Christopher Brearley – författare

These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God's Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge. Philemon: From slavery to freedomA runaway slave, an imprisoned apostle, and a newly-converted slave owner: three of the main characters of this little-known letter of the Bible, written by Paul to his Christian friend, Philemon, over a seemingly insignificant domestic occurrence. Christopher Brearley shows us how the book of Philemon, with its message of love and reconciliation, still holds valuable lessons for us today. Through following the heart-warming story of the probably reconciliation between slave and master (now brothers in Christ), we learn the biblical answer to slavery, how to tackle social injustice and the way in which God can transform ordinary people like ourselves.Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God's Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge.We might recall the story of Jonah as being about a mighty fish. But really, it is about an almighty God who saves. Sent as a prophet to Nineveh, Jonah turns to go in the opposite direction - but his journey imparts the truth of God's love and purposes, which are applicable today, and to every generation. As you explore this Old Testament book, discover how God is a God who forgives, saves and restores.These seven engaging sessions encourage us to consider: the knowledge that God rules and no one can prevent His purposeshow God protects all people who put their trust in Himthat God's love for us should influence our relationships with othersIcebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.

These helpful guides in the Cover to Cover series are ideal for group and individual study. Experience the reality of Bible events like never before and live through the inspiring lives of key characters in Scripture. Learn how to apply God's Word to your life as you explore seven compelling sessions and gain a new depth in your Bible knowledge. Elijah: A Man and His GodGod sent Elijah to radically change Israel's attitude towards false gods. And Elijah was just like us (James 5:17). His needs and reactions were typical of human nature in every generation.His life clearly reveals not what a great person can do for God, but what God can achieve through an ordinary person who is determined to serve Him.These seven sessions will help you to: Trust God for your material needsGo from tragedy to triumphDeal with fear and depressionand much more.Icebreakers, Bible readings, eye openers, discussion starters, personal application make this a rich resource for group or individual study.