did not recognize him. Instead, they mistook him for a gardener, stranger, passing traveler, and even another prophet, as they misunderstood his role as the Redeemer of Israel or the promised Messiah. Rather than rebuking them, the Savior and ministering angels worked to correct their mistaken expectations by teaching them the true identity of Christ. In this episode, Professor Krystal V. L. Pierce describes how the Resurrected Savior opens the spiritual eyes and minds of his followers and disciples, in ancient and modern times, through visual, audible, and tangible signs and teachings. By learning to identify the spiritual nature of the Savior, we can prepare to see him physically in the Second Coming.      Publications: “Seeing, Knowing, and Recognizing the True Identity of Christ” in He Was Seen: Witnessing the Risen Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2024) Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, ed. Kenneth L. Alford, Krystal V. L. Pierce, and Mary Jane Woodger (Religious Studies Center, 2024) “The Tower of Babel, the Jaredites, and the Nature of God” by George A. Pierce and Krystal V. L. Pierce in They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2022) Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament, ed. Krystal V. L. Pierce and David Rolph Seely (Religious Studies Center, 2021) “The Ger in the Pentateuch and the Book of Mormon: Refugee Treatment under the Mosaic Law” in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2021) “Egypt and the Egyptians” in Pearl of Great Price Reference Companion (Deseret Book, 2017) “Egypt's New Kingdom” in A Bible Reader's History of the Ancient World (Religious Studies Center, 2016) “The Brazen Serpent as a Symbol of Jesus Christ: A Dichotomy of Benevolence and Admonition” in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2023)   Click here to learn more about Krystal V. L. Pierce

“The volumes of Chronicles describe Israel's history in a way that's distinct from that of some of the other history books. Just as the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each give a unique viewpoint on the life of Jesus, the history books of the Old Testament bring unique viewpoints in.” – Pastor Jeff CranstonIn today's episode Pastor Jeff and Tiffany dive into 1 Chronicles, its authorship, setting, theological lessons, and how it offers a distinctive perspective on Israel's history. Pastor Jeff and Tiffany discuss why this book, with its extensive genealogies and unique insights, is essential to the Old Testament and how it holds profound relevance for us today, encouraging steadfastness, gratitude, and trust in God's providential care. [00:01 - 10:17] An Introduction to 1 ChroniclesWho Authored 1 Chronicles? This author, who is commonly referred to as the Chronicler, remains unidentified. We can speculate it is Ezra, but that is not confirmed.1 Chronicles parallels parts of 2 Samuel and First Kings, focusing on David's reign. This book was probably written between 450 and 425 BC, during the time of Ezra or Nehemiah.Written while Jews were dispersed throughout Persia Some fragments of Chronicles were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, indicating its ancient origins.[11:19 - 18:45] Why is 1 Chronicles Important? The genealogies in 1 Chronicles are crucial for affirming Israel's lineage, maintaining the integrity of the priesthood, and ensuring the continuation of God's people.1 Chronicles offers a unique priestly perspective on Israel's history, focusing on worship, law adherence, and events significant to the priesthood.1 Chronicles aims to prepare the returning Jews for Christ the Messiah.[19:07 - 21:57] Theological Themes in 1 ChroniclesRecognize and celebrate God's sovereignty and majesty!David's Prayer in 1 Chronicles 29 expresses gratitude for the promises God made to him and his descendants, and David's desire for future generations to remain steadfast in their devotion to God.Quotes:“The goal of narrating Israel's history from a priestly and kingly perspective was ultimately to get the people ready and in the mindset for a coming Messiah.” – Pastor Jeff CranstonResources MentionedMy Christmas Book by F.W. BorehamEugene H. Merrill, "1 Chronicles," in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament, ed. John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck (Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books, 1985), 589Larry Richards, The Bible Reader's Companion (Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books, 1991), electronic ed., accessed through Libronix Digital Library System Join the ConversationWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.org.Visit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check-in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2022“NUESTRO MARAVILLOSO DIOS”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Chiapas, MéxicoUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church  17 DE ABRIL«NO TE OLVIDES»«Cuídate de no olvidarte de Jehová, tu Dios». Deuteronomio 8: 11IMAGINEMOS LA ESCENA. El pueblo de Israel está por poseer la tierra prometida a Abraham ya su descendencia. Por su falta de fe, han vagado durante cuarenta años por el desierto; y ahora, mientras acampan en las llanuras de Moab, Moisés prepara al pueblo para la ocupación de Canaán.¿De qué les habla Moisés, a sabiendas de que es poco el tiempo que le queda como líder del pueblo? Les habla de la fidelidad de Dios a las promesas del pacto hecho a sus padres. Les habla de cómo Dios los liberó de la servidumbre egipcia y de la forma milagrosa como los condujo durante su marcha por el desierto. En otras palabras, los exhorta a no olvidar.¿Por qué ese llamado a no olvidar? Para poder responder, primero hemos de entender lo que en el Antiguo Testamento significan las palabras olvidar y recordar. En opinión de Lawrence O. Richards, para la mentalidad hebrea «olvidar» equivale a no dar a los hechos del pasado una aplicación significativa en el presente. * O sea, significa no aprender de nuestros errores.De manera correspondiente, el llamado a «recordar» implica mucho más que el simple acto de traer a la memoria hechos del pasado. Según Richards, incluye «enfocar la memoria en lo que Dios es y lo que él ha hecho en favor de Israel»; lo cual debe dar como resultado una vida de obediencia. ** Algo así como «contar nuestras bendiciones».¿Qué es lo que, según Moisés el pueblo de Israel no debería olvidar? Leamos:«Cuídate de no olvidarte de Jehová, que te sacó de la tierra de Egipto, de casa de servidumbre» (Deut. 6: 12).«Te acordarás de todo el camino por donde te ha traído Jehová, tu Dios, estos cuarenta años en el desierto (...). El vestido que llevaba puesto nunca envejeció, ni el pie se te ha hinchado en estos cuarenta años» (8:2, 4).«Cuídate de no olvidarte de Jehová, tu Dios, para cumplir los mandamientos, decretos y estatutos que yo te ordeno hoy» (8: 11).En pocas palabras, los israelitas deben recordar lo que ni tú ni yo podemos darnos el lujo de olvidar: que Dios no solo es nuestro Libertador , sino también nuestro Sustentador , y que, por amor a Aquel que nos amó primero, hemos de cumplir sus mandamientos.¿Ha sido liberado de la servidumbre del pecado? ¿Tienes salud, trabajo y pan en la mesa? Si este es el caso, ¿qué tal si ahora mismo inclina el rostro y eleva una oración de gratitud a nuestro bondadoso Padre celestial?Gracias, Padre, porque me ha perdonado, porque hasta aquí me ha ayudado y porque nada me ha faltado. Eres mi proveedor y mi Redentor. ¿Qué más puedo pedir?*Lawrence O. Richards, The Bible Reader's Companion, Chariot Victor Publishing, 1991, p. 125. ** Lawrence O. Richards, Nueva Enciclopedia Internacional de Palabras Bíblicas, Zondervan, 1991, pp. 519-520.

Jesus goes to the woods for 40 days 40 nights - is tempted by the devil- John the Baptist is arrested - Jesus goes to Galilee to begin his search for his disciples This is not your grandmas Bible study circle, this is a Bible study for normal people who want to engage in their Bible and think beyond the words. Hosted by Jon, Matt, and Nick we bring up our everyday problems and search the word of God for answers. We not here to teach at you, but to learn with you. Our guest span from Special Forces soldiers to stay at home moms. We only want one thing, and that is to bring the word of God to you wherever you may be in your walk with Him. Follow along as we go through the Bible chapter by Chapter, with a quick recap, what it means to us, and how we can relate to it today.Our focus is on salvation and giving you the truth about Jesus. Jesus paid for your sins in his death and resurrection. Through this we have everlasting life. We believe that if you truly accept Jesus in your life and live by the words in the Bible you will one day be greeted at the gates of heaven and live eternally with Him.Join us for some conversation and real life testimony. Have questions or concerns Email us at hisservantbiblestudy@gmail.com we would love to hear from you. Join the conversation on our Instagram.com/servants_bible_study_podcast

John the Baptist first appearance - proclaims Jesus is coming- Matt paints a picture of a tom hanks like man baptizing people - Jesus comes to be baptized by John- God makes his first appearance This is not your grandmas Bible study circle, this is a Bible study for normal people who want to engage in their Bible and think beyond the words. Hosted by Jon, Matt, and Nick we bring up our everyday problems and search the word of God for answers. We not here to teach at you, but to learn with you. Our guest span from Special Forces soldiers to stay at home moms. We only want one thing, and that is to bring the word of God to you wherever you may be in your walk with Him. Follow along as we go through the Bible chapter by Chapter, with a quick recap, what it means to us, and how we can relate to it today.Our focus is on salvation and giving you the truth about Jesus. Jesus paid for your sins in his death and resurrection. Through this we have everlasting life. We believe that if you truly accept Jesus in your life and live by the words in the Bible you will one day be greeted at the gates of heaven and live eternally with Him.Join us for some conversation and real life testimony. Have questions or concerns Email us at hisservantbiblestudy@gmail.com we would love to hear from you. Join the conversation on our Instagram.com/servants_bible_study_podcast

It's easy to mistake personal for private and public for superficial. But what happens when we do this with our view of the Bible and the Church? You might be shocked how common this is. This is the Better Bible Reading Podcast with Kevin Morris.  

Carrie Jordan lives in Virginia in the U.S. with her family: her husband, Chad, and their three children (Audrey 13, Luke 4, Adeline 2). She also has two step-children: Kirsten 17 who lives in Kansas city with her mom, and Connor, 21 who attends Virginia Tech and is a goalie on the VT soccer team. Carrie and her family are currently building their forever home on 10 acres in the country. For hobbies, Carrie enjoys exercising, bible study, reading personal development, interior design, and ballet.Professionally, as Strategy & Operations Lead for Microsoft's Proposal Center of Excellence (PCoE), Carrie Jordan is passionately creating the best proposal organization to work for in the world. PCoE's mission for Microsoft is to increase deal quality so we show up in the best way possible for our customers, to increase the probability of a win, and to save the Microsoft field time. While we pursue customer-centric proposal excellence, we also strive for a healthy, collaborative, and balanced environment for our proposal professionals.Prior to her role as Strategy and Operations Lead for Microsoft's PCoE, she served as PCoE Program Manager, and earlier as Senior Proposal Manager. Carrie draws from over 13 years of experience in proposal management, coordination, writing, editing, content curation, and desktop publishing. The majority of her experience is in large, public sector cloud deals. She previously served as the Director of Consulting Services for Shipley Associates, the industry-leading authority on government and commercial proposal standards and processes. She's supported over $150 billion in proposal wins.Carrie is also a successful small business owner in multiple non-competing industries.

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Hey sis! Finally, lets talk about this mini workbook that drops 11.20.20!!!I am so excited to say on this episode we are deep diving into steps one, two, and three in the workbook. The idea of this workbook is to work through what you go through starting with p r o c e s s to overcoming obstacles, oppression, and offense in your life.We are “shifting the narrative” !!!Step One: Decide Who - self identify how you see yourself and say who you are.Step Two: Meaning and Purpose - embrace struggle to find meaning and purpose in your pain.Step Three: Will and Truth - apply promise and declare God's will and truth over your life.-Hebrews 11:1Now f a i t h is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.But God, begin to show me fresh ground for His Daughters who have been in dry seasons of doubt and uncertainty. Maybe it's time to dig a little deeper, work a little harder, and truly trust the process!So, let's roll up our sleeves and glove up! We got work to do.Amen!!- website: www.shebelievedhecouldpodcast.comemail: heygirl@shebelievedhecouldpodcast.cominstagram: shebelievedhecould

What should Christians look like? How should they behave? There are so many opinions about this but there’s only one truth. Jesus preached the greatest sermon of all time and in this sermon, He painted a picture of what Christianity should look like. In this series, Pastor Tim will preach through Matthew 5-7 and we will learn what Jesus said about following Him. In this tenth part, we go through Matthew 7:21-29 when Jesus talks about false Christianity.

A praise and worship leader should follow THE Leader Maybe you already know this. But contemporary music, in church, started in the charismatic movement. And now it can be found in just about every kind of modern church in the … Read the rest The post Praise and worship leader should be a Bible reader appeared first on Tony Funderburk.

Phil Ryken discusses the literary qualities of Scripture. He makes the case for focusing not just on what the biblical writers said, but also on how they said it, which contributes to the meaning of the text. He also explains why this literary approach to the Bible has largely been neglected by evangelicals, what it really means to read the Bible literally, and how all of this relates to the plain meaning of the words of Scripture.

Join us as we interview Dr John Walton (professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and one of the world's most prominent scholars and voices on Ancient near east background to the Bible) with crucial questions like 1. How do we read/interpret the creation account (literal 24 hours or something else)? 2. How did the original readers of Genesis read the creation account (function vs origin/house vs home). 3. What does it mean made in the image of God? 3. What was significant about "God resting on the 7th day"? And much more. This, and all our transcribed interviews, can be found at www.TheLaymensLounge.com

In this episode, Laura Harris Hales speaks with Jared Ludlow about the ancient Near East and its peoples as part of our ongoing series on the Old Testament. They also discuss A Bible Reader’s History of the Ancient World, a textbook used at the BYU Jerusalem Center. Jared Ludlow has taught in the Ancient Scripture Department at BYU since 2006. Before that, he taught at BYU-Hawaii.  Jared received his bachelor's degree from BYU in Near Eastern Studies, his master's degree from the University of California at Berkeley in Biblical Hebrew, and his PhD in Near Eastern Religions from UC-Berkeley and the Graduate Theological Union. His primary research interests are in ancient Judaism and early Christianity. He enjoys teaching Bible courses, the Book of Mormon, world religions, and history.  Jared served a LDS mission to Campinas Brazil and has also lived in Germany and Israel, including teaching at the BYU Jerusalem Center.  He likes sports, snorkeling, and teaching. Areas of Research: Second Temple Judaism, Pseudepigrapha, Early Christianity, Ancient Narrative Languages: Hebrew (reading); Greek (reading); Aramaic (reading); Portuguese (reading and speaking); German (reading) A Bible Reader’s History of the Ancient World

With all the Bible study apps available on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac, it’s easy to get confused about which app a person should use. I’ll post a few recommendations over the next few weeks, but today I want to discuss a fundamental question. What do you plan to do with the app? People use […]

Children’s Bible Reader, part forty and CONCLUSION, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The trip to Rome" "Paul writes many letters" "God's new world"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-nine, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Paul travels from place to place" "Paul comes to Athens" "Paul returns to Jerusalem" "Paul is arrested"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-eight, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Saul preaches about Jesus" "Saul has a new name" "Paul travels to Greece" "Paul casts out an evil spirit" "Paul and Silas in jail"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-seven, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Pentecost" "Stephen and Saul" "Saul goes to Damascus" "Ananias helps Saul"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-six, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "On the road to Emmaus" "Jesus appears to the disciples" "Jesus and Thomas" "Jesus appears again at the Sea of Galilee" "Jesus and Peter" "Jesus ascends into Heaven"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-five, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Judas regrets his betrayal" "Jesus dies on the cross" "The burial of Jesus" "The Resurrection of Jesus"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-four, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The mystical supper" "Peter's promise to Jesus" "Jesus prays in the garden of Gethsemane" "Peter's denial" "Jesus is questioned" "Jesus is brought to Pilate"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-three, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Mary anoints Jesus" "The entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem" "Jesus drives the merchants out of the temple" "Jesus speaks about the end of the age" "The betrayal by Judas" "Jesus celebrates Passover with His Disciples" "Jesus washes the disciples' feet"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-two, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Two of the disciples want the best places" "The Good Shepherd" "Jesus heals ten sick people" "Jesus heals the blind beggar" "Jesus comes to Zacchaeus" "Mary and Martha" "Lazarus"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-one, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jesus feeds five thousand people" "Jesus walks on the water" "Jesus heals sick people" "The bread of life" "The great feast" " 'You are Jesus' " "God shows who Jesus is"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jesus and the Sabbath" "The Good Samaritan" "God Wants to Save Everyone"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-nine, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jesus and the centurion of Capernaum" "Jesus and the storm" "Jesus and John" "The Sermon on the Mount" "Jesus blesses the children" "Who is the greatest?"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-eight, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jesus is tempted by the devil" "Jesus in the synagogue" "Jesus and His disciples" "The wedding in Cana" "Jesus heals a paralyzed man" "Jesus and the daughter of Jairus"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-seven, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The wise men" "Simeon and Anna" "The escape to Egypt" "Jesus comes to the temple" "John the Baptist" "The Baptism of Jesus"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-six, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Expecting the Savior" "Elizabeth and Zechariah" "The angel visits Mary" "The angel visits Joseph" "Mary visits Elizabeth" "The birth of John" "The birth of Jesus"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-five, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jonah goes to Nineveh" "Daniel and his friends" "The three friends are thrown in the furnace" "Daniel in the lion's den" "Daniel tells of the coming of the Savior"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-four, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Elijah and Baal's prophets" "The prophet Isaiah" "The prophet Jeremiah" "Jonah and the big fish"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-three. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "King Solomon" "The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon" "Wise Words of Solomon" "The prophet Elijah"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-two. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "David and Jonathan" "David saves Saul's life" "David the King" "David's Psalms"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-one. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Saul becomes a king" "Saul and David" "David and Goliath"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Ruth and Naomi" "Samuel the prophet"

Children’s Bible Reader, part nineteen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Gideon" "Samson"

Children’s Bible Reader, part eighteen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The walls of Jericho fall" "The Promised Land" "Judges" "Deborah"

Children’s Bible Reader, part seventeen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Moses is near Canaan" "Forty years in the desert" "The healing snake" "Moses dies"

Children’s Bible Reader, part sixteen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Moses speaks again with God" "The tent of meeting and the Ark of the Covenant" "Aaron and his sons become priests"

Children’s Bible Reader, part fifteen, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Water from the rock" "Moses on Mount Sinai" "The Ten Commandments" "The golden calf"

Children’s Bible Reader, part fourteen, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The Israelites leave Egypt" "The Israelites cross the Red Sea" "God provides for His people"

Children’s Bible Reader, part thirteen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "God sends disasters to Egypt" "God sends the worst plague of all"

Children’s Bible Reader, part twelve. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "God calls Moses" "Moses returns to Egypt" "Moses and Aaron go to Pharaoh"

Children’s Bible Reader, part eleven. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The people of Israel suffer in Egypt" "A mother saves her son" "Moses must leave"

Children’s Bible Reader, part ten. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The silver cup" "Joseph forgives his brothers"

Children’s Bible Reader, part nine. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Joseph's brothers return to Canaan" "Joseph welcomes his brothers"

Children’s Bible Reader, part eight. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Joseph and Pharaoh" "Joseph's brothers come to Egypt"

Children’s Bible Reader, part seven. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Joseph is sold by his brothers" "Joseph arrives in Egypt" "Joseph interprets dreams"

Children’s Bible Reader, part six. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jacob wrestles with God" "The two brothers reconcile" "Joseph and his brothers"

Children’s Bible Reader, part five. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jacob has a strange dream" "Jacob marries Rachel" "Jacob leaves Laban"

Children’s Bible Reader, part four. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Isaac marries Rebecca" "Two different brothers"

Children’s Bible Reader, part three. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "People continue to sadden God" "A shepherd trusts in God" "Abraham and Sarah have a son"

Children's Bible Reader, part two, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Adam and Eve turn away from God" "Cain and Abel" "The wickedness of people destroys the earth"

Children's Bible Reader, part one, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "God creates the world"

Mark Twain reportedly said, “It ain’t those parts of the Bible that I can’t understand that bother me, it is the parts that I do understand.” When we come to the book of James, I think we find parts we can understand. The problem with disobeying the...