The Navigators

"What does Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection mean for my life, death, and resurrection? Paul—one of Christianity’s first theologians—sets out to answer that question. Tracing numerous threads through the Old Testament, Paul shows how Jesus’ death on the cross draws together humanity’s collective failures and transforms them into a rich tapestry. Follow the threads and find your place in the story God is weaving. "

I would not recommend this book unless you're doing it as part of a fairly large group (at least 8 or so people) of varying conservative/progressive points of view that are open to discussion. The book poses some good questions, but at times takes a distinctive lean. If you don't have folks in your group that have a different view, you might take things carte blanche and that just isn't very interesting. The book also reads as a little 'dated', but then, it really is...

‘With word pictures to spark your imagination, the preeminent prophet Isaiah paints pictures of the holy and composes symphonies of hope. Witness the double-edged dynamic of God’s holiness, both burning away sin in the furnaces of His judgment and refining the humble so they are fit for His presence. God the looming judge also sends the Suffering Servant, who takes our sorrows upon Himself. Watch Isaiah bring these seeming contradictions to dramatic resolution in his magnificent show more masterwork.” show less

This is a great topical resource that focuses on scripture lessons related to our daily walk with Christ. Topics such as the importance of the word, dealing with temptation, confession of sin, depending on the Holy Spirit's power. Comes with scripture memory cards that go with the lesson.