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Elias Brasil de Souza $14.99 9780816365142 Paperback, 128 pages

Frank M. Hasel and Michael Hasel $14.99 9780816365852 Paperback, 128 pages

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.

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: • 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.

Mark Finley $14.99 9780816365876 Paperback, 128 pages

EDUCATION GORDON BIETZ

EDUCATION

Making Friends for God - 3Q 2020 BBS

“Our confession of His faithfulness is heaven’s chosen agency for revealing Christ to the world.” —Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages

Join evangelist Mark Finley on a journey fifty-three years in the making. In Making Friends for God, you’ll travel in the footsteps of Jesus and discover the universal principles of sharing our faith.

Evangelism isn’t just for TV preachers and the ultra-religious. In fact, simply sharing about our personal experience with God is the essence of a living faith. When we come to Christ and are changed by His grace, charmed by His love, and redeemed by His power, we cannot be silent.

In Making Friends, you’ll learn to see everyone as savable, cooperate with the Holy Spirit, make the most of your spiritual gifts, understand the real power of God’s word, find the dawning of faith in unexpected places, implement the power of small groups, and so much more! Take your spiritual experience from positive and pleasant to powerful and profound by proactively working to win souls to Christ. Education - 4Q 2020 BBS

The Latin origin of the word education means “to nourish.” Just as we need daily physical food, we need to be regularly nourished spiritually. Christian education provides spiritual nourishment for the mind, and teachers can present challenging thoughts that awaken deeper spiritual commitment among the students.

During this quarter, explore the roles of the family, the law, personal world view, worship, the local church, and much more, within the context of Christian education, in regular Adventist schools, within the home, and in weekly Sabbath schools.

Gordon Bietz $14.99 9780816365890 Paperback, 128 pages