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My Favorite Bible Tools Come From Rose Publishing
“I like books with pictures,” I told my Bible study class. I was using a pamphlet on the Tabernacle for a study of the book of Exodus. More information was in a big book I showed them from Rose Publishing.
Different people learn using different parts of the brain. I am definitely a visual learner!
This is why I love Rose Publishing so much!
About 10 years ago a Bible study I led thanked me with a $20 gift certificate to a local Bible Bookstore. As I wandered around like a kid in a candy store, my eyes fell upon a spiral bound book, Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Timelines. I got that and have referred to it often.
What makes Rose Publishing so useful?
Maps Charts and Timelines
Rose Publishing does maps, charts and timelines exceptionally well. They are easy-to-read and accurate. They have helpful information. The information is accurate and Biblically sound. It is also practical, helpful stuff.They show comparisons, such as their Maps of Israel Then and Now. They have giant wall charts for an office or classroom.
Overviews of Information
Rose takes big information and breaks it down into easily recognizable categories that get fleshed out. They cover lists from the Bible like the Twelve Disciples, the Feasts of the Bible, what’s in the tabernacle and then the temple, the Armor of God and so on.
Rose provides helpful comparisons. They have a chart comparing the different Bible translations. They have a whole DVD series/powerpoint and book about 4 different Christian views on the end times. They compare Ancient Israel with Israel today.
Rose presents great overviews. I have taught a Sunday School class on the Bible Overview, using their book and powerpoint of the same name. It breaks down by sections of the Bible showing the theme, outline, key verses, connection to Jesus and usefulness for believers.
This spring I am going to use that same Bible Overview to teach a 7 week rapid overview of the Bible in a community education program for senior adults.They also show overviews of prophesy throughout the Bible. How the Bible fits chronologically. The names of God in the Bible as a whole. Church history and Bible history overview.
Various formats
With various formats come various prices and various levels of depth.
Pamphlets are a visual way to view a topic with a bird’s eye view. They contain a lot of detail with charts and illustrations succinctly presented.
They are laminated so you can refer to them over and over. They are thin enough to use as a bookmark in your Bible. Pamphlets are the cheapest item to buy on a topic. They are usually $4.99 but they are periodically 50% off.
Topic examples
- Bible Timeline
- Christ in the Old Testament
- Christianity Cults and Religions
- Chronology of the Bible
- Feasts of the Bible
- Names of God
- Tabernacle
- Then and Now Bible Maps
- Bible Overview
Powerpoint and ebooks. This source is a Bible Study leader’s dream. The many powerpoint presentations come ready to teach. They are not made into lesson by lesson so you can break them up as you need them.
They are also a very easy way to go slide by slide through information if you like to learn on your own.Most of the powerpoints have a pamphlet and an ebook, and/or paperback, that you can buy to dig more deeply into the subject.
Many of these cover books of the Bible or Christian History topics
Cost: Most powerpoints are $39.99. Periodically they have a 50% off special so I have a wish list I keep to snatch one when it is on sale.
Examples of powerpoint lessons – (many of the above pamphlets are also available as powerpoint).
- Book of Acts
- Romans
- How we got the Bible
- Christian History Made Easy
- Armor of God
Wall Maps and Charts
FREE stuff
You KNOW how much I appreciate free stuff!I personally don’t use children’s material but they also have resources for children. A popular series is about Instant Bible Lessons for. Toddlers, Preschoolers and Preteens.
The Word of God Always Comes First!
There are many great Bible tools around! Just be sure studying them does not replace the primary importance of the Bible! The Word of God always comes first!This series is about Bible study tools. There are many types of Bibles and helpful resources like a concordance or Bible dictionary. Information about their book and their electronic version are included. Cost and “how to use” are addressed.
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Reflect:
1. How do you learn best? Do you like to read and listen to lectures, learn through videos or images, is participation or hands on most effective for you?