Saturday, March 30, 2013

A promised blog for Logos 5 Bible software

Praise the LORD!!!

   A while back, before I became a un-homeless person, I took on a challenge for Logos Bible software publishers. I was given one of their new line of studies, to evaluate and blog on. Well the time has come and here is a little more than I expected!!!

   Now if you've followed me for any length of time, you'll know I use and promote this software. I've used it for years, since 01, and have had it along with many others, both free and at cost. Well, to say the least, they surprised me with this release :{)))

   The study is one of the "Studies in Faithful Living" group produced by them. It is meant to serve numerous purposes; the basis for a personal Bible study, the focal point of a small group Bible study and also the foundations for a sermon series. For any of these, it fits the bill perfectly!!!

   This can be attributed to many things: it's ties to the awesome Logos 5 Bible studies program and it's libraries; it's ties to the Faithlife Study Bible and it's study note library. But most of all I'd say it has to do with a group of dedicated writers, that have open ears(to hear others) and hearts that seek to glorify the LORD in that which they do!!!

   What they've done, is put together a study that is interactive, tied to a(several) rich library systems and made in a way that is open to the differing ways people study and learn. They done a fine job of it and I'm looking forward to taking in the other studies within this series!!!

   This one is the study "Abraham: Following GOD's Promise," and I believe it's the first in this series. It digs deeply into the life of Abraham, from the beginning of his walk with GOD and thru all the adventures right up to it's conclusion(well biblically.) With both a study and a leaders guide it encompasses all anyone could ask for in study. Well, that is unless you want one that does all the work for you, while you sit back and watch the TV or do something else. They give you the resources and you've got to bring them all together, the trail of "bread crumbs" is laid out before you.

   Unlike many studies, which only go over that which is plain to see, they take you on the pathway that digs deeply into the person's life, it's effects on those around them and in the future, but also deeply into what their examples mean within our lives these very days.

   As I've said, the study consist of two books: the Leader's Guide and the "Small Group Lesson Plans." Let's take a look at these each, starting with the "Leader's Guide." Here we find eight sets of studies and slideshows corresponding to the "Small Group Lesson Plans" and the eight sermon outlines and teaching slideshows. It functions as a reference in locating all the information in the studies, slides and videos included. These are each tied with all the appropriate information, including handouts, teaching slideshows and sermon outline inserts. Allowing you the information and resources to have others follow along with you as you progress thru the studies.

   Now both the "Leader's Guide" and "Small Groups Study Plans" contain a stepped level of study. Containing information in the "Learning Objectives," an "Introduction," "Setting the Stage," "A Closer Look," "Throughout the Bible," and "Application."

   Now I could go on and fill you in on all the information, but I think letting y'all get a look for yourselves would be the best way to go on :{))) So I'll let them tell you themselves!!!



   Now this video is from it's "Pre Publish" days, the study is out and available for purchase, along with several others in a growing line of productions!!! So take a preview and wet your hunger for a great way to dig deeper into scripture and it's many colorful characters!!!

GOD bless and good day,
Rev. Marshall Barth
Vine of CHRIST Ministries








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