Some of the most beautiful truths of all the Bible are found in Paul's letters. The Apostle Paul wrote this compilation of letters to the 1st Century churches so they would know God's heart and hear His message of truth and love.
During a devastating time of upheaval, Ezekiel and Daniel experienced dramatic visions of glory, apocalypse, and ultimate restoration. These prophetic revelations comforted their fellow Babylonian exiles with spectacular insight into YAHWEH’s sovereignty despite the surrounding chaos and uncertainty.The book of Ezekiel bursts with vivid descriptions of heavenly visions, strong judgments, and incomprehensible divine love. Watch dire warnings of covenant judgment give way to beautiful promises of undeserved blessing and renewal. Through it all, God’s powerful acts and redemptive promises display his heart for us to know and adore. Daniel recounts timeless stories of heroes displaying unshakable faith and integrity amid the moral and ethical pressures of the surrounding culture. This extraordinary wisdom encourages and guides us today, while Daniel’s stunning apocalyptic visions provide assurance that God is at work even in the darkness of end times.We gain wisdom and confidence for today from these accounts of YAHWEH preserving his people in exile and majestically proclaiming his plan for their, and our, redemption.You will be my people, and I will be your God. I will save you from everything impure within you. –Ezekiel 36:28–29
The Book of Genesis is God's autobiography and the foundation upon which all revelation rests. The purpose of this book is to give the origin of all things, including the cosmic order of the universe and the covenant relationship between God and his people. Speaking the Word from his eternal dwelling place of light, God fashioned everything from nothing, perfectly displaying his awesome wonder. We will never be able to take the mystery out of Creation, for a God who is incomprehensible in his greatness accomplished it. One of the over-arching themes of Genesis is God's blessing. His highest order is not the earth or the cosmos, it is man and woman, made after his image, to be containers for his glory. Genesis showcases God's redemptive heart toward the world--a theme that can be traced throughout the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures. When God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was completely formless and empty, with nothing but darkness draped over the deep. God's Spirit swept over the face of the waters. And then God announced: "Let there be light," and light burst forth! Genesis 1:1-3
Awaken your heart with God’s empowering wisdom. The book of Proverbs reveals a deep well of poetic wisdom and divine revelation from the living God, who defends and protects his people. His personal words of love, healing, and insight invite you to embrace life—living so your entire being worships and adores God. Wisdom from Above offers 365 daily devotions and prayers to guide you into the overflowing life God has for you. Featuring Scripture from The Passion Translation®, this devotional will spark active participation in the kingdom of God here and now until Jesus, the embodiment of wisdom, returns in glory.
Prepare yourself this Christmas to celebrate the real reason for the season! Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent, And the Glory of God Shone Around Them Advent Devotional takes the reader through the entire Christmas season with twenty-one devotionals organized around the four weekly themes of Advent. Through short, engaging reflections on hope, peace, joy, and love, combined with the beauty and relevance of The Passion Translation you will find the inspiration you need to celebrate God's gift to the world throughout your week. Each devotional follows the inspiring journey of the main characters of the Christmas story and offers an Advent prayer, making them perfect for personal, family, or small-group use. Scripture readings from The Passion Translation will give you greater insights in your journey toward Bethlehem. This devotional and fresh version of God's Word will kindle and inspire your faith in the one who came to rescue us and will come again to create us anew!