Identifying three streams of concern in the books of Samuel (politics, people, and preaching), Mary Evans demonstrates how each of these manifests itself in the underlying and unifying theme of power-and powerlessness. She then uses this concept of power as a fascinating matrix for interpreting the events God ordains and the characters God uses in biblical history. Evans defends her case for the unity of the books that we divide into 1 and 2 Samuel with a sensitivity to the composition of the text and the intentionality of the various "writers" who had a hand in bringing the different accounts together. The discussion interacts with the parallel material in Chronicles and Kings and recognizes the importance of the themes of covenant and law, especially from the Deuteronomic perspective. The commentary, with its additional notes, also includes a good breadth of references to scholarly debate and discussion on various issues. Evans brings the often theologically difficult text of Samuel and the complex characters of Samuel, Saul, David, and others into sharp focus for the contemporary reader while offering fresh insights and perspectives on the ancient text."The commentary by Mary J. Evans on the books of Samuel, based on the NIV, isclearly cognizant of the issues being debated in biblical studies today andpresents its findings in a very accessible format. Evans focuses onpolitics, human character, and the relationship between God's purposes forIsrael and the failure of the people to live in obedience to God's will. Inher view, the books of Samuel are an examination of and a reflection on thenature, accession, use, and abuse of power."-Ralph W. Klein, Christ Seminary-Seminex Professor of Old Testament,Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

with Rick Zombo, Lindenwood University Head Coach, 2011 ACHA Division I National Runner-Up; 12 Year NHL Veteran A good forecheck allows your team to achieve two things that are vitally important in deciding a hockey game. It allows you to control the pace of play and gain momentum for your team. By shutting down critical areas you can create big hits that cause turnovers and create scoring chances. Rick Zombo has been part of three straight trips to the ACHA National title game. Fueling that success has been this 1-2-2 Forecheck System. Take an in-depth look at this proven system that will give your team more opportunities to gain control of the puck. This 1-2-2 system is dictated by who you want to eliminate from the puck, where you want to create a turnover and what will help you win at the end of 60 minutes. Coach Zombo begins with a review of the 1-2-2- forecheck and the strategies of the system; which boils down to the first layer works for the second and second layer for third in an attempt to maintain a wide approach for the five man containment inside the offensive zone. Zombo details these strategies layer-by-layer on a marker board while spelling out strategies, tactics and responsibilities of each position in the system. A point of emphasis throughout is the contact sequence and an understanding of angles and stick control. Also included are strategies for being an aggressive defender; what Zombo describes as "opening the gate and closing the gate" in terms of enticing opponents into what you want them to do, rather than allowing them to do what they want to do! Through a marker board discussion, Zombo presents six 1-2-2 forecheck situations. Situations vary in where you want to force the puck for a layered attack and includes strategies for continuous forechecking and forechecking off of face off losses. In each situation he details the strategies and tactics and reviews the situations that each variation fits into game play. The discussion is followed by on ice demonstrations that include Zombo teaching his players throughout each variation - offering a narrative of tips and tactics along the way. In the second part of the DVD, Zombo diagrams and executes seven forecheck-specific drills that he uses to train his players for effective forechecking. The system's variations and drills all tie in with Zombo's three important components to the forecheck: Approach angle to cut the rink in half Read and respond Communication between all five players for containment This presentation is comprehensive, practical and extremely useful for teaching, training and mastering the 1-2-2 forechecking system! 82 minutes. 2011.

Ghostboy and Diablo: Together for the very first time! It s been YEARS in the making! Ghostboy and Diablo have always had their eyes on each other, if not their hands. It took a special set of circumstances (which happened in BOYTOON ADVENTURES #1) to finally allow them to embrace each other, and now the ripples are spreading. Peter AKA Ghostboy has a difficult day ahead of him. He s never come out to his mother, Sylvia Goldman, and today is the day he tells her the truth about himself. Bruno AKA Diablo on the other hand has an equally difficult task... to tell his wife, whom he truly loves, about the shift in his heart and feelings. He s realized he s gay and he s afraid that truth may tear his family apart. Unfortunately for GB and Diablo, the only constant in the Class Comics universe is that nothing ever goes according to plan. Before either hero has the opportunity to speak with their loved ones chaos will erupt! The Schoolgirl will ruin Diablo s Horny Devil Underwear launch. Ruthless thugs will show up at the Goldman residence. The evil Toro reveals his sinister intentions, and a mysterious character from Peters past reappears to throw Ghostboy for a major loop! Written by Patrick Fillion and illustrated by Jacob Mott, the winning team that brought us the fantastic NAKED JUSTICE: Beginnings series, GHOSTBOY and DIABLO #1 is a MUST for any Class Comics fan.

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Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author James; 1 and 2 Peter Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New A fresh new look at the Bible, from beginning to end, and what it means in believers #039; lives. Publisher Description Take a Refreshing Plunge into the Bible Journey inside the pages of Scripture and you ll meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Immersion Bible Studies is your guide for that journey.

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