Going Deeper In God S Word

Learn how to expectantly and purposefully wait on God in prayer while identifying the obstacles that keep you from drawing close to His heart.

In this rich book Matthew Levering explores nine key virtues that we need to die (and live) well: love, hope, faith, penitence, gratitude, solidarity, humility, surrender, and courage. Retrieving and engaging a variety of biblical, theological, historical, and medical resources, Levering journeys through the various stages and challenges of the dying process, beginning with the fear of annihilation and continuing through repentance and gratitude, suffering and hope, before arriving finally at the courage needed to say goodbye to one’s familiar world. Grounded in careful readings of Scripture, the theological tradition, and contemporary culture, Dying and the Virtues comprehensively and beautifully shows how these nine virtues effectively unite us with God, the One who alone can conquer death.

When it comes to reading and understanding the Bible, a dangerous phrase is used by non-Christians and even some believers: "Well, that's your interpretation." It is true that without some care in your interpretation, you can "make" the Bible say almost anything. Dig Deeper is written out of the conviction that there is a right way to understand the Bible and a wrong way, and the authors show us how to read it correctly. Dig Deeper offers sixteen "tools" readers can use to get to the bottom of any Bible passage and discover its intended meaning. Examples show how each tool helps readers discover something exciting and relevant in a passage, and the "Dig deeper" exercises offer the opportunity to practice using the tools. The book's brevity and easy-to-read format make it ideal for Christians who want to get the most out of their Bible.

"Thank you very much for inviting me to read this book. I found it to be a real spiritual journey-a refresher to a relationship I have enjoyed with our Lord for sixty years and a treasure trove of new insights and clarifications that serve to strengthen my faith in God." -Jack Conlin, CPA, CGMA, retired, director of corporate finance, the Salvation Army, US Southern Territory God Wants a Deeper Relationship with You! This book digs deeper into exploring many of the challenges we face in establishing and maintaining a meaningful relationship with God. Unfortunately, there are many differing viewpoints out there in the Christian community about this which is creating much confusion. We hear messages saying God is in control of every single thing. We hear we must listen for the voice of God. We hear God has a plan for our lives. We hear we are to get out of the way and let God handle our problems. We hear various ideas of how the Holy Spirit works. We hear God's providence will protect us from harm. Many people are being drawn to Christian teachings which speak of a mighty God who wants to regularly do big, audacious, and miraculous things in people's lives. Although this sounds enticing, how does God really interact with us and our world? To dig deeper, we must question more. Therefore, topics are addressed with probing questions and insightful analysis. So we ask, "How important is it for us to find the truth about God?" If faith is built on false premises, how good can that faith be? Many topics are addressed, and each chapter is full of interesting details. This book is also a great resource for Bible classes and sermon material.

Going Deeper . . . is for the biblical student desiring to go below and beyond the surface of the Scriptures. This illustrates with both Hebrew and Greek hermeneutics the interpretation and practical lessons being drawn therefrom.

It is very difficult to get somebody to have a drink when he is not thirsty. There must be a thirst before there can be a drink. People who are not thirsty do not even ask for drinks. A hunger and thirst for God can start you on a journey to go deeper. It is your deep desire that will let you go deep and do more! Only those who have a thirst for more get to go deeper. There are many advantages of going deeper in the things of God. If you go deeper in God, you will find yourself enjoying a much greater dimension of the Lord. If you go deeper, you will do more! Do you want to enjoy the deeper things of God? I am sure you do and that is why you are reading this gratifying book. Remember, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” May you be filled as you go deeper and do more!

God is calling us Upward! But first, in order to align with His will for us, we must Go Deeper in our understanding of Who He is with a desire to truly know His Word so that we, His children may rest in the security of the height, the depth, the width and the length of our Father's love for us. This will enable and equip us to step into our Upward Calling for His glory and His glory alone. Journey with me as we delve into His Word to discover our seasons, wait in our delays, stand still when God closes the door, give birth to our callings and rejoice in His outcome.

Exploring the depths of Scripture helps us grow in faith and wisdom, drawing us closer to the Lord. Mining for Gold is an exciting adventure weaving through the whole Bible, one day at a time. Each reading focuses like a laser beam on the essential truths, demonstrating why they are relevant for life today. You will find them interesting, inspiring, and challenging.