Synopses & Reviews
Discover Jesus in the Pages of the Bible reveals the true story of Jesus through the four gospels. Drawn from one of the best-selling Bible handbooks in history, this special Jesus edition beautifully summarizes critical information, key Scripture passages and personal application from the gospels.
Paperbound, 176 pages
Excellent small group study
Five chapters, one overview and one related to each gospel writer
Includes study guide, Bible reading plan and Steps to Peace with God”
NIV text throughout
Synopsis
This is a must-have for pastors, teachers and all individuals who want to understand Gods great plan of the ages revealed from Genesis to Revelation. Readers will find essential facts and historical background, but more importantly see how every book of the Bible points to Jesus and Gods plan to transform every person's life through faith in Him.
Synopsis
With Dr. Mears as teacher and mentor, readers will study the four accounts of Jesus Christs life and ministry: the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They will gain a big-picture understanding of key eventsJesus miraculous birth, His ministry, His teachings, and His crucifixion and resurrectionyet also see how each Gospel evangelist chose to emphasize particular themes for his reading audience.
Twelve sessions of study give readers an opportunity to examine Jesus life in depth, whether on their own or with a group, and discussion/reflection questions invite groups or individuals to go even deeper.
About the Author
HENRIETTA C. MEARS was one of the great Bible teachers of the 20th century. While Christian Education Director at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, she built one of the largest Sunday Schools in the world and wrote curriculum that was in such high demand that to publish it, she founded Gospel Light in 1933. Such notable Christian leaders as Richard C. Halverson, Luis Evans, Jr. and Bill Bright were among her students. Billy Graham said of Dr. Mears, "Her enthusiasm for the Lord Jesus Christ was contagious."Miss Mears went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 1963.