Living by the Book Workbook: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible - Softcover

Howard G. G. Hendricks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802495389 ISBN 13: 9780802495389

Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2007

Synopsis

Far from being mundane, exploring God's Word can be one of the greatest adventures of your life! In the Bible you can interact with a living God who wants a personal relationship with you. And in this unique workbook you will learn how to engage His words like never before.<br/><br/>Based on the inductive study techniques outlines in the bestselling Living by the Book, this workbook creates the opportunity to grow in faith and knowledge through short, practical exercises and complete studies of the books of Ruth and James. In simple step-by-step fashion, you will learn to:

1. Observe: Learn what to look for when interpreting the Bible, such as repeated phrases, key words, parallelism.
2. Interpret: Learn how to put together what you've observed to help you arrive at a passage's meaning.
3. Apply: Learn how to take a passage from its page to your life, letting it transform you.

The Bible isn't meant to be a puzzle to piece together, but a gift to explore! This simple book will make the Bible more accessible to you than you ever thought possible.

About this title

About the Author

DR. HOWARD G. HENDRICKS remains a legendary figure in the memory of countless Christians worldwide. In sixty years at Dallas Theological Seminary, Prof Hendricks is estimated to have taught more than 30,000 students, and through them now impacts tens of millions throughout the world. He ministered in more than eighty countries through speaking engagements, radio, books, and recordings (including the DVD series, Living By The Book). For a period of time he was also a Bible teacher and chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys football team. Dr. Hendricks and his wife Jeanne were married for sixty-five years, and he was the father of four children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. <p/>WILLIAM D. HENDRICKS is President of The Giftedness Center, a Dallas-based consulting firm specializing in organizational effectiveness and individual career guidance. He is the author or coauthor of twenty books, including Your Work Matters to God, Living by the Book, and The Power of Uniqueness. He has written for numerous publications and shares his thoughts regularly at www.BillHendricks.net. Bill holds an undergraduate degree in English from Harvard University, a master of science in mass communications from Boston University, and a master of arts in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the proud father of three grown daughters by his late wife, Nancy, and is now re-married to Lynn Turpin Hendricks.

From the Back Cover

The adventure of your life awaits!

 

Far from being mundane, exploring God’s Word can be one of the greatest adventures of your life! In the Bible you can interact with a living God who wants a personal relationship with you. And in this unique workbook you will learn how to engage His words like never before.

 

Based on the inductive study techniques outlined in the bestselling Living by the Book, this workbook creates the opportunity to grow in faith and knowledge through short, practical exercises and complete studies of the books of Ruth and James. In simple step-by-step fashion, you will learn how to:

 

Observe. Let Scripture speak to you individually.

 

Interpret. Develop the tools to properly understand the biblical text.

 

Apply. Learn how to allow Scripture to transform your life.

 

Start your journey today.

Edition details

• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802495389
• ISBN 13: 9780802495389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232