Focus on the Bible

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2 Kings - Focus on the Bible

The Power And Fury

~ Dale Ralph Davis

2 Kings provides a fast-paced narrative of insight into the history of Israel under its monarchy. This book is a continuation of the narrative begun in 1 Samuel, and continued through 2 Samuel and 1 Kings. Ralph finishes it off... read more

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1 Samuel - Focus on the Bible

Looking on the Heart

~ Dale Ralph Davis

Davis brings cultural and historical colour to the task of interpretation and adds a pastor's heart for personal application. You will find a point of contact with the lives of Samuel, Saul, Jonathan and David as Davis answers... read more

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Joshua - Focus on the Bible

No Falling Words

~ Dale Ralph Davis

This exposition is rooted first in a thorough analysis of the Hebrew text, employing helpful insights from archaeology and linguistics, and second in the major theological and literary themes discovered in each section. Finally... read more

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2 Samuel - Focus on the Bible

Out of Every Adversity

~ Dale Ralph Davis

Davis brings cultural and historical colour to the task of interpreting one of the most studied parts of the Bible. The lessons in 2 Samuel from the life of Israel, and David in particular, have obvious modern parallels. Davis... read more

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1 Kings - Focus on the Bible

The Wisdom And the Folly

~ Dale Ralph Davis

1 Kings is a continuation of a narrative of the history of Israel which begins in 1 Samuel and continues through into 1 & 2 Kings. While we so often struggle with the events and issues of the book of 1st Kings, Ralph Davis helps... read more

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Judges - Focus on the Bible

Such a Great Salvation

~ Dale Ralph Davis

The Church has a problem with Judges, it is so earthy, puzzling, primitive and violent - so much so that the Church can barely stomach it. It falls under the category 'embarrassing scripture'. Such an attitude is, of course,... read more

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Ruth & Esther - Focus on the Bible

God Behind the Seen

~ Barry C. Davis, A. Boyd Luter

Tragedy and triumph – the books of Ruth and Esther tell the stories of two women who achieve success against all odds. One woman overcomes a personal tragedy, the other a nationwide crisis. The roads they take to succeed,... read more

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Daniel

Tail of Two Cities

~ Bob Fyall

Frenetic scholarly activity has raged over differing interpretations of the book of Daniel. Many liberal scholars claim that it is full of fanciful accounts, some that the prophecies were written after the events occurred. Bob... read more

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Romans - Focus on the Bible

Revelation of God's Righteousness

~ Paul Barnett

Dale Leschert has written - "Paul's epistle to the Romans may possibly be the most influential letter ever written. Apart from its immediate impact upon the first century, it has indirectly altered the direction of the church and... read more

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Isaiah - Focus on the Bible

A Covenant to be Kept for the Sake of the Church

~ Allan Harman

Isaiah has been called the 'fifth gospel'. Why? Because in it God speaks through his prophet of his people's departure from truth, the need for repentance and the redemption provided by a coming saviour. Isaiah's imagery is some... read more