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Listen to insights into specific psalms presented by one of two biblical scholars through an informal, roundtable conversation format.  \u003cp\u003eIdeal experience for adults who are interested in the practice of prayer and worship and would like to connect prayer practice with Scripture. The study is accessible for adults with little prior Bible experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSessions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eWord of God, Words of Prayer \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Prayer Book of God's People \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePraying the Psalms \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Language of the Heart \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Geography of the Imagination \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Theology of the Imagination \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLament and Praise \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrace and Repentance \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLove and Wrath \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHallelujah and Amen \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Jinkins\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He serves as Dean of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where he is also Professor of Pastoral Theology. Michael is the author of eleven books, including \u003cem\u003eIn the House of the Lord: Inhabiting the Psalms of Lament\u003c\/em\u003e (Liturgical Press, 1998), \u003cem\u003eInvitation to Theology\u003c\/em\u003e (InterVarsity Press, 2001), and \u003cem\u003eLetters to New Pastors\u003c\/em\u003e (Eerdmans, 2006).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49571745333521,"sku":"GOR005485047","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50105047744785,"sku":"CIN0687650712G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50359341351185,"sku":"CIN0687650712A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50626967011601,"sku":"CIN0687650712VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0687650712.jpg?v=1773920846"},{"product_id":"invitation-to-the-old-testament-dvd-book-abingdon-press-9780687497218","title":"Invitation to the Old Testament: DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach session on the DVD will feature a two-part video segment that guides the flow of the session.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore the Old Testament's story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many voices of the biblical text. Hear the magnificence of a Creation hymn, discover the law and wisdom teachings, listen to the warning of the prophets and explore the poetry of the Song of Solomon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the two weekly video segments, first gain insight from biblical scholars and then take a visual tour of archaeological sites, ancient artifacts, and other physical remains, related to and illuminating scripture and events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal experience for adults who are interested in the practice of prayer and worship and would like to connect prayer practice with Scripture. The study is accessible for adults with little prior Bible experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipants gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Old Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible and a renewed discovery of our identity in God and God's vision for all things.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis eight-week study includes a participant book outlining daily reading assignments for group preparations, a leader guide suggesting discussion activities for use in the 60-90-minute weekly meeting, and a video component providing interpretation and context for the biblical texts.\u003c\/p\u003e Sessions: \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Making of the Hebrew Bible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Creation Story of Israel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOut of Bondage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromise and Problem in the Land\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIsrael Has a King\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDivision and the Rise of Prophecy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExile and Response\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestoration and Renewal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50162885394705,"sku":"CIN0687497213VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0687497213.jpg?v=1779875637"},{"product_id":"invitation-to-john-planning-kit-book-abingdon-press-9780687642670","title":"Invitation to John: Planning Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Planning Kit is design to provided you with everything to review the study. 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