Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/723362 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Overcomers: Audio Bible Studies: A Bible Study in the Book of Revelation Series: Part of Audio Bible Studies Author: Matt Chandler Narrator: Matt Chandler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 33 minutes Release date: June 11, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: In An Overwhelming World, We Can Be Overcomers For the last 2,000 years, the book of Revelation has given courage—not fear—to Christians around the world. In this 8-session audio Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Matt Chandler will explore the book of Revelation and what it's teaching us about the days we live in now, about the body of believers, and about Christ, our King. You'll visit each chapter in Revelation, discovering how Jesus, on His throne, has already secured the victory over the enemy and what that means to our generation today. As a member of the church that carries on the mission of the first churches, you are an overcomer—a believer who is empowered by the work and authority of Jesus Christ. The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/723366 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hearing the Message of Habakkuk: Living by Faith in a Violent World Author: Christopher J. H. Wright Narrator: Christopher Wright Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 41 minutes Release date: June 11, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: Read by the author. What does it mean to be faithful disciples in a violent and unjust world? Habakkuk described an era of rampant moral and social evil among his own people, and a vision of the rapid rise of the Babylonian empire under Nebuchadnezzar. The world he described is familiar in so many eras of human history, including our own. The frightening international tensions, confusion about political alignments and alliances, fractured moral and religious traditions, and social dissolution and degradation cause the same fear and anxiety today as they did back then. Confusing is a mild world for it--international, political, religious, moral confusion. It was (and still is) a world of national wickedness and international turmoil and violence, a world in which God appears to be asleep on his watch and yet claims to be 'working a work' in Habakkuk's day and ours. Hearing the Message of Habakkuk walks through the questions the prophet asked God about injustice and the jaw-dropping answers he received. This popular-level exposition addresses: - God's silence. - God's sovereignty. - Living by faith. - God's judgment. - Trusting God's Word.   What we learn from Habakkuk's dialogue with God can help us today as we struggle to work out what it means to believe in God's sovereignty, justice, and love, and to live as faithful disciples in an unjust world. Reference material and reflection questions can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/696779 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jesus, Contradicted Audio Lectures: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently Series: Part of Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures Author: Michael R. Licona Narrator: Michael Licona Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 28, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: These audio lectures are a unique learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Jesus, Contradicted Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources. The differences and discrepancies in the Gospels constitute one of the foremost objections to their reliability and the credibility of their message. Some have tried to resolve Gospels contradictions with strained harmonization efforts. Others conclude that the Gospels are hopelessly contradictory and, therefore, historically unreliable accounts of Jesus.? In Jesus, Contradicted Video Lectures, New Testament scholar Michael R. Licona shows how the genre of ancient biography, to which the Gospels belong, actually allows biographers to be flexible in how they report events, construct narratives, and make arguments. Licona demonstrates that the intentional changes to the Gospels by the Evangelists are not grounds for their rejection. Instead, they are a result of the Gospel writers employing standard literary conventions for ancient biographies.?? Using Plutarch's work, Licona offers numerous examples of compositional devices employed in Plutarch's biographies and compares them with instances in the Gospels where the Evangelists appear to use similar techniques. Licona also examines Theon's Progymnasmata, a first-century textbook that provides several techniques for paraphrasing sources when writing a narrative. In doing so, Licona helps learners understand why the Gospels report many events differently. Finally, he addresses the thorny question of whether the editorial moves commonplace in ancient biography are compatible with the doctrines of the divine inspiration and the inerrancy of Scripture.? Rather than trying to resolve discrepancies by bending the Gospel narratives, which risks making them say things they aren't saying,?Jesus, Contradicted?Video Lectures situates the Gospels within their proper context and helps account for differences in the Gospels in a cohesive and historically cogent way. Session Titles and Runtimes: 1 - The Quest for a Better Answer (20 min) 2 - Normal Variation in Reporting and Use of Sources (20 min) 3 - Who Wrote First? (30 min) 4 - The Gospels as Biography (19 min) 5 - Truth-Telling in Ancient Biography (26 min) 6 - Compositional Textbooks (31 min) 7 - Plutarch and More Compositional Devices (23 min) 8 - Transferal (21 min) 9 - Displacement (32 min) 10 - The Outer Limits of Compositional Devices (33 min) 11 - Fine-Tuning Our Doctrine of Scripture: Inspiration (45 min) 12 - Fine-Tuning Our Doctrine of Scripture: Inerrancy (43 min) 13 - Final Thoughts (20 min)

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/723352 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 12 Daring Women of the Bible: Audio Bible Studies: Real Women, Real Trials, Real Triumphs Series: Part of Audio Bible Studies Author: Courtney Joseph Fallick, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Bianca Juarez Olthoff, Lisa Harper, Karen Ehman, Margaret Feinberg Narrator: Courtney Joseph Fallick, Bianca Olthoff, Chrystal Hurst, Lisa Harper, Karen Ehman, Margaret Feinberg, Sherry Harney Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 48 minutes Release date: May 21, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: In this twelve-session video Bible study, some of today's best-loved Christian authors and speakers look at the spiritual lessons learned from twelve daring women in the Bible and what they mean for you today. As you look at each of these women’s lives, you will discover how to: - Apply biblical lessons to your own modern-day struggles. - Live through your failures as well as your successes. - Draw near to God in a world filled with trials. - Find lasting contentment in every situation. - Overcome rejection and insecurity . . . and much more.   You’ll study the lives of . . . - Shulamite Woman: We Had God at Hello (Lisa Harper)  - Deborah: Fight Like a Girl (Bianca Juarez Olthoff) - Proverbs 31 Woman: How Not to Do It All (Karen Ehman) - Ruth: Staying Focused in a World of Distractions (Chrystal Evans Hurst) - Puah and Shiphrah: How to Fight Your Fears (Margaret Feinberg) - Esther: Letting God Be in Control (Courtney Joseph Fallick) - Priscilla: Living a Life of Blessed Ordinary (Karen Ehman) - Mary and Martha: Finding Life in Death (Bianca Juarez Olthoff) - Bent Woman: We've Got God's Complete Attention (Lisa Harper) - Woman with the Issue of Blood: When Persistence Pays Off (Chrystal Evans Hurst) - Elizabeth: How to Win the Waiting Game (Margaret Feinberg) - Anna: How to Live a Life Devoted to God (Courtney Joseph Fallick)   The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/731895 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Discovering Daniel: Finding Our Hope in God’s Prophetic Plan Amid Global Chaos Author: Rick Yohn, Amir Tsarfati Narrator: Amir Tsarfati Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 26 minutes Release date: May 7, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: While the world appears to be in dire straits, the book of Daniel paints a vivid picture of the many ways God guides our lives and world events, providing us with great reason to hope. Using the same deep but easy-to-understand style found in his standout seller Revealing Revelation, bestselling author Amir Tsarfati reveals how Daniel’s prophecies—and his unwavering faith amid a contentious culture—provide vital insights for living out these last days with hope and wisdom. As you explore the deep connection between Daniel and Revelation, you will learn how -2,500 years of future history unfolded exactly the way God said it would, demonstrating how all things are in His hands. -prophetic mysteries in Daniel reveal crucial insights into the signs, timeline, and events of the last days. -God’s ability to use Daniel’s faith in powerful ways shows how He can work through us too. Discovering Daniel reveals how the words, actions, and visions of the prophet Daniel can provide you with purpose and hope in today’s chaotic world, encouraging you to live with confidence in God’s supreme sovereignty and love in the time we have left on this earth.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/745677 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Still Standing: How to Live in God's Light While Wrestling with the Dark Author: Courtney Joseph Fallick Narrator: Courtney Joseph Fallick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 14 minutes Release date: April 16, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: What do you do when life knocks you down? When you have to get up—day in and day out—and be strong for others while inside you're fighting deep emotional battles? When days, weeks, even months go by, and God still seems silent? In the wake of her husband's deep betrayal and abandonment, bestselling author Courtney Joseph found herself drowning in fear, shame, and grief—and clinging to a God who seemed to have left, too. Now opening up about this dark season, she shows how to rise up after a heart-crushing struggle, cling to the promises in God's Word, and move forward stronger than before. Sharing the hard-fought lessons she learned, she helps you hold on to your faith when life wounds you; stand back up—and keep standing—after being knocked down; overcome discouragement and disillusionment; heal your hurts and let go; recover from loss and grief; and find enough strength, joy, rest, and peace for each day. This dark valley will end. Here is the infusion of hope you need to rise, live well, and walk with the King.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/738428 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hear Ye the Word of the Lord: What We Miss If We Only Read the Bible Author: D. Brent Sandy Narrator: Brandon Pollock Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 39 minutes Release date: March 12, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: Long before the words of the Bible were written, God's communication through the spoken word rang out loud and clear. Jesus in particular commissioned representatives to speak on his behalf even during the time of his earthly ministry. And yet today we are a reading culture. It is easy for modern Christians to take for granted that the Bible was handed down in written form, but the way we receive God's message is far different from how the original hearers would have heard it. These differences not only shape the way that we hear God's message to his people, but they put us at risk of misunderstanding his revelation. In Hear Ye the Word of the Lord, biblical scholar D. Brent Sandy explores how oral communication shaped the ways that biblical writers received God's message—and even more importantly, how the ancient and modern faithful receive it through hearing. Filled with helpful biblical insights related to oral communication and constructive ways for modern audiences to become better hearers and performers of Scripture, Hear Ye the Word of the Lord provides a constructive way forward for listeners interested in exploring how we can better hear God's Word.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/759114 to listen full audiobooks. Title: ESV Audio Bible, Read by Conrad Mbewe Author: Crossway Publishers Narrator: Conrad Mbewe Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 93 hours 13 minutes Release date: March 7, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: The Bible is made up of 66 books that tell the magnificent story of God's redemptive work through Christ. In this audio recording of the full Bible, that story comes alive in a fresh way through the voice of Zambian pastor and author Conrad Mbewe. From Genesis to Revelation, this word-for-word reading of the ESV Bible text—available as a convenient MP3 download—is a great way to encounter God's Word and the story of salvation on any phone, tablet, or computer.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/758607 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The New Birth Author: Arthur W. Pink Narrator: John Formsma Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 54 minutes Release date: February 16, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: The New Birth examines the Biblical teaching of regeneration, or being born from above. Because of man’s fallen condition and depravity, God must do a work in a person before he can come to know and love God. This work is known as “the new birth.” The chapters are: the Introduction, Its Necessity, Its Nature, and Its Effects. It is read from the original as much as possible, with only minor changes to make it understandable to a listener.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757509 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Portuguese] - O Jesus negro: O grito antirracista da Bíblia Author: Pastor Henrique Vieira Narrator: Enrique Baby Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 55 minutes Release date: February 15, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: A história do Jesus da periferia. Neste livro, Pastor Henrique Vieira oferece uma versão crítica da história de Cristo para nos mostrar como a experiência de Jesus o aproxima do povo negro e pobre, sem deixar de lado a fé e os episódios proféticos. Mais ainda, ele nos lembra que a força de seu amor é um antídoto para a violência do racismo e das injustiças sociais. Dessa forma, Pastor Henrique Vieira rompe com a ideia de um Deus frio e punitivo – muitas vezes associado ao cristianismo – e traz uma nova perspectiva sobre os conceitos de religião e sociedade, questionando o embranquecimento de Cristo, que, por muito tempo, foi aceito apenas por conivência e submissão aos ricos e poderosos. Ao destituir o Cristo branco de olhos azuis do posto de único representante possível do Nazareno, estas páginas revelam como o Jesus negro pode libertar a todos nós.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/756462 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Never Been Blessed Author: John Kyrola Narrator: Chris Macky Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 54 minutes Release date: February 12, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: Never Been Blessed: Read On And Hang On by John Kyrola is a book about God's blessings. Written after being prompted by the Lord, within Kyrola shares his definition and experience of the Lord's blessings. Blessings are divine interventions that happen every day in the lives of Christian believers. John's life exemplifies a life lived serving others and following Jesus. From providing housing to those with nowhere to go to praying every day, the author shares experiences that highlight how blessing others produces a life of bountiful blessings that can be seen in everyday life. Readers will be inspired by his Christian wisdom, reminders of what it is to live a successful Christian life today, and will take away tips on living a Christian life that exemplifies the gospel message. Anyone reading this book will be inspired to trust God, pray, and watch for blessings in life.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/753374 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Servants Serve Author: Dr. Elden Daniel Narrator: Dr. Elden Daniel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 33 minutes Release date: January 23, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: Jesus has been referred to as the Suffering Servant. Jesus declared that He came to serve not to be served. Being a servant and serving is foundational in the Kingdom of God. This is what Jesus said. He sat down, called the twelve disciples over to him, and said, “Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else.” (Mark 9:35 NLT). Not surprisingly the Scriptures have much to say about being a servant and serving. Serving is what servants do. A servant is who you are and so serving is what you do. Serving results in a benefit to others. The benefits we have are the result of someone serving us. Serving happens at a specific place, at a specific time, and in a specific way. We will be looking at the way serving is done in the Kingdom of God. There is a Kingdom of God's way of serving that is different from the kingdom of this world's way of serving. Jesus followers are committed to serving Jesus and see serving Jesus as their duty. Scripture tells us that Jesus will reward His followers for their service. Jesus followers will understand that any serving they do in the way of serving in the Kingdom of God is actually serving Jesus. Loving and serving are linked because in the Kingdom of God serving is a demonstration of love. Therefore, serving in the Kingdom of God way is obeying the first and second commandments of loving God and loving neighbors. Serving is a good and honorable thing to do. This book is available in print and ebook format. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/753385 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Love Jesus, Leave Church (ianity) Author: Mark Clifton Narrator: Mike Zuehlke, Jared Clifton Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 13 minutes Release date: January 23, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: If you love Jesus but are unhappy, disappointed, frustrated, disillusioned, or just plain burned-out with church or religion, I have good news for you. There is a problem with church, but it’s neither your fault nor God’s fault and you’re not required to “try harder” to fix it. Furthermore, you’re not alone. More and more evangelical Christians sense that church and religion are somehow at odds with relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The answer to disillusionment is to leave organized religion without losing our faith. And no, that’s not a trick statement: “leaving” doesn’t somehow mean “staying.” Many Christians who become disillusioned with church naturally assume that the fault must lie with them. If in fact God commands us to go to church, then dropping out amounts to rejecting God’s Word and violating our conscience. When the disillusionment becomes too great to ignore, Christians face a distressing choice: remain stuck in a bad situation, or drop out of church. Those who choose to remain may look for a different church; stay where they are and struggle to survive; or stay put outwardly but drop out inwardly. Christians who quit church may look for a way to still hold onto Jesus, or throw out the baby with the bathwater and become agnostic or atheist. God has already given us the “way of escape.” His answer has always been hiding in plain sight in the New Testament.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/743363 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Joseph's Bones Author: Jerome M. Segal Narrator: Kevin Kemp Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 9 minutes Release date: January 9, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: A bold and radical reinterpretation of the Old Testament. 'Brilliant...Nothing quite like it has appeared in years.' (Jack Miles, author of A Biography ) Imagine if someone who had never heard of Judaism or Christianity read the Old Testament. How could the relationship between God and humanity possibly be understood? In Joseph's Bones , Segal approaches the Bible from this fresh perspective-one framed by the story of the Israelites' fidelity to Joseph-and finds something an account of the human condition that reads like an existential novel about the struggle of mankind against the unpredictable and often unwarranted wrath of God. This is a rarity in Biblical interpretation- brilliant and rigorously argued, 'a work of stunning originality.'

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742451 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ministry in the New Realm: A Theology of 2 Corinthians Author: Dane C. Ortlund Narrator: Michael Beck Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 23 minutes Release date: January 9, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: An Introduction to the Theology and Themes of 2 Corinthians by Dane C. Ortlund Best known for its interpersonal, emotionally raw, and pastorally distressed tone, 2 Corinthians is one of Paul’s most distinctive epistles. In this letter to his complicated church in Corinth, Paul aims to expand on the deeply paradoxical nature of the Christian life. The importance of understanding this key doctrine makes 2 Corinthians an ideal study for believers today.  In this volume of the New Testament Theology series, bestselling author Dane Ortlund explores 2 Corinthians to reveal the core arguments presented by Paul. Through clear and engaging theological examinations, Ortlund expounds two predominant themes―inaugurated eschatology and strength through weakness―and connects various other motifs traced throughout this epistle. Readers will learn how Christ’s resurrection ushered in the new realm―one where life and ministry are flipped upside down, and God’s power is intertwined with human weakness.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/742452 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Short of Glory: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of the Fall Author: Mitchell Chase Narrator: Chuck Badger Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 49 minutes Release date: January 8, 2024 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: A Study of How Genesis 3 Influences the Whole Story of the Bible When looking around at the world, it is easy to see that all is not as it should be. This brokenness within the world and humanity finds its roots in mankind’s rebellion against God. The fall, as recorded in Genesis 3, sets the stage for creation’s need for redemption―ultimately found in Jesus Christ. In this book, pastor and professor Mitchell Chase argues that in order to understand the fall and recognize its profound impact on later Scripture and the world today, Christians must first understand Genesis 3. Chase identifies themes found in Genesis 3―temptation, shame, messianic hope, and more―and shows how they reverberate throughout the rest of the storyline of Scripture. Understanding Adam and Eve’s fall is crucial to understanding the world as it currently is and the need for redemption through Jesus.  - Accessible: Clear and concise writing on one of the most vital chapters in Scripture - For Those Interested in Biblical Theology: Ideal for students, thoughtful lay people, and pastors looking to grow in their knowledge of inner-biblical exegesis and connections - Identifies Biblical Themes in Genesis 3: Including temptation, shame, and messianic hope - Written by Mitchell L. Chase: Professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/714374 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Understanding St. Paul: A Concise Guide to His Theology, His Letters, and His Life Author: Deacon Bob Evans Narrator: Jim Denison Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 25 minutes Release date: December 26, 2023 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: Although there are numerous books on St. Paul and his letters, none 'knock over' the average person. In Understanding St. Paul, Deacon Bob Evans breaks open the wealth of St. Paul's wisdom in brief, understandable chapters through the lens of fascinating findings. You will learn about St. Paul's tempestuous times and heroic life which reveal the mystery of his message. St. Paul's letters, revered throughout the ages, construct much of the foundation for Christian theology. Next to Christ, St. Paul had the mightiest effect in winning souls for God and summoning all to evangelize. In page after page, St. Paul will help you answer the 'why' questions about the meaning of life and stir and arm you with valor to defend your faith. Evans lays out how St. Paul's letters are organized and his view about important topics including grace, the struggle against evil, and the resurrection of the dead. By imitating St. Paul in opening your heart and trusting God with ardent faith, you begin to experience His Kingdom on earth. St. Paul's letters embolden those undergoing persecutions and hardships to fight the good fight. Through the theology of the Cross, his writings prepare you for heavenly glory.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/720301 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible Author: E Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'Brien Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 27 minutes Release date: December 26, 2023 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: What was clear to the original readers of Scripture is not always clear to us. Because of the cultural distance between the biblical world and our contemporary setting, we often bring modern Western biases to the text. For example, when Western readers hear Paul exhorting women to 'dress modestly,' we automatically think in terms of sexual modesty. But most women in that culture would never wear racy clothing. The context suggests that Paul is likely more concerned about economic modesty—that Christian women not flaunt their wealth through expensive clothes, braided hair, and gold jewelry. By the same token, Western individualism leads us to assume that Mary and Joseph traveled alone to Bethlehem. What went without saying was that they were likely accompanied by a large entourage of extended family. Biblical scholars Brandon O'Brien and Randy Richards shed light on the ways that Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible. They identify nine key areas where modern Westerners have significantly different assumptions about what might be going on in a text. Drawing on their own cross-cultural experience in global mission, O'Brien and Richards show how better self-awareness and understanding of cultural differences in language, time, and social mores allow us to see the Bible in fresh and unexpected ways.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/736864 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Die Kurzbibel: Die gesamte Bibel in 3 Stunden Author: Jonathan Enns Narrator: Jonathan Enns Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 33 minutes Release date: December 15, 2023 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: Ein innovativer Zugang zum Buch der Bücher, den es so noch nicht gegeben hat: Die Kurzbibel verschafft einen zügigen Überblick, indem sie jedes Kapitel in einem einzigen Satz zusammenfasst. Auf den ersten Blick ist die Bibel ein dickes Buch mit sieben Siegeln. Der schiere Umfang schreckt die meisten vom Lesen ab. Auch die Passagen mit ellenlangen Namensregistern oder Gesetzestexten wirken nicht gerade einladend. Und sogar versierten Bibellesern passiert es, dass sie sich in einem Textabschnitt verlieren mit der Frage, wie das ganze in den biblischen Gesamtkontext einzuordnen ist. Die Kurzbibel hilft, den roten Faden neu zu entdecken, indem sie jedes Kapitel in einem Satz wiedergibt. Sowohl kundige Leser als auch Neulinge können sich so in drei Stunden ein vollumfängliches Bild von der Bibel machen, ohne auf einzelne Episoden verzichten zu müssen. Die Einen erhalten eine erste Zusammenfassung für den Einstieg, die Anderen vertiefen ihr Textverständnis, indem sich bisheriges Bibelwissen ganz neu in den Gesamtzusammenhang eingliedert.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/736870 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Anbetung in der Praxis: Vorbereiten, leiten, begleiten Series: #3 of Anbetungstrilogie Author: Martin Pepper Narrator: Jan Primke Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 30 minutes Release date: December 15, 2023 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: Mein Buch will die praktischen Fragen mit Konzepten als Ratgeber für die Praxiswilligen beantworten. 1. Wie geht Lobpreis und Anbetung in Gemeinden und Kirchen? Wie geht man praktisch auf Menschen im Gottesdienst ein? Was bringen sie mit? Wie bereitet man sich und das Team vor? Welchen Vorstellungen und Wünschen von Menschen stehen Leiter und Gestalter gegenüber? Wie kann man aus einer gut sortierten Liedsammlung die passenden Lieder für den nächsten Gottesdienst zusammenstellen? Was muss man beachten? Wie bereitet man sich selbst und das Musikteam effektiv für einen sicheren und zuversichtlichen Auftritt vor. 2. Wie leitet man Menschen in Sachen Lobpreis und Anbetung an? Was ist gesunde Einflussnahme, wann und warum fühlen sich Menschen manipuliert? Ein Leitbild und Leitlinien für die Anbetungszeiten der Gemeinde kann helfen. Wie kann man Impulse und Inspirationen in ihrer Vielfalt koordinieren und verhindern, dass Chaos und Frustration entsteht? Wie leitet man als Musiker, Sänger und Beter mit Ausstrahlung? Worauf basiert eine gesunde Ausstrahlung, was ist künstlich und wirkt kontraproduktiv? (Gestik, Mimik, Stimmtechniken (Aufwärmen, Brummen und Blubbern, Gähnen und Strecken), Körperhaltung, Sprechtempo, Betonungen, Augenkontakt mit Publikum und den Mitwirkenden, Innere Fokussierung, Kontakt mit der Technik etc. Wie reagiere ich am besten auf ein müdes und eher passives Publikum? 3.Wie kann man musikalisch Lobpreiszeiten vielseitig und attraktiv begleiten? Welche Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten bestehen innerhalb eines Liedes (Einleitungen, Rhythmen, Akkordvariationen, Übergänge, Aufgänge, Tempoveränderungen etc) Welche Variationsmöglichkeiten habe ich in der Komposition eines 'Sets' (Songs betend zitieren, bevor sie gesungen werden, Glaubensbekenntnisse, etc) Wie begleite ich als Leiter ein Team? Mobilisierung neuer Mitwirkender, Delegation, Teamwork, Aufsicht, Anerkennung, Feedbackkultur mit angemessener Kritik und dem Feiern von Erfolgen.