Using the right tools, you can unearth new treasure in the Gospels, starting with Mark as a worked example.
Anyone who has been through Sunday school can tell you that Jesus walked on water, fed the 5,000 and told a parable about a sower. Is there really much more to it than that? Aren't the Gospels supposed to be the "easy" bits of the Bible?
Using Mark as a worked example, Andrew and Tim follow 'the most important things that have ever happened in the history of the world'. They help us see "a diagnosis of the human condition more perceptive than that offered by any physician, politician, philosopher or psychiatrist". They point to a solution that touches in the same moment both the horrors of hell and the glory of heaven. We come face to face with the Jesus of the Bible and see how to follow him in a way that utterly transforms our lives.
The conviction of the Dig Deeper books is that God wants us to work hard at reading the Bible in order to discover its true meaning, hence the use of 'tools' to dig and dig again. It's an interactive and enjoyable process. Indeed, the authors want to make finding Bible treasure a real possibility for everyone. And to do so with receptive hearts, listening to what the Holy Spirit is saying.
| Author | Andrew Sach, Tim Hiorns |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781783591992 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | 2015 |
| Dimensions | 135mm x 203mm |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 224 |
| Publisher | IVP |
Ideal for young Christians or Christians who are eager to begin a new depth of Bible study, Dig Deeper does just what it promises—it provides tools for understanding the Word of God. In his praise for the book Kent R. Hughes says that he will keep a few copies handy to give to others and even to refresh his own preaching. And Jay Thomas, who serves as College Pastor at College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, says that he would be glad to put it into the hands of any of his students. This exactly that kind of book—one to read and one to keep on-hand, ready to give away. I recommend it for both purposes.... continue reading
Does what it says on the cover: it provides tools to enable you dig deeper into the Bible's treasure. It is accessible to folk who are new to the concept of this way of getting to grips with scripture, whilst also being a great reminder for those who are already familiar. The worked examples really help clarify the process. Each time I've bought a new copy I ended up giving it away - so last time I bought several!
Really helpful to give you a challenging understanding of the wonderful good news of the Lord Jesus as Mark explains it. Useful for individual or group use.