Ezra and Nehemiah: A Review

This is  a new book written by  Jiri Moskala-it  may be used as a companion book to the Bible Study Guide on Ezra and Nehemiah that many are studying in this 4^th quarter of 2019.  The book also stands alone as a good study on these two Old Testament books.

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah begin with great expectations and hope.  God intervened in human history, and wonderful things started to happen.

Sometimes we may overlook parts of the Old Testament which we are not so familiar with. Just recently my wife and I read through the Old Testament in the Easy English Clear Word Bible. If you are having a challenge with the Bible, I encourage you to read this delightful paraphrase as well as use helpful books like this one entitled Ezra and Nehemiah.

Some excerpts from the introduction to this book:

The God of Ezra and Nehemiah is alive and real. He is the Lord of history and intervenes favorably with humankind because He loves us and cares for our well-being. Ezra and Nehemiah experienced this favorable intervention, and both testify that ‘the gracious hand’ of their God was on them. Like these leaders of old, we also observe how God has worked in history and are drawn to His incomparable love and providence.

In spite of the calamities that befell Israel because of the nation’s transgressions God’s people experienced His love and mercy.

The God of Ezra and Nehemiah, Israel’s Leader and Lord of the universe, dwells with those who are humble and repentant in their attitude toward Him and seek to follow His principles.

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are precious jewels and deserve careful study. Like shining diamonds, they will bring joy to those who value them

Youi can read the complete first chapter of this new book on line—click here. Then you can either order the book on line or purchase it at an Adventist Book store.

Sharpening and Shaping Your Sermon: A Review

This book is A Call for Authentic Preaching for Proclaiming the Gospel, and Sharing the Faith.

The authors Mervyn A. Warren and Benjamin F Reaves are two of the original teachers of preaching at Oakwood University for a half century.

The authors discuss sermon content and sermon design, and identify and discuss these important points

Sermon Message Feeds on Scripture

Preacher Ethos Reflects Godliness

Sermon Truth Centers in Christ

Preacher Focus Serves Audience Needs

Preaching Deserves Genuine Identity

The Preacher Needs a Personal Process

Personal Process Provides Sermon Benefits

Process Types and Sources Facilitate the Preparation Journey.

You can read the first chapter of this book at this link by clicking here.

The Timepice: A Review

This is a sequel to The Tinderbox which I previously reviewed on this blog.

The Timepiece is the story of Sylvia Miller from Beverly Lewis the # 1 Author of Amish Fiction.

Sylvia Miller has always held a special place in her Old Order family, one Adeline Pelham jeopardizes when she unexpectedly shows up in hickory Hollow. Adeline’s very existence is a reminder of the painful secret that has so recently upended the Miller household, making this a challenging time to welcome an Englisher-especially this Englisher-into their midst. Does Adeline’s arrival mark one too many surprises for the Millers and their Amish community? Or can God bring something good out of the mistakes of the past?

I have enjoyed quite a few of Beverly Lewis’s Amish Fiction books, and recommend them as good interesting stories and a wonderful way to learn about the Amish people. Beverly Lewis’s stories bring out good Christian principles.

When I was working at the LivingWell Book Store one of the special author appearances we had was having Beverly Lewis at the store for a book signing.