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IN THIS ISSUE ▷SIX QUESTIONS FOR VOCATION ▷100+ LEADERS SHAPING THE WORLDWIDE CHURCH
▷LOVING THE ADDICTS IN YOUR MIDST ▷BACK TO BIBLE STUDY BASICS
G I V E I T A R E S T
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2 I V P B O O K C L U B . C O M
PURSUING REST IS WORTH THE EFFORT
We live in a culture that values activity,
achievement and accomplishment. Whether
in our careers, churches, schools or families,
busyness is the norm in our lives, and anything
less makes us feel unproductive and anxious. Sowe have to be intentional in our pursuit of true
rest in a 24-7 world.
John Koessler understands that rest is not
automatic or easy to attain and presents a unique
perspective on how pursuing rest leads us to the
heart of God. With honest, biblical reflectionson trends in our culture and churches, he exposes
our misconceptions regarding the concept of rest,
as well as offering correction and practices to
align our ideas with God’s ideal.
Discover the true meaning behind Jesus’ idea of
the yoke of rest and find restoration for yourmind, body and soul.
176 pages, paperback, 4444, $16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20
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John Koessler (DMin, Trinity International University) is chair and
professor of pastoral studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago,
Illinois. He is the author of several books including The Surprising Grace ofDisappointment , True Discipleship , God Our Father and A Stranger in the House of
God. Previously John served as a pastor at Valley Chapel in Green Valley,
Illinois, and served as consulting editor for Moody Magazine .
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M A I N S E L E C T I O N
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PRAISE FOR THE RADICAL PURSUIT OF REST
“Weariness plagues believers today because we have never mastered rest.
Demands at work, responsibilities at church and needs at home squeeze rest
from our lives leaving us panting and unfulfilled. . . . Drop the chains, pick
up this book and learn how to truly refresh your soul with biblical rest.”
— Paul Nyquist , president, Moody Bible Institute
“We live in a restless world in desperate need of
those who would invite us into the restful, unhurried
kingdom of God. John Koessler provides just such
an invitation. The Radical Pursuit of Rest is
biblically rich, theologically well-rooted and thoughtfulthroughout. I encourage you to read it as a good guide
into God’s gracious and multifaceted gift of rest.”
—Alan Fadling, executive director, The Leadership
Institute, author of An Unhurried Life
“When John Koessler writes a book, I read it. His
latest volume on the pursuit of rest is a prophetic
word to an evangelical subculture that sometimes
worships at the altar of productivity. . . . This excel-
lent book will make you rethink your own goals and
how you measure success.” —Mark Mitchell, lead pastor, Central Peninsula
Church
“Speaking with wisdom and probing insight to a
restless, production-driven culture, John Koessler has
written a thoughtful, profound and eminently practical
book. . . . It is rare to find a book that is on the one
hand so deeply theological and on the other hand so closeto the realities on the ground that it has the potential to
change the ways we plan the day.”
—Thomas G. Long, Candler School of Theology,
Emory University
“When we realize that God hasn’t invited us to share
his busyness but enter his rest, we reclaim the holy
leisure of worship. That’s an invitation I can’t seem
to resist, and I’m thankful Koessler has made it so
clearly and compellingly.”
—Jen Pollock Michel, author of Teach Us to Want
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MAPPING HOLY GROUND
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4 I V P B O O K C L U B . C O M
What on earth is God doing? Who are you? What
is your stage of life? What are your life circumstanc-
es? What is the cross you will have to bear? What
are you afraid of?
We ask these six critical questions—and then weask them again—at points of transition in our lives.
They all lead us to the one core question: What is
the good work to which I am called?
Gordon T. Smith, author of Courage and Calling ,
acknowledges that this is not a simple question to
answer in the midst of our very complicated lives.That’s why he has written this brief and accessible
book—to offer the support and insight we need as
we ponder these six core questions in community
with God and others. As a steward of your life, in
attentiveness to the calling of God, how is God
inviting you to engage the world?
128 pages, paperback, 4607, $16.00
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WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S WORK?
Gordon T. Smith (PhD, Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila
University) is the president of Ambrose University and Seminary in Calgary,
Alberta, where he also serves as professor of systematic and spiritual theology.
He is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and is
the author of many books, including Courage and Calling and Called to Be Saints .
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M A I N S E L E C T I O N
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PRAISE FOR CONSIDER YOUR CALLING
“In this brilliant, captivating and immensely practical
meditation, Gordon Smith offers you a compass for every
stage of your life. Read it slowly, prayerfully, take notes onthe book and on your life and you will find your way.”
—Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church Vancouver,
author of God in My Everything
What is the good work to which you are called? That is a good question, but it is not a
simple question.
It is a good question because our work matters to us, to others and, of course, it matters to God.
Indeed, the creator of the universe is the one who longs to give us good work—to call us into work
that reflects the purposes of God in the world. Thus, it is a good question because work itself isa good thing. It is vital to our human identity, and we are most ourselves—most who God calls
us to be, living in what it means to know the salvation of God—when we know the grace of work
well done.
Indeed, we will only be happy—we will only flourish in the way that was intended when God cre-
ated us—when we are doing good work. The goal of life is not less work but to know and embrace
the good work to which we are called.
And so, while it is a good question—it is complicated. And we do not wrestle with the question
just once in life but rather as a regular part of living in a complex world. Therefore, surely, one of
the basic capacities for living well is knowing how to navigate these transitions. And that is the key:
we want to approach the complexity of life and work through the lens of “vocation.” We consider
the calling of God on our lives and find clarity and purpose in life and work by coming at it all
with a desire to know God and discern calling.
CALLED TOBE SAINTS
256 pages,
paperback,4030, $26.00
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ADAPTED FROM THE INTRODUCTION
ALSO BY GORDON T. SMITH:
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N E W A L T E R N A T E S
I V P B O O K C L U B . C O M6
WHO SHALL ASCEND THE MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD?New Studies in Biblical Theology
L. Michael Morales
In this NSBT volume, Michael Morales explores the narrative context,literary structure and theology of Leviticus, following its dramaticmovement from the tabernacle to the temple—and from the earthlyto the heavenly Mount Zion in the New Testament.
320 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 2638, $27.00
CLUB PRICE: $18.90EBOOK AVAILABLE
CHRISTIAN MISSION IN THE MODERN WORLD(UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION)John Stott and Christopher J. H. Wright
Updated and expanded by Christopher J. H. Wright, John Stott’s classicpresents an enduring and holistic view of Christian mission that mustencompass both evangelism and social action. Stott provides a biblicallybased approach to mission that addresses both spiritual and physical needs.
240 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4439, $17.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.90EBOOK AVAILABLE
BROKEN AND WHOLEStephen A. Macchia
Ministry leader Steve Macchia has come to understand his own broken-ness. Writing from his own experience, he offers the gifts of love foundin 1 Corinthians 13 as the antidote to our brokenness, along with spiri-tual assessment tools for the leader’s personal reflection. By embracing
our own brokenness, we can find wholeness in God’s strength.208 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4606, $16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20EBOOK AVAILABLE
GLOBALCHURCHGraham Hill
Foreword by Scot McKnight
The missional church conversation has focused almost exclusively onWestern thought at the expense of hearing the voices of the globalchurch. In this important book, Graham Hill explores the missionalthemes and ideas of 103 indigenous and majority world Christians.
512 PAGES, CASEBOUND, 4085, $45.00
CLUB PRICE: $31.35
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N E W A L T E R N A T E S
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ROADMAP TO RECONCILIATIONBrenda Salter McNeil with contributions by J. Derek McNeil
Foreword by Eugene Cho
We can see the injustice and inequality in our lives and in the world.But how does one reconcile? Based on her extensive consulting experi-ences with colleges and organizations, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeilshows us how to take the next step to unity, wholeness and justice.
142 PAGES, HARDCOVER, 4442, $16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20
THE MESSAGE OF JOSHUAThe Bible Speaks Today Series
David G. Firth
The book of Joshua is action-packed but also troubling for contem-porary readers. David Firth’s exposition contends that we must read
Joshua as part of God’s mission, which for much of the Old Testamentcentered on Israel but finds its ultimate focus in Jesus Christ.
256 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 2442, $18.00
CLUB PRICE: $12.60EBOOK AVAILABLE
THE NEXT WORSHIPSandra Maria Van Opstal
Foreword by Mark Labberton
Pioneering worship leader Sandra Van Opstal provides biblical founda-tions for multiethnic worship, with practical tools and resources forplanning services that reflect God’s invitation for all peoples to praise
him. When multiethnic worship is done well, the church models recon-ciliation and prophetic justice for every tribe and tongue.
224 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4129, $18.00
CLUB PRICE: $12.60EBOOK AVAILABLE
THE RECOVERY-MINDED CHURCHJonathan Benz with Kristina Robb-Dover
You want to have vibrant relationships with those who struggle with addic-
tion in your church and community. This practical resource for churchleaders and congregations answers your pressing questions about addictionand recovery through real-life stories, the latest insights from medical sci-ence and a biblical framework for how to love the addicts in your midst.
192 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4125, $16.00
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8 I V P B O O K C L U B . C O M
HE IS RISEN, INDEED!
The Christian faith hinges on the resurrection.
THE RESURRECTIONOF JESUS
Michael R. Licona
Could there be any newand promising approachto the question of thehistoricity of Jesus’ res-
urrection? Yes, answersMichael Licona. And heconvincingly points us toa significant deficiency inapproaching this ques-tion: our historiographi-cal orientation and prac-tice. He then carefullyand effectively applies hisprinciples and methods
to the question of Jesus’resurrection.
ii + 718 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2719,$45.00
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DID THERESURRECTIONHAPPEN?
Veritas Books
Gary R. Habermas
and Antony Flew,
edited by David
Baggett This book presentsthe full content of thethird and final debatebetween philosopherAntony Flew—who was,until 2004, one of theworld’s most prominentatheists—and GaryHabermas, perhaps theworld’s leading experton the historicity of theresurrection of Jesus.
185 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3718,$17.00
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JESUS’RESURRECTION:FACT ORFIGMENT?
Edited by Paul
Copan and Ronald
K. Tacelli
Was the resurrection of Jesus an event that entaileda raised and transformedbody and an empty tomb,or was it a subjective, vision-ary experience—a collectivedelusion? This is a lively andprovocative debate betweenChristian philosopherWilliam Lane Craig andNew Testament scholar andatheist Gerd Lüdemann.
206 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 1569,$18.00
CLUB PRICE: $12.60
THE MESSAGEOF THERESURRECTION
The Bible SpeaksToday Themes Series
Paul Beasley-Murray
Paul Beasley-Murray aimsto restore your awe andamazement at the resurrec-tion as he connects the dotsbetween a wide range ofNew Testament texts thatoffer witness to the event.The resurrection of Jesusemerges as much more thana point on which to pinapologetic arguments— rather it is the climax ofGod’s redemptive work.
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CLUB PRICE: $14.00
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BECOMING CHRISTLIKE
“Character is what a man is in the dark.”
—Dwight L. Moody
CHRIST-SHAPEDCHARACTER
Helen Cepero
What are the pathwaysthat lead us to God?In this book spiritualdirector Helen Cepero
leads you through thejourney, beginning withthree ways of love, thenthree ways of continu-ing in faith, and thenthree ways of living inhope. These nine path-ways will lead you intodeeper life with Christ.
185 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3582,$16.00
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VIRTUOUS MINDS
Philip E. Dow
In this wise and win-some book, Philip Dowexplores the implicationsof setting intellec-tual character (rather than
intellectual content ) at theheart of our educationalprograms. With amplestories and practical sug-gestions, Dow presentsa case for the recoveryof intellectual character,showing how intellectualvirtues like tenacity, care-fulness and curiosity are
teachable traits that canproduce good lives.
208 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2714,$17.00
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CHRISTIANCHARACTER
LifeGuide® BibleStudies
Andrea Sterk and
Peter Scazzero
Compassion, humility,faith, perseverance. Welong for the beauty ofChrist to be reflected inour lives. Such charactercomes only as the Spiritof God transforms usthrough the Word ofGod. This twelve-sessionLifeGuide study will helpyou along your journeytoward becoming all thatGod created you to be.
64 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3054,$9.00
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LIVING INTO THELIFE OF JESUS
Klaus Issler
Foreword by Calvin
Miller
Merely understanding andtrying hard to follow theexample of Jesus oftenyield little progress—andeven less joy and peace. Inthis foundational work ofChristian formation, KlausIssler derives insights fromthe life of Jesus to uncoverthe dynamics of becomingChristlike. Discover howto forge much deeper con-nections with Jesus so thathis life begins to permeateyour own character.
240 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3811,$16.00
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O v e r 1 0 M i l l i o n L i f e G u i d e s S o l d
A L i f e G u i d e ®
B i b l e S t u d y
12 STUDIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS
Andrea Sterk &
Peter Scazzero
CHRISTIANCHARACTER
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BIBLE STUDY BASICS
Strengthen your Scripture study with these
trustworthy resources and methods.
10 I V P B O O K C L U B . C O M
ONE BIBLE, MANYVERSIONS
Dave Brunn
What makes a Bibletranslation faithful? DaveBrunn has been an inter-national Bible translator
for many years. Herehe divulges the innerworkings of translationpractice to help us sortout the many compet-ing claims for superior-ity among English Bibletranslations. His profes-sional assessments andconclusions will be a
great help to all seekingtruth in translation.
+ 205 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2715,$18.00
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TRANSFORMINGBIBLE STUDY
Bob Grahmann
The Word of God isalive—dynamic andpowerful. Do you wanta Bible study method
that will bring Scriptureto life in your personalstudy and in your groupstudies? With both bibli-cal expertise and culturalawareness Bob Grahmannclearly introduces theinductive method ofBible study and offersa variety of exercises to
help you put it into prac-tice right away.
144 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 1123,$16.00
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THE BIBLE STUDYHANDBOOK
Lindsay Olesberg
Foreword by Ajith
Fernando
This comprehensive guideto Bible study lays a foun-dation for why we read theBible, what attitudes andexpectations are most help-ful as we enter into seriousstudy, and what practicesyield the most fruit. Youwill find everything youneed to cultivate your curi-osity, hone your attentionand mine the applicabilitiesof whatever passage youfind yourself in.
253 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 1049,$18.00
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KNOWINGSCRIPTURE(REVISED EDITION)
R. C. Sproul
In this revised edition of hisclassic, R. C. Sproul helpsus dig out the meaning of
Scripture for ourselves. Hepresents a commonsenseapproach to studyingScripture and gives elevenpractical guidelines forbiblical interpretation andapplying what we learn. Helays the groundwork bydiscussing why we shouldstudy the Bible and howour own personal studyrelates to interpretation.
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DAILY BREAD
Feed daily on Scripture with these
guides for devotional study.
SEARCH THESCRIPTURES(REVISED EDITION)
Alan M. Stibbs
The study of God’s Word is
essential to spiritual growth.Still, a daily encounter with theBible can be difficult to sustain.This three-year daily devotionalsupports your discipline ofdaily Bible study, using a ques-tion-and-answer approach tohelp you discover God’s truthfor yourself. Its built-in flexibil-ity and clear presentation allowyou to use its content accordingto your own needs.
xvi + 525 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 1120, $22.00
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THE QUIET TIMECOMPANION(REVISED EDITION)
Edited by Ro Willoughby
This collection of thirty-
minute daily studies givesyou a thorough overviewof the whole Bible as youmove through two years ofstructured and unstructuredmeetings with God. Offeringa fresh approach to Biblestudy each week (with elevendifferent approaches in all),this book will help keep yourquiet times stimulating andchallenging.
xvi + 360 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 1189, $20.00
CLUB PRICE: $14.00
THE STORY OFSCRIPTURE
LifeGuide® Bible Studies
Robbie F. Castleman
Many people know bits andpieces of the Bible, but theydon’t know the one story thatmakes up Scripture. Robbie F.Castleman presents twelvestudies on the main themesof Scripture by highlightingkey texts from the Old andNew Testaments. When youput the story of God and hispeople together, you’ll knowhow all the parts and peoplefit and the stories within thestory will make more sense.
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