Well-known educator Don Griggs has written an accessible, easy-to-understand overview of the Bible for adults who have--or fear they have--little or no Bible knowledge. In two volumes, one each for the Old and New Testaments, Griggs guides us through the Bible and introduces basic tools and skills for Bible study.
Donald L. Griggs' popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners present basic themes, histories, personalities, and meanings of the Bible. A leader's guide and participant section are included for each book, making each volume an excellent resource for group or individual study.

The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners

Griggs, Donald L.

Religion & Spirituality

Westminster/John Knox Press

The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners

Well-known educator Don Griggs has written an accessible, easy-to-understand overview of the Bible for adults who have--or fear they have--little or no Bible knowledge. In two volumes, one each for the Old and New Testaments, Griggs guides us through the Bible and introduces basic tools and skills for Bible study.Donald L. Griggs' popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners present basic themes, histories, personalities, and meanings of the Bible.  A leader's guide and participant section are included for each book, making each volume an excellent resource for group or individual study.

The Bible from Scratch, Two Volume Set: Old Testament for Beginners and New Testament for Beginners

From Matthew's matter-of-fact genealogy demonstrating Jesus' status as a descendant of King David, through the soaring words of the Sermon on the Mount, to the lessons found in the Seven Parables of the Kingdom, Matthew's Gospel is rich and wonderfully relevant to contemporary Christians. Under the wise guidance of Donald Griggs and Earl Johnson, Matthew's Gospel is also easily accessible to those with little or no knowledge of the Bible.

Matthew's Gospel from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners (The Bible from Scratch)

Johnson, Earl S.

This useful and accessible guide provides an introduction the Gospel of Mark. It is perfect for readers who are new to the Gospel as well as those who are looking for a new perspective on its message. This guide is perfect for individual or group study.
Donald L. Griggs' popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners presented basic themes, histories, personalities, and meanings of the Bible. With this expansion of the series, Griggs offers the lay reader an opportunity to build on the foundation of that broad knowledge with a series of volumes based on the individual books of the Old and New Testaments. A leader's guide and participant section are included for each book, making each volume an excellent resource for group or individual study.

Mark's Gospel from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners (The Bible from Scratch)

Myers Jr., Charles D.

Building on the foundation of the popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The New Testament for Beginners, Griggs offers a series of volumes based on the individual books of the Bible. A leader's guide and a participant section are included for each book.
This new addition to the series looks at the Gospel of Luke, perhaps the most popular Gospel with its stories of the birth of Jesus, the boy Jesus conversing in the Temple, the good Samaritan, the prodigal son, the poor widow and her two copper coins, and rich Zacchaeus in a sycamore tree.

Luke's Gospel from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners (The Bible from Scratch)

Walaskay, Paul W.

Replete with some of the most familiar and beloved stories from the Bible (Adam and Eve, Noah and the Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, and Abraham and Isaac), Genesis also tells the story of God's creation of the universe. It is about beginnings-and thus is the perfect book to begin the expanded Bible from Scratch series. Includes seven sessions.

Genesis from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners (The Bible from Scratch)

March, W. Eugene

This new volume in the best-selling Bible from Scratch series pairs noted author Donald Griggs with biblical scholar and teacher Eugene March. Together they explore the book of Exodus--the story of the deliverance of God's people from slavery, oppression, and injustice. Rather than covering every chapter and verse in the book, Exodus from Scratch highlights stories that best reflect the major themes of Exodus: deliverance, abiding faith, and the goodness of God. Organized in seven chapters with seven accompanying lessons, this book will help readers and small groups more fully understand the book of Exodus and see the work of a God who desires justice, freedom, and faithfulness for all.

Exodus from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners (The Bible from Scratch)

Building on the foundation of the popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The New Testament for Beginners, Donald Griggs and Paul Walaskay offer a new study on the book of Acts.
In seven chapters, Griggs and Walaskay tell the story of this popular New Testament book, with its stories of the works of Jesus' disciples after his death, resurrection, and ascension. A leader's guide and participant section are included, making this volume an excellent resource for group or individual study.

Acts from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners (Bible from Scratch)

Paul W. Walasky

This author is an authority on church school teaching and how to keep children engaged in learning the Bible lessons. A worthy and wonderful purchase for the old or the new teacher. Great choice for a resource room.

Basic Skills for Church Teachers

ABINGDON PRESS *

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