Bible Discovery

Are there archaeological proofs of the Bible? What is biblical archaeology? Archaeology is an incredible tool for learning about past civilizations, including the peoples and cultures of Biblical times! Author John F. Brug has his Ph.D. in ancient Semitic languages and archaeology and uses that knowledge in this insightful book. Digging for Insights demonstrates how archaeology contributes to a greater understanding of God's Word and the truths it contains. It also provides a framework for evaluating the claims, interpretations, and speculations of modern science. This book will help you dig deeper into God's Word and discover its riches in your life today! This book is part of the Bible Discovery Series, which provides you with background resources to help you unearth and understand the Bible's greater meaning for you.

Is the Old Testament still relevant today? Does the Old Testament still matter? Have you ever wondered why the Bible includes information about the rise and fall of kingdoms, nations, prophets, royal lineage, and family trees? How does it all relate to the gospel message about Jesus Christ? If you've wondered about any or all of the questions above, His Hand Among the Nations shows you how-and why-God masterfully guided and shaped world events in the days of the Old Testament. Through the eye-opening historical and biblical analysis in this book, your faith will be strengthened and renewed as you begin to see the connections in the Old Testament to God's plan of salvation!

Who were God's chosen people? God chose the Israelites for a great purpose: it was from their people that the Savior, Jesus, would be born. To accomplish that purpose, God planted his chosen people in a particular area and cared for them over countless generations. In A Chosen Land for a Chosen People, you'll learn about the climate of the Promised Land, the blessings and challenges it brought to the Israelites, and why God's Son was born there of all places in the world. As you discover more about the land where Jesus lived, you'll better understand God's grand plan of salvation and the grace that saves you as well. This book is part of the Bible Discovery Series, which provides you with background resources to help you unearth and understand the Bible's greater meaning for your life today!

What was life like during the time of Jesus? It's easy to read references about this time period in the Bible and move on without really knowing what they mean. Just as a historical reenactment helps you understand what life was like for the people who came before you, this insightful book helps you step into the sandals of Christians who lived through the events you read about in the Bible! Life in the New Testament World will satisfy your curiosity about biblical history as it reveals the occupations, politics, routines, and customs of people living in the New Testament. By helping you understand their daily lives, this book will bring the characters of the Bible to life in a real and profound way for you!

What did Jesus mean when he said…? Why did Jesus say…? Many people in Jesus' day found certain things he said to be confusing or challenging. Perhaps you've run into some of these statements as well. While some of Jesus' words are indeed hard, understanding them is well worth the struggle! Whether you are new to the faith or have been a Christian your whole life, Hard Sayings of Jesus will clear up the confusion around difficult or controversial statements that Jesus made during his earthly ministry. It will also help you see what such words mean for you today. This book will help you understand and embrace all your Savior's words of life!