“I guess there are never enough books.”
– John Steinbeck
Scripture devotes more space to the story of Jacob than Abraham and Isaac’s combined. He is the father of the twelve tribes and the man from whom the nation of Israel derived its name. Yet he is one of the most flawed figures in the Bible, whose name Jacob, or “cheat,” suits his early life.Favored Cheat examines the life of the Bible’s third patriarch through his own eyes. Written in first person, this unique study of Jacob’s life will help readers see Jacob’s story in a new way.This edition includes a thirteen-lesson study guide for personal devotions, small groups, or Bible classes.
The Bible is several thousand years older than social media. Could it have anticipated the digital age, and, if so, does it tell us how to navigate it safely? It may not speak about our technology, but the Bible does have something to say about how we use it. Dangerous Playground takes a look at that advice with a view towards staying injury free as we interact with a dangerous playground.
For many Christians, hope is an abstract notion with little or no meaning. In Christian Hope, Drew Kizer seeks to resurrect our certainty about the future by giving it a foundation in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and defining it in Biblical terms. The book is divided into three parts: an explanation of hope, a definition of hope, and a discussion of the practical effects hope has on one’s life. It’s goal is to facilitate a “living hope” in the lives of God’s people. Thirteen chapters divide the book into lessons that may be used in quarterly Bible school programs. Discussion questions follow each lesson to promote class participation.
In Christian Faith, Drew Kizer answers the all important questions about Biblical faith and urges readers to focus on the One Who makes all things possible. The book is divided into three parts: an explanation of the meaning of faith, a study of miracles, the first source of faith, and a discussion of the Bible, God’s source for faith today. Use it in the classroom or for personal study. It also serves as a good handbook for questions on miracles, the Holy Spirit, the inspiration of the Bible, and salvation by faith alone. Discussion questions follow each lesson to promote class participation.
Because the cross is the heart of Christianity, Christians should look constantly for fresh ways to understand its meaning. The Cast of the Cross answers this need by taking its readers to Calvary through the eyes of the men and women who were there. Some of the characters are heroic, some are puzzling, and some are even repulsive. But the true protagonist is Christ. This book was written to exalt Him.
Drew Kizer’s new collection of short stories works like a series of parables that confront readers with important questions, such as, “What’s my deepest need?” “Why do we suffer?” and “What’s the value of sacrifice?” In this unique offering, Kizer entertains, but he also prods our hearts, touching us in that place only stories dare to go–into the recesses of imagination and soul.
Read these stories, and you will meet a reluctant seer who poisons himself to stop the visions from invading his sleep. You’ll follow an old man leading his red heifer to the sacrificial grounds. You will see miracles and travel through time.
From Conquerors to Kings by Drew Kizer is the second volume in the Riddle Creek series on the history of the Jews. Picking up where Barton Kizer’s From Slaves to Conquerors left off, this episode in Jewish history spans from Samuel, the last judge of Israel, to the events leading up to the division of God’s people into two kingdoms. The reigns of Israel’s first three kings — Saul, David, and Solomon — are discussed in detail.
From Captives to the Cross by Drew Kizer is the final volume in Riddle Creek’s series on the history of Israel. Picking up where Andy Kizer’s From Kings to Captives concluded, it outlines the four stages of Israel’s restoration after the Babylonian captivity. With this restoration completed under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and Mordecai, God’s nation was set for the fulfillment of His promise to bless the world through His Son, Jesus Christ.