Sabbath School Daniel - 1Q 2020 BBS
Daniel makes it clear that God is the Lord of history, nations, and individuals. From the ashes of exile to the glory of resurrection, the Prince of Peace stands sovereign over the kingdoms of the world and watches over His people. Many Christians feel overwhelmed at the thought of a deep dive into the Old Testament book of Daniel. The ancient past, distant future, cryptic symbols, and complex prophecies can easily become a tangled web of misunderstanding and confusion. However, no matter how complex certain portions of the book may seem, one truth emerges loud and clear: Jesus wins.
Elias Brasil de Souza $14.99 9780816365142 Paperback, 128 pages
Studying the book of Daniel is an exciting adventure, requiring a great deal of wisdom and understanding. Indeed, Daniel himself prays for understanding. This book, divided into thirteen chapters, starts by introducing issues related to understanding Daniel, such as literary structure and historical context. The subsequent chapters move through the narrative and prophetic sections, highlighting Daniel’s application to our modern lives. Start with a prayer for wisdom and understanding, then let Daniel speak and present the truth as it is in Jesus.
How to Interpret Scripture - 2Q 2020 BBS From the beginning, Adventists have considered themselves people of the Book. Yet biblical literacy seems to be waning. Many people no longer read and study the Bible. Others advance strange teachings, solemnly claiming these teachings come from Scripture. The stakes are high. If we approach the Bible with wrong presuppositions and poor methodologies, we will arrive at distorted conclusions. Our methods of interpretation affect our message and mission. In How to Interpret Scripture, you’ll:
Frank M. Hasel and Michael Hasel $14.99 9780816365852 Paperback, 128 pages
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learn basic ideas that shape our understanding of Scripture, study how Jesus and the apostles viewed Scripture, reflect on the Bible as the authoritative source of our theology, consider the principle of sola Scriptura—“by Scripture alone,” see the impact of different approaches by looking at Creation, explore why history and prophecy are crucial for biblical faith, and
• tackle the challenge of interpreting difficult passages of Scripture. 12
