New Testament Stories From The Back Side

Author : Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426728603
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Testament Stories from the Back Side written by Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using an approach similar to his other "Back Side" books, J. Ellsworth Kalas opens up new possibilities of insight into selected New Testament stories by entering them through the "back side" -- through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens", or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Includes 12 stories and a study guide.

Author : J. Ellsworth Kalas
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 0687081866
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old Testament Stories from the Back Side written by J. Ellsworth Kalas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 1997-11 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings a new perspective to selected Old Testament stories by exploring them from a unique starting point or from a different person's viewpoint. Chapter titles: The Second Sin; The Importance of Naming Joseph; Because My Mother Told Me; Moses' Midlife Crisis; Patron Saint of the Minority Report; Tragic Son, Tragic Father; Honey in the Lion; Beauty and the Beast; A Refugee at the King's Table; In Defense of Job's Wife; Jonah's Christmas Story; God Is Better Than His Plans. 12 Sessions with a leader's guide.

Author : Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426728646
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old Testament Stories from the Back Side written by Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using an approach similar to that in his book Parables from the Back Side, popular author J. Ellsworth Kalas brings a new perspective to selected Old Testament stories by approaching them from the “back side”—through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens,” or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles and Scripture: “The Second Sin” (Genesis 3:1-13); “The Importance of Naming Joseph” (Genesis 30:22-24); “Because My Mother Told Me” (Exodus 2:1-10); “Moses’ Midlife Crisis” (Exodus 2:11-22); “Patron Saint of the Minority Report” (Numbers 13:1-3, 25-33); “Tragic Son, Tragic Father” (Judges 11:1-6, 30-35); “Honey in the Lion” (Judges 14:5-14); “Beauty and the Beast” (1 Samuel 25:2-42); “A Refugee at the King’s Table” (2 Samuel 9:1-13); “In Defense of Job’s Wife” (Job 2:1-10); “Jonah’s Christmas Story” (Jonah 3:1-6, 10; Matthew 12:38-42); “God Is Better Than His Plans” (Ruth 1:1-5; 4:13-17). Includes 12 Sessions with a study guide.

Author : Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 142672344X
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parables from the Back Side Volume 1 written by Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a new understanding of twelve of Jesus' parables by viewing them through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles: When the Good Samaritan Is Bad News; God Called a Party, but Nobody Came; The Timid Soul; The Seasons of the Soil; The Sad Story of the Embarrassed Farmers; Love Always Wins...Sometimes; Why Doesn't God Like Religious People?; Pardon My Insistence; The Prodigal Who Stayed at Home; A Case for the Un-hired Hand; Moses and the Fig Tree; I Wish I Could Sell You More. 12 Sessions, with a leader's guide.

Author : J. Ellsworth Kalas
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 068774041X
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parables from the Back Side Volume 2 written by J. Ellsworth Kalas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus' parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens," or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. A study guide is included. Chapters include: The Value of the House - Matthew 7:24-27 The Man Who Talked with His Soul - Luke 12:13-21 What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have? - Luke 7:36-48 The Importance of Downward Mobility - Luke 14:7-14 The Danger of Being Good and Empty - Matthew 12:43-45 Risky Business - Matthew 13:45-46 Miracles Can Be Overrated - Luke 16:19-31 Second Chance for a Poor Manager - Luke 16:1-13 A Laugh and a Prayer - Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 It Happens While We Sleep - Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party - Matthew 22:1-14 The Genius of Effective Waiting - Luke 12:32-40

Author : J. Ellsworth Kalas
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426741731
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Faith from the Back Side written by J. Ellsworth Kalas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular author J. Ellsworth Kalas opens new insights on the subject of faith.

Author : Focus on the Family
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1589977297
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bible Kidventures New Testament Stories written by Focus on the Family and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These action-packed tales follow fictional kids through real events from the New Testament. Bible Kidventures helps children manage the transition from Bible story picture books to reading the Bible on their own. Stories include: Worst Wish--Retelling of the story of Jesus bringing the young girl back to life. Crazy Jacob--Retelling of the story of the man possessed by a "legion" of demons. Dangerous Dreams--Retelling of the story of Pilate's wife and her dream about Jesus. Escape Underground--This story begins with the stoning of Stephen and chronicles the persecution of the early church.

Author : V. Gilbert Beers
Publisher : Christian Art Kids
ISBN 13 : 1432106139
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of All-Time Favorite Bible Stories (eBook) written by V. Gilbert Beers and published by Christian Art Kids. This book was released on 2000-08-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can enjoy sharing with your children all the wonderful Bible stories you loved as a child. This book includes stories of unforgettable characters, like Noah, Jacob and Esau, Joseph, David and Goliath, Esther, and Paul. It tells of dramatic events such as the great flood, Jonah and the fish, Daniel and the lions, and Jesus feeding 5,000 people with only 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. It shares wonderful truths like the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the Last Supper and the receiving of the Holy Spirit. THE BIG BOOK OF ALL-TIME FAVORITE BIBLE STORIES is destined to become a well-loved addition to your children’s library. It will teach them to love God with all their heart and soul.

Author : J. Ellsworth Kalas
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 0687056977
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parables from the Back Side Volume 1 written by J. Ellsworth Kalas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 1998-03 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Meet J. Ellsworth Kalas and 12 weekly sessions (10 minutes each) that examine the chapters of the book Parables from the back side: Bible stories with a twist.

Author : Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426700881
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parables from the Back Side Volume 2 written by Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is an addition to the author’s popular “Back Side” books. J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus’ parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens,” or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles: 1. The Value of the House--Matthew 7:24-27 2. The Man Who Talked with His Soul--Luke 12:13-21 3. What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have?--Luke 7:36-48 4. The Importance of Downward Mobility--Luke 14:7-11 5. The Danger of Being Good and Empty--Matthew 12:43-45 6. Risky business--Matthew 13:45-46 7. Miracles Can Be Overrated--Luke 16:19-31 8. Second Chance for a Poor Manager--Luke 16:1-13 9. A Laugh and a Prayer--Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 10. It Happens While We Sleep--Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 11. The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party--Matthew 22:1-14 12. The Genius of Effective Waiting--Luke 12:32-40