bible study is not an intellectual activity to increase

your expertise, but a personal communication between

God and you: From that point of view, commentator

TRENT C. BUTLER builds upon a tradition begun in

1917 to produce this comprehensive weekly Bible study

which follows the topics and readings of the International

Uniform Lessons.

Each lesson includes a theme, the entire Bible passage,

"The Lesson Explained~ "Truths to RememberS a memory

verse, and suggestions for daily reading.Wide-ranging

questions, true life illustrations of biblical concepts, and

concise, incisive commentary make this book a worthy

companion for any study of God s Word.

Dr. Butler is a writer and editor whose previous projects

have included the Experiencing God Study Bible, the Holman

Bible Dictionary, the Disciple s Study Bible, and the Family

Worship Bible. He has received degrees from Hardin-Simmons

University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a

Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.

Points for Emphasis is available

in a compact pocket edition.