Prayers and Promises of the Bible (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)

Experience a Lifelong Conversation with the Living God

It's a life-changing conversation when you stop to think about it: Prayers and promises are your precious words to God, and God's to you! With the Smart Guide to the Bible: Prayers & Promises of the Bible you'll discover how the Bible teaches you to pray in each circumstance you face and what special promises God has for you in each situation. And, you'll be encouraged by the examples of those who prayed in the Old and New Testaments.

In Prayers & Promises of the Bible you'll learn about topics such as:

• How to Pray
• Prayers in the Bible
• Trusting God
• What God Promises
• Different Types of Prayer
• How God Answers Prayer
• The Nature of God's Promises

Smart Guide to the Bible is a series of simplified commentaries designed to uncomplicate God's word for everyday Bible readers. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these:

• cross-references to other Scriptures
• brief commentaries from experts
• points to ponder
• the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible
• practical tips for applying biblical truths to life
• simple definitions of key words and concepts
• interesting maps, charts, and illustrations
• wrap-ups of each biblical passage
• study questions

Whether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible: Prayers & Promises of the Bible goes far beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God's word.

Lawrence O. Richards has written over 200 Christian books, including commentaries on every book of the Bible and Zondervan bestselling Adventure Bible and Teen Study Bible, which he did with his wife, Sue.