1 & 2 Samuel: Rise of the Lord's Anointed - Softcover

Gabrysch, Kay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596387505 ISBN 13: 9781596387508

Publisher: P&R Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

From the private sorrows of Hannah to the action-packed reign of King David, the narratives of 1 and 2 Samuel make for a gripping read. But how do you best study these stories? What bearing do they have on Christ, the New Testament, or your life today? Kay Gabrysch answers these questions while helping us develop a lasting framework for reading biblical narratives.

·Recurring "big questions" explore characterization, setting, worldview, conflict, resolution, and relation to Christ.
·Questions specific to the passage draw in portions from the rest of Scripture.
·Applications questions go straight to your heart and life.

About this title

About the Author:

Kay Gabrysch has been leading Bible studies for over twenty years and currently teaches twice weekly at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas. She also teaches classes for Dallas Theological Seminary and Reformed University Fellowship and is a retreat and conference speaker, small business owner, wife, and mother of two.

Review:

"Kay Gabrysch leads us well through these adventurous stories to the throne of David's greater Son. And she does so in an accessible way that draws us in." --Joseph (Skip) Ryan, Chancellor and Professor of Practical Theology, Redeemer Seminary, Dallas

"Gracious and accessible, Gabrysch introduces her readers to the world of sound biblical interpretation by emphasizing the storied nature of Scripture." --Michael D. Williams, Professor of Systematic Theology, Covenant Seminary, St. Louis

"Kay's thoughtful framework and insightful questions helped our women's Bible study to engage these Old Testament narratives with heightened expectation." --Richard Colquitt, Assistant Pastor for Community Formation, Christ the King Presbyterian Church, Houston

About this edition

• Publisher: P&R Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1596387505
• ISBN 13: 9781596387508
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464