Topical Bible

Did you know that the moral framework found in the Bible can offer practical guidance to real-life issues confronting today's young people?A Topical Bible uses biblical texts to guide students as they wrestle with real-life social and ethical problems. Each chapter presents a major contemporary issue and examines it through the lens of the Bible. Contents: Repairing a Damaged Relationship: Jacob's Reconciliation with Esau; Joseph and His Brothers Accepting Personal Responsibility: The Tree of Knowledge; David and Bathsheba Questioning Authority: Abraham and the Cities of the Plain; Job Sexual Equality: The Creation of Humankind; The Daughters of Zelophehad Identifying with the Suffering of Others: The Awakening of Moses; Esther Welcoming Change and Challenge: Moses and the Burning Bush; King Saul A Time for Action: Crossing the Sea of Reeds; Deborah and the Canaanites The engaging stories are illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs and whimsical cartoons. Step-by-step questions guide students through the text and demonstrate its relevance to modern life.