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Ruth and Esther - (Knowing the Bible) by Kathleen Nielson (Paperback)

Ruth and Esther - (Knowing the Bible) by  Kathleen Nielson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Exploring two of the most memorable stories in the Bible, this 12-week study highlights the love and faithfulness of God displayed in the books of Ruth and Esther.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture. --Bryan Chapell, Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church</p> <p>The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God's Word.</p> <p>These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) "Gospel Glimpses" highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) "Whole-Bible Connections" show how any given passage connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) "Theological Soundings" identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture.</p> <p>With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God's grace on every page of the Bible.</p> <p>The books of Ruth and Esther recount two of the most moving stories in all of Scripture: Ruth, a displaced widow in search of a new home and loving husband, and Esther, a courageous queen intent on saving her people from imminent destruction.</p> <p>This guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion--leading us on a journey to discover the God who hears the cries of his people and remains faithful to his promises.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Kathleen Nielson </strong>(PhD, Vanderbilt University) is an author and speaker who loves working with women in studying the Scriptures. After directing the Gospel Coalition's women's initiatives from 2010-2017, she now serves as senior adviser and book editor for TGC. She and her husband, Niel, make their home partly in Wheaton, Illinois, and partly in Jakarta, Indonesia. They have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and five granddaughters.</p><p><strong>J. I. Packer</strong> (1926-2020) served as the Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College. He authored numerous books, including the classic best seller <em>Knowing God</em>. Packer also served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the <em>ESV Study Bible</em>.</p><p><strong>Lane T. Dennis</strong> (PhD, Northwestern University) is CEO of Crossway, formerly called Good News Publishers. Before joining Good News Publishers in 1974, he served as a pastor in campus ministry at the University of Michigan (Sault Ste. Marie) and as the managing director of Verlag Grosse Freude in Switzerland. He is the author and/or editor of three books, including the Gold Medallion-award-winning book <em>Letters of Francis A. Schaeffer</em>, and he is the former chairman of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dennis has served as the chairman of the ESV (English Standard Version) Bible Translation Oversight Committee and as the executive editor of the <em>ESV Study Bible.</em> Lane and his wife, Ebeth, live in Wheaton, Illinois.</p><p><strong>Dane C. Ortlund</strong> (PhD, Wheaton College) serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is the author of <em>Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers</em> and <em>Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners</em>. Dane and his wife, Stacey, have five children.</p>

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