And I like what I'm seeing. Thank you Logos for making this available. Wish I had it in print copy as well!
I am very disappointed with how light and brief this resource is. I have never seen a Bible study guide with no more than 3 questions per lesson! I think I'm going to call and return this.
peter
I was pleased with the attempt to adjust the methods to the more electronic reality ... but I'm still unsure as to how successful it is - Colossians is considerably more impressive than Psalms. And the QA is ....
I read that it said "In-depth" study. I wouldn't consider this to be in-depth. Peter is right, it is very light compared to the Inductive study that I do on my own time . However, 20.00 for 12 volumes isn't too bad either. I've always preferred my inductive study above any other study. Teaches me to study the word for myself without others asking me practical questions.
I was expecting 9 volumes and 3 later but only got 8. Anyone else get 9 or am I missing something?
I only received 8 as well. 2 Peter appears to be the cause of the discrepancy. As for "in-depth" remember that is within the context of Bible Study Magazine.
I only got 8 volumes too
I only got 8 volumes as well. Presumably the others will follow in due course.
Only just started into the Psalms study, but here are my initial observations.
Depth obviously does not mean breadth – I have many commentaries to provide that. Simple does not exclude profound. The obvious can be just as searching as the arcane.
The focus is quite sharp, the writing is succinct (almost to the point of being terse). However, it is in the response parts that depth comes along. By using the psalm as a personal mirror, we are guided into reflection, introspection and meditation. For that I am grateful. As a preacher who is six weeks into a planned five-month exploration of the psalms with my flock (thankfully only two of my psalms overlap with the study), I am not looking for breadth or scholarship, as I have plenty of resources including the Hebrew text to provide that. But the arresting questions, the trenchant comments and straightforward presentation are very welcome. I look forward to exploring more deeply in coming days.
Every blessing
Alan
Sorry for the confusion on all this everyone -- we had expected 2 Peter-Jude to ship at the same time as the rest of the series, but due to a mistake on our end, it didn't. It's released now -- you should have it already. The other three volumes are in production.
My apologies for not responding to this sooner -- I just saw this thread.
PL - or someone else - I think I bought this but cannot access at work. Can someone post some of the too "light" questions so we can check too please. Thanks.
I'm currently planning to go through Jonah. Here is a short text export of lessons 1 and 2. Some lessons have a few questions and some have many. They vary.
PART I: THE MIRACLE OF SALVATIONJONAH 1–2As children, we learned of Jonah being swallowed by a “big fish” and then spewed out after three days. This seemingly climactic moment is just one of several obstacles Jonah faced while evading God’s commands (see Jonah 1:4; 4:6–8). However, by focusing so much on Jonah and the fish, we (like Jonah) might downplay the greatest miracle of all: the entire city of Nineveh repenting and turning to God (3:4–10).Miraculous events are often only a means of communicating a more important message. As we read Jonah, let’s focus on the message behind the marvels: God’s concern for all people and the miracle of His salvation.LESSON 1READING JONAHPray that God will give you wisdom as you study the book of Jonah.Read the entire book of Jonah aloud in one sitting.The story of Jonah being swallowed by a “great fish” is familiar enough that we might be tempted to skim the text. As you read the book of Jonah, imagine you are encountering it for the first time. At different junctures, pause and ask yourself what you expect to happen next. How does the story defy your expectations? What details had you not noticed before? How do they add to your understanding of the book?When we read narrative, it is important that we pay attention to character portrayal. Does Jonah measure up to the expectations you have for a prophet? Are Jonah’s responses to God’s instructions and actions fitting for his role?How does Jonah interact with God? Consider the sailors and the people of Nineveh. How do their responses to God differ from Jonah’s?LESSON 2A PROPHET ON THE RUNPray that you would be open and responsive to God’s call in your life.Read Jonah 1:1–6. Reflect on Jonah 1:1–3.The book of Jonah begins like many of the prophetic books: God’s word is announced to His messenger (compare Joel 1:1; Mic 1:1; Jer 1:4). In Jonah’s case, God’s instructions consist of only one verse describing the wickedness of a distant city in a foreign land. What does this tell us about the nature of God’s concern (compare Psa 24:1; Prov 15:3)?Read Psalm 94:8–11 and Jeremiah 23:23–24. What do these passages say about God’s ability to see the hearts of all people?Instead of heading toward Nineveh (to the east of Israel), Jonah boards a ship heading to Tarshish—the westernmost location in the ancient Near East. Notice that Jonah is described as going “away from the presence of the LORD” (a phrase that is repeated twice in Jonah 1:3). What do you think Jonah was trying to accomplish?Compare Genesis 3:8. Have you ever tried to hide or escape from God’s presence? If so, why?Jonah’s action contrasts with the prophets’ typical responses to God’s call. Read Isaiah 6:8 and Hosea 1:2–3. How did these prophets answer God’s call? Think of a time you felt God’s call to act. How did you respond?Miles Custis, Jonah: A Prophet on the Run (Not Your Average Bible Study; Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014).Exported from Logos Bible Software, 11:58 AM September 05, 2014.
Wish I had it in print copy as well!
