I wrote this book for me—and people like me. Now, let me explain. I love God, and I love to read and study his book, the Bible. In fact, that’s what I do for a living. I’m blessed to lead a wonderful church, and I’m also an adjunctive professor for two large, evangelical seminaries. What this means is that I’m constantly studying and teaching God’s word. And that’s just it—studying for my mind is one thing; meditating with my heart is another. That is why I love devotional studies. They help remind me that I must be a faithful worshiper before I can be a faithful teacher. That’d why I’ve written this book. 30 Days to James is the kind of devotional that I love to read—a devotional that unites solid teaching with practical application. It’s designed to give you a devotion to read every day for a month, along with some valuable resources for meditation, application, and prayer. Honestly, my days are as crazy as yours, so you can read each day’s devotion in 15-20 minutes. The study, however, will stay with you all day long! You can purchase either a hard copy or an eBook, whichever works best for your busy life. Further, this book is written in such a way that anyone, from new believers to life-long saints, will grow in their spiritual journey. So, what are you waiting for? One more thing . . . This book is part of a larger series of books that is being developed by Seed Publishing Group; it is called 30 Days to the Bible. Each year, several new books will be added to this series until all the books of the Bible have been covered. Renowned scholars and pastors from around the country will be writing books for this exciting, new series. So, if you like 30 Days to James, keep your eyes open for the next books in the series: 30 Days to Genesis, 30 Days to Acts, 30 Days to the Parables, 30 Days to John, and 30 Days to Colossians! Finally, Seed Publishing Group (www.seed-publishing-group.com) is an indie publisher committed to bringing great resources to both individual Christians and the local church. As part of that commitment, they are partners with The Pillar Network for church planting (www.nacpf.org). $1 from each sale of 30 Days to James goes directly to church plants throughout North America. Thank you for purchasing 30 Days to James, and thank you for investing in church planting! --Bill Curtis, Ph.D.

30 Days to James: A Devotional Commentary

Religion & Spirituality

CURTIS, Bill

Worship & Devotion

Seed Publishing Group, LLC

The book of Acts is exciting and a bit intimidating. One cannot help but be thrilled at the miraculous events, the bold witness and the explosive growth that is written about in Acts. But it can be intimidating to read of faith that seems so much deeper and witness that seems so much bolder than what one sees in the life of the average church and Christian today. Rather than intimidation from the book, I want to suggest that we desire imitation of the book. Let’s ask the Lord to help us to learn all we can from this great book of the Bible so that we can discover the same passion and power that we see in the early church. Let’s ask the Lord to make us bold and to fill us with faith and to use us in pow- erful ways. Let’s follow the example of Spirit-filled men like Peter, Paul and Barnabas. Let’s ask the Lord to give our churches life like the church at Antioch or discern- ment like the church at Berea. The Lord gives us the book of Acts as an example of what our lives and churches can be like when we are filled with the Holy Spirit and walking by faith. Let me suggest some things in connection with reading 30 Days to Acts. First, read it with someone else, or better yet, with a group of people. Reading it with a Bible study group or a Sunday School class or others will help you get the most out of it. As you discuss together what God is teaching you, there will be mutual benefit and encouragement. Perhaps your entire church could go through these 30 days together. Second, read the verses for the day before reading the devotional words that follow. Read the verses carefully and prayerfully and allow those words to sink into your soul. Then read the focal verse and the devotional words that follow. Also, read one chapter per day. Perhaps the “30 Days” part of the title already clued you in to that idea. Instead of reading through the entire book, read a chapter each day. This will help you to develop the healthy pattern of a daily devotional time and it will allow the words of each day to sink in a bit. I am praying for you. I am praying that every person who reads 30 Days to Acts will experience the presence and the power of the Holy Spirit in his or her own life. As you read this book, I am praying God will open your heart to what he wants to do in your life and through your life. I’m praying that reading this book will awaken a hunger in your heart for God to work in your life as he did in the lives of the men and women of the early church. Ask him to guide you on this journey and to do something so great in your heart that you know it is from him. I pray God blesses the next 30 days of your life in a special way! One more thing . . . This book is part of a larger series of books that is being developed by Seed Publishing Group; it is called 30 Days to the Bible. Each year, several new books will be added to this series until all the books of the Bible have been covered. Renowned scholars and pastors from around the country will be writing books for this exciting, new series. So, if you like 30 Days to Acts, keep your eyes open for the next books in the series: 30 Days to Genesis, 30 Days to James, 30 Days to the Parables, 30 Days to John, and 30 Days to Colossians! Finally, Seed Publishing Group is an indie publisher committed to bringing great resources to both individual Christians and the local church (please visit them at www. seed-publishing-group.com). As part of that commitment, they are partners with The Pillar Network for church planting (www.thepillarnetwork.com). $1 from each sale of 30 Days to Acts goes directly to church plants throughout North America. Thank you for purchasing 30 Days to Acts, and thank you for investing in church planting!

30 Days to Acts: A Devotional Commentary

Munton, Doug

Christian Books & Bibles

Aspire is a 15-week study, written in two parts, designed to be used to disciple believers in the local church. Each week's study combines rich theological content and clear practical application in a journal-based format. Ideal for one-on-one discipleship relationships, Aspire guides believers toward life-long transformation.

Aspire: Part One: Transformed by the Gospel

Rogers, Matt

Most scholars agree that Genesis is organized around the phrase “these are the generations of.” The Hebrew word for generations is “toledoth.” As a result, this phrase has become known as a “toledoth formula.” There are ten of these statements throughout Genesis, which form eleven main sections of the book. These phrases represent transitions in Genesis which the author Moses used to organize his content. Below are the toledoth formulas in Genesis. The Toledoth Formulas of Genesis • Introduction and Creation 1:1-2:3 • Toledoth of the heavens and the earth 2:4-4:26 • Toledoth of Adam 5:1-6:8 • Toledoth of Noah 6:9-9:29 • Toledoth of the Sons of Noah 10:1-11:9 • Toledoth of Shem 11:10-26 • Toledoth of Terah 11:27-25:11 • Toledoth of Ishmael 25:12-18 • Toledoth of Isaac 25:19-35:29 • Toledoth of Esau 36:1-37:1 • Toledoth of Jacob 37:2-50:26 When we look at this list, we can see that the book of Genesis is a collection of family stories. As you proceed through the book, however, look for the way that God works through the lives of these families. God is the beginning and the end of this book. He is the main character; the one constant throughout the book. He creates, judges, promises, protects, calls, and guides the narrative of Genesis. As the families of the earth expand, God directs his focus toward one family—the family of Jacob. As a result, the toledoth of Jacob occupies more space than any other family story in Genesis except for Terah’s (Abraham’s father). Genesis is divided into two main sections. Scholars have long noted that the first eleven chapters deal with man’s primeval history, while chapters 12-50 recount the stories of the biblical patriarchs. The devotions of this book will be loosely based upon the toledoths and this two-part structure of Genesis. While the daily readings will not openly stress them, those organizational structures will be the skeletal structure around which the devotions are formed. My prayer is that you will have a great thirty-day journey through Genesis. One more thing . . . This book is part of a larger series of books that is being developed by Seed Publishing Group; it is called 30 Days to the Bible. Each year, several new books will be added to this series until all the books of the Bible have been covered. Renowned scholars and pastors from around the country will be writing books for this exciting, new series. So, if you like 30 Days to Genesis, keep your eyes open for the next books in the series: 30 Days to James, 30 Days to Acts, 30 Days to the Parables, 30 Days to John, and 30 Days to Colossians! Finally, Seed Publishing Group (www.seed-publishing-group.com) is an independent publisher committed to bringing great resources to both individual Christians and the local church. As part of that commitment, they are partners with The Pillar Network for church planting (www.thepillarnetwork.com). $1 from each sale of 30 Days to Genesis goes directly to church plants throughout North America. Thank you for purchasing 30 Days to Genesis, and thank you for investing in church planting! —Chet Roden, Ph.D.

30 Days to Genesis: A Devotional Commentary

Roden, Chet

Aspire: Part Two: Transformed by the Gospel

This is the story of Dominic Parisi, one of the most famous hotel and casino managers in the history of Las Vegas. In fact, members of his family helped to build Las Vegas during its Golden Age, in places like Caesar's Palace and the Fremont Hotel and Casino. Dominic learned about illegal gambling in the back room of his father's store in Steubenville, OH, before his own journey to Las Vegas as a young man; a journey to the one place in the US where gambling was legal. For more than 30 years, Dominic directed the hospitality venues, high-roller suites, and entertainers suites and green rooms at the Las Vegas Hilton--one of the most iconic hotel and casinos in Las Vegas! Through the years, Dominic interacted with dozens of famous entertainers and high-rollers, like Olivia Newton-John, Michael Jackson, and more. However, he was closest to Elvis Presley. The Las Vegas Hilton (LVH) was called "the hotel that Elvis built." Over the span of 8 years, Elvis sold out 837 consecutive concerts at the hotel; a record that still stands in Las Vegas! When the hotel became the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, one of the main headliners was Barry Manilow. During his 5-year run at the LVH, Dominic helped Barry Manilow in countless ways and they developed a good friendship. Recently, the LVH was purchased and beautifully remodeled by the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Once again, it is the premier property in Las Vegas. This is the fascinating story of Dominic Parisi and the last remaining hotel and casino from the Golden Age of Las Vegas. It's the story of Elvis Presley, Barry Manilow, and other great entertainers. It's the story of famous gamblers and infamous characters. And, it's the story of the one man who lived it all...Dominic Parisi.

My Vegas Life: Memories of Elvis Presley, Barry Manilow, and the Golden Age of Vegas

Biographies & Memoirs

Parisi, Dominic

Arts & Literature

As one of the top Jeremiah scholars in the world, Dr. Gary Yates brings to this devotional an abundance of intelligence and wisdom. But equally, Yates offers a sincere commitment to the everyday practicality of these prophetic texts. Dr. Yates not only has spent his career learning and teaching in academics, he has at the same time taught and worked in the church promoting the cause of Christ. His dual zeal for the Bible and the church will become evident as you work through this fascinating study of Jeremiah/Lamentations. Because the times of Jeremiah were so turbulent, the lessons from 30 Days to Jeremiah/Lamentations will prove to be helpful and relevant as you walk for the Lord in this turbulent world.

30 Days to Jeremiah: A Devotional Commentary

Yates, Gary

As a teenager, I was familiar with the stories of the Bible, or so I thought. I heard the Bible read and preached many times, though I’d not spent any time reading it myself. Following my conversion, though, I had a seemingly insatiable hunger to understand God’s word. I picked up the Bible and did what you do with all books—I started at the beginning and tried to read straight through. I was driven, but even then I didn’t make it out of the book of Numbers. The Bible was overwhelming, intimidating, and confusing. But, I did not stop. I skipped forward to the New Testament and began reading Matthew’s Gospel. As I read, I noticed all these little notes throughout my Bible. Before each sentence, and sometimes in the middle of sentences, there were little letters and numbers that pointed me down to the bottom of the page. There, I found all kinds of references to other passages of Scripture. In Matthew 4 I read about Jesus’ temptation by the devil in the wilderness. In this passage, Matthew placed several of Jesus’ statements in quotations marks, and, upon further reading I observed that Jesus was quoting the book of Deuteronomy. For the first time I remember thinking, “This whole book is connected.” And I was right. As I continued to read, I learned that the Bible was one big, united story. The different authors, writing to unique audiences at specific times in history, were telling the unified story of God’s work to save fallen humanity. Even more than that—the Scriptures found in the Old Testament actually helped to understand God’s character, man’s sin, and the salvation made possible by Jesus Christ. I was hooked. Since that time, the Bible has been an ever-increasing treasure for me. Every time I read God’s word I see his brilliance on display. Therefore, I’m grieved when people assume that the Bible is too difficult for them to understand or when they neglect God’s word and leave it to collect dust on the coffee table. I’m committed to work to help people read and understand God’s word for themselves and, for that reason, I decided to write 30 Days to Deuteronomy. I love the book of Deuteronomy because it provides one the most vivid pictures of the grace of God found in the Bible. The themes of the book illuminate the work of Jesus like none other. In it, you will see your sin and God’s love in fresh and new ways. I’m also excited about this 30 Days series. Books like 30 Days to Acts, 30 Days to James, and others are meant to provide readers with a succinct and clear, daily devotions through the books of the Bible. Our hope is that they will aid you in your reading and encourage you to persevere in your time in God’s word. Finally, I’m thankful for the work of Seed Publishing Group, a publisher committed to bringing great resources to both individual Christians and the local church (seed-publishing-group.com). As part of that commitment, they are partners with The Pillar Network for church planting (thepillarnetwork.com). One dollar from each sale of 30 Days in Deuteronomy goes directly to church plants throughout North America. May God use this book to capture your heart with the beauty of his word and may you treasure it all the days of your life. —Matt Rogers

30 Days to Deuteronomy: A Devotional Commentary

Rodney “Gipsy” Smith was an English Romanichel Gypsy, and as a result, he was raised in a culture of primary orality. Despite his limited educational opportunities, he rose from obscurity to global prominence as an evangelist. His evangelistic ministry spanned seventy years, from his early days with the Salvation Army until his death 1947. During those years, he led some of the most significant revival meetings in the world in England, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and America, where he made forty trips during his ministry. He was loved and respected by famous preachers like Alexander McLaren, F. B. Meyer, G. Campbell Morgan, John Henry Jowett, Joseph Parker, Thomas Spurgeon, and S. Parkes Cadman. This wonderful book includes a complete biography, an overview of Smith’s Gypsy culture, a complete analysis of his evangelistic, preaching, and delivery methodology, and an analysis of the influence of primary orality on his preaching style, using Walter Ong’s Psychodynamics of Orality. This is a great read for anyone who enjoys learning about the great heroes of the faith!

Gypsy Smith: The Forgotten Evangelist

Leaders & Notable People

What a joy it is to recommend No Better Gospel, an illuminating new book on the theology and evangelistic methodology of George Whitefield! Timothy McKnight offers a thoughtful analysis of Whitefield's doctrinal formulations and ministry methodology, as well as insights from Whitefield's larger historical context. In addition, readers will find wise and helpful guidance regarding the importance of doctrinal preaching, our stewardship of the gospel, the wide-ranging work of evangelism, and faithful pastoral ministry. We congratulate and salute Prof. McKnight for his splendid work in bringing together this informative, engaging, and well-researched volume on the life, thought, and ministry of the highly influential 18th-century evangelist. David S. Dockery, president, Trinity International University/Trinity Evangelical Divinity School In a day in which there is a battle for the gospel, Dr. Tim McKnight has provided the church with a valuable volume devoted to the incomparable gospel, No Other Gospel. The author takes George Whitefield’s theology of evangelism, which is biblically driven and theologically informed and presents it as a model for 21st-century evangelism and a contemporary mirror for effective proclamation. This book is not for those who seek to be prophets for profit. Rather, it is for those who are faithful in planting and watering the Word in anticipation of the Lord giving the increase! Dr. Robert Smith, Jr. Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity Beeson Divinity School Samford University As a young seminarian a leader encouraged me to read at least one biography a year the rest of my life. This routine introduced me to a plethora of people used of God in history. George Whitefield rises to the top of all those whose lives I surveyed. He has become one of my favorite evangelists. My friend Tim McKnight has given the church a valuable resource on the life of Whitefield. This volume is both theologically rich and practically accessible. It demonstrates the heart and life of a man used of God while not ignoring he had feet of clay. Read it and be encouraged! Alvin L. Reid, Senior Professor of Evangelism and Student Ministry/Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC Tim McKnight is the Director of the Great Commission Center and Assistant Professor of Missions and Youth Ministry at Anderson University’s Clamp Divinity School in Anderson, SC. He received his Masters of Divinity in Missions and his Ph.D. in Evangelism, Missions, and Church History, from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored churches throughout Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He is also a veteran, having served as an infantry chaplain in the U.S. Army.

No Better Gospel: George Whitefield's Theology and Methodology of Evangelism

McKnight, Tim

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