Description:
Includes:
36 fun sketches for illustration
"Additional Tip" boxes
"Dangers to Avoid" boxes
Optional short practical exercises in each chapter with "suggested thoughts" by way of answer in appendix 1.
Brief description: Stuart Creed is the founder and CEO of Living Word International a UK charity committed to supporting indigenous Bible teaching ministries in Africa. His passion is to equip others with easy-to-read, accessible resources, that they may better study and make sense of the Bible, and so come to know Jesus better, the Lord of the living Word. He was educated at Bristol University, Oakhill Theological College and the Cornhill Training Course and has been a regular teacher of the Bible for over 30 years. He is also the founder of Living Word Uganda. He is married to Julia and they have been blessed with three children.
Review Quotes:
"...If we long to experience the Bible's life-giving power and want to be equipped to explain its truth to others, then here is an engaging resource to help us."
Jonathan Lamb (Minister-at-Large Keswick Ministries and author of many books)
"This is a vibrant study-course manual, a handbook to get the aspiring new Bible handler moving in the right direction, with practical hints and helps all along the way. But I doubt that there is any experienced Bible student or teacher who would not be enlightened and challenged by its contents and who would not be refreshed and encouraged by its insights, vitality and enthusiasm. Moreover, for every pastor seeking to develop young preachers, this will be a hugely valuable aid."
David Jackman (Past President, The Proclamation Trust)
"I hope this helpful book will get many started on working hard at understanding the Bible."
Christopher Ash (Writer-in-residence, Tyndale House, Cambridge)
"There are three things to love about this book. The author cares about Christ - he keeps in mind the goal that we know Christ better and give glory to him. The author cares about the whole Bible - there are examples and explanations from every corner of the Old and New Testaments. The author cares about people - he has taken great care to make his explanations as accessible as possible to people of all backgrounds and cultures."
Andrew Sach (Tutor on the Cornhill Training Course and author of the Dig Deeper books)
"This should be on the bookshelf and in the hands of everyone who wants to understand the Bible and explain it clearly to others. It is an invaluable resource for teachers and students of God's Word."
Anne Orange (Teacher and Women's Ministry Leader)
"As a homegroup leader, I want to help others see what the Bible says for themselves. This book offers practical, clear and true guidance, in doing just that. Most importantly, Stuart helps us to see the Bible's greatest treasure on every page: Christ. It is rare to find a book that can effectively train you to read the Bible better. It is even rarer to find one that consistently shows you Christ. This is that book.
Laurent Repond (Homegroup and Youth Group Leader)
"You have here an encouraging, refreshing, accessible, informative and practical book that will help you grow in the amazing gift of understanding the very word of God revealed in Scripture. Thank you Stuart."
Nat Schluter (Principal at Johannesburg Bible College, South Africa)