We Are Not Alone: Studies in the Covenant of God is a study of the theme of covenant throughout Scripture. It is one of the important themes of the Bible. No study of the Scripture is complete without delving into what some consider to be the central truth which ties the Old and New Testaments together.

This book was designed to be used in small group settings. It can be profitable in home Bible studies, Sunday school classes, and retreats. There are scriptures to be looked up and questions to be answered throughout each chapter. The covenant is studied as an unfolding revelation beginning with Adam and progressing through Noah, Abraham, Israel, David and finally as it is fulfilled in Christ. In studying the book you will understand the Old Testament sacrificial system and Christ's institution of the New Covenant at the Last Supper in a new light. The final chapter "The Covenant and You" is a practical application of the principles learned. An opportunity for each person to make their own covenant with God is given.

The book is published by Bristol House Ltd. and may be purchased by calling 1-800-451-READ. The cost is $7.95 plus S&H. You may also order by sending $7.95 plus $1.50 S&H to Mulberry Street United Methodist Church; 205 N. Mulberry St.; Mt. Vernon, OH 43050.

WE HAVE HOPE: STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION is a new book released in June, 1996. It is published by Light and Life Press. This 216 page study was originally developed for Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, and is a verse by verse study of the book of Revelation. The book takes a basic Pre-Millennial view, however, it does not come down hard on a Pre-, Mid-, or Post-Tribulational view. Each of these positions are explained throughout showing where each position stakes its claim at various points in the book. All of the major positions are explained with respect including the historical, preterist, spiritual, Post- and A-Millenial positions. Charts and graphics help to understand the various views.

The book looks at each verse with special emphasis on cross-references in the Old Testament, showing the book's important ties to Genesis, Exodus, Daniel and the other minor and major prophets.

We Have Hope may be ordered by calling Light and Life Press at
800-348-2513.  The cost is $12.95.

We Believe and Discovery are membership materials published by Bristol House Ltd.  We Believe is for Junior High confirmation classes and Discovery is used with adults.  Dr. Buchanan was one of the contributing authors for this series.  These materials may be obtained from Bristol House by calling 800-451-READ.

Discipleship and Small Groups in the Life of the Church: An Investigation of the Spiritual Formation Process is a 190 page book written as a project for the Doctor of Ministry degree.  It explores the biblical background and rationale for small groups in the opening chapter and then goes into the history of small groups.  Various stages of history are explored in which small groups were used, including: the early church, the reformation, Puritans, Pietists and Methodists.

Contemporary trends are also introduced.  The project itself included three test groups which measured the effectiveness of small groups in the spiritual formation process by using pre- and post-tests.  An appendix gives a host of helpful material, including the tests used in the project.  The book may be obtained through an inter-library loan from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio.

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