Bible Study Christmas Gifts for Spiritual Life

O.K., we're coming down to the wire on the gift buying for this Christmas. I'm almost done shopping -- how about you? I've got some spiritual resources sitting here on my desk that I've been wanting to blog about, but haven't gotten around to. So, I'm going to do a compilation blog on some of the cool Bible study tools that you can still buy in time for Christmas. I think this stuff will be a great encouragement to someone you love who wants to grow in their walk with the Lord.

The Mosaic Holy Bible (New Living Translation)

This Bible from Tyndale Publishers is unique. It is not a study Bible with notes and helps interrupting the flow of the text. Nor is it a devotional Bible with 365 daily readings sprinkled along the way. Instead, this Bible offers the complete text of the Bible without interruption, except for a robust cross-reference system and brief book introductions. At the front, you will find an extensive block of weekly meditations that draw on the collective wisdom of the global church across two thousand years of history, which will engage your heart and mind and guide you back into God’s life-changing Word.

• Scripture: The first and most important element is the weekly listing of five Scripture readings. Four of these readings are adapted from standard lectionaries used by different Christian traditions around the world. These selections follow the church seasons (for more on this, see www.HolyBibleMosaic.com) and, during most weeks, provide one reading each from the Gospels, the Psalms, the Old Testament, and the New Testament. The fifth passage (marked as “Suggested Reading”) is specifically chosen to complement the others in connection with the weekly theme.
• Historical and Global Contributions: One major distinctive of Holy Bible: Mosaic is the collection of reflective content from every continent and every century of Christian history. This content comes in many different forms that work together in each week’s collection. You will find full-color artwork, excerpts from influential Christian thinkers throughout church history, quotes from brothers and sisters in Christ who have wrestled with ideas related to each week’s theme, and worshipful pieces (including prayers, hymns, and poetry), all designed to bring you into contact with the global, historic church as you engage with God’s Word.
• Meditations: Each week also features an original meditation that connects the weekly theme to the modern world. These meditations were written specifically for this Bible by Christians engaged in living out the gospel in their own communities.
• Whitespace: Each week includes a lined section for note-taking, but even beyond those spaces, there is plenty of room for you to creatively interact with the material through sketching, journaling, or however else you would like to contribute. This is intentional, and even extends to the paper we chose for printing these weekly meditations, which is ideally suited for pencil or ink.

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Chuck Swindoll's New Testament Insights: Romans

Chuck Swindoll’s teachings on New Testament passages are being distilled into a landmark reference series entitled Swindoll’s New Testament Insights, published by Zondervan.  This brand-new commentary series draws on almost fifty years of Bible teaching and will be published in 15 volumes over the next eight years. The series’ first volume, Insights on Romans, will be available for sale in January 2010 and is accompanied by the launch of a new website, http://www.swindollinsights.com/.

Pastor Chuck has been teaching and preaching, as a local pastor, an author and an international radio host, for almost five decades. His teaching style, which combines reliable scholarship and a storyteller’s imagery, is known for drawing people into the immediacy of Scripture. Swindoll’s New Testament Insights will continue that tradition by sharing historical details and expository teaching as well as stories that bring light to the meaning of scripture.  Each volume will include:

• Chapter-by-chapter commentary on the biblical passages being examined, including anecdotes and illustrations that highlight meaning;
• “From My Journal”  pages that share Chuck’s personal stories about spiritual principles;
• Pull-out boxes that highlight key terms, definitions and charts; and
• A wealth of practical resources such as maps, charts, brief essays and pictures.

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The Message//REMIX: Solo [Pink Edition]

On Sept. 15, 2009, NavPress released The Message//REMIX: Solo [Pink Edition] by Eugene H. Peterson with the goal of raising breast cancer awareness and supporting prevention efforts. Just three months later, NavPress is proud to report that 20,000 units of the white-and-pink devotional Bible have been sold.

“We are very excited about the number of people we have been able to reach and the lives we have been able to impact both spiritually and physically with the Solo [Pink Edition]. We are looking forward to continuing this program into 2010,” says Jill Johnson, NavPress director of The Message and Bible development.

NavPress is donating a portion of the proceeds from every sale of The Message//REMIX: Solo [Pink Edition] to breast cancer prevention and education. In addition, NavPress has created http://www.solopinkedition.com/, a site dedicated to supporting and encouraging people dealing with breast cancer. The site offers videos, ecards, and space to record personal stories.

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The American Patriot's Study Bible

 This is the one Bible that shows how 'A Light from Above" shaped our nation. Never has a version of the Bible targeted the spiritual needs of those who love our country more than The American Patriot's Bible. This extremely unique Bible shows how the history of the United States connects the people and events of the Bible to our lives in a modern world. The story of the United States is wonderfully woven into the teachings of the Bible and includes a beautiful full-color family record section, memorable images from our nation's history and hundreds of enlightening articles which complement the New King James Version Bible text.

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Revolve Biblezine

Now in its sixth edition, the "Revolve" series has proven effective in reaching teenage girls by featuring the Bible in a cool, magazine design. Interspersed throughout the scriptures, girls find articles and images that speak to their concerns and interests: how-to articles, lifestyle features, beauty tips, quizzes, and more. Everything about "Revolve 2010" relates directly to teen girls, making it the New Testament they can understand in a format to which they can relate.

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The Kingdom of the Occult

This in-depth reference guide delivers a timely and welcome followup to Dr. Walter Martin's best-selling "The Kingdom of the Cults." This book takes Dr. Martin's comprehensive knowledge and his dynamic teaching style and forges a strong weapon against the world of the Occult -- a weapon of the same scope and power as his phenomenal thirty-five year bestseller, "The Kingdom of the Cults" (over 875,000 sold).

Chapters include: Witchcraft and Wicca, Satanism, Pagan Religions, Tools of the Occult, Demon Possession and Exorcism, Spiritual Warfare, etc.

Features include: Each chapter contains: Quick Facts; History; Case Studies; Theology; Resources

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7 Keys to Hearing God's Voice Leader's Guide

Yes, I wrote this one. But I think it would be a blessing to you and to people you love. This year my good friends at Hensley Publishing released a new Leader's Guide to help people who want to do this Bible study with a group.

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Download the 7 Keys Leader's Guide at Hensley Publishing

Have a very merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year!

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