Shenandoah Presbytery

new for january

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The following new study resources for individual or group use are available for you at the Resource Center!

Belief: A Theological Commentary on the Bible from Westminster John Knox Press offers a fresh and invigorating approach to the Bible. Building on a wide range of sources from biblical studies, the history of theology, the church’s liturgical and musical traditions, contemporary culture and the Christian tradition, this series focuses less on traditional historical and literary angles and more on a theologically focused commentary that considers the contemporary relevance of the texts.

The volume on Genesis offers a new and interesting theological interpretation using the themes of liberation and the concerns of the poor and marginalized.

The Hebrews volume focuses on this extended sermon that has guided and nurtured the church through many significant controversies throughout its history.

The Interpretation commentary series by John Knox Press has expanded to include collections based on passages and themes.

In The Sacraments in Biblical Perspective, Ronald P. Byars offers a comprehensive look at the history and theology of the sacraments of baptism and the Eucharist.

Faith Questions, a new youth curriculum from Westminster John Knox Press is based on questions posed by older youth from around the PC(USA). Each question is explored through four class sessions.

Politics – explores party politics, is it a sin not to vote, why some politicians make poor decisions in their personal lives, and is it ok to talk about politics at church?

Called – explores why just believing in Jesus isn’t enough, what call is about and ways we can answer that call.

New in the Being Reformed: Faith Seeking Understanding curriculum for adults (each study includes both a Leader’s Guide and a Participant’s Book -

Enough: God’s Blessings in Abundance by Laura Mendenhall. Explores dimensions of what it means to have enough and the myth that more is better. The study unfolds to show how we can become unbound from fears of ‘not enough’ and focuses on both our
actions and our attitudes as we try to live faithful Christian lives.

Church History: Those Who Shaped the Christian Faith by Gary Neal Hansen. Explores major periods in the church from the Early Church to the twentieth century by introducing personalities who made significant contributions and whose importance has been long lasting.

Faith, Hope, Love, and Witness: The PC(USA) Form of Government by Paul K. Hooker. Acquaints readers with the basics of the new Book of Order and the theological and ecclesiastical insights in presents.