Exploring God's Mercy
Five Images of Salvation
Published on 29. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7151-4224-0 (ISBN)
Description
The great mystery of the human condition and God's action to save us is too vast to be contained in a single image or one kind of language. The Bible uses a kaleidoscope of word pictures of human life and God's intervention in it. Exploring God's Mercy is a short course for small groups that focuses on five classic images of the Christian gospel which are woven through scripture and the Christian tradition:
Lost and finding the way
Trapped and set free
Sick in soul and healed
In turmoil and being at peace
Barren and becoming fruitful
Each chapter explores one of these images through stories, popular culture, biblical material and Christian tradition, supported by YouTube clips and further film suggestions. Discussion starters, questions, prayers and a leader's guide are included making this ideal for Lent groups or as an introductory course to the Christian faith at any time of the year.
Lost and finding the way
Trapped and set free
Sick in soul and healed
In turmoil and being at peace
Barren and becoming fruitful
Each chapter explores one of these images through stories, popular culture, biblical material and Christian tradition, supported by YouTube clips and further film suggestions. Discussion starters, questions, prayers and a leader's guide are included making this ideal for Lent groups or as an introductory course to the Christian faith at any time of the year.
Reviews / Votes
'As the introduction states, "This book aims to help you to understand how much God loves you", and, given the problem so many people have with the concept of being loved, that's got to be worth giving consideration to. There are notes and suggestions for group leaders in structuring the sessions, including a very helpful suggestion to run the course over ten rather than five weeks.' -- Clem Jackson * Christian Marketplace * "There is so much good stuff here that a group leader would need a firm grip on timing to complete the sessions in the intended 90 minutes." -- David Wilbourne * Church Times *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
129 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7151-4224-0 (9780715142240)
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Steven Croft
Exploring God's Mercy
E-Book
07/2013
1st Edition
Hymns Ancient & Modern
€12.39
Available for download
Person
STEVEN CROFT has written extensively on ministry, evangelism and discipleship and was one of the authors of Emmaus: the way of faith. Formerly Archbishops' Missioner and Fresh Expressions Team Leader, he is now Bishop of Sheffield. In this role he aims to engage with those on the edge of or outside the churches