If the Tomb Is Empty

If the Tomb Is Empty

Author: Joby Martin

Publisher: FaithWords

Published: 2022-02-08

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1546001549

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A beloved pastor and a New York Times bestselling author examine scripture and share inspiring personal stories to help reveal the important role that Jesus’ resurrection plays in our everyday lives. The Son of God was crucified, died and buried, and He lay in the tomb for three days—until He walked out shining like the sun. In a culture in which history is erased or rewritten at will, the existence of an empty tomb matters. Why? Because if the tomb is empty—then anything is possible. In his first book, Joby Martin, Lead Pastor of The Church of Eleven22, dives deep into scripture and traces the story of salvation by highlighting the seven mountains throughout scripture where God manifests himself. As he describes each encounter with God, Martin shows us how the interaction on each mountain laid the groundwork for the sacrifice of Christ on Calvary, and shows what God revealed about Himself in the process. He illuminates seven familiar passages, unveiling how God's plan for Christ's sacrifice is threaded throughout scripture, and shows why Christ's resurrection—impossible, unbelievable—means that nothing is too hard for our God. Ultimately, he asks readers, Do you live every day of your life as if the tomb is empty—or as though Jesus is still hanging on that cross? Written with New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin, If the Tomb is Empty is an insightful and spiritually rich examination of what the miracle of Christ's resurrection means for all of us.


Casket Empty: Old Testament Study Guide

Casket Empty: Old Testament Study Guide

Author: Carol M. Kaminski

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9781475289572

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This book will help you understand the redemptive story of the Old Testament through six major periods: Creation, Abraham, Sinai, Kings, Exile and Temple, with the first letter of each heading making up the word CASKET. This acronym will enable you to memorize the storyline of the Old Testament and place key events, people and biblical books in their correct time period. The author takes you through each period step by step, explaining the major covenants and highlighting the most important people, events, and biblical themes. As you become familiar with storyline of the Old Testament you will learn that God's redemptive plan is climactically fulfilled in the New Testament with the coming Messiah. The acronym for the entire Bible is CASKET EMPTY, therefore, which points to the empty tomb of Jesus as the beginning of God's new creation, the assurance that death has been defeated, and the guarantee of our resurrection yet to come. Through the acronym CASKET EMPTY you will have a framework for remembering the entire sweep of the Bible with the person and work of Christ at the center.


If the Tomb Is Empty Study Guide

If the Tomb Is Empty Study Guide

Author: Joby Martin

Publisher: Faithwords

Published: 2022-02-08

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781546002253

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If the tomb is empty, then anything is possible. Whether you're a new believer, a seasoned servant of the faith, or maybe you don't know what you are, join pastor Joby Martin as he traverses the peaks and valleys of six Biblical mountains--Mount Moriah, Mount Sinai, Mount Carmel, the Mount of Beatitudes, the high mountain on which Jesus was tempted, and the Mount of Transfiguration. In scripture, these mountains are used by God for His purposes because they are where God chooses to manifest Himself. And none more so than on the seventh and final mountain where this story begins and ends: the Cross of Jesus Christ on Mount Calvary, and the empty tomb that means so much for us. That Jesus walked out of the tomb alive, and that right this second the Son of God lives, matters for everyone who would believe it. So if the tomb is empty, what does it mean for you? The answer is clear: everything.


CASKET EMPTY Bible Study

CASKET EMPTY Bible Study

Author: Carol M Kaminski

Publisher:

Published: 2022-07-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Learning the Old Testament as one redemptive story through CASKET EMPTY® enables you to trace its storyline in chronological sequence through six key periods: Creation, Abraham, Sinai, Kings, Exile, and Temple, represented by the acronym CASKET. In this eighteen week study, you will learn about key people, events, and promises in the Old Testament and discover how God's plan of redemption is being fulfilled in Jesus. When used with the companion New Testament Bible Study, represented by the acronym EMPTY, the entire story of the Bible is traced from Genesis to Revelation-with Jesus at the center.


The Gospel According to Mark

The Gospel According to Mark

Author:

Publisher: Canongate Books

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 0857860976

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The earliest of the four Gospels, the book portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconcerted disciples. Unlike other gospels, his parables are obscure, to be explained secretly to his followers. With an introduction by Nick Cave


The Case for Easter

The Case for Easter

Author: Lee Strobel

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0310254752

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Of the many world religions, only one claims that its founder returned from the grave. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the very cornerstone of Christianity. But a dead man coming back to life? In our sophisticated age, when myth has given way to science, who can take such a claim seriously? Some argue that Jesus never died on the cross. Conflicting accounts make the empty tomb seem suspect.sHow credible is the evidence for the resurrection? Focusing his award-winning skills as a legal journalist on history's most compelling enigma, Lee Strobel retraces the startling findings that led him from atheism to belief. Drawing on expert testimony first shared in his blockbuster book The Case for Christ, Strobel examines: The Medical Evidence -- Was Jesus' death a sham and his resurrection a hoax? The Evidence of the Missing Body -- Was Jesus' body really absent from his tomb? The Evidence of Appearances -- Was Jesus seen alive after his death on the cross? Written in a hard-hitting journalistic style, The Case for Easter probes the core issues of the resurrection. Jesus Christ, risen from the dead: superstitious myth or life-changing reality? The evidence is in. The verdict is up to you. Book jacket.


The Case for Easter Bible Study Guide

The Case for Easter Bible Study Guide

Author: Lee Strobel

Publisher: HarperChristian Resources

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 0310099285

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What do the Gospel accounts actually say about Jesus' death and resurrection? How can we know the biblical accounts are accurate? In his bestselling book The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel retraced his spiritual journey from atheism to faith by showing how the evidence he obtained from experts in the field of history, archaeology, and ancient manuscripts led him to the verdict that Jesus truly was the Son of God. In this four-week Easter study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), Lee investigates the story surrounding the resurrection of Jesus—and how we can know that it is true. In each session, you'll explore: How to understand the differences between the Gospel accounts. How to use historical and medical evidence to build a strong case for Jesus' resurrection. Why the Gospel writers are credible when they make this claim. Who witnessed Jesus alive after the crucifixion and how it's clear that the early church carried on this teaching. The Case for Easter invites you and your group to examine the evidence for yourselves and point you to the conclusion that Jesus was the Son of God who conquered the grave. ___________________ Designed for use with The Case for Christmas Video Study/The Case for Easter Video Study (sold separately). This DVD is a set of two videos to accompany The Case for Christmas Study Guide and The Case for Easter Study Guide (each guide sold separately).


Lazarus Awakening

Lazarus Awakening

Author: Joanna Weaver

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 030773059X

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Now includes a bonus chapter! For many of us, moving the truth of God’s love from our heads to our hearts is a lifelong process. You believe that God loves the world… but sometimes you wonder if He truly loves you. In Lazarus Awakening, the final book in her life-changing Bethany trilogy, Joanna Weaver invites you to experience a divine shift in how you view your relationship with God. Shattering spiritual formulas for performance-driven faith, Lazarus Awakening clears a path to sweet intimacy with Jesus. You’ll encounter the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in a fresh way as you open your heart to the truth that you are cherished—apart from anything you accomplish, apart from anything you bring. Just as He called Lazarus forth to new life, Jesus wants to free you to live fully in the light of His love, unhindered by fear, regret, or self-condemnation. This edition includes: • a bible study guide for both individual reflection and group discussion • a bonus chapter on laying aside everything that hinders your life with Jesus • tools and resources for living fully and freely as God’s beloved No more graveclothes, no more tombs… Love is calling your name.


The Case for Christ Bible Study Guide Revised Edition

The Case for Christ Bible Study Guide Revised Edition

Author: Lee Strobel

Publisher: HarperChristian Resources

Published: 2013-12-23

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 0310698537

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Is there credible evidence that Jesus--the carpenter from the ancient town of Nazareth--really is the Son of God? In this video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), based on the New York Times bestselling book The Case for Christ, participants journey with Lee Strobel on a quest for the truth about Jesus. Skeptics dismiss the Jesus of the Gospels by claiming there is no evidence that he was God's Son. But does their claim hold weight? And, if not, what evidence is there, especially outside the Bible? Lee Strobel--a former legal journalist and one-time atheist--presents the findings of his own search for truth. This study guide is ideal for: Believers who want to learn more about the hard evidence behind their faith. Christians who find themselves becoming uncertain or doubtful. Anyone investigating, curious, or even skeptical about Christianity. Sift through historical evidence and passages from a range of theologians, thinkers, philosophers, and laypeople on the topic of Jesus as you weigh compelling expert testimony that rejects easy answers. With discussion prompts, Bible passages, and personal reflection cues facilitated by contributor Garry Poole, Strobel invites you and your group to investigate the truth about Jesus Christ as he leads up to the facts that guided him from atheism to faith in Christ. By the end of this six-session study, groups may very well see Jesus in a new way--and even, like Strobel, find their life transformed. Sessions include: The Investigation of a Lifetime Eyewitness Evidence Evidence Outside the Bible Analyzing Jesus Evidence for the Resurrection Reaching Your Verdict Designed for use with The Case for Christ Video Study 9780310698517 (sold separately).


Hunger Study Guide

Hunger Study Guide

Author: Jon L Dybdahl

Publisher: Energion Publications

Published: 2021-07-19

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1631997505

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Are you looking for a study guide to help you, your small group, or your whole church understand and practice spiritual disciplines? If so, this is the book for you. It is based on Dr. Jon L. Dybdahl's book Hunger: Satisfying the Longing of Your Soul. Each chapter contains goals, a story from scripture providing background, and activities to help develop your spiritual life. "Human hunger for God is intense and universal. Even if suppressed or denied, it cries out silently from the depths. Such hunger is not a wish to know about God, but rather a quest to encounter Him. People want to touch, experience, and feel the divine - not just discover facets about God." - Dr. Jon L. Dybdahl Humans have tried since the beginning of their creation to fill the hunger, or empty space, inside of themselves with all that they can find on their own. The desire for money, homes, cars, and various material possessions continues to fill our credit cards without filling our longing for "something." Dr. Jon Dybdahl brings his passion for teaching into the second edition of his successful book, Hunger: Satisfying the Longing of your Soul, and from there into this study guide. Whether you are a seminary professor, a small group leader with 3-12 students or someone who seeks to move closer in your relationship to God, your Savior and Creator, you will find entrees that are biblically grounded to study and that are savory and healthy for your spiritual body.