Living in the Grip of Relentless Grace – Déjà Vu All Over Again (Genesis 25:19-34)
In this study Duguid unfolds the story of God's grace through the lives of Jacob and Rebekah in Genesis 25:19-34.
Living in the Gap between Promise and Reality – The Preparation of a Saint (Genesis 11:27-32)
Duguid depicts Genesis 11:27-32 as “the preparation of Abraham and Sarah.” He offers an exposition on this passage that helps readers to apply it to their own lives.
Heroes of Heroes – The Poor in Spirit
In Chapter 1 Duguid unfolds the significance of the characterizing of Jesus’ disciples in Matthew 5:3 as “poor in spirit.” He takes it to mean that we ought to know that we don’t have any resources within ourselves, and therefore we have to look to God for help.
Esther and Ruth – Standing Firm against the Empire (Esther 1:1-22)
Chapter 1 is an expository commentary on Esther 1:1-22.
Living in the Light of Inextinguishable Hope – Hope for Dysfunctional Families (Genesis 37:1-11)
This chapter is a character study of Joseph, his brothers, and their father Jacob in Genesis 37:1-11. The authors reflect on the hope of the gospel as portrayed in this passage. Questions for further reflection are added at the chapter's end.
A Christian without a deep desire to worship, is a contradiction in terms.