Words of Life DVD

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 12/29/2020
  • Binding: DVD
  • ISBN: 9781791013264

Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and beautiful life.

In this book of Scripture and inspiration, bestselling author Adam Hamilton brings modern eyes to the most important set of ethics in history. He considers the commandments in their historical context, considering the meaning of each commandment in Hebrew, unpacking how Jesus reinterpreted them, and showing how every thou-shalt-not was intended to point to a life-giving “thou shalt.” He also explores how the latest research in science and psychology illuminates these commandments, rightly understood, as a way of ordering one’s life beautifully in the present day. In a culture marked by workaholism, materialism, and social media-driven envy, God has given us a time-tested path that leads to gratitude, confidence, and peace.

Plan and customize your Lenten study. The DVD includes short sessions on each commandment to combine in that way that fits your group and your schedule. Explore the Ten Commandments with Adam Hamilton as he teaches from locations in Egypt and The Nelson-Atkins Museum. The video sessions are approximately 10 minutes in length and, when combined with the book and available Leader Guide, can be customized to create a six-week Lenten study.

Words of Life Children’s Leader Guide

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 12/29/2020
  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781791013356

Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and beautiful life.

In this book of Scripture and inspiration, bestselling author Adam Hamilton brings modern eyes to the most important set of ethics in history. He considers the commandments in their historical context, considering the meaning of each commandment in Hebrew, unpacking how Jesus reinterpreted them, and showing how every thou-shalt-not was intended to point to a life-giving “thou shalt.” He also explores how the latest research in science and psychology illuminates these commandments, rightly understood, as a way of ordering one’s life beautifully in the present day. In a culture marked by workaholism, materialism, and social media-driven envy, God has given us a time-tested path that leads to gratitude, confidence, and peace.

The Children’s Leader Guide contains session plans for younger and older children (grades K-2 and 3-6) including games, activities, craft ideas, and reproducible handouts.

Incarnation Streaming Video Session 4

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 09/15/2020
  • Binding: Streaming Video
  • ISBN: 9781791005634

His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh. In Incarnation, best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores the meaning of these titles and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Join him and reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and world today! In Session 4 titled, The Light of the World, Adam Hamilton explores the opening words of John, which describes Jesus as the Word made flesh and the Light of the world. We see in this session how Jesus brings light into our dark places, and how we are called to bear Christ’s light to others. Running Time: 15:07 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on Digital Content in your account, and select Streaming Videos.

Incarnation Streaming Video Session 3

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 09/15/2020
  • Binding: Streaming Video
  • ISBN: 9781791005627

His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh. In Incarnation, best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores the meaning of these titles and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Join him and reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and world today! In Session 3 titled, Emmanuel in the Midst of a Pandemic, the gospel of Matthew calls Jesus Emmanuel, God with us. Adam Hamilton examines that name for Jesus in this session, helping us see the power of the good news that God is with us even in the worst of times. Running Time: 13:43 Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on Digital Content in your account, and select Streaming Videos.

Incarnation Streaming Video Session 2

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 09/15/2020
  • Binding: Streaming Video
  • ISBN: 9781791005610

His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh.

In Incarnation, best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores the meaning of these titles and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Join him and reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and world today!

In Session 2 titled The Savior and Our Need for Saving, Adam Hamilton discusses what it means to call Jesus our Savior, exploring the nature of the sin that we need to be saved from as well as the help or rescuing that Jesus offers us.

Running Time: 11:20

Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on Digital Content in your account, and select Streaming Videos.

Incarnation Streaming Video Session 1

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 09/15/2020
  • Binding: Streaming Video
  • ISBN: 9781791005603

His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh.

In Incarnation, best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores the meaning of these titles and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Join him and reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and world today!

In Session 1 titled Presidents and King, the gospel writers refer to Jesus as the Anointed One, Christ or Messiah. In this session Adam Hamilton explores the titles Christ, Messiah, and King, helping us see what it means to follow and worship Jesus as our king today.

Running Time: 15:09

Instructions: To stream a purchased video, login with your cokesbury.com user account, click on Digital Content in your account, and select Streaming Videos.

Making Sense of the Bible – eBook [ePub]

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 03/01/2014
  • Binding: ePub
  • ISBN: 9780062234971

Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to experience deep divisions over universal social issues. The underlying debate isn’t about a particular social issue, but instead it is about how we understand the nature of scripture and how we should interpret it. The world’s bestselling, most-read, and most-loved book is also one of the most confusing. In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton, one of the country’s leading pastors and Christian authors, addresses the hot-button issues that plague the church and cultural debate, and answers many of the questions frequently asked by Christians and non-Christians alike.Did God really command Moses to put gay people to death? Did Jesus really teach that everyone who is not a Christian will be assigned to hell? Why would Paul command women to “keep silent in the church?” Were Adam and Eve real people? Is the book of Revelation really about the end times? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? Is the Bible ever wrong? In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses these often misunderstood biblical themes leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving.–Diana Butler Bass, author of Christianity After Religion

Incarnation Leader Guide – eBook [ePub]

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 09/15/2020
  • Binding: ePub
  • ISBN: 9781791005580

His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh.

In Incarnation, best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores the meaning of these titles and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Join him and reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and world today!

Chapter topics include:

The Royal Titles: Lord and Messiah

The Deliverer’s Title: Savior

The Incarnate Title: Emmanuel

The Light of the World

Epilogue: The Word Made Flesh

The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the four-week study including session plans, activities, and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.

Incarnation Leader Guide

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 09/15/2020
  • Binding: Adhesive - Perfect Binding
  • ISBN: 9781791005573

His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh.

In Incarnation, best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores the meaning of these titles and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Join him and reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and world today!

Chapter topics include:

The Royal Titles: Lord and Messiah

The Deliverer’s Title: Savior

The Incarnate Title: Emmanuel

The Light of the World

Epilogue: The Word Made Flesh

The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the four-week study including session plans, activities, and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.

Incarnation DVD

David Burns on January 19, 2024

  • Publication Date: 09/15/2020
  • Binding: DVD
  • ISBN: 9781791005597

His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh.

In Incarnation, best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores the meaning of these titles and what they tell us about the child whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. Join him and reflect upon the significance of the Christ-child for our lives and world today!

Chapter topics include:

The Royal Titles: Lord and Messiah

The Deliverer’s Title: Savior

The Incarnate Title: Emmanuel

The Light of the World

Epilogue: The Word Made Flesh

The four-session DVD features Adam Hamilton guiding participants through the study. The video sessions are approximately 10-12 minutes in length and, when combined with the six book chapters, make an ideal six-week group study. All videos sessions are closed captioned.