Epic of Eden

In this eight-session video study, Sandra Richter connects the scholarly with the practical as we learn what the Book of Psalms is, how it was utilized in Israelite worship, and why the Book of Psalms remains critical to our devotional lives today. Experience fresh connections to contemporary worship and devotional practices in this eight-session video-based study of Psalms with Bible scholar Sandra Richter (streaming video included). The book of Psalms is well-known and well-worn. It is the Old Testament book most often quoted in the New Testament, and its quotations can be found everywhere from John Milton to “Star Trek” to Congressional speeches. Why so much attention? The Church Father Athanasius said it best-most of Scripture speaks to us, but the Book of Psalms speaks for us. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: • The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and study sections. • Illuminated manuscript activities. • In-depth breakdown of specific psalms. The Book of Psalms Study (part of the Epic of Eden series) will open up the poetry and prayers of Scripture in a whole new and deeply sensitive way. Learning from Professor Richter's crystal-clear teaching, you'll discover: • How you can trust God with all your emotions: grief, anger, praise, fear, and hope. • How and why the people of Israel used the Psalms in worship. • Why the book of Psalms is critical in our devotional lives today. • How the Psalms can deepen your prayer life.

Set in the midst of one of the most corrupt eras of Israelite history, Ruth is a story about three compelling characters. Naomi is an elderly widow who has lost everything and returns to her homeland empty and bitter hoping simply to survive. Ruth is Naomi's young daughter-in-law, also a widow, and a foreigner, who at great personal cost refuses to let Naomi face the future alone. Boaz is the local patriarch-a man of wealth and influence who in this epic tale is given the opportunity to choose to do the right thing, even though the right thing might not be the obvious thing. In The Epic of Eden: Ruth Study Book, Dr. Sandra Richter makes each of these characters come alive. Participants in this study-young and old, men and women, churched and unchurched-will be challenged as they see themselves in these characters and find themselves faced with many of the same questions and challenges. Here is real life, lived out by real people with real fears, real struggles, real hope, and real faith.

Perfect for: small groups (each week includes a group discussion guide, DVD sold separately), Newcomer classes or new Christians, Anyone that struggles to see the Old Testament's relevance to the big story of Scripture, Groups looking to be challenged to understand the story of Ruth in ways they haven't before, Wednesday night studies and/or Sunday school classes In these pages you'll find: seeker-friendly teaching that connects the story of Ruth to the big story of the Bible, discover how the story of Ruth is still speaking to us today.

The prophet Deborah transforms chaos into order and, as a woman, leads Israel in one of the most pivotal victories of the settlement period teaching us all what is worth fighting for, where our loyalties lie, and asks do we trust the Lord in all battles. The Book of Judges narrates one of the most chaotic and morally dark eras of Israel's story. Many speak of it as Israel's "Wild West," where the heroes and the villains stand only inches apart. Into this morally-ambiguous time comes one of the most unlikely leaders of the biblical text-the prophet Deborah. She is a wife and mother in an entirely patriarchal world, yet due to her integrity and courage, she transforms chaos into order and leads Israel in one of the most pivotal victories of the settlement period. Illustrating the era of the Judges by means of the archaeological record, historical geography, and the hard facts of warfare in the ancient world, this study draws students immediately into the grand tale of Deborah and Barak, Jabin and Sisera, and of course the most unlikely of leaders, Jael. This study compels the modern reader to ask and answer three critical questions: • What territory can you see from where you're standing that you know belongs to the Kingdom, but is not yet won? • Is it worth fighting for? • Are you willing to step out on faith and trust God for the victory? A bonus lecture will address the biblical theology of women in ministry and Deborah's role in that often-argued debate. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: • The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. • An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don't need to buy a DVD!) Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside. The Book of Judges narrates one of the most chaotic and morally dark eras of Israel's story. Many speak of it as Israel's "Wild West," where the heroes and the villains stand only inches apart. Into this morally-ambiguous time comes one of the most unlikely leaders of the biblical text-the prophet Deborah. She is a wife and mother in an entirely patriarchal world, yet due to her integrity and courage, she transforms chaos into order and leads Israel in one of the most pivotal victories of the settlement period. Illustrating the era of the Judges by means of the archaeological record, historical geography, and the hard facts of warfare in the ancient world, this study draws students immediately into the grand tale of Deborah and Barak, Jabin and Sisera, and of course the most unlikely of leaders, Jael. This study compels the modern reader to ask and answer three critical questions: • What territory can you see from where you're standing that you know belongs to the Kingdom, but is not yet won? • Is it worth fighting for? • Are you willing to step out on faith and trust God for the victory? A bonus lecture will address the biblical theology of women in ministry and Deborah's role in that often-argued debate. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: • The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. • An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You don't need to buy a DVD!) Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details ins