Be Inspired. Be Informed. Be Prepared. The Book of Daniel is really two books in one as you'll discover in The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Daniel. You'll be inspired by Daniel's integrity in part one. As a young man in Babylonian captivity, Daniel's faith and courage led him to famously interpret the King's dream and to survive being cast in a furnace. And, you'll be amazed by Daniel's God-given prophecies in part two. Many of these events...

A tale of figurines cast in the teeth of New Americas' horrendous birth.A wagging of the head to a dire paradox of two peoples that failed to coexist. Due to their entirely diametric lifestyles.For one was a reeling hunter gatherer and a ravening savage held by the ideals of his domineering past. Another a covetous people desirous of farming the land though not their own for the strength of enterprise.In the first instance; the natives devour and...

Our Lives and the Future Are in His Hands While the world appears to be in dire straits, the book of Daniel paints a vivid picture of the many ways God guides our lives and world events, providing us with great reason to hope. Using the same deep but easy-to-understand style found in his standout seller Revealing Revelation, bestselling author Amir Tsarfati reveals how Daniel's prophecies-and his unwavering faith amid a contentious culture-provide...

In this expository commentary on the book of Exodus, Philip Graham Ryken mines the story of Israel's escape from Egypt for knowledge of God's character and instruction for his followers. Theologically instructive and decidedly pastoral, this commentary leads readers to rejoice at God's work in the life of every person who follows him on the path to spiritual freedom. Ryken skillfully relates how the Israelites' deliverance from slavery anticipated...

A Deeper Dive into Daniel In Daniel, we see God's faithfulness to His own on brilliant display, as well as His incredible and perfect plans for the future. This workbook companion to Discovering Daniel offers a wealth of additional content to further enrich your study of Daniel, highlighting its strong ties to the book of Revelation and helping you abide in God's sovereignty and love. In this illuminating resource, you will find • ...

A study of the doctrine of Christ that is biblical and historical, evangelical and ecumenical, conceptually clear and contextually relevant. Lord Jesus Christ expounds the doctrine of Christ by focusing upon theological interpretation of Scripture regarding Jesus's identity. The book's structure traces a Christological arc from the eternal communion of the Triune God through creation, covenants, Incarnation, passion, and exaltation all the way to...

"This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love"-- A girl contemplates what Juneteenth means to her, her family, and her community.

The Holy Spirit inspired Solomon to write Ecclesiastes, but I see no evidence that He gave Solomon a knowledge of future events when he wrote this particular book. Rather, Solomon had thoroughly studied life on this earth, and the Holy Spirit moved Solomon to publish his conclusions.Included in his conclusions are references to God's future work of salvation which he undoubtedly gained from studying the Pentateuch and perhaps oral tradition handed...

Economic growth has freed billions from the struggle for subsistence. Yet prosperity has come at a price: environmental destruction, desolation of local cultures, the rise of vast inequalities, and destabilizing technologies. Faced with such damage, many now claim that the only way forward is through "degrowth," deliberately shrinking our economic footprint. Instead, Daniel Susskind argues, we must keep growth but redirect it, making it better reflect...

This is definitely love. Now all he has to do is convince her.Confirmed bachelor Colm is living the good life with a thriving law practice and all the freedom the playboy has come to enjoy. Until a city-wide blackout and the greatest sex he's ever had has him reconsidering his single status. Unfortunately, he doesn't realize the woman of his dreams is actually his lifelong frenemy, Kelli.After a few too many drinks at a Halloween party, Kelli spends...